Grooming or something more?

[CornishPixie]

I just got my little dude 'Jovi' today. I've had hamsters in the past, but its been about 11 years since I've had one so I'll admit I'm a little rusty. I've left him alone like it says you should, but have been keeping an eye on him and noticed that he does something a bit odd... Sitting up and biting at his 'boy bits'. Is this just part of the grooming process?

[fluffymunchkins]

i would say it is just part of grooming, Those 'parts' need grooming too! Its been a few years since i've had a male, i only have a female currently. But i'm pretty sure its nothing to worry about. Your very wise to leave him to settle, after hes started to become used to you, try and have a check of the 'parts' and as long as they don't look sore or unusual in anyway then you can be certain it was just grooming.

[CornishPixie]

Thanks. He seems to have stopped doing that now, so your right, it was probably just grooming. Not managed to properly handle him yet cos he's still a bit shy but we're making slow progress.

Kate and Jovi x x

[fluffymunchkins]

It took Peggy almost a year before she realised it was ok to sit still for a minute. But robos are always fidgity anyway. Food is always the way to there heart