eating the right amount

POLAR WHITES · 11-26-2014, 04:42 AM

I am a little concerned about Elsa, I brought her home on Monday night, she is a P@H adoptee, unsure of her age but going from past experience she only looks at the most a older baby of no more than 3 months, she could be more as she is a pet shop hammy and I a used to pedigree larger hamsters,
The thing that is concerning me is she doesn't seem to be eating, she has no bother taking treats off me like sunflower seeds, mealworms, etc and eating them but her food dish still looks almost untouched, she isn't a hoarder and she doesn't use her mouth pockets, she is drinking and has had a go at her food stuffed chew toy, there is no obstructions in her mouth or cheeks, maybe im worrying about nothing and just comparing her to past experiences,

cypher · 11-26-2014, 05:19 AM

It's very early days so she may just be adjusting to her new home & not so interested in food yet, one of mine was like that to begin with, hardly any interest in food & none at all in treats even, she's still not food orientated but can stuff her pouches with the best of them when she's in the mood!
I'd be inclined to go easy on the treats & offer her normal food in your hand instead & see if she starts to eat that.

POLAR WHITES · 11-26-2014, 05:24 AM

thanks cypher think its when your used to large hamsters and she is just a teeny tiny lol, she clearly can eat think she is going to be a parky madam,

cypher · 11-26-2014, 05:39 AM

Maybe it's a pet shop ham thing, all of mine seem to take a while to begin pouching & hoarding, when you think about it they don't really have anywhere to stash food in those pet shop cages so maybe it takes time for them to realise they actually have somewhere safe to store their goodies!

Thin Lizzy · 11-26-2014, 10:39 AM

Like Cypher said, it's early days,
Try her with small amount of the hamster mix, also they love chicken, mash potato, and egg white.
She'll soon adapt to her new home.