Last night we put an imac extension on the green base and taped some cardboard over the holes as well as making a makeshift shelf. He did come onto the shelf to have a look at us as well as to show us how could a climber he was.
He is wolfing down everything we're giving him so we're being cautious, not too much too quick. The only exception being the bits in the mix that resemble whatever he had in the old cage can't really blame him.
We're going with Denzil for his name, no need to linger on his history just make sure he's well cared for now, although I'm having a bit of trouble not being too angry, the lady handed him over so casually, but I've deleted her number and hoping the ad on gumtree will disappear soon.
The Alaska will be another day but we're gonna put a photo up tomorrow night. We'll do as suggested gradually introduce him, or maybe keep an eye on him see how he gets on.
He looked quite happy climbing about and talking softly to him seems to help relax him, in fact all my hamsters seem to enjoy being talked to gently.
We'll gradually build his weight back up, most of the damage seems to be psychological, he doesn't like sudden movements, noises etc, although he quickly clams down when you speak softly to him.
He is still pooping quite a lot, I'm hoping this is because of the other cage being full, the poops don't look unhealthy and his behaviour seems normal apart from being a little scared.
Apart from being easily freaked he does have patches of fur I assume he's ripped out, maybe due to boredom, as I know that's common in other rodents.
I think the best thing is going to be building his diet up and a lot of talking and comfort, handling is going to be difficult, what I think is I may have to use a glove when he's settled in and try him in the pen.
All the advice is greatly appreciated and it's so nice to see so many people out there concerned for him.
I think he's going to be okay, if you know anything I should look out for health wise or any more tips are greatly appreciated, we just want him to be okay and know that he's safe and will be looked after now.
Edit: He's sleeping in and out of the house at the moment. He seems to like the house and the corner but can't really make his mind up. We're trying to make where the house is a bit darker for him, sadly he doesn't like the tissue box at all, well apart from to chew and destroy, but it's nice to see him do that.
Re: Will this little Guy be alright?
Your doing great arfey. One thing I would follow now is this. Because of his past and the fact that he`s jumpy or may be feeling a little strange, keep cage cleaning to a minimum and only spot clean. Don`t throw any of his shavings or bedding away, even if you feel it needs to be. Syrians being solitary hamsters rely on their instructs to build a home, a secure territory and that to him is his cage, his boundary. He will feel safe in there.
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