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04-04-2014, 07:31 PM
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Hamsters on the Brain
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 6,458
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Re: Cage aggression just started
I read somewhere here that it's because in hybrids the skull sometimes doesn't grow enough for the brain? It's like the hybrid inherits the smaller parent's skull but the larger parent's brain and it just doesn't work Roxy is incredibly tiny, even compared to Veronica. I mean she's about 1/2 the size! It wouldn't surprise me if her brain didn't fit
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04-04-2014, 08:27 PM
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Strong Brew Hamstery
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,282
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Re: Cage aggression just started
That's rather tragic; reminds me of pedigree dogs. Hopefully that's not the case. Fingers crossed.
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04-04-2014, 08:34 PM
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Hamsters on the Brain
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 6,458
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Re: Cage aggression just started
It is, you're right Hopefully it's just a matter of wanting a different home and being upset with me for putting her in one she doesn't like!
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04-04-2014, 08:36 PM
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Canadian Hamster Lady
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,718
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Re: Cage aggression just started
I've read things that are similar, both of my sisters dwarfs had neurological issues as well , so it's seems to be one heck of a trend, at least here
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04-04-2014, 08:46 PM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 421
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Re: Cage aggression just started
Get a ladle. Let her hop in the ladle to ride out of the cage for cuddles. Works wonders and hamsters seem to instinctively get it that they are supposed to hop in the ladle and sit still. Or at least that's what worked for me with hamsters that weren't able to be rehabilitated out of their cage aggression. Of course, those ones came here aggressive so YMMV.
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04-04-2014, 08:56 PM
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Hamsters on the Brain
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 6,458
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Re: Cage aggression just started
I'll try the ladle, or more likely, a cup. I'm just worried that in her hyperactivity lately that she's going to leap out! It's just sad that she doesn't crawl into my hands automatically for cuddles and treats like she used to. It's such a change
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04-04-2014, 08:59 PM
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Luv My Tiny Cuties
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,203
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Re: Cage aggression just started
I really love that my hamsters have no issues walking right into a cup (unless they don't want to go back in their home). lol
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04-04-2014, 09:04 PM
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Hamsters on the Brain
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 6,458
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Re: Cage aggression just started
It's funny in a way. Roxy was super friendly when she came here and is now the opposite. Veronica was aggressive and frightened and would scream and bite if picked up but now she's calming down and is happy to see me! Unpredictable little dears
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