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Old 04-15-2013, 08:18 AM  
Stockannette
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Default Re: Syrian hamster seems to hate my hand in her cage?

Try doing everything you're doing now but with treats - so she associates your hands with good things happening. Especially don't bring your hands toward her from above, like a bird of prey.

One thing I did with Flower that worked wonders (other than letting her come out via tube or bowl) was just open her cage door and keep my hands perfectly flat and still OUTSIDE the cage. She walked right out onto them! Whereas if I reached in, she gave me the OHHECKNO.
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