Hello and congrats on your new little ham! Syrians are solitary creatures and will fight if kept with one another if over the age of 8 weeks or so. When it comes to chews and toys, the key is a little bit of everything so you can learn your hams preference! Wooden chew blocks, loofah chews, apple sticks, cardboard, pumice, and natural toys such as coconut, seasgrass, and sisal all male wonderful sample chews! As for food, Hazel/Harry hamster is a superior food for Syrians and can be supplemented with vegetables several times a week, as well as a protein source like crickets, mealworms, chicken, or Tofu. Fruits can be fed once or twice a week as treats and hams tend to love them. You can also offer edible dog chews such as whimzees and greenies. These have the benefits of being both a chew toy AND a fun treat for your hamster. To tame her, start by leaving her alone for the first week so she can settle in. After the week is up, begin taming by standing near her cage, talking softly to her, and offering strips of tissue with your scent on it. Then as she becomes more comfortable feed her treats like cheerios and place your hand in her cage to sniff. For exercise, let her into a tub and sit there with her, letting her crawl about on you and become used to you even further. Then, once she's comfortable enough, you can pick her up, pet her, and hold her. Good luck taming her down and remember that patience is the key! If you have any more questions, ask away
