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Ziggy Hamster · 05-05-2019, 09:10 AM

Hi,

I got my new hamster Sarlacc 7 weeks ago. I've been doing in cage training since week 2.

He takes treats out of my fingers and has started to sit on my hand with all 4 paws over the last 3 days. In fact he now approaches my hand from behind, sniffs my arm and climbs onto my hand to get the treats.

This has encouraged me to start out of cage training. Having had my last hamster escape a playpen and then shortly pass on, I've decided to try bathtub bonding. I've watched videos on YouTube and I'm a bit confused as to how to start.

Some videos show toys in the tub and some just let the hamster climb on them. So what should I do for the first session?

Would it be best to lie down in the bath and let him crawl on me and give him treats when he comes near my hands and arms?

Or have toys in there with us and give him treats when he comes near me?

Any advice on this would be appreciated.

05-05-2019, 09:10 AM
Ziggy Hamster Newborn Pup Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 15	Bathtub Bonding Hi, I got my new hamster Sarlacc 7 weeks ago. I've been doing in cage training since week 2. He takes treats out of my fingers and has started to sit on my hand with all 4 paws over the last 3 days. In fact he now approaches my hand from behind, sniffs my arm and climbs onto my hand to get the treats. This has encouraged me to start out of cage training. Having had my last hamster escape a playpen and then shortly pass on, I've decided to try bathtub bonding. I've watched videos on YouTube and I'm a bit confused as to how to start. Some videos show toys in the tub and some just let the hamster climb on them. So what should I do for the first session? Would it be best to lie down in the bath and let him crawl on me and give him treats when he comes near my hands and arms? Or have toys in there with us and give him treats when he comes near me? Any advice on this would be appreciated.