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kimbro · 05-19-2021, 12:13 PM

Hi!

I got a Syrian hamster just over a week ago and we've been giving him his space as he tends to run back into his hide when we try to give him attention. I think he's still just settling in, but I'm concerned because I'm reading a lot about having outside play time. I bought a pen and toys to have him out in the living room, but he still won't let me touch him, so I don't know how I'm supposed to get him to the play pen...
Is it okay for him to mostly be exercising and playing in his tank for now while he is still warming up to us? He has a 11-inch wheel, a sand bath, a potty, a hide, and lots of chews. I just don't want to be doing the wrong thing by him by denying him outside play time.

05-19-2021, 12:13 PM
kimbro Newborn Pup Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 2	New Ham-mommy- Play Time? Hi! I got a Syrian hamster just over a week ago and we've been giving him his space as he tends to run back into his hide when we try to give him attention. I think he's still just settling in, but I'm concerned because I'm reading a lot about having outside play time. I bought a pen and toys to have him out in the living room, but he still won't let me touch him, so I don't know how I'm supposed to get him to the play pen... Is it okay for him to mostly be exercising and playing in his tank for now while he is still warming up to us? He has a 11-inch wheel, a sand bath, a potty, a hide, and lots of chews. I just don't want to be doing the wrong thing by him by denying him outside play time.