Hamster Central - View Single Post - Stress, something neurological or maybe boredom?

Ria P · 07-07-2021, 05:51 AM

First of all, a 50cmx80cm habitat isn't what i would consider to be on the small side, especially not for a hamster who has lived in a tiny cage. Too much space can be overwhelming at first.

I currently have a foster Robo who lived in an under bed storage box and when i moved him into a 77cmx47cm cage he was scared by it so i moved him in a smaller tank where he was much more comfortable. Now he's ready for a bigger habitat because he has grown in confidence.

I don't think that your set up is boring either but you can always add more as you go. Most Robos i've ever had liked to have two wheels, an upright one and a flying saucer and they use both.

I'm also inclined to think that your Robo's circling is a neurological disorder but i'm not an exotics vet so i'm guessing.
I'd give your Robo time to settle in and get used to his new surroundings. It can take a few weeks for a stressed or traumatised hamster to start to relax.
If the circling continues or gets worse, i'd ask a specialist vet for advice.

07-07-2021, 05:51 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Stress, something neurological or maybe boredom? First of all, a 50cmx80cm habitat isn't what i would consider to be on the small side, especially not for a hamster who has lived in a tiny cage. Too much space can be overwhelming at first. I currently have a foster Robo who lived in an under bed storage box and when i moved him into a 77cmx47cm cage he was scared by it so i moved him in a smaller tank where he was much more comfortable. Now he's ready for a bigger habitat because he has grown in confidence. I don't think that your set up is boring either but you can always add more as you go. Most Robos i've ever had liked to have two wheels, an upright one and a flying saucer and they use both. I'm also inclined to think that your Robo's circling is a neurological disorder but i'm not an exotics vet so i'm guessing. I'd give your Robo time to settle in and get used to his new surroundings. It can take a few weeks for a stressed or traumatised hamster to start to relax. If the circling continues or gets worse, i'd ask a specialist vet for advice.