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Originally Posted by Chesterspal
Seems we may never get beyond this.
I have tried working in the room I have his enclosure in during the day but he refuses to even come out.
If I go into the room in the morning, when I know he is up and out, he hides under the cover to his sand box with his back to me.
He may then run away and down the hole to his house.
Any suggestions?
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1) He won't come out during the day, he'll be asleep, as Ria says.
2) They tend to come out when you're not in the room! When they are still shy or at night. Plus - the prefer the dark to daylight - but can be out in the evening.
3) They won't normally come out till late in the evening anyway - unless you get in the habit of making 6pm feeding time and making a little bit of cage noise. Then he'll get in the habit of waking when he knows it's feeding time. Then probably have another nap till late evening.
4) It's time and patience and some taming and bonding sessions.
How long have you had the hamster? They can be quite nervy the first few weeks, especially if still a baby.
What species of hamster is it?