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Ria P · 08-03-2022, 03:02 AM

How do you know that Orko doesn't use the whole cage underground and why do you think he's not comfortable and settled in his habitat?
Going by the videos you post, Orko looks very happy to me.

Hamsters have favourite things and may ignore others but can get upset when we take something out.

My dwarf Ozzy felt nervous in a larger cage but i could tell by his behaviour. He'd rush from shelter to shelter to get to a favoured wheel but was happier in a HH with the wheel much closer to his nest.

With Robos it can be very hard to tell when they feel settled because many of them prefer to do their own thing anyway.
I'd say they need 2-3 months to settle in and build up confidence. Like with all hamsters, personality plays a big part.

What are your expectations of a Robo? If you'd want a hamster to interact with, handle and spend time outside the cage with, a Robo wouldn't be the best choice.

Don't get me wrong, i know how much you love Orko and how well you care for him but i'm wondering why you are considering getting a smaller cage.
What would you hope this would achieve?

08-03-2022, 03:02 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Settling in time How do you know that Orko doesn't use the whole cage underground and why do you think he's not comfortable and settled in his habitat? Going by the videos you post, Orko looks very happy to me. Hamsters have favourite things and may ignore others but can get upset when we take something out. My dwarf Ozzy felt nervous in a larger cage but i could tell by his behaviour. He'd rush from shelter to shelter to get to a favoured wheel but was happier in a HH with the wheel much closer to his nest. With Robos it can be very hard to tell when they feel settled because many of them prefer to do their own thing anyway. I'd say they need 2-3 months to settle in and build up confidence. Like with all hamsters, personality plays a big part. What are your expectations of a Robo? If you'd want a hamster to interact with, handle and spend time outside the cage with, a Robo wouldn't be the best choice. Don't get me wrong, i know how much you love Orko and how well you care for him but i'm wondering why you are considering getting a smaller cage. What would you hope this would achieve?