I got a new addition to the household a few days ago, little Button! I saw him while getting some stuff for my other ham Cupcake, and felt like I had to get him. He was the last of a litter of 4 hamsters, and pretty terrified of humans due to bad handling. I also didn't know he could jump straight up a good 3 - 4 inches in the air, he had an initial escape once I got him home. I was able to get him into a cup and back into his enclosure.
His bin is a mix of new things, and some Cupcake didn't like. In particular he loves the bendy bridge and timothy hay hide. He is SUPER talkative, always making little squeaks, chirps, and this one noise that's like half frog, half cricket. He's very timid, but I was able to get him to hop onto my hand once and take some treats, so hopefully given time he won't be so scared of my presence and come out more.
As for the pictures with nearly no bedding, I slowly removed it while I was trying to find him when he escaped on day 1. Had to make sure, he was tricky to find. Button made a little spot in the hallway closet, and I was able to scoop him up there. He was so tuckered out, he fell asleep in the corner pretty much right away. Now he has plenty of bedding, hides, and things to play with!
Button's Realm
Well, it worked!
Cotton Ball Button
Slow Scurry