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bertieboo101 · 04-26-2023, 02:01 PM

Hi fellow hammy owners,
I got my hamster Gus back in December and he is a real bundle of fun. He has settled in well, has a recommended size cage and is really lively and friendly. He’s always seemed pretty happy! It may just be me worrying, but I’ve noticed the last couple of weeks he’s been constantly on his wheel.. pretty much the whole time he’s out. He no longer comes to the doorway to say hello like he used to, he doesn’t seem to do much else than go on his wheel when he has loads of toys and plenty to do. It is the right size wheel and it’s safe, but I almost feel he could be stressed or unhappy? I know they love to run, but I feel it’s a bit excessive at times.

Does anyone know if this is normal or what this means?

Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you!

04-26-2023, 02:01 PM
bertieboo101 Newborn Pup Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 13	Hammy and his wheel Hi fellow hammy owners, I got my hamster Gus back in December and he is a real bundle of fun. He has settled in well, has a recommended size cage and is really lively and friendly. He’s always seemed pretty happy! It may just be me worrying, but I’ve noticed the last couple of weeks he’s been constantly on his wheel.. pretty much the whole time he’s out. He no longer comes to the doorway to say hello like he used to, he doesn’t seem to do much else than go on his wheel when he has loads of toys and plenty to do. It is the right size wheel and it’s safe, but I almost feel he could be stressed or unhappy? I know they love to run, but I feel it’s a bit excessive at times. Does anyone know if this is normal or what this means? Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you!