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01-23-2018, 10:59 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 42
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Do hamsters miss people?
I have noticed that on nights my daughter sleeps over with a friend or a relative Stella (hamster) will chew on her house in an effort to escape and usually throws everything in her cage around so by morning the place is a mess (it's like she is throwing a tantrum). When my daughter has sleepovers I take Stella out for a cuddle and some exercise so she isn't being ignored during her usual playtime and her mood is lovely when we are together. I also noticed when I put Stella into the ball she goes into my daughter's room right away. Is she just used to seeing my daughter at a certain time or does she miss her? Is there anything I can do to make her feel better about the absences? She calms down at night once daughter returns home.
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01-23-2018, 12:09 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Do hamsters miss people?
Hamsters do form strong bonds with their owners & also get used to routine so Stella most likely is missing your daughter when she's away but it sounds as though she enjoys her time with you too & I don't think you can really do much more than you are, she's probably just a little upset by the change but sounds fine really.
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01-25-2018, 10:26 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 42
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Re: Do hamsters miss people?
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Originally Posted by cypher
Hamsters do form strong bonds with their owners & also get used to routine so Stella most likely is missing your daughter when she's away but it sounds as though she enjoys her time with you too & I don't think you can really do much more than you are, she's probably just a little upset by the change but sounds fine really.
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That is so sweet! I have often wondered how much hamsters bond with their humans. I have heard they only bond with 1 or 2 people at a time. Stella is good with all 3 of us hubbie, me, and child. I think her favorite person might be my flannel pajamas though haha
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01-25-2018, 02:58 PM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Do hamsters miss people?
Absolutely. I've found if we go away for 2 or 3 days they are super affectionate afterwards! When our last Syrian was 2 he really went downhill after we just left him 2 nights. Thankfully he came round again.
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01-26-2018, 07:53 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 42
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Re: Do hamsters miss people?
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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000
Absolutely. I've found if we go away for 2 or 3 days they are super affectionate afterwards! When our last Syrian was 2 he really went downhill after we just left him 2 nights. Thankfully he came round again.
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I am so glad he came around. That is lovely to hear that you have such strong bonds with your hamsters
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