Robo girl :(

hardcore-hammies · 10-24-2011, 03:05 PM

Heyy every1 ! Need some advice robo girl my robo hamm ofcourse lol x seems to be acting weird no sign of sickness or anything dodgey she used to come right up to the cage door and be all intrested to see what going on and latly she is just running and hiding every time i gi near her any suggestions ?? She has always been a lil skitterish but not like this x

emilyweb · 10-24-2011, 03:08 PM

how long have you had her?.
she may just be nervous take time with taming and don't try and pick her up if shes acting scared.

**Eleanor** · 10-24-2011, 03:15 PM

Hrrm... she might just be in a funny mood, how long has it being going on? How often do you handle her?

Nappo · 10-24-2011, 03:15 PM

Did you changed something in the cage? Or did you maybe use an unusual aroma/perfume/smell in the room, like a candle, an air fresher etc? That are the two things i can imagine why she may be nervous- but sure other people will have more ideas :'D

**Hamtastic** · 10-24-2011, 03:17 PM

As Emily said, she's nervous but not necessarily for any bad/dangerous reason. I've had robos being more friendly then suddenly scared, then back to friendly and relaxed. They are just naturally prone to being nervous around humans, so if yours is not tame, and you haven't had her for a long time, she's probably just shy.

hardcore-hammies · 10-24-2011, 03:26 PM

Heyy x i have had her for ages maybe about a year she doesnt like to be handled she has always been like this beleave me i have tried to tame but nup she wont have it lol also i havent changed nothing in her cage or anythin at all different. She is eating and drinking and on the wheel she just seems to be scared of me all of a sudden. As some of you already know she was bullied from her 3 sisters and was seperated a while ago do yous think lonlyness could be kicking in but that was a while back the seperation x

emilyweb · 10-24-2011, 03:45 PM

Hmm maybe the separation from her sisters has taken it's toll?.
Robos are naturally timid and sometimes really do loathe been handled.

hardcore-hammies · 10-24-2011, 04:02 PM

I really dont no what to do. I just tried calling her and nothing. Its such a sudden change from taking food from me to not even coming out when i call on her i started a thread a while bk about getting her a friend do you think maybe its time to do this i know that its better to get a baby as adults rarely dont accept babies.

**Hamtastic** · 10-24-2011, 04:12 PM

Separation would definitely change her behavior. One of my robos who was separated from her cage mate became a lot more nervous and scared and would not go near my hands for a long time after the separation. I did get two babies for her eventually, keeping in mind that the introduction could go badly and I'd end up with two extra hamsters living separately. I think I'd only take this step if you think your hamster is unhappy--not to make her more receptive to handling. In fact, I bother my new robo trio very little, trying to avoid invading their peace with my smell and extra stress.

A Friend for Trevor?

hardcore-hammies · 10-24-2011, 04:18 PM

Im not sure if i have already askd this but if i wer to really clean her mini duna could i use this for her and baby newbie?