Meet Cupcake - Page 3

ilguy · 07-03-2022, 01:50 PM

She does seem close to ready, I think you're right Ria, it's a great suggestion. I do have a kids playpen just for that purpose, and might try it with Cupcake tonight.

We had a good morning session, I lifted her and did hand walking with her. She also let me pet her a bit and enjoyed it.

I also took this for Cloudy, Cupcake did the same exact thing: Storing Like Orko

Ria P · 07-03-2022, 02:13 PM

I watched the video on cloudy's thread. It's funny how small hamsters dive head first into the substrate.

cloudy · 07-03-2022, 01:17 PM

It must be very rewarding to see her enjoy the toys you made yourself. It is lovely hearing all about her.

ilguy · 07-03-2022, 09:59 PM

Without further ado, Cupcake's first adventure out of the enclosure! I kind of rushed the amusements on short notice, and the flying saucer is broken unfortunately. Next time I'll have different things for her.

I wasn't 100% sure at first how well it went, but reflecting on it she did have about 10 minutes of fun! Then she started to dig, scurry, and headed back into the cup. Later in the night she was chattering at me and generally avoiding me. We interacted a lot today and she's had her fill of human time. I'm interested to see what she does in the morning, it seems to be when she wants to play the past two days.

I think next time I'll use youtube to make it more palatable to watch these. Streamable is great for short videos but deletes them pretty fast, plus no playlist. If you're interested in the most memorable moment, Cupcake shows some solid hamster problem solving in part 6.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9

Ria P · 07-03-2022, 11:07 PM

Great videos of a successful night out! She is a lively and clever little thing. It looks like Cupcake had a lovely time, running around and exploring everything. I also have flying saucers for out of cage time as many hamsters really like them.
Yes, once they start to dig or sit around sulking, it's time to go back home. Clever of Cupcake to head back to her taxi.

cloudy · 07-04-2022, 01:51 AM

These were so cute! It was interesting to see how she learned how to work the flying saucer. When she found the treat I felt she looked at you to say, ' Are you proud of me'.

She is so clever to go into the cup to say she was finished.

What time in the morning does Cupcake like to interact with you?

Engel · 07-04-2022, 05:39 AM

This is so adorable! Sorry I'm late to the thread (can't believe I haven't seen it yet). You've made so much progress with Cupcake in such a small amount of time. Her cute little summersault even had her confused like 'what happened there?! I was stood on the treadmill, the world went upside down, now I'm here'. She's really taken to you. It's lovely to see.

ilguy · 07-04-2022, 10:08 AM

I was thinking Cupcake was getting up at around 11 am, but it turns out she gets up when she hears me in the room. She also likes one good interaction at night around her feeding time, then loves wheel time on her own. I think we've bonded, our morning interaction was amazing and petting is now welcome :O I've seen the same behavior in the second video from my previous hamster Pearl, my heart melted at seeing Cupcake do the same thing. She is an absolute treasure, such a sweet little girl. I love her personality, she's goofy, playful, and still full of love. A bit more solitary, and very communicative.

Morning Greeting 1
Morning Greeting 2

cloudy · 07-04-2022, 10:26 AM

Cupcake looks so happy and excited to see you. Your bond is beautiful. You really have a way with hamsters. Those videos are just adorable.

ilguy · 07-04-2022, 08:37 PM

Aw, thanks so much Cloudy! It's hard to believe I've only had her for a week. We had an interesting 4th of July here.

Sometimes fireworks are scary, and the human is here to provide treats:
Scary Fireworks

Sometimes hamsters want to have alone time:
Not Interested

But treats are almost always okay:
Treats Are Acceptable