Introducing Orko

[ilguy]

Belated congrats on getting Orko Cloudy! That enclosure is phenomenal, and he is an adorable little bean. Wishing both you guys many happy months toegether

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by ilguy

Belated congrats on getting Orko Cloudy! That enclosure is phenomenal, and he is an adorable little bean. Wishing both you guys many happy months toegether

Thank you so much, ilguy. It is lovely to hear from you.

[cloudy]

I am watching Orko on the camera and several times he has tried to claw the glass like he is trying to climb out. Is this a sign of stress?

[Ria P]

Originally Posted by cloudy

I am watching Orko on the camera and several times he has tried to claw the glass like he is trying to climb out. Is this a sign of stress?

I wouldn't have thought so. Everything is still quite new to him so he's exploring his surroundings. Pawing the glass, nibbling the wood and sniffing everything.

Does he have anything with his scent on from his old cage like a bit of substrate or a toy?

[Ria P]

Did you get any info from his previous owner? Like, what kind of enclosure was he in and did she handle him at all.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

I wouldn't have thought so. Everything is still quite new to him so he's exploring his surroundings. Pawing the glass, nibbling the wood and sniffing everything.

Does he have anything with his scent on from his old cage like a bit of substrate or a toy?

He came with 2 wooden chew toys and they are in the enclosure. He is scratching at the glass and back of the cage, trying to climb up the sand box. Ive seen videos of hamsters stressed and trying to climb out their cages but I would have thought he has enough space.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

Did you get any info from his previous owner? Like, what kind of enclosure was he in and did she handle him at all.

No information. He was a surrender to a pet shop. He hadnt been there long.

[Ria P]

Originally Posted by cloudy

He came with 2 wooden chew toys and they are in the enclosure. He is scratching at the glass and back of the cage, trying to climb up the sand box. Ive seen videos of hamsters stressed and trying to climb out their cages but I would have thought he has enough space.

He has enough space and plenty of enrichment. Is his wheel and water bottle working ok?

What happens when you go to him and talk to him?

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

He has enough space and plenty of enrichment. Is his wheel and water bottle working ok?

What happens when you go to him and talk to him?

Yes they are. He is trying out the wheel but has not quite mastered it. I have not gone over to him as he only comes out when im in bed. Im typing this in the dark.

[Ria P]

Originally Posted by cloudy

No information. He was a surrender to a pet shop. He hadnt been there long.

A lot of Robos get returned, sadly. So glad you got him.