I own a Russian Dwarf. I got him around 2 months ago. Now that the summer holiday is over I moved back into my dorm and took my hamster with me. I don't think he even realised he moved, he's been happy as always
During the weekends I plan on going home, and I would really like to be able to take Winston with me since I don't really feel comfortable leaving him, even if it's just for 1-2 nights. I already have a cage for him to live in when I'm at home so ideally I'd take him in a travel cage back and forth.
My main concern is whether that will stress him out. And what would be the worst: switching cages every week, or the travelling itself. I don't want to cause him any harm.
Unfortunately the cage I have at home isn't the same one as the one he's in now. Otherwise I could just decorate it the exact same way and he wouldn't even know the difference.. but his usual cage has bars while the other one is full glass. I think that might be the main problem because it would be a big difference from what he's used to?
I must say he isn't very prone to stress, nothing really seems to freak him out. So should I try it and see what happens, or is it a big no-no?
Maybe I should go out and buy the exact same cage for him to live in at home?
I really hope you guys can give me some advice! I know travelling isn't very recommended but do you think he'll do fine on his own for 2 days? I don't really like the idea of that either..
Thanks in advance!