thx gettin a new hamster 2day. that will be very helpful.
Taming for the Timid...or Just Newbies!
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, Jul 13 2004 09:46 AM
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 08:13 PM
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Posted 26 September 2004 - 12:33 AM
Just that i was about to put up a post to tell you guys that i have tamed my hamsters and that there's no more problems with them anymore... one of my female winter white "Nutmeg" just passed away hours ago. I am unsure of the reason. It was still very active this afternoon and i was even playing with it yesterday and feeding sunflower seeds..
now i m rather upset and i am not sure should i still continue to introduce a partner to beans since nutmeg has passed away... and especially they are still very young
now i m rather upset and i am not sure should i still continue to introduce a partner to beans since nutmeg has passed away... and especially they are still very young
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Posted 26 September 2004 - 03:52 AM
shall try this method on my new hammies!
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Posted 27 September 2004 - 04:22 AM
i just thought of this and wondered if it was safe for the hammy: using long objects like a stick or rod and just pet the hamster that way and get it used to being touched. is this ok for the hammy?
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Posted 27 September 2004 - 04:29 AM
I would highly recommend AGAINST it! I think they will think they are under attack and are more likely to cause them to bite in return.
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Posted 27 September 2004 - 06:26 AM
ok thanks, i was just wondering.
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Posted 06 October 2004 - 02:24 AM
I skipped the tissue trick, but Im not afraid of their nibbles.... Just dont pick them up until they will stand on your hand because one of mine layed a nice painful bite on my index finger..... And I had to just act like it was nothing..... But after he bit me, I put him away and hours later he let me hold him..... 
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Posted 06 October 2004 - 03:26 AM
LOL...wow....you are a brave one! I'm afraid I am a bit timid of their bites...hehehe....hence the title of this thread....because that was me....New & Timid!
Anyways, you may want to give the tissue trick a try...I found that it really seemed to comfort my hammie....plus, it is a good way to give them comfort when they are older or ailing...
~ monkeysmom
Anyways, you may want to give the tissue trick a try...I found that it really seemed to comfort my hammie....plus, it is a good way to give them comfort when they are older or ailing...
~ monkeysmom
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Posted 06 October 2004 - 02:25 PM
^^;; I just tried the tissue trick with Ojiisan and he attacked it like a snake would attack its prey... hopefully this works and he will stop the painful biting.
Thanks for the taming tips... I'll continue to try...
Thanks for the taming tips... I'll continue to try...
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Posted 06 October 2004 - 03:23 PM
hmm kk a word for all.. keep on trying and dont give up! Yup monkeymoms has been very helpful with her taming tricks and wonders..
a few weeks ago i was still very timid of picking up my hamsters... but after getting a few bites on my hands (and it bleed of course)...and using my fist to let them smell my hand first.. it works really finE.. although i skipped the tissue method.. but i highly recommend using the bedding method.. it mite sound abit disgusting but rubbing their beddings on ur hands will help them to recognise a familiar smell.. and thus they wont bite you..
now i am a proud owner of 3 tamed hamsters that run around me and my hands to my shoulder without any problems.. =) thanks monkeymom!!
a few weeks ago i was still very timid of picking up my hamsters... but after getting a few bites on my hands (and it bleed of course)...and using my fist to let them smell my hand first.. it works really finE.. although i skipped the tissue method.. but i highly recommend using the bedding method.. it mite sound abit disgusting but rubbing their beddings on ur hands will help them to recognise a familiar smell.. and thus they wont bite you..
now i am a proud owner of 3 tamed hamsters that run around me and my hands to my shoulder without any problems.. =) thanks monkeymom!!
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Posted 06 October 2004 - 09:40 PM
~chuckles~ @ hammy in your pants.....
Well I cant say I liked getting bit, but I love holding my little guys so, it was worth it. All that remains is a mildly sore index finger....
Well I cant say I liked getting bit, but I love holding my little guys so, it was worth it. All that remains is a mildly sore index finger....
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 09:52 AM
Wow!!!!
That's so cool!
I will totally try that!
You are so cool monkeysmom!
I love you Stuart!
That's so cool!
I will totally try that!
You are so cool monkeysmom!
I love you Stuart!
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 11:27 PM
wahoo! you go radioboy! 3 tamed hamsters! hehehe...but i swear to you...the tissue method really works...lol...but maybe it is a bit easier for us girls...we have a better place to put the tissue! 
I am so happy for you!
Just wish you didn't have to put up with so many bites in between....
~ monkeysmom *high 5s radioboy*
I am so happy for you!
Just wish you didn't have to put up with so many bites in between.... ~ monkeysmom *high 5s radioboy*
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Posted 20 October 2004 - 03:34 AM
actually now i have one more challenge.. i have a one year old hamster.. untamed.. i have not carried it before cos it bites me last time.. how? i dun tink i can use da basic taming methods cos it most probably wun work cos her teeths are d*** Sharp!
the 3 hammies are doing fine when i go to them they automatically stands up n runs onto my hand when i put it in... bt for the albino i still abit scare though.. cos once it Jumped on my hand n bite it suddenly i not sure why...
haha
the 3 hammies are doing fine when i go to them they automatically stands up n runs onto my hand when i put it in... bt for the albino i still abit scare though.. cos once it Jumped on my hand n bite it suddenly i not sure why...
haha
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Posted 20 October 2004 - 05:06 AM
i know you haven't used the tissue method before Radio...but I assure you....it will help tame your 1 year old! Its all about letting it get to know YOUR scent so it won't be afraid...also, it might truly help with not getting bitten too!
~ monkeysmom
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