It took an entire year for my hamster to become completely tame. The progress was amazing and so, so rewarding. I know that an entire year seems ridiculous, but my hamster was very stubborn, and I wasn't fully educated about taming at that time. Although, now, he is always happy to get out of his cage, and will happily and willingly take food out of my hand. I'm very satisfied with the progress we have made together. Good luck to any owners trying to tame your hamsters!
@lucasmckenzie85255 жыл бұрын
My favourite taming method is emotional blackmailing. You hold your bitten and bloody finger near the nest and say "This...this is what you did to me, you little bastard. All I have ever done is love you. How could you do this to me?"
@Yeewen884 жыл бұрын
Lol I doubt that works at all though
@vonvonbearaj90504 жыл бұрын
Ok how much does it hurt to be bit like what does it feel like I’m so scared I’m 13 idk why I’m so scared
@Yeewen884 жыл бұрын
vonvonbear AJ depends on your pain tolerance I got a hamster on my 12th bday and I’m 13 now but I was bitten a lot and it’s not really pain
@danialicek4 жыл бұрын
vonvonbear AJ it’s like 2 big needles going into your finger, it’s more painful because it’s such a shock. It doesn’t hurt for long but it’s a similar sensation to biting your tongue or cheek or banging your elbow - really painful for a few seconds then it goes away. Do what this lady says and you will be fine. Even if you get bitten it’s worth it in the end :)
@vonvonbearaj90504 жыл бұрын
Danielle A ok thank you very much I will try to hold her now
@sawyer82428 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Now my hamster is tame enough to watch tv with me on the bed
@sawyer82427 жыл бұрын
She just died 😭😭😭❤️ she was my best friend ever and I miss her so much she trusted me for anything. Rip Oreo June 2016 - January 2017
@izkittyy93297 жыл бұрын
The.Bunny.Nursery aw I'm so sorry😭
@sawyer82427 жыл бұрын
Izkittyy well.... also I got another hamster and he died for no reason. I was upset but the pet shop gave us a free hamster, at least he's a baby so I know he will live long! He was the last hamster ( Syrian ) and I know why... I felt so bad because he was grey with red eyes. But not normal... he was such a little angel to me, he was very timid, but now he's getting tame-er! I love him so much, and his name is milkshake, because of his cherry eyes!
@komahinacanon5267 жыл бұрын
The.Bunny.Nursery sorry
@wolfgamer68747 жыл бұрын
CookieHam27 aww
@radicarai46245 жыл бұрын
The 103 people that disliked probably have their hamsters in a tiny tales cage.
@kayameisha004 жыл бұрын
Larisa Peters aww man I have one of those but I didn’t dislike😂
@Yeewen884 жыл бұрын
kayameisha00 those cages are extremely unsuitable, are u going to upgrade recommend a 450sq inches plus bin cage tall enough for over 6 inches of bedding to burrow in
@alannabrownlee72984 жыл бұрын
kayameisha00 stop right there and get rid of it burn it and throw the ashes in the water get a bin cage
@Yeewen884 жыл бұрын
@@alannabrownlee7298 it can be a travel or vet emergency cage
@alannabrownlee72984 жыл бұрын
Sa Yeewen true
@leahkphillips55785 жыл бұрын
My hammy is super nervous but she’s really getting there! I picked her up for the first time yesterday and I’m super pleased with how she’s getting on :)
@SugarMakesMePOP7 жыл бұрын
I love how in this video you actually show a hamster as you're actually taming it (not an already tame hamster like other videos).
@willowrobinson79657 жыл бұрын
All of these videos include putting treats in your palm... I wash my hands and everything but I'm pretty sure my hamster mistakes my skin for treats... it really really hurts
@iAzaria7 жыл бұрын
Bare Bare so does mine :(
@willowrobinson79657 жыл бұрын
=) Gladmine isn't the only one xx
@polinaslivacka74197 жыл бұрын
I suggest using non-sented soap. Your hamster might smell the good smelling soap and bite you because you smell like food. :)
@willowrobinson79657 жыл бұрын
Polīna okay thank you 😄😆 I'll try 😉
@elisaurous22097 жыл бұрын
yeah, I think my hamster is and asshole and just hates EVERYTHING. He is mostly angry all the time and bits everything he sees.
@mariahjade12504 жыл бұрын
I have a dwarf hamster, I just got him a few weeks ago, literally on Christmas Eve Day so .. I haven't had him for long. And already, he has trusted me, I have picked him up & hold him. I already reach my hand in his cage & he has never once, bitten me. I think I got really lucky. He already lays with me in my lap or in my coat pocket. He'll lay for hours, I haven't trained him to do anything. He'll even sit there, on my lap & hasn't peed or pooped on me at all. He's a good boy.
@Aztehao343 жыл бұрын
Is he still alive
@staircase_sediment5 жыл бұрын
My hamster’s a funny little girl. Whenever I put treats on my hand, she ignores the treats and nibbles along my pinkie. It doesn’t hurt, but I find it hilarious.
@bunn73628 жыл бұрын
I don't even own a hamster why am I here
@alexringrose61538 жыл бұрын
I love your name!
@shae15478 жыл бұрын
+TheGanster55 Syrian* bought*
@caitlinrobo8 жыл бұрын
because there cute lol
@purippu63328 жыл бұрын
well i dont have a ham ham too but i watching it becuz we r going to buy a ham ham soon :3
@purippu63328 жыл бұрын
well i dont have a ham ham too but i watching it becuz we r going to buy a ham ham soon :3
@JackieG89917 жыл бұрын
It took a day for my hamster to like me. He was a pretty chill little guy. He didn't mind anything, and loved sleeping on top of me.
@RobbyIG3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy right now, I got a hamster a week ago. I gave it 3 days before starting the taming process and today I was able to pick it up and even make her walk in my hands. I had her in the taming cage (which is a homemade playground) and after playing around and find all the hidden seeds she asked me to take my hand down, she got in and got down inside her cage 🥰 so adorable with just one month old and 7 days living with me 🥰
@Robert-jf9rz7 жыл бұрын
since day 1 i could stroke my hamster, i knew we would have a speacil connection
@catgirl30627 жыл бұрын
So I had my hamster for maby 3 10 days and she dosent even let me touch her I tried more hacks and nothing works is that normal? Or dose she not like me?l think it is normal IS IT?!
@SomethingAnimal7 жыл бұрын
You need to be more patient, taming takes time :)
@morgensternmandrake23036 жыл бұрын
Mine too, I have her since 1 month and she still doesn't like a little hug with my finger, I feel she tells me that she really doesn't like hugs and if I try to take her she jumps directly & when I can take her she jumps off my hand, always ! :/ , I'm patient, maybe one day !
@anaritamenossedesouza8536 жыл бұрын
When you clean the cage, try to leave your smell on the bedding, by rubbing it in your hands, this way she might get used to your smell
@nessa25576 жыл бұрын
Zayra Cevallos its completely normal. Your hammy just needs maybe another couple days to a week.
@morgensternmandrake23036 жыл бұрын
My hamster it's adorable now, she comes without problem, she likes hugs, she's so sweet ! She just needed some time to trust us. ^_^
@wolfy2973 жыл бұрын
3 days was the magic number, since we got her she hasn't had a lick of contact and has always run into her tube when she saw us. But today when I opened the lid to put in more food she came right out. I grabbed a piece of food from her dish and with a flat palm put it on my index finger. She took it with almost no hesitation. I was able to finish fixing her cage up and bring my arm in and out and she never ran. She even let me have my hand near her while she stuffed her cheeks
@lilkittyanime8 жыл бұрын
my Syrian, China was brought home yesterday. I took your advice and left he to have her cage and a noise free environment ( my room) to herself. today is day 2 and it 9:00 at night so I'll try to do a little bonding with her. I watched mostly all your videos before I got her, and I wanted to watch this one before trying anything. hope everything goes well, and thanks for always giving good advice, Great Vid! ^w^
@InfinityCurve4 жыл бұрын
2:00 Is she using a whimzee chew? 🤣
@tatyanacaver38039 жыл бұрын
My dwarf hamster is always shaking or flinches every time I stroke him with my finger
@hamsterhehehe92023 жыл бұрын
I just got my hamster 5 days ago and he already lays on my bed with me. He just sits there lol
@ilvermorny50988 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I got my hamster, "Gnome" almost a year ago and I am really ashamed that I haven't been taking care of him that much. I have barley handled him, or cleaned his cage very often. I told my mom this, and she that "It's never to late to make a change." So yesterday, I cleaned his cage using all of the tips from you and HoppingHammy. Right now I'm handling him with gloves in case he bites, but to my surprise, he hasn't once tried to bite the gloves. I even set him down on my thin cotton pajama pants that I am wearing, and he never tried to bite. He seems very very sweet. If I think he's ready, I'm going to take off the gloves quite soon, and really start taking great care of him. I want him to have a good life, and know that I really love him. Thanks again! :)
@porterprieve59928 жыл бұрын
How is he doing now? Did you take off the gloves yet? :-)
@ilvermorny50988 жыл бұрын
Brieea Shawnfield Gnome is doing great! I haven't taken off the gloves yet, but I'm hoping to very soon! :-)
@porterprieve59928 жыл бұрын
Oh cool. I wish you the best of luck with him. ;-)
@ilvermorny50988 жыл бұрын
Brieea Shawnfield Thank you so much :)
@ilvermorny50988 жыл бұрын
+Brieea Shawnfield Hi! I just wanted to thank you for your luck! I took the gloves off today, and to my surprise, he is one of the sweetest hamsters I've ever owned! He didn't try to bite me once! Thanks again :)
@ayeitsraith45389 жыл бұрын
once i had done just giving my hammy 1 treat for like a week, i put some treats in my hand and she crawled up my arm
@SnowygirlAJ9 жыл бұрын
Lucky
@letiggo14488 жыл бұрын
Aw
@ayeitsraith45388 жыл бұрын
She has actually never bitten me :D she's as sweet as can be
@avamcdonnelll44837 жыл бұрын
+Aye It's Raith thats great, sweet hamster are wesome to be with
@octolxly77966 жыл бұрын
Aye it's Raith so did my hammy
@HelluuThere9 жыл бұрын
Hey Erin, I just have a question. I recently got my hamster on Monday and ever since I got her, she's been burrowing in her bedding and won't come out. Is that normal for new hamsters? She's supposedly a Russian dwarf hamster. (My pet store said she was.)
@davidpineda54299 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm not Erin, but I have had a Russian dwarf, and its normal, it liked to burrow and make tunnels and rest there. If you didn't know, hamsters are nocturnal (like to be active at night)
@user-vp9xc2hb1e7 жыл бұрын
Sydnee Chesley Yes it's completely normal. They are Dwarf hamsters so to tame them put your hand with some treats on it into their burrow then do these steps when it comes out
@finnm39247 жыл бұрын
Yes she is just getting used to you
@richarddeleon89207 жыл бұрын
Sydnee Chesley yes very normal
@drowningdogs76097 жыл бұрын
Sydnee Chesley yes that is very normal, hamsters are nocturnal so they will most likely sleep a lot during the day.
@tulsisevadasi8 жыл бұрын
Really nice clear gentle taming guide
@avamcdonnelll44837 жыл бұрын
I never tamed my hamster but she is the sweetest hamster ive ever met, and she doesnt bite,and she loves to be handle or play with.
@JTBReptiles9 жыл бұрын
Love being called a bobbington!😂
@weirdowithoutano9628 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips on taming a deaf hamster, as we found out my new Syrian is deaf and possibly blind in his left eye? I know you've had a hamster like this before so I was wandering if you had any tips. Thanks 💕
@gabipejic80757 жыл бұрын
I don't think being deaf will be any harder but being blind I'm not sure
@iraoreskovic3265 жыл бұрын
I know I’m late but... The hamster mostly relies on his scent and already has very bad vision, so it won’t be a big difference.
@rawretro176 жыл бұрын
I've got a 5 week old Syrian. I got him home when he was 4 weeks old. I've been feeding him treats and regular food by holding the food between my fingertips and he's been taking it without any hesitation and problem from the beginning. I'm just ultra terrified though, of letting letting him walk on to my hand. I've let him sniff my fingers from very close (
@FibroLifeDiary7 жыл бұрын
My hamster didn't need tamed, she was really good and wasn't at all shy of me, she is definitely my fave pet
@teshagriffey83859 жыл бұрын
Are those little tooth brushes the dog treat ones? Im a new owner of a wonderful dwarf hamster and I'm still learning. I've read in places that you can give them dog treats as chew toys. Which ones should I get? I'm always worried about him not chewing enough so most of his treats are "hard" (meant for hamsters tho). Only soft treat he has is the berry flavored yogurt drops which he LOVES.
@SomethingAnimal9 жыл бұрын
tesha griffey Yes those are the whimzees dog chews, they come in a few different shapes and they are great to encourage chewing in hamsters. Any kind of dog biscuit that does not contain onion, leak, garlic or pork is fine to feed, I personally find that the 'Pedigree' brand offers some really good hard dog treats which are great for hamster teeth :)
@teshagriffey83859 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Your videos are so helpful. And your hammys are just adorable!!!
@panicattheladydoor85917 жыл бұрын
tesha griffey I have those treats and apple ones
@730ctrl_6 жыл бұрын
tesha griffey yes
@bernadettewoodcock21737 жыл бұрын
Can I have some tips because my hamster is quite nippy and bites a lot . 😢
@sawyer82427 жыл бұрын
Bernadette Woodcock keep in mind, not all hamsters are tamable
@bernadettewoodcock21737 жыл бұрын
Okay 🙂
@tali-san7 жыл бұрын
But as she said, be patient :) and don't rush the taming process, your hamster should feel relaxed before you move to the next step
@stickles12757 жыл бұрын
Use unscented soap as hey may think you smell tasty
@cdf30945 жыл бұрын
You must taste nice
@martham505 жыл бұрын
I got Mel just 3 days ago and she already happily sits on my hand without treats
@aciewha77022 жыл бұрын
I just adopted a so called aggressive Campbells dwarf from the pet store. It was being kept in the back. He was barely weaned in my opinion because I’ve had many hamsters & he was still so small. After I let him settle in for 5 days I begin putting a nibble of cereal bar in my hands and he is not aggressive at all. He even lets me & my 6 yr old pet him as he eats. This week we will move on to picking up. He is in a 110 qt bin but after the taming process he will have a detolf set up for him. As we already have a Robo in the already built detolf. I think someone bought him as a pet for a young child. They got nipped at and they immediately returned him. So glad I was able to get him. He such a cutie. All grey with white feet. Not ur usual Campbells coloring. I think he may be a hybrid..
@nailajackson3178 жыл бұрын
I just bought a hamster today I am not new to hamsters I had them before too but I just don't understand one thing... They are not afraid to come Into my palms and like they never bit me they sort of lick my finger... Are they Lake of awareness? Or its that they are tamed already in the shop? Or they are born not be afraid of any human I just don't get it... It's like they don't have emotion doing their own stuff... I mean the hamsters that I have now and before can somebody explain and sorry for my bad English
@jadeleann47168 жыл бұрын
when you hamster licks your finger it means they are low on sodium, so go to a pet store and maybe a walmart and get a salt lick.
@izzybui18578 жыл бұрын
Some hamsters are just naturally friendly. Just make sure that your hamster doesn't think you are a piece of food. Give them a salt lick and for sure some hamster chews. Just continue the taming process, just to be sure. Do it for about 3 weeks. Be patient, just to make sure your hamster is ready.
@jadeleann47168 жыл бұрын
***** well not all the time, when my hamster got hurt and started bleed, she started rubbing against the salt licj and within a day she healed.
@izzybui18578 жыл бұрын
Sometimes they might think your hand is food, or your hamster might be thirsty. Another alternative is a mineral chew. They are chews found at pet stores that are safe for hamsters to chew on, and lick.
@lee-ez1eb7 жыл бұрын
Naila Jackson I have a new hammy (2 or 3 weeks) from a person not at a store and she was tame she came up to me and let me hold her she bit me once
@strangemoon_8 жыл бұрын
i want a hamster my mom and dad wont give me that but now i know how to care a hamster
@hullmunizplans8 жыл бұрын
hey Erin... I got a syrian hamster back in September.. I watched EVERY hamster video you have, and I have to say, all of your tips worked! My little fur baby loves to be played with, and held... this "how to" video helped so much! Thank you so much for all your informative videos
@delladamson13455 жыл бұрын
I've been reading the comments and have seen a lot of people saying they don't think their hamster likes them. I just wanted to say... Liking or not liking someone is a human trait, hamsters don't do this. They can trust or not trust someone. Be scared or not scared of someone. But they don't just 'not like' someone. If you feel as though your hamster doesn't like you, its more than likely acting out of fear. You have to remember that that will be much more upsetting for the hamster than for you. It takes patience and gentleness.... Work through the steps in this video but extend the time a lot. For example do the first step for at least a few weeks. You'll get there, you just have to remember how scary it must be for this little creature.
@hamsterfun42898 жыл бұрын
I got my hamster and she will only when its like midnight. Is there anyway I can get her to come out or do i just stay up really late. So if anyone has any tips please reply.
@ReyleeSimmons6 жыл бұрын
I know this is super late but hamsters are nocturnal. You probably already know that.
@bbqsauceonmytitties1594 жыл бұрын
I know this is even later but if you want to interact with your hamster in the day you could wake it up in late afternoon or early evening when its had its full rest
@zilalpp38196 жыл бұрын
I really really want a hamster but my mom things it is a rat
@JohnRogers5 жыл бұрын
Haahahahaha
@eternallybuffering60034 жыл бұрын
Get a rat, she might think its a hamster. Umm id just like to clarify this was a joke.
@ddvroyale4 жыл бұрын
What my mom thought before lmao but now I have a hamster
@Elyhhk4 жыл бұрын
@@ddvroyale 😂...PARENTS THO🤦♀️😂❣️
@ddvroyale4 жыл бұрын
@@Elyhhk yepp once u start to keep asking for a hamster they'll finally get u one cause they're sick of u
@ThiaPhine7 жыл бұрын
my hamster is only calm for 1 minute. the moment she's really awake she's going nuts trying to run everywhere xD
@craftingwiththea15865 жыл бұрын
The second day I had my new hamster she was taking treats from my hand and walking all over me, ahhh I love Sparticus she's so friendly! 💜
@AnimalLover-ty2bu8 жыл бұрын
I need some help , I brought my 1st hamster on Saturday , and I have start taming with him but he always runs away from me and hids I have tried the tips and nothing really seems to be working , I know it takes time but I feel like I am not getting anywhere with him
@SomethingAnimal8 жыл бұрын
You need to be more patient, taming isn't something that happens in a few days it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to earn a hamster's trust :)
@AnimalLover-ty2bu8 жыл бұрын
+ErinsAnimals he seems to be happy to be around me one day and then the next he his not :/ thank you for replying x
@AnimalLover-ty2bu8 жыл бұрын
+ErinsAnimals he took some food from my hand today the 1st time since I have had him
@halos14938 жыл бұрын
If you've had him for several days and still not getting any progress put him in his cage, of he acts stressed or anything out of the ordinary leave him in there for him to get more comfortable
@AnimalLover-ty2bu8 жыл бұрын
+Halos thanks , he is comfortable and settled and not stressed , he is getting better and better as days go on 😊
@finnm39247 жыл бұрын
Hamsters are soooooo cuter then gunie pigs but there harder to take care of
@yam62296 жыл бұрын
Pearl?????????
@gingerisevil025 жыл бұрын
Hamsters are way less work...
@staticspeaks8315 жыл бұрын
Oh those gunie pigs...
@Dnznxbebwushdn5 жыл бұрын
Dude it's the other way round
@Dnznxbebwushdn5 жыл бұрын
Guinea pigs are cuter, you have to get multiple Guinea pigs ( other wise they will get super sad) you need more food , you need to interact with them more, they can do much more damage to eachother and much more
@venassamae63978 жыл бұрын
I just got a female Syrian today. She is very bold and curious, and she looks so squishy and soft! I want to hold her so badly but I am waiting a couple days for her to settle in without being bothered. Then I'll begin her taming process. This video will help me out tremendously; so thank you Erin! I would have a plentiful stock of treats, but while I was out shopping my dog pulled a few bags off the shelf and ate them -.-
@BlakeCodGuy18 жыл бұрын
I got a syrian hamster today also!!
@tate.untold38528 жыл бұрын
Me too
@KC-xk3vr8 жыл бұрын
I got a female syrian just over a week ago
@alyssabrooks12708 жыл бұрын
I think the tube idea was brilliant! It's a good one! Especially for someone quite strange like me who is terrified of them sniffing my thumb especially... Thanks!
@zoemccann54429 жыл бұрын
I have a Chinese hamster and he does not like treats!! What should i do to tame him? I try to take him out of the cage with a tube and put him in a play pen but he doesn't enjoy coming out of the cage....PLEASE help!
@sunfixa28018 жыл бұрын
I'm on the hand taming process. However, when I put my hand in the cage she bit me. The bite looked close but not about to draw blood. What should I do? Thank you Erin :)
@eileenkang86228 жыл бұрын
It might have been a nibbke, like your hamster seeing if you're food. The problem is, my hamster thinks that i am food, so he just bites me anyways
@beestebner10898 жыл бұрын
Try not to startle your hamster or put your hand in from behind. Move some of the bedding so you don't startle them. Good luck!
@KC-xk3vr8 жыл бұрын
When my hamster bites, there's a lot of blood
@panicattheladydoor85917 жыл бұрын
My hamster doesn't bite happily
@gbmuffinstheew49876 жыл бұрын
Sahar haha, i have two scars and i can draw correctly now
@Cdcrx9 жыл бұрын
Here is a tip if you want a silent wheel and you got a normal wheel and want it silent for some wheels just take a drop of Veggy Oil and put it on the center of the wheel the part that is sticking out and it should make a slight noise but it will be unnoticeable because its the noise of the Air passing the wheel Hope it helped!
@ms1031276 жыл бұрын
Erin, thank you so much for posting this. After "hamstersitting" for a good friend of mine a few times, he could tell how much I loved the hamster (a Syrian), so he let me adopt him. My friend's hamster kinda lived a punk rock lifestyle lol, but he was generally well cared for. I wished I had seen this tutorial sooner because it was only through trial and error that the hamster and I bonded. He still lets me know through chirps of disgust that he's the boss....lol :D
@aliciawhite887 жыл бұрын
I'm am getting one soon in like till next Friday thanks for the tip
@InsideTheBaux5 жыл бұрын
Hi Erin! I know this video is old, but I recently adopted a robo hamster that had been returned to the petshop. He has some neurological issues from poor breeding, and as a result, is one of the most skittish hamsters I've ever seen! I tried taming for the first few months I had him, but never got past the "taking treats I leave at the opening to his den" phase. He's so terrified of my hands that even during his health checks he panics dramatically (tries to launch himself from my grasp). This is my third hamster and I've never experienced something like this. I understand that every hamster is different, and because he's so uncomfortable being handled I try to avoid it unless absolutely necessary. Do you have any advice for this situation? Or at very least a method I could use to make his health checks feel less traumatic for him :/ I feel terrible having to stress him out.
@babygirlincorporated3 жыл бұрын
I know in not Erin, but my hamster was very skittish for a Syrian. I think you should try an extra step that I used. It's not the *best* but what I did was put my hand in the cage and let her see me put down a treat near her. She seemed to be more comfortable with taking treats from me after this step. I know though, that all hamsters are different and this may not work, but it might be worth a try :)
@hayley48968 жыл бұрын
Hey Erin! Thanks for the tips! I have two hamsters, Bambi and Thumper. Thumper is very confident and was very easy to tame but Bambi is very hard to tame and hates being picked up, help?
@JadeSpartan7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Erin! I got a winter white today and this video is very helpful. I'll let you know if I have any problems.
@sika42048 жыл бұрын
Is it possible that a hamster may never want to be held?
@eileenkang86228 жыл бұрын
Yup
@sawyer82428 жыл бұрын
Yes. Some hamsters just don't like human attraction. Remember, they all have different personalities, and that should be respected
@dinotsukki54697 жыл бұрын
My hamster thinks I'm food 😔. I've been trying to tame him for months, but every time I put my hand in the cage, he chases my hand, and bites me. I wash my hands, and my hamster still bites. Please help ErinsAnimals......
@raneenb95027 жыл бұрын
same!
@broodroostertje7 жыл бұрын
this is a really late reaction, but your hamster might be territorial. what might help is taking him out with maybe a tea cup, and just go away from the cage and then try it again.
@kaeaea6 жыл бұрын
sock I'm not erinsanimals, but I think I can help My Hamster did the same thing. Try placing your hand lower and make your wrist go upwards, my Hamster immediately saw the treats and ran to them, I know im late lol... Erin's animals has a video on how to stop hamster biting... At least I think she does. You can check that out and I hope I helped!
@webbycultist89233 жыл бұрын
My kids use a sock over their hands
@horsecrazygirl67637 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy! I got a little winter white hamster on Saturday and now it's Tuesday.on Sunday I was putting a seed in his food bowl but he reached up and took it from me.I started feeding him treats by holding them in between 2 fingers and he was curios enough to grab it. I did this a few more time s that day and twice on Monday. Then today I started putting them flat on my hands like she did as step 2 and each time he grabbed it I put it farther back. After a few times, I put the treat in the middle of my hand and he ran away but then he slowly walked back and sat on my hand and happily ate the treat while sitting on my hand. I then lifted my hand a few inches off the ground and he was comfortable with that so I put my hand down and lifted it up a few more times before he jumped off.
@olliebolliebooboo7 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a Syrian hamster on the 25th of august I'm literally so exited! I had lots of Syrians before but haven't had one in a few years. I'm pretty nervous about biting ... hopefully the hamster I pick has a calm personality!
@rye-annahuntington9848 жыл бұрын
My hamster will bit me instead of tacking the trees when I Tri with the palm plz respond you prubaly not but its wirth a Tri
@Zach-sc9xu8 жыл бұрын
bit? tacking? trees? tri? plz? prubaly?
@naturellemabunda4 жыл бұрын
Zach wirth? Tri?
@csengele19246 жыл бұрын
1:18 I try this and my hamster is bite my hand and my hand started bleeding. lol
@KenKen_12344 жыл бұрын
Did it hurt?
@KenKen_12344 жыл бұрын
I wanna get one but I am scared it will bite
@csengele19244 жыл бұрын
@@KenKen_1234 um yes 😅. But after a while it won't. So its not that big as a dog bite
@KenKen_12344 жыл бұрын
@@csengele1924 oh ok good 🤗
@elizabethtopete66194 жыл бұрын
Csengele how bad does it hurt?
@nervosmith3857 жыл бұрын
My dwarf hamster loves when I give him treats, now if I show a treat to him he will steal it away from me!😂
@hannahtonry13326 жыл бұрын
Thank u for ur videos my hamster is really handle and not biteing me no more she comes to me and takes food out of my hand and loves her cuddles so i would like to say thank you
@juliecruz4816 жыл бұрын
My hamster bites me when I give it treats
@emotionalpotato84827 жыл бұрын
I put some treats in my palm to see if my hammy would go on to my hand and it only bit me
@giannathorp3986 жыл бұрын
emotional potato " hammy " wow. That's just plain sad. 😂
@toomanycolors57745 жыл бұрын
Gianna Brambila ... that’s literally what everyone calls hamsters...
@susanaponte15795 жыл бұрын
This video was so great! Such an easy, step by step video, easy to follow, very calming, loved it!
@freshlettuce67267 жыл бұрын
This really helped! My hamster that I jus got 2 months go is now much more comfortable with my presence and has trusted me!
@purpleblooded5167 жыл бұрын
i tamed my albino hamster yesterday i does not trust me now 🔰😢
@SomethingAnimal7 жыл бұрын
Taming isn't something you do in a day, it takes weeks. Have a little more patience with your hamster :)
@joycelynchua91237 жыл бұрын
ErinsAnimals I have a short-haired Syrian and, he is really kind!!! He never nipped me yet I got him on 1/31/2017. I have already almost tamed him!!! This video has helped me a lot. Your channel is so great :)!!!
@catwinchan62355 жыл бұрын
I'm really sad because I just realised this is 2 years later and hammys only live for 2years
@juliapultrum9 жыл бұрын
Lol I ignored this so hard 😂 3 days ago I bought a new hamster (I already had a russian dwarf) and from the first day I started to give him food from my hand and on the second day I started petting him and lifting him up and now, the 3th day he is tame 😂😂😂
@yasminsheikh31359 жыл бұрын
Julia Pultrum I got my russian dwarf yesterday. This morning she was completely fine with me lifting,feeding and stroking her. loool
@EmilyJudgetv9 жыл бұрын
they are all tamed at different rates, I got my hamster last saturday and I was holding him on monday
@toomanycolors57745 жыл бұрын
Oof my hamster wouldn’t come out for three months but now he’s comfortable with me hand feeding him but bites a little 😂
@VaehRayne3 жыл бұрын
My hamster died in my arms yesterday and now I’ve got a new one and completely forgot how to tame them!! This video helped a lot though thank you
@missymaykait39018 жыл бұрын
I basically I got my hamster, Patty, yesterday. I was giving some food in her dish when she jumped into my hands. It was the best feeling ever. I guess I am lucky
@emilyisawsome96659 жыл бұрын
Um.....hi can you do a quicker taming video because I really want my hamster to like me because I just got it today
@ilikecats36876 жыл бұрын
No
@giannathorp3986 жыл бұрын
Emily Is awsome ugh. IN THE VIDEO SHE SAID BE PATIENT! were you even listening?! I can already tell your gonna be a hella bad hamster owner. I don't have a hamster my self, but I know a lot of things about them, and one thing you have to do, be patient. Well, I gotta go, fixing other dumbasses brains like yours. Thanks.
@Bounlavane8 жыл бұрын
Um Erin your not suppose claw the hamster that's really mean
@SomethingAnimal8 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about?
@Bounlavane8 жыл бұрын
+ErinsAnimals well it's kinda like the claw thingy
@SomethingAnimal8 жыл бұрын
Bounlavane napaseurt What "claw thingy"?
@chasedbyvvolves92568 жыл бұрын
+ErinsAnimals reaching in from above, it freaks most hams out because it's similar to getting picked up by a bird.
@SomethingAnimal8 жыл бұрын
Sleepy Puppy I know this, it's mentioned in many of my videos that you should always approach a hamster in a position they can see you
@abbiegraham15278 жыл бұрын
I got a Russian dwarf yesterday!! I can't wait to start taming!! She already seems so settled.
@topbeatmusic39688 жыл бұрын
how's it going with the taming?
@abbiegraham15278 жыл бұрын
+lovelylatis909 thank you so much for asking. Currently we are at the step where she walks into a tube and I put my hand out for her to walk on to!
@kawaiimilkii34967 жыл бұрын
I also got a hamster too last night
@cassiemiller94535 жыл бұрын
I feel so bad now. I just picked mine up after having him for 4 days. (I left him alone for those 4 days) he started screaming and jumped out of my hand and landed on his back I hope he’s ok
@libby56437 жыл бұрын
This has really helped me and my hamster! I had to skip the hand and treat step as he just wasn't climbing on after weeks of trying! Thank you so much for this video.
@snowwhiteandthedread8 жыл бұрын
One of my hamsters is called Balgruuf. I saw the tshirt ;)
@samanthamoran61947 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for this I just got a new hamster two days ago and she is really skittish and when I walk into my room she just freezes and stares at me or bolts into her house
@LaurensDesigns8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great videos! I just brought 2 Hamsters home and this is helpful, I think I was moving too fast...
@hammiestoyou10689 жыл бұрын
I introduced my friends to your channel because they have hamsters. And now they are obsessed! XD Thank you for the info! This worked for my Russian dwarf hybrid!
@ketowithstacy8882 Жыл бұрын
I must have been very lucky as a kid. I would get my hamsters at pet stores and they were always easy to handle and I had no idea they were even ever mean or bit. I just went right at em from day one, picking them up and holding them. Thank Goodness I never was bit or anything. Now as an adult I'm going to get one again but still working on building a nice big habitat. I am a little nervous. I hope I get a nice one. No matter what I will love it. Just don't want to be scared to handle it. LOL
@hanmeyer13015 жыл бұрын
Rodger. 2 and a half, no more. Had such a hilarious personality . Have so many pics and vids. Too sad to get a new one. He should of been famous.
@happylololol96738 жыл бұрын
I got a syrian!! It has red eyes, it is ginger, 10weeks old, a boy, and has bit me hard once, not tamed, and is so cute! It is called hampton gingernut! For short is hammynut! Love him soo much
@sportperfect58716 жыл бұрын
My hamster used to bite me a lot but after watching this video, my hamster really Trusts me now, thx
@Toasteroven1222 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my hamster was ok with step 1 and 3 from the start but he wouldn't go on my hand or let anyone pick him up or use something the pick him up but now he will go on my hand to get a treat he still won't let anyone pick him up but im trying my best to be as patient as i can and he seems happy as he is eating a lot of treats whilst being trained
@tashcravens7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video this was really helpful to me and my hamster autumn i really appreciate you making this video for people who have hamsters. THANK YOU!
@evieann19805 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a hamster tomorrow called Lucky!!Im so excited😆😁🐹
@Lunasera2 жыл бұрын
I was really lucky with my last hamster as he was a calm and curious sweety. He got used to my hand really fast and for moving him I had a small transportation box which he entered on his own so not much work for me with anything. But I know I was really lucky with him so it's good to get a fresh up for my next hamster.
@ashtonellis66427 жыл бұрын
im getting a hamster in about a week so i have to be prepared im totally subscribing
@EpicBananaGlasses8 жыл бұрын
Yay! Now I can add this to my power point. I don't have a hamster yet, but my chances increased
my hamster loves me so much, she always want me to touch her and hug her
@zofiatabaczek13857 жыл бұрын
i seen many ways to tame a hamster but this one is by far the best way and my grey Syrian hamster is now tame!!:)))
@yrsa67164 жыл бұрын
I love that she uses a whimzie
@madicooke89325 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so pleasant to listen to 🥰
@maazi-moo81534 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much this is so helpful I got a new sirian yesterday and today when he woke up I put my hand in and followed all the steps now my hammy will sit on my hand after only about 1 hour ( he doesent like being lifted out the cage though I have to use a cup )🐹🐹
@miro60987 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I been planning to adopt a hamster I have watched several of your videos. I just wanna say they are super helpful.
@tylerhoward28256 жыл бұрын
I trained my hamster by having Him walk on my hand to get out of his ball then started lifting it off the ground I can now hold him and touch him and it only took a few weeks and he was super stubborn and shy
@marshmallowfuzzbutt20515 жыл бұрын
My hamster bit me, it didn’t draw blood, but I’m afraid it’ll happen again. She does this when my fingers are within sight. However, she lets me pet her and sometimes pick her up. She’s not scared of me, though, and hangs out next to me.
@donkeygal28548 жыл бұрын
Lol Einstein must have loved doing that video as he got loads of treats 😂😂😂
@winterautumn98387 жыл бұрын
Erin help please!!! I've had my two hamster for about 3 weeks now and my hamster (winter) DISPISES me!! When I put my hand in the cage she chases it around and when ever I try to pick her up so I can clean the cage she bites me! Ive tried your method and many others but it just won't work! What should I do?
@pixel-73882 ай бұрын
My new hamster is so picky and likes none the 10+ treats I bought, won’t take individual seeds from his seed mix either so I have resorted to pouring a handful of the whole seed mix into my hand which finally tempted him 🤣
@oyrdj3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ravoi81958 жыл бұрын
When I was doing treat taming with my long haired hamster he just get eating the sunflower seeds and stuffing them in his mouth. He always came back to my hand for more.