Hamsters

Handling Hamsters naturally wake around dusk and go to sleep around dawn. They are most active after dark, but you can teach a hamster to get used to getting up in the late afternoon or early evening by waking it up at the same time every day for petting, grooming, and playtime. If your hamster is asleep, then wake it gently, or it will be disorientated, stressed, and rather fearful. Wake your hamster by talking to it and gently rustling its bed with your finger or a pencil. Once it is awake give it a minute or two to get its bearings before you try to handle it.

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Hamsters