Normal Behaviors
1) Being More Active At Night
If your hamster is awake and running around its habitat at night,
then don’t worry this is a sign of a normal hamster’s behaviour. they are less
active during the day and more active at night. They are energetic and will
exercise for three to four hours each night.
2) Always Chewing Stuff
You may notice your hamster chewing regularly. Don’t worry, chewing
behaviour in hamsters is a way for these small animals to grind down their
teeth. Hamster front teeth are constantly growing. Since they are always
growing, they need to be filed daily so they chew all the time. You should give
them Things like wooden blocks or crunchy food that are good for them to chew
on.
3) Stuffing Their Face
Hamsters use their cheek pouches to carry and store food. Do you know? hamsters can carry up to 50 per cent of their body weight in their cheeks. The cheek pouches are used to transport food. After stuffing their cheek pouches with food, they will take it back to their burrow or special hiding place and empty the pouches into their food store.
4) Hiding In Places
Hamsters hide as a means of protection and staying safe. So, if
you see your hamster hiding in their habitat, you do not need to worry They
will usually hide when they want to rest. This is how they stay safe while they
sleep from predators.
Abnormal Behaviour
1) Hibernating
If there is a sudden drop in temperature in a hamster’s environment, a hamster may go into hibernation. A pet’s habitat should be kept at normal household temperatures to maintain a healthy pet. while although may be normal for hamsters, it shouldn’t ever happen with your pet at home.
2) Lethargy
hamsters are active and energetic animals, so if you see a hamster
that lacks energy. You should immediately show them to a pet doctor. Hamsters
do not show signs of sickness until they are very sick.
3) Not Eating
A healthy hamster should have a healthy appetite, so if your
hamster is not eating or is refusing food, there may be something wrong. just a
few hours without eating or drinking, they can get dehydrated very easily.
If your hamster’s teeth look overgrown and you don’t see your hamster
chewing regularly—even if you’ve supplied proper chewing tools—this is a sign
of possible concern.
5) Constantly Hiding
Hamsters do hide, but it’s mostly when they are sleeping. If your
hamster is hiding constantly during regular awake or play periods, it may be a
sign of anxiety or stress. They may do this if a cat [or another animal] is
constantly watching them.
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