![]() Hamsters that are not stressed and are happy take good care of their furry coat. A happy hamster will nuzzle their head into your hand when you pet them. But, do not force your hammie to show its belly because you will stress it out. A hamster who is feeling safe and loved will likely show his or her belly to you. Hamsters are very expressive creatures, so their body language can say a lot about how they feel. Signs of happiness and unhappiness in hamsters? Pet the hamster with your opposite hand, starting at its head and moving down to the tail.Transfer your hamster to your non-dominate hand, ensuring the hamster is secure.Hold the hamster by placing one hand under its front feet, gently cupping it with both hands at the back, and holding it close to your chest with one arm.Make sure you don’t place your hand directly over top of them if they are on their back this may make them feel trapped and threatened (and unhappy).Verify that the hamster is in a safe area or spot.This step reduces biting because you smell like food. #1 Pro Tip – Wash your hands first! Yes, do it.The steps to holding and petting a hamster are: Normally, it is best to pet a hamster for about five minutes at the time and then let them go back to a safe area. If your hamster tries to escape from your hand when you’re trying to pet him or her then he or she could be feeling a bit insecure and is not enjoying it.īut if your hamster actually leans into your touch while rolling around in pleasure, this is a sign that your hamster really enjoys being petted. A hamster normally enjoys being petted, either on the back or belly.
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