Why does my hamster run away? How can I bond and make it less afraid?

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She's really not the best outgoing hamster haha sometimes she gets really scared and runs if I'm around the cage and sometimes she's okay and will come out.. any tips on ways to bond with her and make her less afraid? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hamsters natural inclination being a small rodent is to be afraid/hide. Some patience and treats may help earn your hamsters trust. First try spending some time each day just sitting quietly outside your hamsters cage. You can read a book or something that doesn't require movement, just be near the cage. Once your hamster doesn't run away while you are quietly sitting you can start just placing your hand in the cage without trying to pick her up. Placing a tasty treat near your hand to entice her to come near. If you do this every day, eventually she will hopefully come to find you less scary and allow you to interact with her more!

Why does my hamster run away? How can I bond and make it less afraid?

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