Sprite

[elusive]

There’ll be no stopping him now!

 

[RainbowBrite]

Sprite spends a lot of time trying to escape his cage during the night. Look how persistent he is here.

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[elusive]

He’s certainly giving it a good go!
I don’t think it’s about trying to escape but more that they just always explore boundaries & probably don’t understand why they can’t go any further or get through things.

 

[Maz]

They are so active at night and always wanting to see if they can get out! Assume he eventually settled for running on his wheel

It looks like you have a really active fun hamster!

 

[RainbowBrite]

They are so active at night and always wanting to see if they can get out! Assume he eventually settled for running on his wheel

It looks like you have a really active fun hamster!

He runs on his wheel such a lot. He is so active and full of beans! It is a pity I am not awake at that time but he is most active between 1-5 and I am a zombie at that time.

 

[Maz]

I think that’s the same for most people . It’s why hamsters need their wheels! And plenty of space. I know you know that anyway! They usually settle into a routine of foraging and wheeling at night.

 

[RainbowBrite]

I think that’s the same for most people . It’s why hamsters need their wheels! And plenty of space. I know you know that anyway! They usually settle into a routine of foraging and wheeling at night.

I think Sprite would prefer a bigger cage. He uses every part of it. Luckily he loves his wheel.

 

[Maz]

I think at night, no cage is big enough for them!

 

[Coco61]

Sprite - Mum, lemme out, I am sure I heard the delivery man at the door with my treats!

 

[RainbowBrite]

Sprite is so tired today. He got up to have a wash in his sand. He almost melts to his hide like a pancake.

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[elusive]

He looks very cute in there, having some chilling out time before he’s off again!

 

[Frida]

Very cute video of Sprite

 

[Maz]

I love his bit of yoga as he walks out He has a lovely personality.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Today Sprite has been out five times! He wanted to go in his playpen to collect seeds and then go back to unpouch them. I am not sure what just happened because he went into his playpen again, collected seeds then started attacking my hands and feet. I thought he wanted to come out as he kept scratching at the glass until I picked him up and he did indicate he did so I am not sure why he then seemed annoyed.

 

[Maz]

Goodness he is seeming busy. Maybe the last time he was just feeling a bit frazzled. Do you say no to him? I say it in a pleasant but disapproving and firm way. Sometimes they get the message after a few times.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Goodness he is seeming busy. Maybe the last time he was just feeling a bit frazzled. Do you say no to him? I say it in a pleasant but disapproving and firm way. Sometimes they get the message after a few times.

Yes. I say, 'No biting'. Thing is, I tried to ignore the scratching just to see if I misunderstood but he looked up at me and carried on. This indicates to me he wanted to come out. I am still new to hamsters. I wonder if he is possibly testing boundaries but I am unsure.

 

[elusive]

Sometimes it’s hard to tell what they want, they are all different & it takes time to read their behaviour, maybe he was just getting a bit over excited rather than annoyed?

 

[RainbowBrite]

Sometimes it’s hard to tell what they want, they are all different & it takes time to read their behaviour, maybe he was just getting a bit over excited rather than annoyed?

That is a good point. Perhaps he was over excited. He wanted me in the playpen with him and when I just sat by it he looked at me until I went in there.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Here he was in the playpen. He looks relaxed to me.

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[elusive]

He does look very relaxed and content, just taking his time & enjoying his treat toy.