Teddyx

[Vanessa1]

Morning everyone, Teddy is still reluctant to get up during the day, very active for a good 5 hours in the night. Loves his enclosure and his food. Has anyone got any tips on how to get him to come out during the day, I'm at the enclosure so much saying his name and putting my scent on tissue. Some tips would be appreciated Ness

 

[Socks' Mum]

Many hamsters are semi crepuscular, coming out in the evening and early morning. If you can get him used to being fed fresh food in the evening, there is a good chance you will be able to get him to do our of cage time at about 7pm or 8pm. But few hamsters come out in day time. Their eyesight works much better in dark or half light and that makes him more secure and confident. I hope he settles into a routine. Once they start to enjoy our of cage time, they are usually very enthusiastic about it

 

[Vanessa1]

Thank you, I just worry that I'm not doing it right. I love the little guy, he did come out a couple of times for a drink around 10 am I didn't approach the enclosure because I didn't want to scare him off. Thank you for your response I really appreciate it Ness

 

[Amy]

its difficult finding a time to interact with them when they only come out at night, I have the same problem with Nibbles.
He used to get up at 8:00 pm that was a good time, I could watch him and let him get used to me. Now he gets up far later and I only see him to check if everything ist okay. Except on weekends when I can stay up later. If i wanted him to come up during the day (in case of a vet trip) I just have to open the fridge door a few times