Taming takes time but so worth it

[Annette22]

Just wanted to post that sometimes rescues can take an incredibly long time to tame but so rewarding. My wee lady has taken about a year to fully tame because she had such a rough start. Just wanted to say to any new owners don’t lose hope. I feel so honoured my wee worried girl who screamed at me first is the best girl now. And trusts me and my partner so much. My tips would be never disturb when they are in their burrow unless in a health emergency. it’s their safe spot. I only clean burrow area when she is out or safely in play pen/spare cage. Respecting her boundaries is also so incredibly important. She is such a sensitive wee soul. Just wanted to share that patience definitely pays off with these little ones.

 

[Vanessa1]

Oh what a beautiful little lady, it gives me hope as my hammy is very shy too! Ness

 

[Amy]

What a beauty and lucky to have found such caring people

 

[Amy]

Oh what a beautiful little lady, it gives me hope as my hammy is very shy too! Ness

Ness Teddy has got so much better and I know you will succeed. I bet he will be the most cuddly hammy once he has overcome his shyness he ihas such a sweet nature.

 

[Maz]

Totally agree! It is so worth it. Wonderful you have achieved that, especially if she had a difficult start. Generally I find it can take about 3 months, maybe twice a week in a safe area. But with one of my rescues who had a difficult start it did take a few months, and trying various different things but it got there and he didn't bite any more. One thing was hand feeding daily instead of putting his food out in his cage, just for a week (although obviously he still had a hoard) - which is not what you would usually do. Another thing was finding I needed to be on the same level as him before a hand could go anywhere near him. The old thing of a hand from above was an issue (or if he didn't see a hand coming).