How to Raise Hamsters

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: It is best to get a young hamster so that it will get used to you easily: One around 5-7 weeks old is best.

   Give it about two days to explore its new home and get used to its habitat. , Make sure that the area has no electric cables that the hamster can chew on, cracks it can climb through or holes it can hide in.
   
   You should always wash your hands before and after you hold the little critter. , The hamster will like its owner more if it is treated well. , Let it eat while you stroke it gently.
   
   If it bites do not hit your hamster or yell at it.
   
   Instead firmly but gently say "No"
   
   then put it back in its cage. , If it eats from your hand, stroke it and praise it.
   
   If not, put it on the ground, watch it eat and try again tomorrow. ,,
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   Step 2: Once you have your hamster

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   Step 3: no matter the age

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   Step 4: leave it in its cage with the following: food dish

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   Step 5: water bottle

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   Step 6: exercise wheel and toys.

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   Step 7: Every day talk to it gently and

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   Step 8: after the second day

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   Step 9: while it's not sleeping or eating

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    Step 10: let it sniff your hand

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    Step 11: then pick it up gently and put it on the floor.

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    Step 12: Feed and give water to your hamster daily.

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    Step 13: Take a piece of celery

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    Step 14: apple or cucumber and put it near your hamster.

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    Step 15: The next day

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    Step 16: try to let the hamster eat the celery from your hand.

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    Step 17: Once it eats from your hand

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    Step 18: hold it and stroke it every day.

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    Step 19: Your hamster will learn to love you very quickly.

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