The manifestations of a hamster being sleepy mainly include the following behaviors:
Sleeping While Sitting: If a hamster suddenly falls asleep while eating or grooming itself, it indicates that it trusts you very much and feels relaxed and at ease.
Yawning: If a hamster yawns in front of you, it shows that it has great trust in you and feels secure in the environment.
Sitting and Sleeping: When a hamster is sitting and eating or grooming, if it feels sleepy, it will maintain its original posture and directly fall asleep while sitting. This shows that they are very relaxed.
Ears Down: When a hamster's ears are down, it means that it is in a relatively relaxed state, with low alertness, and is familiar with and at ease with the surrounding environment.
Sleeping on Its Back: If a hamster sleeps on its back, it usually means that it is in a non-alert state. However, it may also be a sign of abdominal diseases, and specific observation is required.
Curling Up Its Body: A hamster will curl up its body when sleeping, especially in winter to keep warm. If it curls up its body not because of sleeping, it may be a signal that it doesn't feel well.
Scratching Its Belly: If a hamster scratches its belly with its front paws or mouth, it means that it believes there is no danger around and feels safe.
Twitching Its Nose: A hamster has a very sensitive sense of smell. Sometimes, it will twitch its nose to detect whether there is any danger around.
These behaviors indicate the state of a hamster when it is sleepy or relaxed, helping you better understand their emotions and needs.