Hamsters may feel sad when they get a new owner, but this feeling won't last long. Hamsters recognize their owners mainly by smell. When they get a new owner, they may become quiet and gloomy because they're not familiar with the new person. However, as long as the new owner feeds the hamster frequently, the hamster will soon accept the new owner and resume its happy life.
The Hamster's Adaptation Process to a New Environment
- Initial Reactions: After getting a new owner, hamsters may become quiet and gloomy as they're unfamiliar with the new environment and the new owner. The new owner should avoid teasing the hamster immediately, as the hamster might bite out of fear.
- The Adaptation Process: It usually takes about a week for the hamster to gradually get used to the new owner's smell and habits. During this process, the new owner just needs to feed the hamster on time and clean the cage.
- Building Interaction: When the hamster is no longer afraid of the new owner, one can start trying to interact with it to build trust and affection.
Hamster's Reactions to the New Environment
- Smell Recognition: Hamsters mainly identify their owners by smell. So after getting a new owner, they need time to adapt to the new owner's smell.
- Emotional Dependence: Although hamsters' affection for their owners isn't as deep as that of cats or dogs, they will still develop dependence and trust in the new owner.