Why do my hamsters look up, stand still, and then jump in their tank?

It is completely normal for a hamster to chew and chew and chew! Just be sure you are offering plenty of safe options for him to chew on, which it sounds like you are doing already. You may need to move him to a metal/wire cage that he cannot chew on and remove the plastic housing so he does not ingest any plastic. It is also normal for him to be a little jumpy as he is still getting used to his surroundings. Just continue working with him and encouraging him to come to you. Using his favorite treats can help too. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

I would make sure bubbles has a large enclosures with plenty of toys to play with. Sometimes hamsters can have a lot of built up energy due to limited space. If he is eating,drinking and defecating normally I would not be concerned. However if he continues to have odd behavior or starts acting ill I would recommend taking him to a vet for an exam

It sounds like Buttercup is quite the energetic hamster. Some hamsters seem to have lots of energy and will spend many hours climbing, chewing, exploring their cage. Others will be lazy and sleep a lot. Hamsters are nocturnal so they are naturally more active at night. It may disrupt your sleep if you can hear him, but I am not worried about his activity level - this is normal.

Hamsters are naturally nocturnal, so it is normal to be active at night and early in the morning. Hamsters may also pace back and forth if they are bored or stressed, so making sure Phish has plenty of fun things to do such as burrowing in bedding, running on wheels, having a toy to chew, etc can help. If he's however losing his balance, has a strange head tilt, or is showing other strange behaviors in addition, then it could possibly be an underlying illness and should be checked out by a local vet.

While it's unlikely that your hamster is contemplating the meaning of life when she stares off to space, it is possible that she may be ruminating on something, dozing or even snacking on a piece of food in her cheek. However if she is showing any other signs of confusion, circling, disorientation, etc that she doesn't snap out of if you get her attention, it may signal a problem and should be checked out. Otherwise, keeping her entertained with some new toys, a treat or some attention may help.

Thanks for reaching out about Gin and including a photo. It probably means is bored and investigating the area or trying to exercise. Does he have an exercise wheel or get out for exercise/play time? This should be provided. You might need to provide a large enclosure. Good luck.

Hi! Daisy sounds like a very healthy, normal hamster! Hamsters are crepuscular, which means they will be most active at dawn and dusk. Hamsters are also prey species, and have an innate drive to avoid predation. Daisy’s instincts tell her to be still and/or hide if she suspects she may be in danger. The abrupt switching on if the lights likely startles Daisy and until she can assess the situation to be sure she is safe, she will freeze to avoid detection by a possible predator, just like you said. So this is just natural self preservation instinct, and nothing to be worried about. However, it may be a bit stressful to Daisy, so try to minimize how often you turn the lights on during the night. If you’d like to observe her in the dark, consider getting a red or blue light bulb (from petco or other pet store, often in the reptile section) that will allow you to see her, but should disturb her.