After Hammie changed his cage, he actually have lost about 10% of his weight. It was really obvious that he had slimmed down a lot. During then, he did not have much appetite either. Even when his favourite seeds were given to him, he would store it instead of eating. Perhaps the change in environment and handling had caused him too much stress. Yah, hamster can feel stressed too. Many animals can also feel the same.
Thank goodness that he has gotten chubbier now. Although he's not like a teddy bear, the results of the weight gain is pretty apparent. You can feel his muscles now (looks like he's been training all night in his wheel). He weighs 84g now, just 1g lesser when he first came. I am so glad that he is eating and living well. You can tell that he is a happy hamster by his shiny coat of fur and the love to travel around the house.
For the past 2 weeks, a lot more food was given to him. His hamster mix is not changed. However, a lot more fresh food is given to him. Vegetables (carrots, corn, bai cai, xiao bai cai) and fruits ( a little of apple & grapes) were dished out to him. I even sprouted grains and beans from his hamster mix. He likes it a lot. Even for the grains that he does not touch, he will finish everything in his sprouting bowl without fail. :) I have also tried treating him to oats and egg white. He simply loves them all. A hamster that is easy to please.
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