Hamsters are lovely, adorable pets that are common house pets. Certain hamsters can be extra hyperactive and seem to have an endless amount of energy. Sometimes our hamsters can seem a little too hyper and it leaves us wondering if something is maybe wrong with our pets.
The truth is hamsters become hyper because of a number of different reasons including excitement, happiness, stress, agitation, or even because of their diet. Today we are going to explore a little closer the reasons that create this crazy hyper behavior in hamsters.
Why Is My Hamster So Hyper All of a Sudden?
Excitement and Happiness
There are a few reasons why your hamster may be hyper. One reason could be that they are simply excited and happy. Hamsters are very active animals, so it’s not unusual for them to run around and play a lot.
Hamsters become hyper when they are excited or experiencing extreme happiness. Hamsters usually show their excitement when it’s feeding time or when they are playing with friends.
Stress and Agitation
Another reason your hamster may be hyper is if they’re feeling stressed or anxious. If there is too much noise or activity in their environment, or if they’re not getting enough exercise, it can cause them to become agitated and restless.
Another common reason your hamster might be behaving a little bit hyper is that they feel stressed or even anxious. If their local environment is noisy or they are not getting enough exercise it can cause them to become agitated or even restless.
Try making some changes to bring a sense of calm to your hamster’s environment then see if there are any noticeable changes to your hamster’s hyper behavior.
Hamsters Are Naturally Hyper
Hamsters are also naturally high-energy animals. They typically have a lot of energy and they like to move around a lot. This is just their way of being and you can’t really change it. In fact, trying to calm down a hyper hamster may end up stressing them out even more.
Hamsters are naturally high-energy animals. When they are awake it’s not uncommon for them to run around a lot and expend their energy quickly. This is just the natural behavior of some hamsters. They love to behave in a hyper way. In fact, in most cases, if you try to calm hamsters down you will end up just making them more hyper!
Hamsters Can Become Hyper Because of Their Diet
Hamsters that have diets that contain excess sugar and e numbers can become hyper! Just as humans do, if we consume too much. If you are concerned that your hamster is too hyper maybe you should have a quick check of your hamster’s diet and make sure you are not feeding them anything which might be overloading them with sugar.
Should You Stop Hyperactive Behavior in Hamsters?
Nope! You shouldn’t try to stop hamsters from being hyper! Hamsters are naturally active and hyper animals and they need plenty of exercises to stay healthy. If you attempt to stop your hamster from releasing its energy by placing it in a smaller space you will most likely make your hamster angry and frustrated. Instead of trying to restrain your hamster’s hyper behavior, you should encourage it by providing them with plenty of space to exercise and plenty of toys to keep them mentally challenged. Providing a hamster with the correct environment will help to regulate your hamster’s behavior.
Why Are Hamsters Hyperactive at Night?
Hamsters are nocturnal animals or rather should I say crepuscular, which means they are more active at night. This may be why some people believe that hamsters are hyperactive at night.
While it is true that hamsters are more active during the nighttime hours, this does not mean that they are always hyperactive. In fact, hamsters can usually be quite calm and relaxed when they are not active. So, while it is true that hamsters may be more active at night than they are during the day, this does not mean that they are always hyperactive.
While it’s true hamsters are more active during the night it doesn’t mean they are always hyperactive at night. So while it is true to some extent that hamsters are more active at night it doesn’t mean that their behavior changes in terms of using their energy.
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Are Hyperactive Hamsters More Aggressive?
It’s hard to say but a lot of people believe that when a hamster is hyper they tend to show more aggressive behaviors, this, however, is unproven by any sort of science or case study so it’s pure speculation. It might not always be the case that a hyper hamster is more aggressive but from the limited information we have it seems more likely.
How to Calm Down a Hamster
- Try to provide a calm environment, including places to hide.
- Handle your hamster often in a gentle way.
- Offer toys and ways for them to be mentally stimulated.
- Allow them to exercise frequently
Why Does My Hamster Have So Much Energy?
There are a few reasons why your hamster may be hyper. One reason could be that they are simply excited and happy. Hamsters are very active animals, so it’s not unusual for them to run around and play a lot. Another reason your hamster may be hyper is if they’re feeling stressed or anxious.
As we discussed previously hamsters are energetic and hyper animals by nature. If it seems a hamster is going a bit more hyper-crazy than usual, it could be that they are feeling stressed or anxious.
If the environment is causing them stress or they don’t have an outlet for their energy they might become agitated and restless.
Also finally keep an eye on your hamster’s diet and ensure you are not feeding your hamster any food which contains ingredients that could contribute to their hyper behavior.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) at Nation Taiwan University,Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
