Do hamsters make noise?
“Sometimes you will hear a single small squeak. We believe that the hamster is calling to another hamster in the hamstery, but a lone hamster is still know to make this noise. Also you may hear a ‘terrible squealing when you put your hand in to handle a new hamster. This means that the hamster is afraid. It will not usually bite while it is making this noise. Pick up the hamster gently and cup it in your hands. It will gradually stop. It may take several days to stop it making this noise when you go into its cage but it will stop as it gets used to its cage and you. Some colours are renown for making this squealing noise, particularly YELLOW.
Hamsters are among the quietest creatures there are – usually the only sound you’ll here from them is the squeaking of their wheels or the chewing of their bars. Squeak – this is a mating call. Screaming – when they are in distress. Cough/sneezing – when they are sick. Clicking sound – may indicate some sort of chest infection, the clicking sound may be fluid in their lungs.
