Hamster Sounds

Hamsters are pretty quiet little creatures, but you may have heard them squeak from time to time. However, you’re only getting part of the story. A lot of hamster vocalization is ultrasonic, meaning human ears can’t even detect it.

This is particularly common among infant hamsters and seems to garner extra attention from their mothers.

Even those squeaks that are detectable by the human ear may not be noticed by humans; the longest call duration produced by adult hamsters lasts a mere 1/6th of a second!

A female in heat will call frequently, especially in the presence of males. If a male is detected, the female stops calling and ‘assumes the position’. If the male isn’t interested, she gets out of the position and begins calling again.

You may notice your hamster’s teeth chattering from time to time. This indicates fear and/or aggression. This is most notable when a new hamster is introduced into an existing hamster’s cage.

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By: ClC123 on 11-07-2010 13:05

1 of my hamsters makes a chattering noise when i pick him up sometimes,same with my other one but my other hamster i have doesnt usaully make the chattering noise when i pick him up. I think the ones that make the noise are a little blind or something, but they know my voice because i've had them since they were little pink jelly bean sized babies. Are they afraid of me?

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By: spencerdude09 on 23-02-2010 11:52

Whenever I practice my violin my hammy makes a groaning
sound. Am I bothering him?????

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By: spencerdude09 on 23-02-2010 11:51

Whenever I practice my violin my hammy makes a groaning
sound. Am I bothering him?????

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By: DivaKatt on 13-02-2010 23:56

my hamster hissed at me once when i woke her up. she hates to be disturbed and don't blow on her. is hissing a normal sound?

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By: polanco family on 22-08-2009 12:27

my hamsters have never made that noise.

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By: abbycoleman on 09-08-2009 23:44

My hamster is constantly chattering his teeth. He is not scared. What's wrong?

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By: midnight on 09-03-2009 20:16

my hamster chews on her cage a lot and it's hard for me to sleep at night because of that and her squeaky wheel.
:zzz

midnight

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By: TheKItten09 on 11-01-2009 01:46

MY hamster keeps on making those teeth-crackin im confused!
it a new hamster
new cage!
pls?send me comment whats wrong!!?

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By: JordanCash on 07-07-2008 23:20

sometimes my hamsters squeak loudly when they fight andf I've grown to understand that but sometimes they make a noise like a coughing-sneeze like sound. Is that normal?

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By: gabby on 25-02-2008 22:07

My hamster is sick i think, he is always like sneezing and has a hard time breathing what should i do????

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By: Laura on 20-01-2008 10:20

I have just purchased a dwarf hampster. It is not my first. This little guy is chittering today. It has been happening for over an hour now. Through drinking water, running in the ball, climbing on me. It stopped while food was being chewed. It's not a cough, not a squeal. It is chittering. Is this okay or should I be concerned?

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By: Adam on 03-01-2008 09:16

Hi Daisy,

Is she visibly shaking when she's making this noise? Is it happening all the time? It could be any number of things really, but what you should really do if it persists is to take her to the vet. I'm sorry I can't offer more help than that but it's better to be safe than sorry in cases like this. Best of luck!

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By: daisy on 02-01-2008 17:15

I have noticed that my hamster makes some sort of vibrating noise. It's not her heart because it is too strong. If she's on the bed and I'm lying on the bed I can feel it when I am not even touching her? what is this and is it normal. Also I have heard make some sort of coughing noise but only once. what is this? please please reply back.

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