Critter The Chipmunk

[janzreindance]

My 4 year old girl has been grumpy for over almost 2 weeks. Started right after her spring heat.
Now she will at times take food from my hand but she still squawks and chirps and runs away with it.
She used to be all over me, happy to see me and play with me, now she just seems agitated.
She is eating and drinking, running around her cage but rarely comes out. It sort of seems like
she is afraid that we will get into her cage and take her food. Sad thing is I do need to get into
her cage to clean it and she wont let me........ any thoughts?

thank you, jan

[Toddy]

Hi and welcome to TSB :Welcome

My first thought is that she is simply protecting her stash of food. I don't have any experience with chipmunks, but with squirrels, they will act like this if they are protecting their stash of nuts. Maybe try cleaning out her entire cage, removing any uneaten food and treats, and see if that helps :grin2


My 4 year old girl has been grumpy for over almost 2 weeks. Started right after her spring heat.
Now she will at times take food from my hand but she still squawks and chirps and runs away with it.:Welcome
She used to be all over me, happy to see me and play with me, now she just seems agitated.
She is eating and drinking, running around her cage but rarely comes out. It sort of seems like
she is afraid that we will get into her cage and take her food. Sad thing is I do need to get into
her cage to clean it and she wont let me........ any thoughts?

thank you, jan

[janzreindance]

I was thinking that as well.
Thank you...I miss my little Critter.