She was just 3 months old ( i was told when i got her from the pet store) and so im guessing her to be about 1 1/2 years old now. she was really active and we really have her sheltered and quite pampered so i think she has been living a good stress free and harmonious life. Her diet is those rat pellets and she also gets the seed mix along with fresh veggies and some fruit, fresh water everynight. But for the last week she just comes out to eat and potty in her litterbox and goes back into her hideout to sleep again- When i used to clean her cage( she would stay in there) and run around like crazy. I think with excitement about getting new bedding. I use aspen wood chips for the bottom of the cage and newspaper shreddings for her house. That she packs herself. She has never been dropped or rudely awaken (like forcing her to come out and play). I just dont think that its time for her to go - i also know they have a very short life - but i think this is too soon for her beings she has lead a good life. If I had ever known hamsters were like this than i would have gotten on earlyer- she is the sweetest little thing in the world she has never bitten me -But her quirk is that you cannot pick her up she has to be invited by laying your hand down and she climbs on. Im just sick over her sleeping as a sign of slowing down - Some one please tell me whats going on Thank you lil Rubys mom.