12 BEST Hamster Cages of 2024 🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

What hamster cage do you recommend to others? 🐹

[@sophiemogensen]

Definitely homemade,

[@Saiken-Editz]

I like making custom enclosures

[@valkryi3]

probably the one I found in Poland in a pet shop

[@VikktheVick]

Maybe custom ikea enclosures

[@ayden958]

custom, but i have the niteangel vista

[@farrahjordan1396]

I love Victoria. I feel like she’s been my best friend since I was 9 (when I found her channel). I’m 15 now. It feels like it’s been so long. 💖

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw this is so sweet, thank you for the long time support!

[@randomtingz5277]

Same! I think i was about 10 tho when i found her channel❤

[@ReeseLinen-jh8nw]

Same I found her on my twelfth birthday when I got my first hamster and wanted to know how to take care of them then I found one of her videos and I can’t stop watching because I love her and all her pets

[@laxgoalie1177]

I found victoria last summer when I was like late 11-early 12 and wanted a hamster and me being the anxiety induced person i am did so much research before i got mine

[@elize.abbeel]

This is so true! Same for me, now i have so much knowledge about hamsters, all thanks to her.

[@-afyx-]

4:25 I'm glad you talked about removing the platforms! Hamsters do not need high platforms. They can't see well, they can fall. They like to dig, not climb! :)

[@aduckofsomesort]

They are not a height aware species.

[@TheHamsterRoom]

Ahh thank you so much for mentioning my channel!!! Amazing video as always🥰

[@syrei]

I'm a fairly new ham owner and have been binge watching your videos. Seeing my cage on this list was really reassuring that I'm doing right by my little one.

[@HoppingHammy]

I'm so happy you made this video! I haven't been keeping up with hamster cages at ALL the past many years (other than noticing stores still sell the typical bad options 😅), so it's nice to see what is available now and some actual GOOD cage options! Makes my heart very happy to see the progression of options and recommendations compared to years ago - largely thanks to your channel putting out good info! ❤Yay! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and nice rest time. 😊

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw thank you HH! It's really crazy seeing so many newer and larger cages, especially since there used to be almost no options back then!! I hope you have a great weekend as well ❤️

[@ellies.diaryy]

When I got my first hamster in 2020 I had one of the small cages from pets at home and realised I needed to upgrade my cage so I got a bigger cage that still wasn’t big enough.That hamster died jan 2023 and I got my current hamster feb 2024 and have him in a 41 gallon aquarium!Thank you so much for helping people give their hamsters the life they deserve ❤

[@Brikzilla]

I just picked upgraded from a 60 gallon tank for free because it had a crack, that I filled in with clear resin. I drilled a 3 inch hole in the bottom of my 60 gallon and stacked on my old 20 gallin filled completely with bedding. His burrows now look like a giant ant farm lol and he's super happy

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That sounds really cool!

[@gl8zes]

I've been watching you since my first hamster almost 7 years ago. I'm caring for my 3rd hamster now and now that I'm older, I better understand your videos and love your content. Thank you for what you've done for the hamster community!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Oh my gosh that's such a long time 😲 Thank you so much for the long time support! ❤️

[@Franflora1]

I recommend the Bucatstate cage. I bought two of them and connected them. When putting them together, I simply left out one acrylic wall from each cage. I then connected the two cages on the outside with a piece of wire. Theoretically, you could connect as many cages as you like and give the hamster lots of space. My hamster feels very comfortable in his cage, which is 200cm x 50cm.

[@dreamingwide]

I looked for quite a while to see if it was possible to connect them like the Niteangel Stacker, happy to know someone managed to connect two Bucastates!

[@thee_con]

does it feel flimsy at all? i watched a review that said the bottom caved in from just the weight of the bedding and that kinda deterred me from getting it

[@Franflora1]

I've read that too. No, my two cages are stable. I have bedding 25 cm high in one cage with a wooden house and cork tubes. I have heavy things in the connected cage: a large sand bath, a stone with a water bowl, ceramic hiding places and the running wheel. Despite the load, neither cage floor is bent.

[@Franflora1]

​yes it's totally easy to connect them@@dreamingwide

[@dancingintherain5367]

I made my sweet Clover the Ikea Linnmon enclosure that you had made a video about a couple years back. He lived to a good age of 2 1/2 and just passed away this week. Thank you for your videos. I discovered them just after I got him and I know he had a happier and healthier life because of the information you gave!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw I'm sorry for your loss! I'm happy my videos could help ❤️

[@dancingintherain5367]

@@VictoriaRaechel Thank you ❤️

[@softestsoftmatter]

Thanks to you I was able to give my first hamster Tulip a beautiful and happy life, unfortunately she passed away 12.21.23 she lived to be 1 year and 8 months with me & helped me so much through the loss of my dad 4.20.22 & the soon after then recent loss of my mom 7.29.23, I love Tulip and I miss her so much everyday!!! ♥︎ I am planning on soon adopting a baby Campbell from a rescue here in Los Angeles, my husband bought the Vista from NiteAngel for Tulip 🌷& it’s such a beautiful enclosure!!! I can’t wait to continue to love and care for hammies & give them the best life possible. 🙏🏼 Small creatures but huge hearts and beautiful souls they are ♥️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw I'm sorry for your losses! ❤️ I'm sure your future campbell will love the vista!

[@jessicametzger4662]

It’s fantastic to see companies developing and selling bigger more appropriate sized enclosures! It used to be that in order to provide a large enough enclosure, us owners would have to build one, either from scratch, or using an IKEA hack. That was pretty much the only options, aside from aquariums. The fact that multiple companies are now providing bigger enclosures is very encouraging.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yes! I went through so many homemade enclosures back then 😅

[@chloe2516]

Victoria, I used to watch you when I was 11-12 you helped me convince my mom that was scared of rodent, to get a hamster! I got my hamster a 40 gal cage with lost of bedding, a sand bath, and i just provided the best life I could for my hamster! But my mom took my hamster to the shelter when we moved from the North to the East of America and I was so sad. I’m revisiting your channel at 14 because I want another hamster so bad and i’m not moving again!

[@elizabethann8599]

I just bought the meewoo extra large. Glad to know I picked a good one. The first one I bought was a 20 gallon terrium which after setting it up and putting Perry in it I had the feeling it was too small. Fortunately I've been watching your videos soon after getting her. Thank you

[@allisondold6349]

How have you liked the cage? I'm considering getting one for my mice but I'm nervous about how sturdy it is/if it's easy for them to chew out of. I think hamsters can be even bigger chewers than mice so if it's working for you that would be encouraging!

[@elizabethann8599]

​@allisondold6349 no problems at all with the cage. No chew spots on the flooring or sides. I don't think she could even grab anything to chew from the cage itself. It hold together by bands so I was monitoring that as well and still no problems. I've moved her cage around to more quiet rooms during the day and no problems with durability and stability. I woukd definitely reccomend this Cage. Perry is happy in it and doesn't at all desire to find ways out of it. Definitely is roomy to decorate too. I attached a water bottle I bought on Amazon and hooked it to 2 of the breathing holes it has on the acrylic part sides of the cage. I didn't like the standing water bottles cause she kept knocking it down. So it worked out well. Whatever the date is about when I bought the cage and up tp this message is how long I've had it. No problems thus far.

[@Diluc-ul2wj]

I used to have the pawhut and it really is a great cage, but now I have a glass tank and I would never go back! There is no risk of the hamster chewing out, and it's much easier to clean, especially in case of parasites (where wooden enclosure sometimes need to be replaced entirely). Making a lid is also super easy and affordable, and I got the tank itself second hand for 80€ with a bunch of accessories, so it was a pretty good deal. It's 6000cm²/930 square inches and I will honestly never get a smaller size from now on (this is also the currently recommended minimum for Syrians and Robos in Germany). The only negative is how heavy it is, definitely needs 2 strong people to carry it even when empty.

[@HammyPlace]

Your hamsters are so happy and lucky to have a great mom ❤.

[@Fricclolo]

Hi Victoria ! I got my new hamster last week, a beautiful white Syrian named George ❤ I stumbled upon your channel and learned so much! I realised my cage wasn’t good enough (it is 492 inch square) he does burrow as it has deep bedding but, it made me cry making this poor mistake on giving him this cage.(Sadly it was recommended by the pet store) I am currently on a search for a new cage and this video is perfect timing ! I took on extra hours at work to improve for him the care he needs! :’) Binge watched so many videos! Thank you!!!🙏

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Congrats on George! Hope this can help you pick a enclosure he will enjoy! ☺️

[@yelena.q]

Yk, I have a hamster, but my parents are always like "thats too expensive" and i am too young to have an official job, and victoria has helped me so much to help my hamster with a budget.

[@WeHeartHammies]

Hi Victoria! I just want to thank you for showing us all how to properly care for hamsters!! I have two male syrians and thanks to you I am getting better at giving them the life they deserve! I just recently got the Bucatstate house and some sprays, along with a bigger wheel and a sand bath! 🐹💗

[@LittleHouseEdits_812]

Hi Victoria I love your videos. My hamster Maki passed away today but he lived a good life because of all the things you have taught me about hamsters. Thank you❤❤❤🐹

[@xReflamed]

I really appreciate you including European options and metrics! Greetings from the Netherlands. :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

No problem! 🥰

[@MalwinaJoanna]

my aquarium is 150 x 50 x 60cm ( 7500 sq cm floor space) my syrian female is in loveeee❤ ( american sizes: 59 x 19,6 x 23,6 inches (1156,4 sq inches of floor space)

[@GuineaPigglesSanctuary]

I'll be buying the Niteangel bigger world MDF Aspen terrarium, all thanks to you Victoria! I've been watching you for a few years now since I got my first Syrian hamsters. They were brother and sister from the same litter (obviously kept in different enclosures) I actually did the DIY storage bin cage for both of them. It worked well and they loved it for a while! Until they figured out a way to escape... I looked for them forever and sometimes I still check my mums house when I'm there to see if I can find them... it broke my heart! After that experience I am afraid to DIY my own cages.... sp having this guide of which cages are available on the market is so great for me! Thank you so so much for all the knowledge you share and for everything you've taught us!

[@GuineaPigglesSanctuary]

I have a new Syrian hamster now that we saved from a Petsmart. I went there just to look but when I came up to their cage, they had like 5 in the same little box and all of them were beating up on my boy.... I told them I'll take him and to get him out of there right away. My daughter named him "bad kid" she's only 2 1/2 LOL we told her that's not a nice name and she has to change it.... so now his name is Strawberry 🍓

[@missleah101]

Pls can u do hamster travelling cages 2024 for summer I’m going in a road trip and staying in a caravan the road trip is only 3 hours long and I’m gonna hold the cage or carrier but I need to know how I do this all ❤❤

[@EmilyGiles-f9f]

Its so Important that they know what they are doing and I am so happy they do

[@moonqueenebro8806]

If you're in the UK I would definitely recommend a junglepets cage! They're a wonderful business, and their cages look amazing and are huge (+they can deliver cages to your house completely built). They are a little pricey but its honestly so worth it. Only cage that has made my female syrian happy haha

[@Bee-oc2mg]

My dad said he’d make me a hamster cage he’s so sweet

[@samanthaann6826]

I just got a 75 gallon for my dwarf and she is SO happy!

[@BL00MYB0Y]

I got myself a Living World Eco Habitat medium for my ham just before I got him. The enclosure is great, I can make the bedding really deap for him but I had to wire mesh the wooden roof as he would chew it at every area he could reach. He still tries to chew it when I’m not in to give him his usual free roam. When ever I haven’t been in when he’s ready for free roam he will show his frustration but chewing the roof (I catch him on the hamcam)

[@kyliee6406]

I have the large bucatstate cage in white for my male Syrian and I love it! He seems to like it too. My one complaint is that the acrylic can be a little rattling in the metal frame if it gets bumped but just be careful with that and it’s not an issue. Size wise it’s great tho if u have a more active hamster like a female Syrian she might need more space for more enrichment. Casper seems satisfied with his stuff at the moment so I haven’t had any issues of him chewing it or trying to climb out. I highly recommend esp for a dwarf hamster or a more chill Syrian like mine

[@thee_con]

do u think it's flimsy? i was debating getting one but I watched a review that said the bottom caved in from just the weight of the bedding and that def made me rethink getting one

[@mariaanaisgoncalves8006]

I love this! This is definitely the best hamster channel! Thank you for helping so many people and so many little hamsters to have a better quality of life!

[@Starrynight09]

Thank you so much I love my niteangel vista large, but was wondering what cage I should get to house a new syrian hamster. Thanks everyone for the recommendations! Love this channel! It has helped my care so much and my hamster no longer shows stress signs! 💖

[@MinecraftMal-bt4ky]

I have a hamster and am going to get another one and put it in a DIY cage that we made. It has around 800-900 sq inches of floor space and around 18 inches high. Thank you so much for your help!

[@decayinglumi6627]

If i could afford it, i would always use an aquarium, but i will happily stick to my niteangel vista ❤

[@xTwilightWolvesx]

Note about the UK shop hamster homes: they’ve recently added a wall height extension customisation option, which is an additional 30cm, available for all of their cage sizes. Their 180cm x 60cm cage is out of stock at the moment, but they have a height customisation for that size. This is the biggest and best cage I’ve seen so far without DIYing yourself. The cage doesn’t allow a lot of bedding without the wall height customisation, so please make sure you add that if you want to buy from there. I hope this helps.

[@dianneperry1741]

I'm getting the Ferplast Criceti 100, as will need to lift it occasionally x

[@brittlandrum7672]

I have the GDLF Hamster Cage w/ storage cabinet, and plan on putting a second one with it side by side ! It’s a great enclosure

[@TastyBusiness]

My dwarf hamster lives in a large niteangel vista, he seems to like it. The only downside is reaching into it if you put it on too high of a table, which can make cleanouts quite tiring.

[@anner8416]

I have the niteangel bigger world large size for our dwarf hamster. I really like it!! It holds lots of hides, and I have 9- 12 inches of bedding through the whole thing, and it's great!!! The only thing I will say is a drawback is that it's pretty, deep, and we also have wheels on ours, so it's a tad taller, which is nice, but you gotta really bend to clean down to the very bottom.

[@pompommania]

I have the Vista for my syrian hamster. Even though I do, I have to keep him busy. Oddly enough, mine likes to be awake in the morning, as late as 10 am. PS: I recommend building your vista on a table or go to home depot, buy an affordable piece of wood slighty larger than your cage, add feet/support, including the middle, and build your cage on it. I live in the north of the US and the floor gets too cold.

[@user-KR386]

I love your channel and recently started watching. In the last month I have watched a lot of your old videos. I was in Petco with my family and noticed a Hamster, he was in small cage and I felt super bad. He was on sale for $22, I almost got him. I wanted to do research on Hamsters before buying one because I have never owned one before. You are amazing because your trying to educate people on how to give their 🐹 the best life possible. I wish Petco and PetSmart would do better, overall when it comes to small Mammal care.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Wyze V3!

[@arielperry5753]

Thanks for the cage update! I love watching your videos

[@houseoftoffee6910]

The niteangel vista large is great. The slant lid opening makes interaction easy but have had a few moments where my dwarf ham almost jumped out so can’t go past a foot of bedding in the front. Love this video.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Oh no! What a sneaky hamster 🤭

[@aikikaname6508]

YES! My Lalo getting love! It’s been a pretty good year for the UK! When I got my gerbils last year I had to import from Germany. Now we have the Bucastate and Marrakesh as affordable options, and even p@h have 3 affordable passable hamster cages when there was none before !

[@ts13-kr5ic]

4:22 my best friends younger sister has that cage and she made the mistake of pairing it w a Syrian hamster and she chewed a hole near the bottom and escaped under the trey. I wasn’t there but she had snuck under the trey before so it’s not that new😭 I personally think that it’s an ok cage but sometimes the floor gets in the way of bedding, but overall a good cage

[@Loreisokeyyy]

Ive been watching u before i got my first hamster and this helps so much! I now have 2 hamsters and they are very active and the best pets :)

[@Robbintherabbit_24]

I use a Pawluk enclosure but I’m gonna upgrade it soon! I hv a small robo and he’s very active! ❤ ur a real inspiration tysm❤❤❤❤❤

[@msk9912]

Hi @victoria Since watching your channel, I have upgraded my hamster cage to a BUCATSTATE Hamster Cage 80cm. I'm hoping it will be enough as I don't have the space for anything larger. I also received my uber paper bedding today, and I still have a lot more stuff to come. I also bought a playpen for her but I noticed she gets a lot of anxiety being in it, so I don't put her in it anymore.

[@ivmodo]

It's nice to see that it is evolving the good way. Unfortunately pet stores in our country don't reflect that trend yet and offer mostly bad alternatives (small and high cages). Currently upgrading from bin cage (approx 75x50x40cm) to custom made 110x50x40cm, just need to mount it. Our sweet winter white dwarf hybrid Bob passed away in February. Waiting for new Campbells dwarf from licensed hamstery.

[@HamstersAndHorses]

This is so helpful for new hamster owners will definitely be putting this on my Facebook groups!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching and sharing ❤️

[@HenryTheHampter]

My favorite enclosure is definitely a specific diy bin cage The storage bin is at the Walmart around where I live, but also online! It’s 1,011 square inches for only $50!

[@Livslittlefloofs]

Bin cages are definitely affordable! Unfortunately, most of them are a lot smaller internally. They only give external measurements, not internal. Would suggest measuring internally and see how much it is😊

[@Zammywhammy]

Yayyy a 2024 video of hamster cages 🐹

[@kileyB2080]

I am getting the Mewoo fun cage I’m so exited to be a first time hamster owner. I already picked out names if I get a girl her name is gonna be Daisy and if I get a boy his name will be Teddy. I have had experience baby sitting my friend’s old hamster for 2 weeks while they went to France. I have been watching so many of your videos lately trying to be ready. You’re such a big help I love you so much I love how you advocate for hamsters. If I hadn’t found you and I did get a hamster they would be miserable.

[@geenalizzi]

My Syrian girlie is in the pawhut, I’ve kept the top shelf in for a bit of extra stability in the cage and I’ve put a few dog boxes onto it

[@Hamster3Bsessed]

YAYYY THE HAMSTER QUEEN POSTED!!!!!❤❤❤CONTINUE YOUR GREAT WORK!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@TheLittleThings-nk5tj]

Great video, Victoria! I’m so glad that brands have been coming out with larger enclosures!! I’ve wanted the Pawhut for a while now but I have two DIY enclosures for my hamsters. 🐹🌿🌷

[@Jv-mj6vu]

Your voice is relaxing. You could do a black screen and tell baby stories. Or make a pod cast of just your voice talking. Girlll you could make money. !!!!! 😊

[@elizabethduffield2624]

Please don't stop making hamster videos ever I am addicted to them 😂

[@rooty_tooty]

Something to consider with the wooden enclosures, ESPECIALLY the Pawhuts and Ikea ones (hollow cardboard interior) tiling may….well should be strongly considered. I go through so many FB posts and the highest escape occurrences are Pawhuts not tiled. They are great floor spaces otherwise! ❤

[@Andrew09733]

I have been wanting a video like this for so long!

[@deneentorkelson5705]

I have a large bin cage for my Joey. It has 810 sq. in. ( measured interiorly) ,and it works quite well for us. Maybe I’ll upgrade one day if can ever get more room for it.🐾❤️

[@WendyLSchmidtPhantomPoetess]

May I mention one cage that was on your website in the past. It is less than $100 and is more than 600 square feet, tall enough for the largest wheel and most of the other enrichment needed for a Syrian hamster. It also has a pan which is 6" deep. I added another 6" by adding a liner so there is plenty of digging being done. The Prevue Pet 528. This is for the people who can't afford a $200 cage, aren't handy or are saving up for a larger one. My ham seems pretty happy. No chewing of bars or climbing them. I do use Niteangel products for wheels, sand baths and such. But the cages don't fit my current budget.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Unfortunately the prevue doesn’t meet the updated minimum which is why it wasn’t included!

[@WendyLSchmidtPhantomPoetess]

@@VictoriaRaechel Yes, it's what I started with but eventually I'll update to something else. Just looking for the right mix of size, safety and price.

[@tennisgod12323]

I love your videos!! I just got a hamster and you have helped me so much to take good care of my little Chestnut 😊 I was wondering if you could maybe make a video on a hamster weight? I know I’m not the only one who owns a hamster and is stressed about their weight. Thank you so much for your time! :)

[@ItsMehAshely]

Hey Victoria! Thanks so much for these amazing videos! 🎉 😊 ❤ A video on taming Toonie???? 🙏

[@ClaireONeill-g9p]

Her videos are so inspirational ☺️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@Gabite_iskewl]

I watched this video but i still cant choose which one theyre all so good😂❤

[@Cocothehamster2]

Love your videos. I was searching for a new cage for my new robowowski hamster🐹❤️

[@Amaliejohansenlovmo]

Yaay another year cages❤❤❤

[@J0ELLEx]

Hey, could you make a video or recommend resources about changing out bedding for hygine? you mentioned it doesnt ALL need weekly changing, i wanna make sure i can afford the maintenance of deep substrate before i get a hammie

[@kenneey._]

Hey!Just out of curiosity would the wooden cage for hamster smell after awhile? And would that cage be like broken if we washed it?

[@abbyturner5806]

I am going to use the niteangel oblique opening cage in the size large for my new winter white hammy!

[@RussellCGoose]

Hi Victoria I am so very happy with this years opportunity for some great hamster cages I like the mewoofun cage it seems like it would be a good fit for my hamster thanks for posting

[@GretaGarretson]

I personally use the Niteangel Vista large for my 5 month old female, Syrian black bear hamster named Inky.🐹

[@Alice_Fudge]

This is a really good video(I know you asked for video idea’s I was thinking maybe you can do gaming videos of any games you like to play?) for my two hamsters Carbon and Jafar I got tanks from jungle pets in the UK, they make custom full glass tanks 😊

[@VikktheVick]

That will be such a good idea

[@JO-ni3ie]

Thank you Victoria for the info, I was looking for a new cage ❤

[@gingerrose6173]

Hi! I’ve been researching hamsters and what they need because I am planning to get a white winter dwarf for my 13th birthday! Your previous video like this said 40+ gallon aquarium. Since I am paying for everything my hamster needs with all my savings, I can’t get a 75 gallon if I want to get my hamster other high quality things. Is a 40 gallon enough for my hamster or should I not get one until I can afford a 75 gallon? Also, thank you for all your help, I was previously planning to get a Full Cheeks Start-up Dream home!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

40 gallons was recommended a couple of years ago but since then it's gone up! I wouldn't recommend under 75 gallons or 800 Sq inches!

[@gingerrose6173]

Ok! I’m saving up for a 75 gallon, I’ll make it work! Thank you.

[@Dusk_Flower_]

Hi! I have the Mewoofun Large Hamster Cage which I used for my past hamster, Luna. I’m getting another Dwarf Hamster in September and I measured the cages square inches and I must’ve measured it wrong because I got 300 something square inches. Then I saw this video and the cage I have and realized I measured it wrong which is great that I know now because I was about to start saving up for a new and larger cage😅

[@MattLovesCheese]

Hi Victoria. Thanks for the awesome videos. I just wanted to ask, do you tend to keep your cages on the floor or do you put them on a table/storage unit? I'm looking at getting an enclosure but they are all very deep (more than 50cm) and all the sideboards I have in my house (mostly ikea furniture) have a depth of around 40cm which is obviously too small to place the enclosure on top of. Do you or any of this community have a recommendation of a unit to place an enclosure on top of, or is it pretty standard to just have them on the floor? Thanks!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

My cages are usually on wheels on the floor ☺️ but I've had them on ikea tables before like the lack table!

[@ellawinters4346]

With having a wooden/mdf tank, would it be a problem if your hamster peed on the wood? Or even chewed it?

[@googleemail2368]

I have a wooden enclosure and have sealed it with hamster safe sealant. 😊

[@sarahmccorkell8581]

Thank you for this I one of the cage mentioned I’ve just upgraded to for my hamster dolly

[@cx1ly]

EARLYY! I love you sm victoria, my parents said that i can get a hamster for Christmas this year and i’m gonna get the paw hut cage! thanks to you my hamster will have the best care i can give it x 1 question, if i’m using chipsi classic bedding would like carefresh bedding count as a different substrate?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Adding in carefresh along side a wood shaving would work great as another texture for your hamster to get enrichment from!

[@cx1ly]

@@VictoriaRaechel ok perfect!

[@ronaldschalck9667]

Hi Victoria i LOVE your videos thank you for helping me understand hamster care i have a ham named waddles and we were always giving our hams small cages but when i got waddles i managed to get a bin cage with 600 sq inches but i am trying to impove slowly 😊

[@andersonkatie330]

OMG i'm here early! I love your channel i have been watching you for almost 2 years now, and I love watching your hamster tips! I will be getting a hamster soon! Is it just me, or I get super excited when she posts!!! Also I love your pets! Lola, and Cleo get along so well! Sadie and JJ are so cute too! Penny, Nickel, and Toonie are such cute names, and they are so cute! Your shrimp are doing so well too! I'm so glad you take care of your animals so well! They deserve it!!!! Thank you for the tipps! BYE!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks so much for the support!! This was such a sweet comment to read 🥰

[@wildhorse5484]

Thank you for showing the size in centimeters as well

[@Chelz_the_coyote]

I love this vid i have the large bucatstate?idk how to spell it lol and she loves it i would definitely recommend it but every hamster is different ❤❤thx for posting ❤

[@thee_con]

does the cage feel flimsy at all? i was thinking of getting it but I watched a review that said the bottom caved in from just the weight of the bedding and that def made me rethink getting one

[@lifewith_laineyy]

Someone recommended me to you from TikTok and this was the best recommendation ever

[@Pineaple_]

I’m getting a hamster soon, I’m trying to find a big cage that isn’t really expensive. Any recommendations?

[@randomstuffchannel.2653]

What was the size that you used for the DIY one?

[@Whimsical_bard]

i've been binge watching hamster care videos like im actually in a position to be able to get a hamster (i want one, but wont get one until im somewhere pet friendly), this is so Sillyyyy 😂

[@Victoria-kw1yd]

Heyya!! I have a male dwarf hamster and I noticed his scent gland looked large and very yellow (slightly crusty) I was wondering if I should take him into the vet or if it was just a normal "don't worry about it" Kind of thing? Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I love all the vids 🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If it's crusty and larger than normal I'd visit a vet incase it's infected :)

[@Victoria-kw1yd]

@@VictoriaRaechel Thank you sm 😋❤

[@veronicasalmeron4469]

This video was very helpful 😊 Thank you 🙃

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mercurywebster]

hello victoria! always love your content. I love the large bucstate :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@igottobelieve]

what is your opinion on bin cages? I was thinking about getting a dwarf on a budget and was wondering if a 130L clear bin with a DIY mesh lid would be good for a dwarf

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If you can find a bin with 800 Sq inches it can be an option ☺️ If not I wouldn't recommend it long term.

[@andrewandhamster]

Hi Victoria some nights my hamster doesn’t run on his wheel but he burrows eats explores the enclosure and even potty in the sand bath is that ok ? Also my (Syrian) hamster weighs 170 grams is he over weight? Words cannot express how much I love your channel and pets 😊😊😊😊

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Those behaviours and weight are both fine ☺️

[@LucyBeccaH]

Found on Amazon the Medium Living world eco habitat is this a good size or would you not use it

[@Ratqueen1500]

I have a mewoofun cage I have it in large my Hmaster loved it so much!

[@allisondold6349]

Did you have any problems with your hamster chewing on it? Considering getting some for my mice but I'm afraid of them chewing through it since it's made of wood and acrylic.

[@Chloe-se7rh]

Omg, I have been dreaming about this video! I’ve seen many other people make them, but either the cages have too many cons and 1 pro. It’s really hard to find a hamster cage at least 800 sq inches online!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Hopefully it helps!

[@n_npch]

Hi Victoria! I can learn a lot of hamster tips from you :D. I would like to ask if you always open the air conditioner or fan for hamsters or you open just sometimes in a day? I don't know how I can do to not make hamster be hot TT

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Hi! So where I live the way our A/C units typically work is that they are on all the time and you set what you'd like the overall home temperature to be and it regulates it to keep it at that exact temperature.

[@alen1336]

do you actually recommend the pawhut fur cage? is that 1 really okay in size and everything?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yes ☺️

[@alen1336]

@@VictoriaRaechelthank you! but do you think theres a risk of dwarf hamsters chewing through it?