7 Hamster Cage Mistakes 🐹

[@Stibly]

I recently moved my hamster from an alright sized bin cage to a Ferplast Maxi Duna Large cage. For future UK/European hamster owners, I highly recommend it. It can fit a large wheel, many toys, and is super secure. It doesn't take much to assemble either, but remember to check if it's listed as the 'large' variant. They make smaller ones too. Edit: These cages have two holes on each side for a water bottle, you may need to cover them up, a determined hamster can use them to chew out.

[@petsinc.]

when i got my hamster 2 years ago, she lived in a critter trail cage, then i found ur vids and i immediately was so mad at myself for giving her such a small cage. now she lives in a nice angle medium! THANK YOU VICTORIA!!! LYSM!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's great to hear you could upgrade!!

[@Kikuxyz.R]

Same but mine got mine less than a year ago and I literally cried when I found out it was not OK so I got I changed a month before her b-day (its 27th june)

[@harpersanimals2516]

@@Kikuxyz.R It’s about to be their birthday then, happy birthday to your hammy!

[@Kikuxyz.R]

@@harpersanimals2516

[@myfantastichamsters]

@@Kikuxyz.R Happy birthday to your hamster!

[@pokepotatobear7550]

My hamster is almost 3 I don’t know how but he’s still going despite all his disabilities now 🌸✨

[@Mememememememee]

After this video I immediately changed my hamsters cage to a bigger and better one and the new one was 972 square inches of floor space thanks to ur new video now I can feel that my hamster is truly happy

[@ilovegodzilla]

Can you do a video on common skin conditions and ailments that hamsters can get? Every day I see time of posts of Reddit about hamsters with various sores, mites, and other issues. It would be nice to know what common things can happen to hammies.

[@rockywildaj]

Yeah my past hamster lost lots of fur and was almost bald but i didn’t even know why

[@Kate-KatePlaysRobloxYT]

I first got my first hamster, I gave him a small cage ( like the one in my videos) but then when I realised you I regret it later. I gave my died hamster a too small cage. And I also gave it to my second hamster. But when I found you I change I nag at my mom and dad for a bigger cage but we can't find it . So we took a big box ( a plastic one ) and buy a same size wiremash and put it on top and two string to tie the sides. Thank you very much Raechel love from singapore

[@Kate-KatePlaysRobloxYT]

Pls subscribe

[@user17743]

I’ve been waiting and have been so excited for you to post your next video!! I love them so much!🫶❤️🐹

[@tnargrant]

Thanks to your videos, a hamster I recently rescued has a new lease at life- the two story critter nation cage. I modified the bottom w/ plexiglass sheets to hold 20 inches of substrate, while the top has 36 x 24 floor space + 2 shelves.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That’s so awesome!

[@acc49382]

I love these types of videos because i continue to learn things and other people learn to help their hammies!

[@Bulbart]

How do you not get tired of making videos about hamsters all the time, thats dedication!

[@sammjaisais7135]

3:44 Oh, I didn't know that! I have a small Campbell dwarf that I got a few weeks back. She started burrowing as soon as I put the bedding and I was very happy. Fast forward a few weeks, I made some hides with empty boxes and she really prefers those than burrowing now lol 😆. She still burrows, though, so I kept all the bedding.

[@Victoria-kw1yd]

I left my lid open the other day and started PANICKING that my male dwarf escaped!!! But I found him in his largest hide thankfully 😌 however I did wake him up so now he's being all mad at me (Going to feed him some pumpkin seeds for a peace offering) PS. love this video so much 🥰 thank you for helping all the humans take care of our cute hams 😌🍄💫

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha been there, done that! Always a relief when you find them still in the enclosure!

[@Victoria-kw1yd]

@@VictoriaRaechel for sure lol 🥳💕

[@pearljones698]

the second one is so true, I changed my hamsters bedding to kaytee clean and cosy and she burrows a lot more now :)

[@Kasamigirl1]

Loved this video! It's a great update to help my dwarf hamster have the best place to live. I just made a 6"H custom lid on my 40 gallon aquarium so I can put more bedding and burrow starters. Thank you Victoria!❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! That's awesome!

[@tealpotts2317]

this video is so helpful. I just got my syrian hamster patches yesterday

[@LenazRandomz]

My family is taking a road trip down to Canada In July!!!! So excited!!!

[@annika_s]

Thank you so much for these videos! I used to have a tiny cage for my hammy from a pet store with no burrowing space and wires (which he would continuously chew on) but after watching your videos, he is safely burrowing in his new bin cage :D

[@eveelizabeth9889]

I always enjoy your vids! After years of watching you, i finally started a pet care channel myself! Thank you for always inspiring me and helping me grow as an animal lover!

[@lovercare3390]

Ik you add a lot of bedding but man that is THICC its expensive to keep that amount love you you rlly are giving them heaven

[@asifasafrin302]

YAYY more tips on how to keep the lil ham safe!! Seriously love ur videos so much!! ❤️

[@iloveyoonjiwoo]

I was wondering how to take care of your hamster when you are sick? Me and my family have covid. Also thank you so much, without you my hamster would never get proper care! Your videos have helped me so much.

[@elsayas6552]

I have been watching you since I got my hamster and I took all your tips and my hamster has a great life because of you! Thank you❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy to hear that!!

[@theresagarnett2080]

hi Victoria love your vids thanks for all the tips

[@camaline5828]

I have a hamster myself.I'm trying to save up money for a better cage but recently changed his cage due to your videos like this one! he used to have a small cage and would always bite on the bars I looked it up to see it was a cause of stress due to his cage size. I found your youtube channel it helped a lot with my hamster currently his cage is 234 qt like I stated before I'm saving up for a new one but his current one is way bigger than his first and I wanna thank you because I can already tell he likes the bigger one more than his old small one so I cant imagine how happy he would be when I get ny new one!! thanks a lot!!!

[@greshacaranqui3065]

I had made some of these mistakes with my ham but because of you I was able to fix them 🥰

[@radw4ladder495]

I have to I’m glad we all have excepted the fact that tiny cages are dumb

[@marleybucy2605]

I loved this video! I learned a lot from it and really enjoyed learning more!! Thanks Tori! 💚🫶🏻

[@abby.loves.you1]

tysm for doing these! because of you i have a happy hammy that loves his home😌😌😌😌 my hamster loves burrowing right by the glass and its so cute to see him sleeping🥺

[@savannahardy2395]

I got my hamster like a year and a half ago and I started watching your videos and I learned a lot like cage sizes The cage that I was using was a wire cage and then I watched one of your videos and I upgraded it to an old fish tank that is 3‘ x 1‘ which still isn’t the best but it’s better than what it was. I also made my room hamster proof and every night I will change the sign on my door that says my hamsters out and I will let her out and let her roam for a little bit until I start to get ready for bed and then once I’m ready for bed I’ll put her away. for bedding I use paper shredding and I know it’s not the best for them and I probably shouldn’t be using it but I still really want to invest in actual bedding. every time I go to the pet store I always go to where the hamster stuff is because I always want to see if they have toys for my hamster and her cage. i’m only 12 but I try my best to let my hamster have a happy life and I love her so much

[@Hamster_Joy]

You’re doing amazing

[@Alliemanthei]

Thanks for the information! I’ve had my female Syrian for 5 months now and fro the first 3 months I gave about 8 inches of bedding and stopped when she didn’t do anything with it. Next cage clean (it’s in 4 days) I’m gonna add in 10 inches - 11 inches depending on my wheel and I’ll let you know the results!!

[@steventaylor9402]

Can you tell me the results

[@rprantic3198]

I got a hamster for my classroom and used a program called Pets in the Classroom. They gave me a free Critter Trail cage and my hamster was on the bigger size because I wanted something the kids could pet and hold easy. I quickly realized that it was way too small and bought a much bigger cage for her. Looking back I would much prefer getting an aquarium base one but I definitely don't regret getting a bigger one and she seems a lot more happy in it. I'm glad I found these videos because I also learned about sand baths and not using the Kaytee bath powder. Thank you for the helpful videos!

[@Emily10175]

Hi victoria I am so happy your channel is about hamsters or my hamster would be so sad thanks for helping me. 😊

[@kingpancake9364]

My hamster Pancake usually only burrows to his Niteangel peepaway shed thing. Then he just sleeps there for the day :> His bedding depth is around 10-12 inches :] both of my hams live in niteangel cages and seem to love them. (Mainly because Sugar; my female syrian does nothing but make burrows and wrecks her entire cage-- haha--)

[@catrinasoath4848]

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for the content you make. I had hamsters a few times as a child in the tiny bar cages and they were all aggressive and seemingly unhappy (I feel awful now but I was a kid and didn’t know better) Anyway, Got my own daughter a hamster about a month back and didn’t want another experience of an aggressive pet so was researching how to tame etc and I came across your channel…. Well the difference in this experience is incredible! We have one Russian dwarf boy (winter white I believe) and he’s the happiest, friendliest little guy because he has a large wooden enclosure with over 1000sq inches of floor space, deep bedding, a big 10 inch wheel…. All the things you recommend…. You really are so helpful and a true advocate for hammys! Thank you so much for taking the time to educate and share ❤️ Edit - the cage is a pawhut wooden cage 115cm x 60cm - sold on Amazon in UK and would highly recommend if anyones looking for a good cage. It was £110 but I think totally worth it for the huge space! 👌❤️

[@Gigi-bj8wv]

Hi im gigi and ive been watching u a verry long time now about hamsters and ive learn every single detail of hamsters and im getting a hamster soon 20 july❤ love uuu keeep up the good work ❤❤❤

[@SmilerOG]

Also I have a glass base with cage on top is really cool to see it burrow

[@sarahigalaviz4688]

Hi can u please make a video of the best bedding for hamster?

[@dbmegui]

As usual, another AMAZING vídeo!! You're always bringing us amazing and inovative content! You are such an inspiration for me on content creation!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy to inspire!!

[@elliebaker3116]

I'm so happy you made this video because before we had no wheel and a small small tube

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks for watching!

[@Eyelabear]

When victoria said you could make homeade hides from carboard boxes and make homeade stilts I lit up, Ive always wanted then for my hamster but havent had the money to buy them so this made my day and I cant wait to see how my hammy likes them

[@ads.lifeee]

Victoria! I really need your help! Right now my dad said I'm aloud to order the ikea detolf for one of my male syrian hamsters! I heard from a girl that the detolf isnt suitable for syrian hamsters because its not wide enough. You have had I think 2 or three syrians live in the detolf. Did they ever show stress signs? And do you think I should get the detolf if I make a raised lid? Thanks so much if you answer I would really appriciate it!!

[@hammyloveraj]

i used to have a small wired cage that you addressed in one of your old videos; after my previous hamster passed away i got a new one called maple and after watching your videos me and my dad decided to make her a nice big enclosure. it's 100cm in length, 50cm in height and 50cm deep. i also use a large wheel, 28 centimetre i think?! it's made out of melamine, strong glass and a wired roof :D i'm so happy i am definitely becoming a better hamster owner thanks to you

[@alicereads13]

hi! i was wondering if normal green flax seedlings 🌱 are safe for hamsters i am trying to make flax sprays but if it doesn’t work i just would like to know if the green fresh seedlings are safe LYSM

[@attiababatunde7776]

How many bags of bedding do you use for your enclosures? The amount of bedding you provide is amazing, but it makes me wonder how much you spend on bedding annually.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Around $150cad per hamster enclosure but it's not yearly as I'm not doing full cage clean outs.

[@annalisenoel9684]

When I started watching your videos I only had a 20 gallon tank for my robo hamster but because of your videos now I have a diy 2ft by 2ft by 4ft cage and my hamster loves it! You have helped me so much with my hamster care! Thanks so much!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's amazing!

[@-_happydinoblob_-]

I feel proud that I know everything that has been mentioned in this vid bc I've been binge watching all your vids 😂

[@tiagoferreira8797]

Hi Victoria. Could you maybe do a video of on the differences between 2 hamsters fighting and 2 hamsters play fighting. I saw 2 fighting today at a pet shop and asked the workers. They said that the hamsters were play fighting but I wasn’t too sure. Keep up the great content.

[@mitsukitai2713]

Thank you for saying something. As general rule, hamsters really shouldn't be housed together. They're not social rodents like mice or rats so they don't "play fight"--what you see with hamsters housed together who are older than 8 weeks is that theyre actually annoying and stressing each other out. (They can get stressed just by smelling another hamster in the same room.) The reason pet stores house them together because they usually get their hamsters very young (like about 2 months) and the enclosure is meant to be temporary (some stores are good about seperating ones who fight).

[@nimbythehamster7316]

Great point that you can use tupperware and other common household items to help fill up your hamster's cage!

[@RT-ey4wy]

I had a hamster back in the early 90's and only got another 20 years later. In the 90's I had no Internet and the books available were useless. So what I got was a habit rail But it was much bigger than the ones that are out there's now (still no where near big enough obviously) so I don't understand why habitrail started to make them smaller and smaller. The one I had was a tank shape with a big wheel (well bigger than avaergae at the time) I had add ons too and he had floor time. Considering having no info i think he was better off than most back then. It was still wayyy too small when I think back now. Habitrail should have went the other way by making their tank much bigger and better accessories but they went smaller and I wouldn't use anything from habitrail now.

[@imb0red_cici]

You should make a step by step video on how to set up an enclosure for people who struggle with that

[@cartercrace5901]

you teach me a lot about hamsters and i have been waiting to get two hamsters for myself

[@finnisqueer]

I am currently starting to wonder if Syrian Hamsters actually need a minimum of 1000 Square Inches of Enclosure space to truly be happy. I started owning Hamsters again last year, a sweet Rescue Hybrid Dwarf called Snowball who lives in an Ikea Detolf (1,083 Square Inches) and a fluffy show-bred Syrian called Cinnamon who lives in an Aquarium Tank (868 Square Inches). I'm unsure if it's the Aquarium or Cinnamon, but Cinnamon doesn't seem happy.. He licks the same corner of the glass, and has recently started bar climbing. I know he is quite an Anxious Hamster, but this has really left me feeling terrible, as I've provided him with supposedly everything for him to be happy - A large Enclosure, all kinds of different Enrichment, Hides, Burrow Starters, Dangling Toys, Chew Toys, Sand Bath, Dig Box.. Yet, he seems unhappy. Would he be happy in a 1,000 Square Inch Enclosure, or is he just one of those Hamsters that doesn't adjust too well to domestication, I wonder..? (EDIT: Which is weird, because he's a Show Bred Hamster from a reputable Breeder!) I have no idea, but it makes me really sad to see.. Now I'm stressing over making him happy so badly it's putting me off of owning another Syrian in the future. Any advice would be appreciated, I feel like I've tried everything other than DIYing myself a 1,000 Square Inch+ Enclosure, lol.

[@jack-a-lopium]

Great advice, as usual. Spare cardboard boxes are great, and I'm sure your hammies will gnaw on them! For my rats, I give them packaging from diet cookies which they love to adopt as a tiny bedroom, before they gnaw (usually into a card mat, they love making card mats for their nest); and soft cheese boxes (they're nice and round), which i cut different shaped holes into and fill with veg, so they have to think about how to get into these toys to get at the food inside. You just gotta know which cardboard you can give to rodents: as long as it isn't shiny, plastic covered cardboard... don't give 'em that!

[@SH4RKYV]

Thank you for helping me take care of my hamster better,I love your videos!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy to help!

[@Cheezeiscool13]

Do you have any ideas for easy DIY hampster toys or treats?

[@kathavri]

Always love your videos! :) they're supa' helpful/useful! Let the lil bby's know I said hai

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! I'll be sure to tell them tonight!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks Chantal!

[@darkye_]

Yay! I just convinced my dad and I’m on the verge of convincing my mom for a hamster. I’m going to show more responsibility so my chances of her saying yes bump up. The only problem is I’d have to put the hamster in my 10 gallon tank in the garage. I don’t want to use that tank because it is not big enough so I’m gonna have to convince my parents for a super critter trail, Detolf or 40+ gallon tank! Thank you for your videos, they help me get closer and closer to convincing my mom! Keep up the hamsome work!

[@Sodastarss]

I love your videos and I am so happy to watch this one right now

[@juliabonaccorsi7756]

is the Linmon desk cage still good to use?

[@yourlocalemma]

Hi I was curious to know if the bottom of the sprays that you put in a cage would poke your hamster as it burrows?

[@mayagonzalez8525]

Hi Victoria! I don’t think you’ll see this but if you do I have a question for you. So I’m getting a hamster very soon and my parents are divorced and I switch house every 4 days. So I’m keeping my hamster at my dads so I’ll be with my hamster for 4 days and then my dad will feed change the water and put it in its play pen. But I’m worried that because of that it wouldn’t be right and something might happen to them. Wether you see this or someone with divorced parents too, I really need some advice!

[@TheDifferentBeing]

Can you do a video on how to clean/sanitize items after a hamster passes, and what can/cant be used for a new hamster? Mine passed two months ago, and tho I'm not ready for a new little friend yet, I am ready to start throwing out or saving things for later on.

[@sarahmorrison4125]

I have been asking for a hamster for about a year but I still have not have one but I would like to learn more about what to feed a hamster and how to spot clean if there is a video for those things please tell me.

[@ser2phic]

hello Victoria Raechel could you do a, Things I wish I knew before getting hamsters abbits\cats?

[@funnymin111]

love you're videos so much they are so helpful!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so glad!

[@fmentertainment928]

Finally, more hamster tips (◍•ᴗ•◍)

[@marymonsterandcreatormary3783]

Thank you for the advice

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy to help!

[@iamthecece]

i have a robo and Syrian hamster and they both have 620 sq inch floor space bin cages also i have narcolespy and i fell asleep while i was playing with my syrian hamster and i wokeup 2 hours later and i couldnt find him and then i fell asleep again and woke up at 6am to him trying to wake me up cuz he was hungry and thirsty and he knows i feed him and give him water

[@Javaskulls]

Thank you so much for making these educational videos :)! My previous hamster lived in a 10 and 20 gallon for half of his life, but your videos have given me so much insight and inspiration to be a better hamster owner. Unfortunately, Sunny passed last month, but my new hamster Pudding is living his best life :) much love from us!

[@maryamsamsodien2131]

I also got a hammy named Pudding! But we changed her name to Fatso, cuz she is chubby

[@jefforozco88]

I would love to have a hamster again. Maybe one day. We have our hands full with 3 big personality guinea pigs. Videos like this made us better piggie parents.

[@Wavzy7]

Thank you so much this helped me out a lot !

[@im_a_mushroom]

Thank you so much, Victoria, for commenting on one of my videos. My channel is so small in the huge world of KZbin, so seeing your comment really made my day 😊

[@lilyorsomething]

thank u ❤️ (btw I love your nails

[@isabellecox2338]

Hey Victoria! I know this may be a sensitive topic, but can you please make a video on what to do when your hamster dies and if you want another one? Thanks!

[@demi8165]

I have only seen one good cage in a petstore and it was in my local pet shop. It was the prevue 528 cage. Obvioudly not the best cage but i was still soo surprised.

[@Crazy_Beep]

The part where you said hams in the wild have burrows as deep as three feet I was picturing a hamster cage as tall as a fridge.

[@theresagutierrez7905]

Can you do a video on making stilts?

[@pastel.lovebird]

I’ve had a few hamsters and really want to adopt another soon if I can. I just have a question for a better lifestyle for any hamster I may get later on. My last hamster I only had for five days. She was such an energetic, sweet hammy while I had her. She went into torpor one day unexpectedly. I was so scared for her. We tried to help her and she slept in a smaller cage in my room so I could check up on her during the night. That night she wasn’t really active, it did surprise me when she got up and scurried around for a little bit. She passed away either later that night or during the next day. We have a cold house so we were unsure if this is what began the torpor. We recently got a heat mat since we foster bunnies so my mum was suggesting I should add that in. I’m not so sure i want to add it in, also as you did say that in this video. If anyone has tips please help! I want to give future hamsters the best life!

[@ruggyloggy]

I got my hamster a big Alex as it was the biggest cage i could find. I made sure to put alit of bedding and toys so that my hamster wouldnt get stressed and bored, and it actually worked!. My hamster was named vanilla who passed away some days ago (he is the hamster on my pfp) and now i have a new hamster named cookie which i usually take out of his cage and lay him on my sofa or bed. Tell me if im doing somthing wrong or give me any tips, that would be so nice of you ^^

[@Suzieharper13]

I agree on the critter trails they are WAY to small😞 make BIG cheap cages

[@carley5319]

i want to make a more natural look, but idk if it could hold burrows with soil or something like that, any suggestions?

[@harperxgameing1703]

Victoria, you are my favourite KZbinr.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw thank you!

[@acinnamonbun7597]

So I give my hamster a pretty good amount of bedding. I have a tray in her cage that I put her food bowl and water on. But she doesn’t burrow, she hides under that tray. And I don’t know what to do to get her to burrow! And she’s also NOT a dwarf hamster. Can you tell me what to do to get her to burrow more? Thank you!

[@walterskaren79]

I have a Winter white dwarf named hazil, she has a 10 gallon aquarium as a cage, I keep trying to tell my parents to buy her a bigger cage, but they won't listen to me. Do you have any tips?

[@torismyth6975]

If I have a cage that's not the proper size (587 sq inches) if I provide a lot of enrichment and out of cage time. Is this okay? The hamster is a 1 year old hybrid that isnt bar climbing or chewing

[@snow.popou20]

Its ok to buy hare a mini duna cage? I just wanna buy for her a more bigger cage beacuse my parents bought a cage whitout knowing so is so little so idk what type of cage to choose

[@celtichound9889]

Anyone know where I can get a ferplast cage and tubes for cheap. I'm looking to extend my hamsters current cage.

[@Tim_3100]

Great video as always ❤

[@surendhawan4428]

What brand do you think we should go to

[@itz_tiktok.x8657]

When will you post again as I love your videos :)

[@gabeviviani9705]

We had hamsters and Immediately got more bedding in her Enclosure because we watched your video

[@carolinaramsey2359]

this helped so much, thank u! i am going to use cardboard for now on

[@lifeasterrial8928]

My hamster lives in a 75 gallon tank and I usually give him 7-10 inches of bedding

[@lewyboo7442]

Hi Victoria . I will soon get a dwarf hamster and I don’t know much about hamsters but I have definitely learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for your help! And my question is do you think a bin cage is ok for my dwarf hamster?

[@Sweetlybryn]

Hi Victoria!! I am on the hunt for the best bedding for keeping up burrows. I’m sure you’ve mentioned this, and I think you said Kaytee clean and cozy before, but I find that kind of dusty. Just wondering what you think is the best!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I use the full cheeks paper bedding :)

[@trvstededits]

can anyone recommend good bedding?

[@thepandagirls3462]

My hamster has a big bald patch on by his butt I’ve checked and its not his scent thing bc I saw that somewhere else on his body. Should I take him to the vet?

[@elisastudios8559]

Hello victoria! I have a question, can we wash our hamsters sand? My mom hates me buying hamster supplies 😤. I just want to ask if its safe and how to do it safely :D thank you victoria!

[@Devilhunter__28]

can u give a link to a shop where is that aquarium what u have ?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

My enclosure is homemade!

[@maile.lawrence8576]

hi victoria! ive been watching you for years, since I was little ive wanted a hamster but my parents always said no. soon its my birthday and my dad said i can finally get a hamster, he showed me some of the products he already bought for me he did a good job with the tank i believe its a 40 or 50 gallon, but with the bedding and other stuff was bad, he got stuff like hamster fluff,pine bedding,hamster balls,a small wheel and chinchilla dust:( i feel bad that he bought stuff that is not safe, any sugestions for what i should say to him about it? i love you!!!

[@sleepylark]

You could tell him that you 'found out' that stuff was unsafe and ask if he could possibly return it? Pretending like its new knowledge to you as well would help him not feel bad about it ^^