Bad Cage Unboxing Review | Sparkle 3 Solid Floor Levels Habitat | Munchie's Place

What's your definition of a big enough enclosure for your beloved small critter? Is it 3 levels of small space and going up to the sky? Today you'll learn about the quality and functionality of this type of cage and why i don't recommend it in my own cage review!
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[@bizzlebee1817]

Hey munchie great video. The top hamster club in the uk is run by the National Hamster Council and there is a Midland, southern and northern hamster clubs which fall under the council. They send you a journal each month and tell you where all of the shows are across the country ❤️. I hate that people cram their hamsters into these tiny homes. I have a 740 square inch and a 640 square in cage for my Syrian and my robo. My boys are spoiled. Stay amazing 🤍

[@tiggerthetiger6852]

Nice hair style/colour

[@freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202]

I live in the ya thank you!

[@walter-cw3kl]

How do make your hair look so good, BizzleBee?

[@dez2950]

Aw! I have a Syrian and a Robo too!

[@ryonluppo3543]

hello munchie!!. I'm a first time hamster owner what would you recommend for me? Will you send me a list of the food\Cage?

[@alinatan5793]

Alternative title: Munchie losing her sanity gradually over a hamster cage

[@lacylindeman]

🤣 so true

[@ninasnyder8218]

XD yes so true!!

[@margaretspiteri1889]

Yea

[@riley6239]

Lol it’s so true😂

[@magickmiiror2853]

Do I have a hamster? No. Do I plan on getting a hamster any time soon? Nah. Do I love watching these videos anyways? Yes, yes, yes! ♥️

[@WhiteVioletButterfly]

Magick Miiror I’m kind of in the same situation, I’ve been binge watching her roasting these bad cages for months now.

[@PiggieTime]

Omg that’s me too 😂😂😂

[@TacO18610]

Same. I Have a chinchilla and I’m binge watching these kinds of videos

[@jj-qu2ml]

@@WhiteVioletButterfly this was exactly me before I even decided I wanted a hamster

[@WhiteVioletButterfly]

weirdo I won’t lie, I kinda want a hamster now

[@elliecinnamonroll]

I feel so awful, i had my hamster housed in one of these for a few months before i learnt that they need waaaaay more space that that tiny thing, im glad i got better educated and got him a bigger enclosure

[@dailylife9640]

Same

[@user-vz3up1fl5u]

The fact that you're willing to learn new info without getting defensive and that you're getting educated shows how much of a great pet owner you are! Your hammy is a lucky one for sure.

[@elliecinnamonroll]

@@user-vz3up1fl5u aww thank you, my hammie lived for 2 and a half years, he was a very happy hamster, i miss him dearly 🥺😔

[@johnkodi2235]

@@elliecinnamonroll I know what you feel,I've had a few hammys and its so hard when they go.so sorry for your loss

[@PXXIIE]

me too man 😔 and nice david pfp 😳

[@dailylife9640]

I used to own this cage (I’m ashamed🥺) and I used to think that it was fine but then I started to do research I was like I need to change thi! Now she’s in a diy cage with 15ich of bedding and 2000 square inches of floor space !! She’s so happy ❤️

[@amandaladouceur3011]

Daily Life the best thing is you took the time to get educated. Many people just see hamster on the box and think it’s fine and doesn’t change.

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

Don’t be ashamed, everyone makes mistakes. What matters is that you researched and that your hamster is now in a much better char

[@lilytran5140]

Daily Life where did you get the bin/materials ?

[@dailylife9640]

Rin Tran any DIY kinda shop that sells wood and glass if you want more destabilise just ask

[@dailylife9640]

Sorry details not what ever I said haha

[@marisathandiwe9650]

Thank you Munchie my dwarf hamster now has a 90 litre bin cage

[@trashchild7100]

That's amazing!

[@margaretspiteri1889]

Yea

[@biktikz]

Thats great! Sadly, 90 litres is still too small though unless it is a very shallow and long cage, the minimum is a 180 litre long enclosure

[@jj-qu2ml]

@@biktikz I heard the minimum is 40 litres long tank But I have a diy cage that's over 1,500 sq inches so I'm not being a pitty Karen that has a critter trail

[@aimeegarvey9855]

@@jj-qu2ml well its 40 gallons an 100 litre bin cage is too small but 40 gallons above is good

[@PiggieTime]

It’s annoying when cages are expensive but still soooo tiny. Bin cages are so much cheaper and more suitable for hamsters.

[@fireofdawn3515]

Then you get a bin and the stuff for a fraction of the price of a “fancy” cage, it’s insane

[@margaretspiteri1889]

In malta 850 inch bin is only $25 only and it soo big it for my two dwarf hamsters and a another bin 1024 inch bin is $30 for a sierin tell me if this is good care or bad care

[@PurpletasticFred]

@@margaretspiteri1889 hamsters should be housed alone, so it'd probably be best to get another large bin and separate your dwarf hams.

[@miku39chan]

Well not really, here in Germany a 1m tank is like 100€ which is like 120$ 😬 it pains me but if my hamster is happy it’s fine!

[@Abby.Grace07]

I totally agree! And like the ikea detolf is only 60 bucks and it’s over 1000 square inches of floorspace like I bet 2 critter trails are the same price of the detolf lol

[@liesjekist3125]

My friends: Spending money on food and clothes Me: spending my money on hamster stuff😂

[@hotpotatoeshotpotatoes6221]

That's me but with my guinea pigs, and mouse.

[@liesjekist3125]

HotPotatoes HotPotatoes 😆

[@solarsystem2691]

HotPotatoes HotPotatoes aw cute guineas I have 2

[@letiziasereni]

Sameee

[@itz_elioftw]

You have taught me so much Munchie. As of next month I will be getting a far bigger cage for my hamster, Casper. He is actually a rescue off of a school “friend”. She never even held him, which does mean that I can’t hold him. I’m struggling to help tame him, hoping that the bigger cage will help. Ever since I first received him I’ve been gradually making his set up more stimulating. (It has been gradual as I’ve been trying to make sure I don’t stress him out, because he’s a chonky stressed Syrian). He’s getting many more chew toys and hides than he’s ever had, and I’m going to buy a beautiful 28cm wheel, which is over 10 inches. (Don’t fear, I’ve owned hamsters before. I was much younger, but my hammy had so much interaction and he survived 4 whole winters. He actually only passed because in his old age he fell while climbing and broke his leg. My mum stayed up all night to hydrate him and feed him, but he did pass. I’m rambling, sorry XD) I’ve even been able to advise my partners friend who relied on the pet store people’s information. 🙄 As I’ve been advising I’ve used your information to make sure her two Winter Whites aren’t getting improper care. If there is any specific information for Winter Whites, then I will let them know when informed. The point of this comment was really to thank you. Even with my experience, I’ve learned things I would have never known. One of those things being sand baths. I’m actually still unsure of this, if somebody would care to explain. Do I need this for my Casper? I’m so thankful, for all I’ve learned.

[@aballetgal6788]

Itz_Elio FTW Yes! Sand baths clean hamsters. A small dish filled with repti-sand in would be good.

[@stephengell]

We’re was he climbing?

[@sophiarose8405]

Yes, you should get one for Casper. You can't bathe hamsters in water, so this helps them clean themselves. You can buy children's play sand and bake it in the oven to get rid of any dust or just use sand products that are free of dust. (Dust is very bad for them and it can damage their respiratory system) Hope this helps and it sounds like your hamster is having great life!

[@derynsauer9973]

If you can, yes, you should get Casper a sand bath. Since hamsters can’t bathe in water, sand helps them keep themselves clean. I use Reptisand that I got on Amazon for my hamsters.

[@itz_elioftw]

Gellybabys he was climbing on his hides, but his age meant that he didn’t take the fall well

[@SabrinasLaptop]

I just love that pair of eyes looking on from the darkness of the cat tree xD

[@AlisaWhiteheart]

Have you seen the tiny tales Dino cage? It's insane.

[@katie_awad]

I saw it, it's honestly terrible. And it's so forwarded towards kids

[@mrbobinski]

It’s a toy! A HAMSTER TORTURE CHAMBER ACTUALLY! It is so extremely expensive for the piece of garbage that it is. And of course some stickers for the kids.

[@ronclark9724]

That dinosaur toy cage isn't even suitable as a lawn ornament. Wasps will build a huge nest in it. A wasp collector... At least Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman lawn ornaments have closed mouths during the winter wonderland season of Christmas, no large holes with ventilation for wasps to build a huge nest...

[@mikey6858]

oh god no i haven’t. my guess is that it’s shaped like a dinosaur?

[@katie_awad]

@@mikey6858 yeah, but 20 times worse

[@ellagordon9024]

when I heard 140 sq inches my jaw dropped, my hammy is happily sleeping in his 900sq inch eco habitat 😂

[@fatsquirrel45]

450 sq in actually

[@ahaokatano3153]

@@fatsquirrel45 no the cage has 140 square inches

[@umafranklin1452]

Me and my serverely spoiled naughty hamster watching this Me- some hamsters live in critter trails you know

[@wendypulido9485]

Hahaha

[@kingyellow9250]

Carlos, walking around: this cage wack Munchie: *keeps talking to the camera* Carlos, throwing his own feces: MOM I SAID THIS CAGE SHIT.

[@shaunadowd2053]

I started off with this cage, he’s not passed but I upgraded him to a ikea detolf and he was so much happier

[@jessiefraser9328]

Girl, you are stressing me out. No S at the end of kingdom. Just United Kingdom😂😂xx

[@MunchiesPlace]

I do what I wantssssss 😆

[@aballetgal6788]

Jessie Fraser There’s an s at the end? New info to me lol

[@lillyanderson753]

Ikr! I didn’t want to say anything because I didn’t want to be mean but like AAAAHH 😫

[@kayleighaskew]

Thanks to you, I will now be calling the US the United State. Just the one. The state is Ohio, by the way.

[@trenalund1566]

I just had to say, my son had a squirrel follow him home, (my son is 8 years old) I bought a cage off chewy.com and the first thing my son said was "mom that's too small!! He needs a taller cage" I found one on walmart, and my son says "its huge. He'll love it!" Our squirrel is now currently 13weeks old.. he was 6 weeks old when he followed my son home.. ❤ he's so cute too. My son named him Simon...

[@JorgeGTZ16]

I saw someone on KZbin have that and I was like do you even do research on hamsters.

[@KAYELLEK]

I bet the reviews all go on about how their hamsters “love it” and how “big it is.” 😭 this is one of those cages animal abusers call “mansions”

[@JorgeGTZ16]

People don't even know how small it s for hamsters 😢

[@JorgeGTZ16]

@Phosr Productions I forgot but I will give it to you when I find it again

[@katie_awad]

@@JorgeGTZ16 I love your pfp

[@katie_awad]

@@JorgeGTZ16 what's the KZbin channel?

[@mylifeinquartine]

I feel so bad, I have this cage, BUT I'm getting a bin cage tomorrow which is 700 square inchs min so excited

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

That’s great, the important thing is that you’re fixing your mistake.

[@maisiewilliamson280]

I just wanted to say thank you Munchie, you have taught me so much in my researching process. My hamster was in a 200sq inch cage which was supposed to be temporary but then my mum changed her mind- he was only in this cage for 5 months though because your videos helped me to get a new cage! My Syrian is now in an 800sq inch cage and has gone from bar climbing, cage pacing, bar biting and tons of other stress related signs, to being so happy, (even in a fully barred cage he has never climbed) no longer jumpy, the taming process has gone so much smoother and he is overall so much happier! Thank you so much🥺💞

[@avawarner4148]

Munchie, I may be a proud ball python parent, but I always tune in for a new hamster cage review 💗 Keep doing what you’re doing- with enough education eventually all caring hamster owners will be properly housing their tiny buddies.

[@roseislandgirl]

As an adult now and with your videos, I see that hamsters should not be a pet for a child. Makes me sad remembering my hamsters when I was a kid and seeing how they should have been cared for, compared to how we did care for them. The cages were so small! They chewed bars, constantly tried to escape. Thank you for bringing this knowledge of proper care more awareness. ♡

[@maazi-moo8153]

If your first thought when your bying a cage “cute” your not shopping for your hamster

[@jinx4914]

Oh my god that is so true I was shopping for my hamster is like oh these cages are cute but their presents for Hamster’s so I’m not gonna buy them and I didn’t and he has a huge bin cage oh my God it it uses all of my dresser top so I can’t put anything on there but you know what he’s happy I’m happy

[@ahaokatano3153]

Ya, I can see why you you'd want it to look nice in your room, but if you care that much about how it looks at least get a big cage for your animal, so they will be happy as well

[@PianoDisneygal10]

Not necessarily. You can buy things are cute for your hamster but also suitable.

[@SampelMSM]

That was a cage I use to have but then I said: Oi mum dad this cage I have is bad for hammy give me a 60 gallon cage pls

[@wolfgirl4486]

What happened?

[@SampelMSM]

@@wolfgirl4486 Changed the cage and my hamster is epic and he is not dead yet he is now 3

[@xxhalfemptyxx7713]

@@SampelMSM omg he is now 3 years old! damn you're such a good owner.

[@artchic528]

Hi Munchie! I've always been tentative about watching hamster videos on KZbin due to all the awful ways people seem to put these sweet little things in danger, or neglect, in some sort of attempt at amusement (for the humans exclusively, obviously). However, your videos are a breath of fresh air. I love the lengths you go to to ensure your fosters and personal hamsters get the best care possible. You're obviously a well informed owner and I couldn't be happier. After a few years of going without a little fuzzy wuzzy face in my life, and thanks to Covid-19, I now have plenty of time to devote to caring for a hamster. Your video on the Prevue 528 has convinced me to get it for my soon to be hamster buddy. I was, to no surprise, frustrated over the lack of ready made cages available in the US that have enough space for them. I'm glad the 528 is now an option. Also, you've got a new sub!

[@ravenxhelenaxjuliet]

i love that we can just occasionally see her cats eyes moving around in his tree, so cute!

[@strangerthings0118]

Hi! I just wanted to say that watching you’re cage reviews have for some reason calmed my Tourette’s syndrome. I don’t know why but I hardly feel motor ticks when I watch vids like these. Thanks for making these 💖

[@sweetluvgurl]

Hope you're doing well, Munchie. I know it has been a rough year for you. 💕 Yay, another bad cage review. lol Gotta love the "quality construction" and then a company gas lighting you when you voice legitimate concerns. Keep speaking out for the little ones, who can't speak for themselves. They need you.

[@susanbelrose2767]

Awesome video. When we watch your videos my 3 year old grandson laughs hysterically lol. He loves you.

[@veronicawilson7594]

Missed you! Thanks for coming back!

[@hi-jv1lq]

I know all about hamster care and still watch your videos and reviews 😂😂😂💙 I love them aha

[@zettie1286]

You need your own television show

[@pipecleanerwitheyes3802]

you’ve taught me so much munchie! you and a few other hamster/small animal youtubers have saved my hamsters sooo much stress! keep doing what you’re doing munchie! on behalf of all hamsters thank you!

[@danakitty]

The ominous cat eye staring at you from the darkness within the cat tree 🐈 👁👄👁

[@dazzlebrush6576]

I did get a similar cage here in the uk as an emergency for a "mouse" the size of a golf ball I rescued when our cats hurt it in our yard. It lasted bout 4weeks (I wanted more room for her anyway) as she grew I got her a 42x36x48 inch, 2 and half level bedroom plus a small human bedroom to roam around in. She is now a very happy lovable Rat! Lol who bosses both me and the cats around

[@dazzlebrush6576]

As a side note her foot was injured in the cat attack and I did try to release her twice back into the yard but both times as I stepped back she ran and climbed up me, hiding in my armpit which was so cute. I must of made her feel safe and I knew I was stuck for life with her after that hence buying the cage in an emergency.

[@itsJolly]

Awe this is cute

[@Gianiaxxx]

Glad you chose green 😍💚

[@RedQueenKae]

you should review the new tiny tales cage from petsmart. its a really big cage shaped like a dinosaur i hate it. please tear it apart lol

[@WhiteVioletButterfly]

Unfortunately reviewing it right now is a bad idea. Right now Petsmart is not accepting returns due to COVID (even though they’re still selling animals) so if she bought it she wouldn’t be able to return it like usual.

[@RedQueenKae]

@@WhiteVioletButterfly Actually a lot (if not all) are accepting returns.

[@WhiteVioletButterfly]

Kelly Bolen You are right, I saw in her newer video she’s got one now and is working on reviewing it

[@eliseponce7385]

Thank you Munchie! I just got my hamster an ikea detolf because of you 💜

[@charleefitch6556]

Last year when I had my hamster midge, I started her out on a cage that was WAY too small. She was in there for a year. She had very destructive behaviors because of the stress. I finally educated myself and got her a 740 square inch cage, and the destruction stopped. She was so much more social with people, and she was happier. She lives for two more years in that cage. It is VERY important to realize that cage size MATTERS. Your hamster could be stressed out by the size of the cage you have provided them with, so if you have a cage under the minimum, please consider upgrading! :)

[@50chickens50]

Oh man that cage looks like a dehydrator unit or part of a steamer

[@fallen535_online]

I got this cage as a gift for my syrian, of course he is not living in it, his house (inside enclousure) is the size of it... But I wanted to check how quickly he would escape. Around 10 pm he usually is let out to explore, and after I saw your video instead of puting him on the floor I put him in this, so called, cage. After 10 minutes (keep on mind that half of this time was just him getting on the top floor) he opened the doors. I closed it again and secured to see how the lids on the side would last, since they looked do fragile. My syrian is an elder guy, not really strong... But he manage to just push it out. And the advertisement says that it's safe and escape-proof. Not to mention that it says that its for syrians and they barely fit in the tubes. Also, they claim it's for 3 hamsters!

[@reginaphalange8390]

I’m building a 864 square inch cage for my pretty hammy! I’ll be able to move her into it tomorrow 😁😁😁😁

[@katesmith6725]

You should react to the youtube channel “i choose hampture”.

[@dailylife9640]

Just looked. Poor hamster 🥺

[@jojogreengames]

Oh my gosh I just looked... that's absolutely sickening... These are living creatures not toys for you to experiment! They have thoughts and feelings, honestly how could anyone be so inconsiderate and cruel!!!

[@silentreader209]

I watched some videos and that’s not ok. Hamsters are living animals, he put them in a super small cage UNDERWATER.. hamsters should never be put in water, you shouldn’t be risking your pets life for some dumb KZbin stunt. It’s disgusting.

[@definitelynotavegan7285]

The cage is sooo small. That chanel is sick, he even trys to justify him self! Disgusting

[@lilliankohus5596]

'Why do u need 3 food dishes' had me laughing so hard. 😆

[@jesussaves6625]

The best thing I've found for a hamster enclosure is the iris 7 ft Christmas tree holder. The lid flips up from the top and it's huge. I love it. And depending when you get it, it can be pretty cheap. At most, it's still less than 50 bucks. More people should check it out.

[@K4_ti3]

I’m about to get a hamster but I have had one before but I’m going to still follow everything thing you have said about taking care of hamsters

[@Me-wk3ix]

Thank you for getting this info out there! So many people starting out just don't realize. It's so frustrating. It seems like the Preview is the only acceptable cage I've seen on the market. Beyond that, you just have to be creative and make or repurpose something.

[@mordikus2912]

18:58 I just see an eye in the darkness of the cat tree lol

[@devilpotato6674]

I used to have a cage like this for my Syrian hamster who unfortunately got his teeth stuck in the bars from bar biting so often I hadn’t done any research till this hamster died just before Christmas then I started watching you and got a robo hamster and sadly put him in the same cage but the first wheel was 4” so I got him a bigger wheel although it didn’t spin my parents wanted me to get rid of the wheel (I didn’t) and then my cage broke at the roof and one of the bars had bended and my robo could slip out so I was allowed to get a new cage and at this time I was using wood shavings bedding so I shortly after realised my mistake and I finally started proper hamster care and my little robo is so much happier now so thank you!

[@abtsxms]

I love your hamster cage reviews ❤️

[@abtsxms]

I have 3 hamsters with over 1,000sq cages ❤️ and new silent spinners oof they were expensive 😂

[@WeirdTvv]

I love your videos! My friend Sara went to get a hamster and with my knowledge I've learned from you I helped her out a lot! Worker tried making her get a critter trail AND tiny tales cage, UGH! But I told her about bin cages and homemade cages, and she decided to build her own GIANT house shaped cage (out of wood and glass) with her grandpa! For now they have a bin cage until it's finished but the hamster is so happy!!! 😁👍🏻

[@WeeScottishLass]

HELLOO OUT OF FRAME MUNCHIE :D :D CAN YOU HEAR US FROM ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE? That made me laugh hahaha I LOVE these videos.

[@elliejones8372]

Iv got a 20 gallon fish tank but I’m getting a 60 gallon straight after lockdown 💞 i love you channel 💖💖

[@ahaokatano3153]

Wait why do you need to wait until after quarantine?

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

Pet stores should be open + lockdown ain’t ending anytime soon Sis

[@elliejones8372]

She has a cage now I thought all the pet shops were closed but 1 by me was open

[@HughsBabe]

My pet shop is still open You just cant buy animals there rn

[@bleeploughly6311]

Ahhhh I’m so excited I’m early! I love your bad cage review videos. I don’t own hamsters I have rats but if I ever want a hamster in the future I know exactly what to do! Thank you for your videos!

[@imogengrace7]

I feel so bad.... My first ever hamster I got when I was seven, and she was a Syrian. I'm annoyed at myself and my parents for letting me get her but that's life. She was beautiful, but i obviously didn't know anything about hamsters or SQinches. She was kept in one of these cages, or at least it was similar. It had bright colours so young me obviously wanted it. She lived to 2 and a half, which is surprising as she didn't have such an amazing life. But i loved her and was distraught when she died. I didn't get another for 6 years. Now I'm 13 and I wanted to do my research before I got a new one. I found your channel, and long story short I now have a gorgeous Winter white named Kite. He lives in a bin cage of around 800 square inches now and he loves it. (I live in the UK by the way.) I'm so happy I was able to provide him with a happy life, so Thank you so much. You have helped my hamster live a life he deserves Thank you frome and kite. If you made it this far thank you have an amazing day/night. Bye😁

[@cat777weasel]

kite is such an adorable name omggg

[@gentryc8322]

I used to house my hamster in a Tiny Tales cage (very ashamed), but from your videos I have now upgraded to a good sized tank. Love your videos so much Munchie ❤️🤍❤️

[@Monika-hg1md]

1:48 - took me some time to realize that was a cat in the cat tree xD

[@obviouslysam4987]

2 things for you ( Munchie ) 1.are any of your cages you have at home suitable for rats? 2.you should have rats to. Thanks if you read this, I love your channel and your super super funny :)

[@1addd5]

4:52 i don’t know if you meant it like this, but yes you shouldn’t have a Syrian in there because it’s too small and they can’t even fit through the tubes, but same goes for dwarfs too! They still need to run around and live a happy life! For anyone that may have been confused. 😊

[@syzchoron16]

thanks you for the content, quarantine is boring. this helps.

[@StoutShako]

Great to see you again, Munchie! Hope all's been well. I know you've been through a traumatic loss and just wanted to say we care about you and want you to be well.

[@bibhuuable]

I just linger how her cat is just hanging out the background 😎

[@ninaderrick5103]

when I was about 5 I had a Syrian in a cage-like this just 1 level less some of our friends were now I realize hinting to us that it was too small of a cage but we didn't catch on so they really kindly gave us a massive 650 square inch cage that the DIYed my hamster lived a much better life from then on. then the old cage was used for stuffed animals.

[@nem3172]

Im so grateful you do these, I always guide new hamster owners to your channel

[@jojooffaraway2675]

I love how the void stares back at you in this video. Great cage review!

[@AshIsAWolf]

Well, I think Carlos said it best when he threw his turd....

[@lexarandolph6897]

Love and support you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lewisgrey7051]

3 years ago, (before I discovered your channel and got educated on proper hamster care) I actually had the two level version of this cage (for a dwarf hamster) It lasted me about 4 months. I now use the prevue 528 and it is SO MUCH BETTER! not only for my hamster (obviously) but it is much easier to take apart and clean. Plus not worries of breaking it while cleaning. I feel awful that my hamster before never got to experience good husbandry. The reason people would pick the layered over the prevue 528 or any other is because it is a "complete setup" It comes with a tiny wheel, crappy food dish that hamsters easily destroy because it is plastic, and leaking water bottle. I can conferm that the wheel was not used after he reached adult size and I had to get a bigger one however, guess what? IT WOULDN'T FIT! also he would sleep in the tubes and urinate and defecate inside of them resulting in urine dripping out of the tubes and onto my desk on a daily basis. The smell was horrendous. The piece holding the tubes broke resulting in an entirely useless cage because of the cheep material. And taking this apart and cleaning all of the tubes was horrible. I did not enjoy having a hamster BECAUSE OF THIS CAGE!!! Thank you for educating others. I probably would not have another hamster right now if I hadn't discovered your channel.

[@freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202]

mmm yes spend god knows what on this OR STACK THREE BIN CAGES ON TOP OF EACH OTHER FOR LIKE 2p

[@hungryhippolul2354]

I spent like 40 to 50 dollars I don't remember exactly how much but that was a while ago and have now switched to bin

[@freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202]

Hungry Hippo lul cool!

[@ahaokatano3153]

@@hungryhippolul2354 ya my brother got his gerbils a like 40$ small tiny tales cage, now we have a way bigger cage that's just about 6 more dollars, and now they're a lot happier

[@GokceYalcin]

I actually had a different version of this cage. It had a big ball attached the top and another wheel at the second level. It was so expensive but the quality was so cheap. The wheels were touching the ground and the ball kept slipping from its place. You can not put any aspen or paper bedding to the levels because they will drop on the floor. You can not put anything to the bottom level at all. And sometimes your hamster can pee on the bars and it just drips all over the place. It was a total mess! Thankfully, I've learned my lesson and got rid of the cage. Now I have an aquarium that is 120x55 cm.

[@shadokat]

Loved your video and agree with everything you said. But I came to say it was cute in the beginning of the video to see your dark cat's eyes and tongue inside the cat tree as he or she was grooming. It's a very nice cat tree. And Carlos is a cutie pie. He gave a very accurate review of the cage by slinging poop. Thank you as always for everything you do for the small animal community.

[@isabelle_311]

I’m getting a hamster on Saturday I’m sooo excited! My mom thinks that a bin cage is weird but she knows that the ones at the pet store are too small.

[@maike0597]

Before I got my hamster I was trying hard to find a suitable cage. Now they have a suitable cage in my petstore. I couldnt believe it at first but it had the right size

[@sinandcyanide7505]

You pronounced "incisors" correctly! I'm so proud of you. ❤

[@MunchiesPlace]

#Trying 😊

[@IntoPieces1819]

thank you for the information! i was about to get another hamster after a long while and i had a small plastic wire one for my winter white dwarf when i was a teenager and was going to get a similar one but now i realize how tiny it would be for any hamster. i like your set up on the bigger cage and definitely going to be getting something like that now. keep up the good work!

[@asialuciaofficial2742]

Ngl when I first wanted a hamster I RLLY wanted that cage (in a different colour), BUT I’ve learned SOOOOO much since then from various hamster KZbinrs (luckily)!!! ☺️😊😄😁❤️👌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽xx

[@MsAmberKat]

The first thought I had, other than it being too small when you were building It was, "wow that looks like an actual pain to take apart and build every time you need to clean."

[@NightcoreGamer64]

1: This is very informational and I appreciate it. 2: I can see your cat's eyes from the little cat tower and it is making me scream "THE VOID!" 3: I love your personality.

[@itsyogamergirl6431]

İ have this Cage for my female Russian dwarfshamster ,ill try to get a bin Cage if my mom allows me

[@jewljeehst201]

Thank you for alwayssssssss pressing this issue Munchies! You’re everything!

[@lacylindeman]

"It doesn't wanna screw please I'm trying to screw you!"

[@mojothebudgies2901]

I avoid forums as I got banned as someone said "I can't afford a bigger cage not even a DIY bin cage" and my response was "Rehome the hamster to someone who can then." lol

[@jakevlogs5770]

That's actually really cute, if only the materials were better and the floor space was bigger, I'd probably use it for mice. Also minus those wheels and tubes, yikes 😬 Would also like bigger vertical spaces to fit hides and toys.

[@lewissanimals7508]

Loved the energy in this vid

[@UHOHMCRAE]

love your vids!

[@Crow29803]

This is so fun to watch! You funny! I plan on getting a new aquarium for my pet baby because I have it already full and still need a sand bath! My wheel is on a large side, 7-8” wheel for a Chinese dwarf. I had plenty of animals when frowning up but everything is different! Now you can feed hamster worms! Wow.

[@CloverD97]

Thanks so much Munchie for this excellent video as always ❤️

[@bella7863]

I may or may not have found you on a group 😳 I was very excited ❤️

[@AlastairG]

I need more Munchie screaming ASMR 😅 It feels kinda therapeutic

[@kallison.1343]

20:40 Her: IM TRYING TO SCREW YOU! Me: that sounds so wrong!

[@krystalsheppard770]

I love these videos. It's so important to educate owners. I don't have a hamster and I probably never will, they are not allowed in Australia. However passion and genuine concern for small pets is important no matter the species. A pet is family not a toy.

[@EmilyWoodX]

Where do I buy a bin cage? (Netherlands) and where do I put my hamsters because i have a lot of seperate hamster cages around the house that are already barely just fitting

[@mqggie]

I don’t even have hamsters anymore but I love your videos! :D

[@cherrybarb4651]

My mouse has an 8.5" wheel. Imagine people, who seemingly don't even know what a hamster is, sitting around designing these things?

[@_haiii_5972]

Is it just me or was there a cat staring at the camera inside that climbing thing?

[@julialarsson153]

I love your cage reviews!!

[@zakuraRabbit]

Oh my...I had something like that once... It was my second ever hamster cage and I thought it was great because it was expandable... it was broken when I got it so I just returned it and got my money back because I didn't trust the quality of it and it was annoying to assemble :p (Didn't know at the time that I also needed a wheel that was bigger than the cage would even fit...) Carlos even looks like my first hamster who was supposed to live in there...except mine was a longhaired female.

[@taliahesley6127]

asteticly peeling. Yes munchie asteticly peeling. lol

[@deadfish3000]

I dont have hamsters i have rats :) but i rlly like listening to you and your videos :))

[@bobbystark1486]

Hi you probably won't see this but up in till recently I thought my hamster was a boy however hes gotten bigger later and just being sleeping in a nest he made in the corner and he's drinking a large amount of water but I'm still not sure how to tell he was in a cage with an other syrian male I think and I've had him for a little under a month also he's stopped being as active on the wheel? Any help would be regarded

[@charliecoulls8095]

If you were to have a pregnant female, she would look a bit pear shaped from underneath. If you put her on a glass table, you might be able to tell? I'm not an expert, just sharing what I believe to be true. I can recommend looking at some of Victoria Raechel's channel, and looking at the videos on baby hamsters that she made a while back, as I believe she had a Syrian hamster who was pregnant a time ago. Good luck! 💕

[@animal-lover4972]

You can get the IKEA detolf which you can turn in to a hamster cage for the same price as this prison (ps)the IKEA detolf is like three times the size of this cage (900.sq.in)