Bad Cage Unboxing Review | Tiny Tales Playground | Munchies Place

[@cococaramel4176]

Next week: Munchie reviews prison cells! :D Edit: oops sorry apparently that’s what she’s doing already

[@lynn556]

Damn 😂😂

[@colbyjack6678]

100 like

[@kittenmimi5326]

Whoa 😂

[@paperpenn9923]

LMFAO yr a god

[@sabrn528]

Dang😂

[@OccasionalInc23]

#stoptinytales Those horrible Tiny Tales cages should be discontinued. There made with cheap plastic.

[@MunchiesPlace]

I think Petsmart only did this move to get out of their 8mil debt. Kaytee crittertrails dominate the US market for small animals compared to places like the UK and Germany who shame Kaytee for making them, but crittertrail sales they must have monitored and thought they could copy and profit on. Which is a great marketing scheme on their part but it's sad because it's 2018 and we are still using 80's and 90's style enclosures when there is acrylic wooden enclosures out there that mimic tanks/glass and are very suitable for gerbils, mice and hamsters with the appropriate size and space. No one is thinking outside the box or ways to improve a failed design. :/

[@ytf2528]

Munchie's Place hey I have a 500 sq inch cage for my hamster he’s a dwarf, is this okay? I want to get a detolf but it may not be possible but would it be fine to o keep him in his current cage?

[@joylolly4458]

I have this deep, deep urge to correct your choice of grammar, but I'd come out looking like a jerk, so I won't. This time. Also yeah, I grew up think8ng these tiny cages were just cozy for the critter inside, but her vids have really been opening my eyes to the reality of such small compartments. Really glad I found her channel💖

[@joylolly4458]

@@ytf2528 I'm not a rodent expert, so don't take my opinion for truth, but since the minimum requirement is 450 sq. in. I think you're probably good. If you currently can't afford a larger cage, then as long as you keep it away from direct sunlight, clean out the cage once in a while, refill water and food, have a few good props/toys, and a nice large wheel to accommodate for your type of rodent/s, you should be good😊 Also plenty of good quality time! Although they're a pet, they're also a companion, so nice quality time is a must! Hope this helps💖

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@joylolly4458 sorry, but there is a typo

[@TheThreeMusketeers09]

While I'm sure some newcomers to this series will be like "whaaa that bottle probably doesn't leak, she's just making it up" No seriously, literally all of the other bottles from this series have leaked, 4 kits in a row! I don't blame her for not wanting to test it and have it make a mess lol

[@MunchiesPlace]

Well...i also got tired of people telling me i'm doing it wrong so there's another reason XD But yes i hate getting wet and i kept doing that in all of the other ones, haha.

[@TheThreeMusketeers09]

I don't see how people can be trying to correct you when you're so knowledgeable about hamsters, and you've got 20 total you're taking care of right now Like... No, you clearly know what you're doing lmao

[@Squeakykittens]

My tiny tales cage bottle legit leaked all in my hammys cage lolll

[@mailekeech7595]

My tiny tales bottle doesn’t leak

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@TheThreeMusketeers09 loo she does know her stuff obviously, but I won't say that having 20 hamsters is one of the reason why. Coz take hamster mills they have tons of hamsters but they don't know their stuff

[@HackiePuffs]

While I admit that the cages are kinda cute in design they remind me a lot of the Zhu Zhu Pets play sets I had as a kid. Which were TOY hamsters not REAL hamsters. Pets aren’t toys they’re kinda like babies. They need the right care. 🐹💙💖

[@wildangel1001]

for real if you want a toy hamster then get a zhu zhu or ANY of the toy pets they have out dont get a real animal

[@emilyjones9787]

AMEN- if anything the wheel in that cage is laughable- I bet a Zhu Zhu pet wheel would be bigger!

[@HackiePuffs]

Emily Jones I actually just looked up Zhu Zhu Pets play sets and the wheels are about the same size

[@alextaylor1365]

I still have all my Zhu Zhu pets #only2000skidsremberzhuzhus.

[@HackiePuffs]

jordon loves squishy I would say I’m a 2010s kid because I grew up this decade and I still remember them. I still have them too but I grew out of them a while ago

[@macawlover8251]

hello, over here from the reptile and bird side of the pet tube community, definitely support this series in campaigning for better cages, keep it up Munchie!

[@MunchiesPlace]

Thank you for the support. :D

[@BeccaBearSc]

Im a new bird owner I have 2 Parakeets (rescues) they came with a fairly descent size cage (I think) its 22 x 13 x 15 a perch 2 bowls and 3 toys. I bought a mirror a better bowl a swing and a climbing toy. then a few days later ordered some more toys cuttlebone and treats online (will be here tomorrow) I had the cash on hand for that stuff but would have been about $25 short on a bigger cage.. (thats why Im ordering that as soon as my check comes) will also be getting some more toys and some perches a mineral block and 2 more bowls (to throw away the others) Is this a good cage size?? 30 x 18 x 18 in

[@CornBeanSoup]

BeccaBearSc I would think so... I’ve got a pretty small cage for mine, but they have full access to go in and out, along with a corner of my room with a perch and lots of toys scattered on the dresser and hanging from the ceiling. They hardly ever spend any time in the cage, only to eat and sleep, so I never really bothered to upgrade it to a bigger cage that they would hardly use. As long as theres plenty more than just the cage, I think you’ll be fine. Ofcourse that all depends on the time they spend in it. If their like mine, slightly smaller cages are fine, but if they spend mass amounts of time in them, definitely go for bigger.

[@BeccaBearSc]

@@CornBeanSoup being disabled I have a LOT of Dr. appointments so I want them to be SAFE when Im not home. Ive got like 2-4 MRI's coming up.

[@macawlover8251]

@@BeccaBearSc yep I would think so, that's about the minimum size for two Parakeets, just make sure that they are not always in the cage, as I think you should have them out for at least an hour a day to let them stretch their wings, also love how you rescued them :)

[@louisebell5255]

I'm sat here, and realised my guinea pigs hay box is bigger than that thing. It's actually laughable.

[@peridotthebeardie5641]

Louise Bell wow!

[@whackacole3]

Yep, my pigs litter box is bigger than that.

[@brthdygrl6]

Wow that's sad

[@lolpleaseno946]

My bird’s sandsheets envelope has a larger surface areas space than that hunk of plastic.

[@ghostbovods2188]

That’s just pathetic that PetSmart can’t even

[@melodyhybrid2539]

I say those crappy cages be good as a temporary set up,when it's time to clean out your hamsters main home,just get rid the pips and plat forms and just put one hide or something,for your hamsters to hide in,till it's time to put them back in their freshly clean home. Or just don't bother,and use a box to put them in while you clean out their home.

[@hamsterloverforever1]

Melody Hybrid we used a critter trail when we travelled with our male Syrian this past summer. He was in it for 4 days for the trip and we got him a bin when we arrived. He actually quite enjoyed the critter trail for sleeping in, but definitely not long term

[@allie-is-eepy]

I like your icon

[@Palitato]

Only other use I see for them is if you get your kid a new hamster for a holiday and it's good for a presentation reveal- "Oh, I got a toy Castle- OH MY GOSH NEW HAMSTER FRIEND?!" and then immediately transfer to a proper set up. But the price tag on them kind of negates that use. Honestly if you want your hamster cage to look like something, use paper or cardboard, decorate it yourself and stick it to the outside of it on your own.

[@Coyoteari]

Even then, you could probably get a simple container of the same size for a quarter of the price

[@kittenmimi5326]

But the price tag thooo. Any normal container that size not marketed for hamsters is wayyy cheaper than this

[@hammycats6919]

Those tiny cages are torture chambers, then people wonder why their hamster has bad behaviour problems. ☹ Love these videos, keep doing what you doing. ❤👍

[@HackiePuffs]

Hammy Cats69 I had a hamster as a kid that we got not a REALLY small cage but a lot smaller than the ones that are the right fit for them. Makes me think mine could’ve lived a little longer if we knew about this stuff back then. And why our supposed to be second hamster bit me so hard. Not like a little nibble a full on bite.

[@samanthat9v]

My hamster has always had a mansion and he's still mean haha but that's okay I just like decorating his cage and watching him

[@HackiePuffs]

Samanthat9v umm I don’t know what hamsters are thinking I haven’t been around one in years but maybe he’s trying to tell you something. Like it’s their own way of speaking without speaking a human language. I’m not trying to say that you’re a bad owner or anything by all means but maybe you should try and figure out why he acts like that.

[@samanthat9v]

@@HackiePuffs he's probably just traumatized from the pet store. Many hamsters have PTSD and are difficult. Munchie has a foster hamster just like that.

[@samanthat9v]

He has a lot of enrichment, is very healthy and has custom food. He's doing well in all aspects he just isn't tame which is just fine not all hamsters want to be held and pet

[@SampelMSM]

yay another prison review

[@koko-rm7ew]

👏 prison 👏 review 👏

[@charliestar9244]

Lol ikr

[@kobedevolder3894]

@OrigamiMaster30 me to

[@mango6008]

@OrigamiMaster30 the three year olds with like 7 siblings are the guards

[@pumpkinspyices2526]

Thank you for doing this, many parents will search up the cages and end up here. Which is great so that they know how crappy these things are.

[@delysageronimo7469]

Thank you so much for these wonderful videos! You and Victoria Rachel are the reason I got rid of my tiny tales case and upgraded my hamster to a 1152 square in cage and I’ve never seen him nor happy and active! I hope you change the minds of other people the way you did for me! 💕

[@MunchiesPlace]

We are happy to have helped. You're welcome. :3

[@Fugnu]

these tiny tales cages are like glorified kinder surprise monstrosities, oh man!

[@RainCheck797]

Dont insult kinder that way!

[@emily9415]

The other day when I was at PetSmart, there was this family shopping for a cage for their Sirian Hamster, and they were looking at the tiny tales cages. I wanted *SOOO* badly to go to them and say “These cafes are not suitable for any type of hamster, you should invest in a bigger cage.” But my mom wouldn’t let me, but I did not want their hamster staying in such a small cage. I ended up telling them it was not a suitable cage and they should buy a bigger cage, and they said that would rather buy a small “affordable” cage... mkayyyyy?

[@leliq6248]

Scientist's Forever I feel bad for the hammy that ends up in that cage. Those are horrible parents and children

[@ronclark9724]

Sadly too many think TINY is cheap, not knowing a big bin cage is cheaper than these TINY toy cages...

[@emmisaurusrex6188]

I also work in a pet shop and when I was working on Christmas Eve a woman came in to get her daughter a hamster and luckily enough she really cared about the hamsters well being and decided to get a bin cage and a bigger wheel after I told her that the cages and wheel she already had bought would be too small. I have you to thank for all the information on Hamsters i know, so thank you, Munchie for helping me learn and educate others while doing a job I love!

[@dunnart7827]

Another awful one. :( Thank you for pointing out that it isn't suitable for other animals either, the idea of someone buying something like this for any living creature is horrifying. I'm so glad there are people like you out there educating people. I especially like that you show the alternatives. There's no way for people to know that bin cages are such a good (and cheap) alternative without hearing it from experienced carers like you. Thanks so much for going out of your way to raise awareness on this!

[@MunchiesPlace]

You're welcome :)

[@nicksgotbored2450]

This Isn't A Fun Hamster Playground *clap* This Is Satan's Keeping *clap intensifies* 😂😂😂

[@kayshimi]

Onion Doodle the devil isn't evil, he just punishes the evil. So basically he's gonna punish the creators of this cage hehe

[@nicksgotbored2450]

@@kayshimi I hope so 😂

[@dracldragon]

It is still great for stuffys and beadels!

[@lattethefartlord9297]

Kayla Pham And he sinned against God to tbh, but at the same time true 👏😂

[@miraculousmia398]

It’s not even a. Playground

[@themissingcastle]

I find it funny that these are the types of cages people think are fine for hamsters but they are also the same cages that take a lifetime to clean and put together. Instead of just buying a proper cage that is not only good for the animal but easier to clean and open. Getting a big glass tank or bin that you can give the animal plenty of space and be able to take it out back, spray it down, do a little scrubbing, dry and set back up in less time than putting that monstrosity together. Funny how the ignorance sort of punish in a way

[@8piggiesinapod40]

Thank you for this video! I remember when I was like 7 I had a Syrian hamster and I had a cage like that and I feel really terrible for making my hamster live in that cage luckily we gave her away and her new owner had a proper cage set up. I do not have hamster right now bc I have a lot of guinea pigs and I do not have enough space for a hamster but from the videos I’ve seen bad cage reviews I now know if I ever want to get a hamster I will definitely get a proper cage set up! (A bin or a 40 gallon tank) again thank you for this video💕

[@MunchiesPlace]

You're welcome :)

[@8piggiesinapod40]

😊

[@briannafonseca7067]

They need to stop these horrible cages! They look very unsuitable for hamsters. These look more like toys than a cage for a live animal!

[@HackiePuffs]

Brianna Fonseca these look like Zhu Zhu Pets play sets

[@ronclark9724]

@@HackiePuffs My pet rock doesn't like to live in these TINY torture chambers... It prefers living on an open shelf of a bookcase...

[@teabagsmcree7703]

OMG I feel so bad for the hamsters that where put in these

[@chloeszoo]

If u want a cheap cage. That tiny tales is $40 a bin cage is $20 and sometimes u can catch tanks on sale :) so the right size cage saves money

[@wildangel1001]

Also, you can find tanks in goodwills and stuff some deeeeeep cleaning and your good to go. I got a ten gallon for my fish that way! online plays will also work

[@butterscotchobeney8804]

I personally love these videos. My family and I have had 4 hamsters. You have taught me how to make large and cheap cages with the tubs. Most cages come to that are big and good come to about $100+. I’ve had 3 my other sister had one. My current hammy is pretty new! I got him 3 days ago. I got a 3 story cage and moving to a HUGE cage. You have also taught me how to calm my hamsters, properly hold/handle and personality I just subbed and I will continue watching for hammy tips!

[@KatastrophicNoodle]

That cage actually reminds me of a classic cage style. I've seen it absolutely everywhere and I'm sure my old friend kept her dwarf hamster in one. It's influence even extends to classic games like The Sims 2. For years I thought that was the norm and looking back, knowing it's the worst, it's kind of disturbing.

[@MunchiesPlace]

Agreed. It's the 80's and 90's cage that won't go away. In places like the UK and Germany we have beautiful Acrylic styles of enclosures for small animals but Kaytee has dominated the US market with a marketing scheme to buy more, attach more and to not change their style because it's making them money. I really wish i could import the UK enclosures but sadly i tried doing that and the enclosure was $360+ to get it shipped to me. :(

[@snakewithapen5489]

At least the sims 4 hamster cage seems to be a proper glass/acrylic tank

[@felicityhoneycutt8570]

You are doing a good thing. I have never owned hamsters or knew about them. Now i see. If i ever come across someone who wants a hamster i can tell them.

[@pancakethehamster3167]

For Christmas I got an ikea detolf and we're gonna set it up soon! (Build the lid)

[@MunchiesPlace]

So wonderful to hear. I don't use the Ikea Detolf DIY enclosure since its so heavy, placement is bad and cleaning it is annoying (We had a similar version from Joy's Rescue that was included with her) but it really does make a great size for a pet owner to have. I just happen to be a rescue who constantly goes through hamsters or small animals and intakes them so i use bin cages and prevue 528's but its nice to hear you're spoiling your little one. :)

[@pancakethehamster3167]

@@MunchiesPlace thank you, I have a syrian around 6 months old and I love him to death his name is pancake and he's so friendly he is quite a big syrian too!

[@mannerni8999]

I really hope your hammy likes it, a detolf is such a good enclosure for hamsters, I totally wish I could have one

[@Kira-nu5dd]

I have a little ham ham my self, I rescued her last Christmas (2017) she was living in a tiny critter trail with a water bottle that barely even worked, wood shavings as bedding (about 1 1/2 inches of it) terrible food, a 6 in wheel, a dust bath and no chews she now lives in a 40 gallon with plenty of chews and toys, a 7 inch wheel, a great healthy food, a great water bottle, 6 inches of paper bedding and a great forever home!

[@coco-mk3ox]

I just wanna say thank you for making videos like this, to spread awareness abut the horror that is not only the cages themselves, but the people that think they're suitable for a sentient creature. I will admit, if I got a hamster right now uneducated about their proper care, I would've ended up buying one of these (especially the rocketship.) But sadly, this is the case for so many people, especially children. I'm glad I got a look at what it takes to own a hamster, and I really think more people should watch videos like these

[@stefaniechapman612]

Thank you so much for the idea and suggestions. I hope to eventually change over the cages I have.

[@sweal8660]

People: _ok so this is called a "Hamster"_ PetSmart: _You mean a toy?_ People: _No its an animal!_ PetSmart: _Nah imma sell it as a toy._ People: _yeah kay imma boycot u now_ PetSmart: _GUYS WHY ARE PEOPLE BOYCOTTING US I REALLY DONT KNOW!!!_

[@ronclark9724]

Maybe because you are evil and cruel to even stock these TINY toy cages....

[@soundofcheer]

I had gerbils when I was younger and we kept them in a tiny plastic cage like this 🤦‍♀️ looking back I can remember stress behaviors that at the time I thought were normal, like bar chewing. I can’t believe I put those poor babies through all that stress. Definitely will be taking much better care and researching before I adopt any more pets

[@annabellegreer5405]

I bought a hamster yesterday and this is the exact cage that the store employee told me to buy and I naively listened to them (despite the fact that I should have known better as they had also led me astray when I was buying a home for my snake). It took both me and my roommate about 30 minutes to figure out how to get the lid to properly fit. That was the first warning sign for me that made me feel uneasy about it. This morning I woke up at around 5:30 am to see my hamster sitting on top of the cage. About ten minutes later I found this video and, needless to say, I was first in line at Lowe's at 6 am with a giant plastic bin that I immediately fixed up for the lil guy and then was first back at the petstore 2 hours later to return the crate.

[@MunchiesPlace]

Awe I'm so glad this video helped. See I get a lot of nay Sayers who say why buy and review these, they don't help. But I say they do since you happened to see this and realized there are better options. So ty so much for sharing your story with us today. ♥️🙏

[@ronclark9724]

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out these TINY toy cages are not the best solution to housing any hamster... There are better, larger, and cheaper options... Big bins are without doubt the best value for housing hamsters...

[@scifirocks]

It seems like things are regressing, my first hamster (circa 2001) had a cage with a about 1 1/2 times bigger floor space but three levels. It didn't meet today's standards but she had more than 3 times more space than that cage.

[@leovargha]

This is terrible. Why would anyone think that it is okay to sell these? Also you can get better built and bigger cages for that price.

[@MunchiesPlace]

Agreed. The excuse i hear is "Money problems after they had already bought a small cage" and "Can't find a big one" or "Don't like bin cages". Those are the top 3 i hear often. The more people are shown good cages in comparison to bad, the more people might consider looking into it further. :)

[@DarkArts-jg2yx]

You should review the kaytee crittertrail 360 cage Really because someone told me it was good for their mice and could be used for a dwarf if it had add-ons then someone else said that it's a horrible cage and shouldn't be used

[@MunchiesPlace]

Oh god the 360 is just awful. I saw a fully grown female being listed in one on CL and she was half of the cages size (floor size that is). It's not a good cage but rather a traveling cage.

[@DarkArts-jg2yx]

@@MunchiesPlace wow, that's pretty bad.

[@ronclark9724]

@@DarkArts-jg2yx Just get a large bin or a 40 gallon plus aquarium... They are just more easier to clean and hold much more bedding than any of these TINY toy cages...

[@oliverhjetland9208]

I’m so glad you got to reviewing this cage! I’m grateful to you for getting the truth out about these cages. I love these videos! 💕💕

[@MunchiesPlace]

You're welcome. :)

[@audreycaroline7837]

I love that you support the Prevue 528 cage. That is my favorite cage and it’s affordable

[@marleyrasmussen6796]

Being called the hamster lady is a complement in my book

[@whoisdelaney090]

17:58 did the hamster just stretch and yawn!!!!!!!!!! Omg cutest. Thing. Ever. She probably was just tired from the way too small boring and bad cage. Bless her heart for trying to run in the wheel awww. Keep up the great work Munchie!

[@sunnyrose3999]

Wow your so amazing for advocating hamster rights! Your changing the world for so many lucky hammys out there! Keep it up girlfriend!👍

[@MunchiesPlace]

Videos are helping and also being apart of a pet store is helping change peoples views on the way they house small animals. You should of seen me Christmas eve and after Christmas Day explaining to people updated care. All of the hamster owners i talked to were thankful for the updated information since one of the hamsters a family was purchasing for their daughter who was with them, could not even fit his head inside the kaytee crittertrail tubes and i had to tell them that 200g big fella was going to be needing a bin cage or tank for his massive size. They were extremely thankful. It was nice and everyone went home happy and informed. :)

[@Free_Flowing_Anxiety]

Poor Ginger. She really tried to play on that wheel :’( Why can’t companies understand you make more money making good products than making cheap products.

[@pastery]

Someone on the PetSmart website asked if a GUINEA PIG could live in there. A GUINEA PIG CAN BARELY MOVE IN THAT PIECE OF TRASH

[@MunchiesPlace]

Someone asked that on my castle review video. I thought it was a joke...i didn't double check to see if they responded. The comments kind of get lost after awhile since there are so many to go through.

[@francisbonnefoy6719]

I had a Guinea pig, he was the kind where the fur is all spikey and he had a little mohawk, they're long animals when they start to move and when they get excited they do a thing called 'popcorning' where they jump around and squeak. For example my friend has/had an American crested Guinea pig named pixie (I think?) And she was a big girl and she kept her guinea pigs in a rabbit hutch (she had five, three girls and two boys) for room and my guinea pig had an outdoor area made from a play pen for a baby and an indoor bin cage for winter

[@dracldragon]

Is PetSmart serious?🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹

[@dracldragon]

I don't have hamsters but I think thay are very cute!

[@kendra_t]

I remember falling asleep to my hamster running on her wheel as a kid. It was great white noise.

[@makennawitherow5301]

whenever i’m in petsmart looking at hamsters stuff, i always see those cages and i always wanna pick them up and chuck them at a worker and tell them that they are horrible. thank u for reviewing these AWFUL HORRENDOUS cages to show people that these things are awful. love ur channel #StopTinyTalesCages

[@ophidine2720]

After Xmas, so much hamsters'll be gifted to children and will live in these tiny shitty cages, treated like "living toys"... And when the kid'll be bored or leave his parents' house, these little creature'll be given up on craiglist... yayyy -____-

[@MunchiesPlace]

Oh no kidding, after X-mas i made so many small animal and reptile sales (Since i work at a petstore) but THANKFULLY everyone i talked to who had me helping them was persuaded away from tiny cages. I changed one persons views since their daughter wanted a 200g big boy Syrian hamster and he would not fit inside of their "Crittertrail" cage and tubes. I even held the tubes up to him and the parents were like "Oh god, no he's not going to fit". I'm so thankful i worked Christmas Eve and after Christmas Day. I had more people buying pets after than before but all i was hearing from the hamster and mice owners that day was "We are so glad we talked to you" "We are thankful to know about proper care" "We are going to spoil him/her rotten now, thank you for your help". Seriously the best feeling in the world to know you did good to help someone understand a hamster who cannot talk to you and tell you its needs. So blessed! But of course i've gotten those "Idc, its a rodent" people before and i just wanna throw them out of the store (If only i could) But we can only try to help others, we cannot change everyone.

[@katd2983]

Thank you so much for making these videos I recommend your channel to all my customers at the pet store I work at to watch your videos and it's been so helpful in getting people to give proper care for our small pets.

[@presleyhalverson5427]

Awww I've never seen a hamster yawn before...so cute! Also I love silent spinners they are so great especially since I have to keep him in my room.

[@TheWolfspirit22]

Omg the stretch and yawn! So cute!

[@CorgiCore]

Geez, if anyone has that cage I'd hope they would clean it out twice a week. The poor hammy, gerbil, or mouse would soak up the whole place if they only cleaned it once a week.

[@pompuffie9362]

JayTheJammer AJ no one is even supposed to have that cage tbh

[@im.a.skyentist9692]

08:17 in the background Hamster: are you done? Human: Yes finally! Done. Hamster: *goes back into home*

[@BLeesPets]

LOL 😆 you explaining getting the hamster out from the top. Cracked me. Yeah these are not a good cages. And way to expensive. Thnx for the review on this😀👍💕

[@MunchiesPlace]

You're welcome. :)

[@novakali]

All the thumbs down are from people who like their hamsters to be kept in small cages. Thank you so much for doing this series. I love these, and think they're so helpful. Cheers!

[@zakuraRabbit]

Went to a pet shop today to browse cages for a dwarf hamster I want to get... and was pleasantly surprised at how many decently sized cages I found... I spotted at least three that could be a good alternative. (Though I may just end up ordering Skyline Barney online as it is cheaper :p ) My main gripe was seeing a cage I thought would be great for a small hamster...advertised as a rat-cage. Still ended up looking at some small ones too since I need a safe transport cage for a 14-hour train-ride. XD (Getting rescues from around here is pretty difficult, and even pet-shop hamsters are usually unhealthy hybrids imported from Sweden)

[@LolitaCraft]

I'm more of a fish keeper myself (although I would like to possibly own a hamster in the future) but I can't thank you enough for making videos showing potential hamster owners why these kinds of products are terrible and recommendations for better environments. First time fish keepers have a similar problem, getting a tiny tank- or god forbid a bowl- for their betta or goldfish (the most common culprits) and not providing any sort of enrichment. Just because an animal is small, or doesn't have a very long lifespan, or isn't 'cute' doesn't mean it's any less deserving of a good life with proper care and a suitable environment.

[@cs-zh4jm]

You could also call this one Terrible Tales Prison!

[@TrystaTaylor]

I freakin love when hamsters shove there pouches so full

[@fluffyflake9436]

People are literally wasting money on these jails when they can use that money for a BIN CAGE

[@k_thenthen_k3421]

My mum once said ‘well it’s ok to put them in a small cage because they’re small’. I sent her like ten videos about why it’s not ok and also explained to her myself now much they need space. Then I told her that making a hamster live in a small cage is like making her live in our bathroom.

[@puppydoofers]

Thanks for having this series and educating us! Prior to watching your videos I knew nothing about hamster care. I had hamsters as a kid in a tiny cage and now I feel horrible that I did. But now that Im more educated im confident in getting a hamster once again. I'm getting the Prevue 528 next month c:

[@MunchiesPlace]

You're very welcome. :)

[@sofiestranda]

I just got myself a dwarf hamster after weeks of planning and got the largerst bin i could find to make a cage out of. I love this series so much! Hope it gets more popular so it reaches more people

[@spamspamspmspam5408]

Hi menchie MERRY CHRISTMAS and a happy new year. 💖💖Love you and your hammys. Hey and i dont know if you know loris heartland. Her fish is sick and i just want to tell that some people could go to her channel and tell her something nice. 💖💖Her fish has dropsy and it is her newest video

[@MunchiesPlace]

Merry late christmas to you too and have a happy new year. :)

[@ivy2353]

Ah! I rescued a dwarf hammy around a year ago, and when I was buying new supplies for him around the time all these cages came out. I was listening to this family argue about what cage they wanted, and all the things/accessories and the expense, and I was like... my dear, dear friends... just go next door to pick up a cage to DIY it. Unfortunately my hamster passed away a couple of weeks ago, so he didn't have long to enjoy all of his new toys and tunnels, but :( I'm glad he could enjoy them for a little bit before passing on. And hopefully the family listened and will give their hammy a good life.

[@rosemaclarenlee727]

Ur vids are so great and informational. Keep doing what ur doing!

[@MunchiesPlace]

Thank you. :)

[@rosemaclarenlee727]

Ur welcome! :)

[@far601]

Thank you so much for making these videos. Before I started watching your videos I had no idea how misleading the packaging could be in pet stores. I personally only have cats and I'm not planning on getting a hamster. But I am hoping to get a snake and your videos taught me to do more research about that type of container to keep it in instead of trusting the box completely. Well, more in depth research on everything, more research than what I was planning to do. Thank you, thank you so much. You not only teach people but you also present it in a way that is easy to understand, at least to me. It also doesn't feel like I'm being patronized for not knowing. Thank you for reading all the way through this and dealing with any mistakes I made.

[@shaunadonnelly6249]

16:38 the highlight of my day

[@MunchiesPlace]

Ain't she just the cutest. She's wonderfully behaved. So sad she is still not adopted yet but all of her babies have been.

[@shaunadonnelly6249]

@@MunchiesPlace aww I'd adopt her but I'm only allowed 1 hammy and I'm in Ireland:, (

[@pleuriglosse8198]

Munchie, you've really inspired me a lot. I definitely want to foster animals as well as you when I am older.

[@jkaquatics4284]

Tiny tales now with a bunch more new bizarre ways to torchure your hamster!

[@veggie9067]

before i bought my winter white hamster, i got that cage and didn’t realize it was too small. after about a week of having him i realized it was too small, and got him a bin cage. he’s dead now... but yeah so thanks for teaching me :)

[@jeffkaplan8142]

I was watching your other video and I noticed that you named one of your hamsters Reinhardt OVERWATCH IS MY FREAKING LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meowz-1074]

Hamster: oh no- who will she choose today??

[@zingiestbug4251]

Can you do a video of all of your cages?? It seems that you don’t have any two cages the same for example even the two sterilite 110 quart bins behind you it looks like one is meshed and the other has drilled holes so I’d like to hear your opinion on which is the most cost effective and or your favorite 😀

[@robbydawson6592]

I love these videos you have helped me find the proper stuff that I need to make my hamster happy thank you sm pls don't stop with these bad cage reviews because I think that these videos could help a whole bunch of people. Again thank you for your help. 😀😀😀

[@Elisarouyt]

If you can't afford to look after a hamster properly Get a pet rock

[@badluck9877]

I really love these bad cage reviews, I mean they teach people an important lesson about Hamsters.

[@h0neydoodles506]

I was literally binge watching this and I clicked on this without realizing it was new lmao lucky me

[@MunchiesPlace]

How funny XD

[@AkkeeGamer]

Thank you for doing these reviews. I'm a petsmart employee for pet care and I always tell people to get s bin or a tank instead of these. Most of the time they still buy the tiny tales but I do hope they listened to what I told them.

[@xx3creations70]

I wonder how many gerbils have already escaped or got lost because of these cages

[@MunchiesPlace]

I've seen a total of 4 Rocket Ships and 1 Castle cage on Offerup or CL in my area. Two of them said "Only been used for 2 weeks, only been used for a month". Makes you wonder many things as to why that is...

[@ronclark9724]

@@MunchiesPlace It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out these TINY toy cages are not the best solution for housing a hamster... None can keep a hamster from escaping within a month...

[@strawberryleche5629]

Munchie you are amazing!!! How to offend your enemies : your house is like a hamster cage from pet smart...

[@BradleyBoy]

Be one with the bad hamster cages

[@MunchiesPlace]

XD

[@leovargha]

Your profile pic is amazing

[@BradleyBoy]

@@leovargha Thank you

[@avablackwood6923]

I don't have a hamster anymore but when I did I had a pretty small cage for it. Surprisingly my 8 y/o self thought that it wasn't big enough so I convinced my mum to buy another cage. Instead of throwing out the old one we put the new one (which was bigger) on the bottom and the smaller one on top and connected them by tubes (my hamster was fairly small). We tried to just use the newer cage but the hamster wasn't settling so we tried layering the cages and it worked. I'm not sure if it's unsafe but my hamster seemed to like it sooooooooo 🤔🤔

[@stanleytigress6082]

I can’t stop laughing about the the demonstration it’s so funny 😂

[@naniunii-chanuwu1143]

IDK why I’m watching this I have a bird 😂

[@MunchiesPlace]

I don't own birds but i follow a bird channel. Sometimes you watch people to live through others owning different animals. I also watch reptile channels tho i only own a gecko. It's just nice to see others taking care of their pets.

[@astrobunny8001]

@@MunchiesPlace oof. i myself have a doggo and a cat; really want a hamster or a rabbit sometime in the future; imo all pets are awesome so i really like your channel

[@naniunii-chanuwu1143]

Munchie's Place coooooool

[@naniunii-chanuwu1143]

Munchie's Place I’m still subbed tho

[@PKMNResearcherSkyler]

Same, except substitute bird for dogs and fish. Still love Munchie

[@chipcatz]

Wow, you have a lot of hamsters.. they are so cute :D I have 19 pet mice, (Somehow we ended up with 9 babies and my parents loved them too much to get rid of them) I love seeing peoples small pets, you're so good with them and treat them the best

[@savanahp4110]

I love your videos you speek the hamster truth!👍

[@MunchiesPlace]

Thank you. Trying to educate while i also critique. :)

[@finleyrogers4006]

have you ever considered reacting to fans cages and giving advice if they send pics of their cage?? i just got the prevue 528 and i’m so happy i got him a bigger cage

[@krazykookie23]

I love spoiling and buying new stuff for my hammies 😝

[@froggy8306]

Thank you for letting us know al of this information, my new hamster cage is coming to the mail today and it's 650 Sq inches so than my little Squeeks Wil have unough space. Also because of you I know now that cutton fluf is bad nesting material. Thanks

[@minijain6309]

#stoptinytales #startbigcages #adoptdontshop #givegoodfood #givehamsagoodlife!

[@emmalouise1075]

Also you can get bins/boxes that are actually coloured. Where I live (UK) there's pink ones,purple,blue,green,yellow etc so that's cool too 😊

[@littlepetkingdome7492]

These cages only look good for like travel cages or to put your pet in while your cleaning the main enclosure but even then why would you spend that much on cheap plastic😭

[@laurync6339]

Just moved my baby Syrian hamster from. 260 square inch pet store bought cage into a 600 square inch homemade bin cage!! Already seeing improvements in his behaviour. I haven’t done much taming but he climbs into my hand as soon as I put it in!!

[@dracldragon]

I still don't go to PetSmart

[@katz7371]

That yawn was so cute

[@gracelyn829]

I just want to know, I am thinking about getting 2 pet rats and I would like to know if big fish tanks work as cages

[@MunchiesPlace]

Rats would do best in wired critter nation type cages with levels and hammocks. They do not do well in glass tanks. Their care is similar to that of ferrets where they need to be out of their enclosure for a few hours and then put back inside of a spacious leveled cage.

[@gracelyn829]

@@MunchiesPlace Thank you, If I do get rats I want to give them the best life possible and the best care I can

[@jeni.n9625]

I had some rats and they tend to need a vertical cage instead of a horizontal cage so they are able to climb up on different platforms, hope it goes well for you, rats are super adorable! 😁 X

[@gracelyn829]

@@jeni.n9625 Thank you so much for the information

[@gaolbreak1090]

I wouldn't recommend glass for any animal other than fish, reptiles and amphibians. Wire is always best for mice, rats, hamsters etc. I do recommend high cages though, rather than wide one, so you can give the rat several levels which will make them exercise more and they can avoid one another more easily in case they have a fight!

[@urmumgae5816]

16:38 BIG YAWN YASSS ITS SOO CUTE! 17:55 OMG IM LITERALLY DYING SHES SOO CUTE!

[@blueberry-mc6rh]

Hi I love ur vids my Robo too

[@venanimate]

11:10 That perfectly sound just like my friends😂😂

[@jmid8467]

Unbelievable that they produce such things.. so sad..

[@logan.saige5910]

I have signed the petition, and I hope Petsmart gets rid of the Tiny Tales series! I love you and your channel so much 💙

[@Hexmari]

*New hamster comes to live in that cage with a old hamster* Old Hamster: What are you in for?