Essential Supplies You Need Before You Get A Hamster

Let's talk about the basic essentials you need to care for a pet hamster! 🐹
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[@VictoriaRaechel]

:o can you take a picture of Harrison the flamingo wearing the flamingo hat get it printed on a tiny shirt then put it on Harrison

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I ALSO LOVE THE VIDEO & ooh thank you for that little shout out 🤣

[@SomethingAnimal]

Omfg my mind is blown by that idea!!! Yes 100% yes I will somehow do that!

[@reng4595]

Victoria Raechel Y E S

[@laurathompson8460]

@@VictoriaRaechel your amazing keep up the good work ❤

[@issywissyOoO]

Then get a picture of that and turn it into a top for the flamingo hat and take a picture of that

[@mershibaabdurasid4674]

I just love how hamster youtubers also mention other hamster youtubers. Who wants to see a work together of victoria, erins, and hammylux?

[@mershibaabdurasid4674]

Maybe even muchies place?

[@kittykat8177]

I just wanted to be 100 on your likes...but sounds good!

[@jessicawatson7360]

Thanks for mentioning hammylux they’re new to me.

[@alexwalker949]

It’s like you read my search history! 😂💕

[@m.c2398]

At least I know im not the only one🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@Eva-ku6kv]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😎

[@JH-ux4nb]

Would you consider doing a video comparing the cages you've built. Like what was their pros and cons. Also any helpfull tips you've picked up along the way. Cagebuilding seems a little intimidating to me so it would be super helpfull!

[@AndrewHarten]

Ur intros are just getting weirder, keep it up!

[@jillianbrook8406]

Thank you for talking about vets!! I hate how no one realizes that hamsters might need medical care from an exotic vet and it's not optional. I spent $570 taking my sick hammy to the vet recently. She went more than 6 times in one month. I'm only 15 so I'm very thankful my mom allows me to spend my money at the vet, on top of that she usually helps out when my bills go into the couple hundreds. I'm very use to saving up money for my small pets because I rescue them sick/injured.

[@dez2950]

Bless you and your Mum! ❤️

[@Sybiiq]

Yh

[@Sybiiq]

Just trying to help hammy!!

[@charlieisapotato3692]

This is such a great story

[@izzs8974]

my mom is more attached to my hamster than i am even though I love my hammy very much my mom i think loves him more lol

[@lilac4570]

Ah yes my arch nemisis, fluff. I saw a family in pets at home getting a small wheel and hammy mix but they also had the rosewood fluff in their hands. But because everyone thinks I'm a kid they ignored me and continued their shopping

[@anyaburniston4765]

UGH they just look over you because your only a kid

[@erinoconnor8941]

It really annoys me when I see people in Pets at Home impulse buying or buying without research! I saw a young couple the other day and they said “Aww look how cute that hamster is, let’s get it!” IT WAS A GERBIL NOT A HAMSTER!

[@lilac4570]

Erin O’Connor oh wow and when people call hamsters guinea pigs but still gerbils have a COMPLETELY different lifestyle and requirements

[@erinoconnor8941]

Kitty Jones exactly!

[@rat5800]

I know! One time, when I was at petsmart, this couple was going to get a hamster. I told them that they should get a 40 gallon tank, or a 80 x 50 cm bin, because they are both 450 sq. Inches or over. They shrugged it off. Then, they were looking at the flying saucers. I told them tho get the medium size for a dwarf or a large for a Syrian. The took the medium. For a syrian. I hate this.

[@BankruptMonkey]

I'm so glad you told people that if they can't afford a vet fund, they can't afford a pet! That's the most important thing in being a pet owner, but it's often glossed over. Subscribed!

[@tulsisevadasi]

Aww so nice to see. Clips of all your hamsters. Iodine was a fave of mine.

[@calli8000]

I am so thankful that I watch your videos because when I was planning on getting a hamster I was going to get one of those horrible pet store ones, but I watched some of your videos and thankfully I got a much better one.❤️❤️❤️

[@Bevveh]

My dwarf has a decent 40 gallon snake tank he's been relatively comfortable in for almost a year, though sometimes he does paw at the walls and has been getting lazier lately. The last time we went pet supply shopping I looked at tanks and mom kept asking if I wanted a bigger one, but they were too expensive at the time (aka i felt bad). My birthday is coming up next week, so I'll ask about upgrading then instead of going to our special restaurant if we can't do both.

[@phrog1582]

Oh a 40 gallon is perfect! You can get larger but it isn’t necessary, just use enriching toys!!!

[@Bevveh]

@@phrog1582 Thanks for the vote of confidence! On my birthday I had enough money for some new supplies but no tank-- but I was able to make a natural layout without plenty of hides, a huge sand area, and a super dense burrowing hill! My round baby's been loving it ever since. Perfect for Samwise Hamgee, Mayor of the Shire. 😁

[@phrog1582]

Bevveh, perfect!! :D

[@Bevveh]

@Hamster Life0302 Samwise Hamgee, Mayor of the Shire, is still going strong and perky for almost 3 years! :D He is comfortable in his roomy tank and enjoys digging and foraging for goodies scattered around!

[@dajana7358]

@@Bevveh 😍😍😍

[@badger6872]

I had to take my hamster to the vet earlier in the year, I was very glad that my parents were definitely okay with getting her treatment, as she was obviously suffering, if was wettail, she didn’t just get it right away, we already had her for months. By the time I realized though it was to late, we got her to the vet and got medicine but she died the next morning. I was still very glad to see that my parents were completely okay with getting my baby to the vet, as I am completely financially reliant on them

[@sylvie_on]

Thankfully, I asked my parents, they would be perfectly happy with paying for a emergency vet visit, as they too would care for the well-being and health of a hamster. They said they would prefer if I would pay for it by myself, but if it was absolutely needed (such as wet tail, broken bones, extreme weight loss) they would have no problem with throwing them into a carrier and driving to the vet. That’s definitely something you should ask your parents if your a teen wanting a hamster. 🐹

[@alexisyates7057]

I’m so glad you made a video talking about this because so many people don’t know what they need when getting a hamster

[@Jo_W87]

I remember first learning about the dangers of that fluffy nesting material from you about 3/4 yrs ago and the amount of people I’ve told since has probably passed 100 by now. It really upsets me to still see it in pet shops even now

[@yoongithesadrat1431]

I’m here before the notification... how does that work?!

[@SoapMonkeeyy]

Ember Paw I always get notifications like 10 minutes after the video goes up lol

[@yoongithesadrat1431]

SoapMonkeeyy lol 😝

[@lunacornunicorn]

I didn’t know they needed a separate material for nesting thank you for telling me so I can add it to my hamster enclosure

[@wolfbeam3915]

I truly appreciate that you've covered the basics again, thank you! And I love the footage you've used of previous hamsters, it was especially a delight to see Einstein again! 🐹

[@koolkid6832]

Thank you so much!!! I really needed this when I got my first hammy!

[@savanna1749]

I don’t even have a hammy but I still love your channel. ❤️❤️

[@susanaponte1579]

This video was fantastic! Seeing the clips of your jammies and their antics was wonderful! Hamsters are such adorable, precious little animals and so entertaining, they're so underrated! I think you're a great owner and a great source of info!

[@woomeebly]

Totally inspired.thank you, Erin!

[@acommonkestrel]

Oh my goodness the flamingo army grows every day! 😂 cute video as always. Loved seeing the old clips of your hams

[@smallanimalkitchen7060]

I started with a cage that was 340” then I started researching my hamster cage now I have a cage that’s 740” and a very happy hamster 😊

[@KalynWoodbury]

6:00 is the cutest thing I've ever seen omg

[@srslymylife2687]

Thank you! This really helped a lot! I'm not a first time hamster owner, but know that I'm older and learning more about the little guys I'm learning how little I really knew about my beloved dwarf hamster. I'm hoping to get a winter white dwarf hamster soon and a really sad to learn how little other hamster owner know as well. I almost got soft bedding (not paper based) and a 4.5" wheel. I'm glad I learned these before getting them or my hamster. Thank you so much for your help!

[@dez2950]

This was really useful and I loved the hamster footage!

[@allanfeatherstone3876]

Love your videos and I want to let you know that I have found them extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@CarolinaGrown94]

I love the Detolf cage for my two syrian hamsters. (It's split down the center of course). They're so happy. I learned so much from you Erin.

[@kashmeer1233]

At 8:56 the light reflects a little heart in his eyes

[@allureluck9807]

That is adorable!

[@Kirbyjer]

I have to be honest, my face lit up where I saw the home of the flamingo hat

[@leahlouise6973]

Hii thank you for everything you inspired me to get a hamster and now she is my world thank you so much 🐹❤🐹❤

[@justanami7240]

Aww I miss Einstine He was so cute like every single hammie you have owned ( Sorry if I spelt his name wrong )

[@frigotter]

thank you for the tips! I definitely will give more puzzles to my lil dude to keep him busy

[@morganritzi2942]

Erin! I love your channel! I recently got my hamster Maple, and your channel is super helpful. I also just think you have a sweet personality, so its so easy to see why so many people subscribe to you! I was wondering if you ever had rats,?because I am a rat owner, and they are my precious babies. I only ended up with Maple, because I kept admiring her when I went to buy stuff for my ratties. Thanks for all the help!

[@larrywolf2509]

Thank you for another awesome video!

[@justahamsterowneruwu4012]

Love your videos, keep up the amazing work

[@beccablogs8043]

Thank you for remaking this! It’s important all new owners see this 💞

[@cassiemillspaugh]

Thank you so much for this! I was so confused because I heard cedar and pine shavings are bad, but so many toys are made of solid pine wood! I was hesitant getting these toys for them. This vid helped clear that up. Thanks!

[@deb13292]

Really informative guide. :)

[@itzmais]

Love this useful as I want an hamster 💕💕

[@ZooCrafted]

watched this with my hamster on my shoulder, i feel like i need to get her new stuff now

[@vintagevanity9032]

I used to get my hamster food mix from bulk barn. It was cheap and my hamsters used to seem happier and just more energetic in general when they were eating it compare to the commercial mixes at my local petsmart.

[@teajenni]

Hey Erin, I watched you criticise your earlier vlogs and videos, you made me laugh. I am a new hammy owner and I have learned so much from you, you have came a long way, I adore your posts as you have a brilliant personality and your advice is sound, with many years of experience behind you. Kindest regards to you from Sue in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland xx

[@ruby23876]

Lol I'm not far away from you

[@awicks6976]

I love the outro. So cute and creative.

[@holylightbulb]

Awesome video!!! I love your hairstyle :)

[@drawwithhamsters]

You and victoria are my favourite hamster youtubers !

[@raeannaschnittgen1875]

I'm actually here. Right now. Early. Thanks for the info

[@ItsAki14]

I love this types of video's cause i can learn more about hamster

[@danigomes7879]

This video just assured me I’m doing an absolutely wonderful job with my hamster

[@eijiroukirishima2108]

I love your eyes, the color is so prettyyyy!

[@cassandrastrong5655]

Thank you for the great video

[@nelluskainennn]

Hamsters are best! 💛😍

[@maxinelara]

I love you Erin!!!!!

[@holly2825]

3:03 OMG please do loads of vlogs I love when you're videos are as long as possible

[@CelesticCF]

Thanks to your Viovet vlog, I completely changed up my hamsters' diets, and they love it. I got them all kinds of seeds from Rodipet and I'm now giving them fresh fruit/veg every other day because there just doesn't seem to be commercial pet food out there with a decent amount of fibre. As for protein, I add dried mealworms to the mix and I also put dried crickets in their digging area. You weren't kidding when you said that nutrition is SO difficult to get right with these little guys. Only 2/5 of my Robos have had consistent weights in the last few months, so I'm hoping this new diet will change things.

[@colleenoconnell8196]

You really saved my hamster he had everything he needed except a good diet and it was making him sick so I got a better food thanks to you and after that he got better and is 2 years old next month! And not just from this video that helped me because I didn’t know the most of the food in the pet stores were bad and so you encouraged me to do more research thank you!!

[@anishaangel8785]

Really helped

[@peachfuzz8446]

Could you make a video on making levels in cages and what you use? :))

[@fiorenzab.4477]

Love your videos!

[@garethstroud5586]

Thank you, what you said about bare minimum cages highly applies to me, will probably get an Ikea detolf and build a lid

[@isabellah9025]

Wow! I just got a hamster. This video helps me so much! Thx so Much!!

[@nyra2097]

lOoK aT mY lEgS -Erin 2019

[@pdavis3823]

The quality of your videos is really good and I think you should have a lot more subscribers

[@celinac4535]

I have never been so overwhelmed in terms of learning about feeding as I was for hamsters. And I’ve dedicated myself to learning the appropriate diets for guinea pigs, rabbits, cats and a tiny human who is now 3 years old 😳 Thank god I ended up stumbling upon a mix made from 30 ingredients by a hamstery because I was ready to tear my hair out 😂

[@nikolafeduniec3372]

Please can you make more mouse care videos x

[@maddiejoy5927]

If anyone is looking for a good silent wheel exotic nutrition is a company that has really good wheels of different sizes. I got the 9 inch one and it’s great for my hammy. They also have replaceable tracks if it gets warn down.

[@callster7992]

Hi Erin I am trying to be a small pet KZbinr and I would love to be like you one day you are my idol!💖

[@calli8000]

I subscribed to you.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@callster7992]

Calli Vlogs it thanks so much 💖 also my name is Callie too ik mines is spelt different!💖💖

[@cuddleshobbies6642]

Subscribed I'll be watching

[@julieeriksen4179]

Im subscribing!❤

[@rat5800]

Subscribed!!,

[@itsamberrr0963]

I had a pico xl cage for my syrian hamster who passed away in February. I had her for over 2 years. I'm now scared this wasnt enough for her.

[@cloudy_leaf3151]

The vet that I go to for my hamster has owned a hamster when she was young so she knows allot about them.. Great video btw!

[@rat._.3219]

Great video!

[@gummishiki]

0:12 Such beauty

[@maddyx1724]

I LOVE THIS

[@HamsterSkye]

i’ve been using klin dried pine wood shavings and i have had no issues with it (also dust extracted too) 🐹

[@user-gr1nr2gb9u]

the issues come long term

[@gabie8075]

Also Walmart sells small containers that are usually for transporting fish but they do clip at the top and are excellent transports for hamsters

[@studbudsammie9006]

the thumbnail im crying omg its adorable

[@eliza4138]

10:40 yikes yeah this has happend to me... the story goes like this... so my school nurse (yes I know kinda weird) was giving away a hamster as a class pet or in some cases, just a singular childs pet. So my last hamster had just recently passed away and I was feeling sort of down. I decided to talk to my parents and ask if I could take the hamster home. (if you're wondering SHE was a ginger colored serian hamster) So my parents said yes to taking the hamster so the next day at the end of school the nurse came to my house, dropped off the animal, told us a little bit about her and then left. I was much younger so I didn't really know how to properly take care of her so after about 6 months she became... ill?? The reason I am questioning this is because it wasn't something that seemed like sickness. Basically... we believed that she had very VERY severe constipation... it's awkward and slightly gross to talk about but I would like answers to this. Anyway... she had... IT... and basically a very large strand of um, fecal matter, was litaraly stuck... it just hung there. I know it's awful and gross and I'm so sorry if I've just caused someone to vomit but like I said. I WANT ANSWERS. Later that week my beloved pet died and I could tell it was painful. The heartbreak set in and as a THIRD GRADER... everything just SUCKED. I'd like to know if I caused this and I would also want to know what it was, how I could've prevented it and a whole lot more. Please Erin I know this video is a bit older and you might not be keeping up with it but please answer. Anything helps.

[@l0n3wolf89]

Love your hair!!! And your pets too, of course :-) Favorite videos are of course: hauls!!! We need and want more haul-videos!!!!! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪 (where me, a 30 year old woman, is getting a dwarf hamster again after many years without me, but I do have dogs at the moment 🙈🙈. )

[@teoweeleong2661]

Thanks

[@oopoop4299]

is it just me or do pet stores just want to kill hamsters?

[@tiffany5333]

Maybe so u go back once they died to get another one

[@pink-ny3bm]

True think of it this way every time you buy a pet from a pet shop your saving a pets life

[@pink-ny3bm]

@@bouncethebeardie2790 oop-

[@jodyrobertson1167]

probably i mean more then likely 😓.

[@annalloyd6180]

Yea so then u go back and get another one 😐😐😐 so they make more money

[@leahbrower4146]

I gotta 3ft flamingos too. His name is Bo Bo and He smacks pose with his neck. He also will guard my hamsters cage soon, when I get one.

[@leahbrower4146]

Bruh, I mean people

[@starhut3908]

I love uuuu erin. Can u film hamster playtime video's cause they are really fun to watch xx

[@smarthamster3981]

Wow very good!

[@aoifesutcliffe6879]

My syrian hamster stewy died yesterday 😪im just glad he died of old age and not anything else ❣i miss him so much ❤

[@sanna530]

11:40 so cute😍❤️

[@mightybruno]

Loved the video and Victoria said to say “AL LO” 😎🕺🏻😆

[@WanhanAjanMansikka]

Her hair looks spot on in this video

[@palmerkingvolleyball]

So I’m getting my hamster materials tomorrow and getting the hamster the next day and I’m soooo excited and I want you to understand how helpful you have been I watched a bunch of your videos and without you and Victoria Rachel I would have gotten a tiny cage and not have any of the right dypplise

[@emily9415]

I have a tiny winter white and he does perfectly fine in a 6 inch wheel.

[@allureluck9807]

Make sure his back isn't arching and it is straight. Or you might have a small hamster.

[@marbless3197]

I have two hamsters soooo I better get building!! (Well we have a bin cage for one of them but I recently bought another one after researching on how to take care for two and the money ext)

[@brandontruong4102]

I love your vids ❤️

[@Crazypanda12321]

Have owned hamsters for 13 years but still watching because it's Erin!

[@littlepaws697]

Great video

[@happypet4205]

Good video!

[@LeonardoHamato]

I already know this but.... I see animal, I click

[@connorbaker2542]

appreciate this video. it helped me figure out my hamster's food is actually too sugary which could be attributing to her constant energy.

[@bonniec314]

You crack me up! Excellent vid (as usual)! Wee should have the "bare minimum" set to at least 800 sq inches. The norm is just too small...

[@urmom-gf8dw]

I might get one again cuz the last one I got one was like 3 to 4 years ago and it died so I told myself I’ll never get one again because I was devastated and crying everyday but now I think I’m ready and ima take the best care of it

[@Livviluvsuu]

what do you recommend for a mouse that won't run on anything except a mesh wheel? i've tried comfort wheels, silent spinners, diy wheels, flying saucers, etc. he's only willing to use a mesh one. he has several running items available to him at all times and refuses them all

[@SomethingAnimal]

From what I know mesh wheels are fine for mice, it's hamsters that have problems because their feet are a little more delicate than mouse feet. I would suggest asking on a mouse forum to be sure though :)

[@Livviluvsuu]

ErinsAnimals thanks angel!!

[@amya7066]

Just in time I’m getting a hamster very soon!