Everything you NEED for a Hamster

[@addisonwelsh4059]

My mum said “it doesn’t need a big cage it’s so small!” So I’m saving up myself to get a hamster and make sure it has the life it deserves

[@Unless-de3gj]

GO GIRLLLL!

[@BrocksJellyFilledDoughnuts]

I had to protest with my parents too. It’s worked out in the end though.

[@Ender_Queen09]

So sad how people don't understand small cages aren't good

[@Makeupwerido]

That's awesome

[@robloxdollies4266]

Same I’m hoping I can get it before mine passes(he’s one and like a month)

[@signinfor348]

I work at Petsmart, I always encourage parents to do their research. I've had plenty of people get angry at me and say "nevermind" to getting a hamster because I tell them the actual size enclosure and things they need. I'm going to copy this link and give them to people who are buying a hamster and encourage them to watch this video!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for trying your best to explain to people what they actually need!!

[@kiwirobbi1168]

This person's doing god's work

[@evelynnnyt]

Thank you so much for this!! I wish people would do the same for Guinea pigs. All these small cuties deserve better!

[@signinfor348]

@@evelynnnyt Guinea pigs, and rabbits as well! I used to own both! I'm the small animal specialist at my store.

[@0_strawberry_mocha_0]

absolute W i cant express enough respect for people like this.

[@Luvander]

People say that having a hamster is cheap, but with the right care, it can cost more then expected 😅 great video!

[@Okk681]

Honestly….I’d say most pets cost more than expected. *Especially* small ones where you literally have to build their home. People just shouldn’t get a pet if they can’t afford it or aren’t willing to pay up for their well-being because they just want a small cute animal to look at then shove in a tiny box which basically tortures them until they die, probably sooner than the expected lifespan.

[@emilyfurubotten1174]

i’ve spent so much money already and ive had her for a week! i’m already looking to upgrade her 50gallon to a 5’ by 2’ cage (probably even bigger lol). I’ve spent over $500 already lol

[@megan2073]

The only youtuber I actually trust is Victoria because she's had hamstera for so long and has done so many videos to help me with my hamster care its unbelievable. Thanks Victoria keep it up 💗💕

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm always happy to help!

[@ronaldschalck9667]

Same, for hamster care I always count on you victoria ❤

[@RedBrick77]

You're one of the best pet youtubers I have found. Most of them just make stressful and dangerous hamster mazes. Edit: thanks for nearly 300 likes!

[@RedBrick77]

@@bad99girls ive seen kumaqq they are also a good hamster parent

[@tiaclemons3689]

yeah, that was bad

[@ssomeoneyouknoww]

Plüschraupe, hopping hammy and dogs hamsters are definitely some of my favorite hamster channels. I’d strongly recommend checking it out!

[@I_AM_DARTH_VADER-f2v]

The hamster maze actually stimulate their brain and mind. I think it was for show, they probably had a really good habitat for those star hamsters behind the scene

[@ihatedancingdad2838]

Lol I miss read this and thought it was a hate comment

[@lisaregan-hayden1523]

I got a Campbells dwarf at Christmas named Pip. I went from a 372-square-inch cage to a completely natural Ikea detolf and it is AAALLLLLLLLLLL because of you and your videos! Both Pip and I say thank you!!!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

that's so awesome!

[@Animallover-yu2qs]

@@VictoriaRaechel hi Victoria, I’m getting a pet hamster soon hopefully and I’ve been wanting to build a cage it’s going to be 45 inches long 30 inches wide and 30 inches tall! I can’t wait!!!

[@hamuandxerxl4255]

Great size! :) Just make sure the bottom gets enough air, maybe add some windows with wire mesh (because 30 inches height is a lot). Your hamster will be very happy 🥰🐹

[@Tsisverycool]

Omg my hamsters name is Pip and it’s the same type and I went from that size cage to a 575 square inch cage-

[@chicksavage2611]

Browse Hi D For FFfFf The 🇧🇬🇧🇬🇦🇷🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@ancap737]

My dad is complaining that he doesn't want to buy my hamster a new cage because he's showing stress behaviours. I am now making an entire slideshow on hamster care with my only source being this KZbin channel. These videos inspire me to speak up to my dad to convince him to buy a new cage. Edit: he got me a 40 gallon tank eventually, but the hamster died when I got back to his house from my mum's house because my dad didn't give him water. RIP Butter, Love you.

[@amaraepaskewitz]

oml same, i just dont really know how to convince them and they only have 1-4 in. of bedding :(

[@dipakdetroja4821]

I don't have a hamster but I'm getting one for my birthday I m just given 50 € and it must include the hamster ,food ,cage ,and every thing else to I don't know how I'm gonna do this 😅

[@paradoxstudios6639]

Get a glass aquarium made for fish, then if you expand you can get a Hartz plastic cage on top with the tube going down to the aquarium, I don't know why this girl is making one out of wood, the animals do pee and poop and over time that soaks into the wood.

[@salmonella7993]

Rip butter

[@salmonella7993]

Rip butter

[@ArtisticDragonKing]

It's so nice to see hamster recommendations/minimums are going up. I've been in the hamster community for over a year and I started out with watching videos that said it was recommended to have 450 square inches of floor space (the minimum). Now I'm seeing a lot more people on Reddit, KZbin, and other social medias that are going by German hamster standards, which are much better. I've also seen a lot of people are recommending the larger minimums and I've seen so many better cages than before. It's only been a year and the community has improved so much. I'm on Reddit frequently because I am the main moderator in r/hamsters, so I regulary see people improving their care. It's really nice to see one of my favorite KZbinrs making such a wonderful video. Thank you so much Victoria ❤️

[@hopkinsa37]

Thank you so much for these videos! We adopted a girl hamster and she seems to be thriving! The $180 (biggest option hamster enclosure we almost bought at the pet store was absolutely inadequate. So we built ours and our baby girl loves to burrow! We joke she is always "renovating"

[@Adriana.Markidou]

I wrote everything down,thank you so much Victoria without you all my hamsters were going to die unhappy.I was using a small cage for the past 2-3 years,but now my hamsters will be happy.Thank you again ❤

[@hallebroido2786]

I love how you talk about hamster specific things to buy but also other cheaper options for things like hideouts and food dishes.

[@rainbowfluffers4165]

This matches our rescue standards so much - I can't wait to share this with some of our adopters who are more visual learners :)

[@rafkaelhachache8474]

Girl how hard you worked and researched and studied for these animals to be at your 👌 👏. I feel so proud when I see a women like you. Keep going, I have a Chinese dwarf 🐹 and I learned so much from just watching your videos and am working on myself to provide a better life for her everyday.

[@corinneashmore355]

Its great to see somebody actually educated on what they are telling people, especially younger kids with hamsters. I've been watching your YT videos since 2020, and because of u and some help from my dad, I was able to go from a 10 gallon aquarium tank to a 612 sq ft DIY acrylic-wooden cage. And since then, I have been able to give 2 different hamsters a great life, full of enrichment, and tips and tricks from YOU!! So this is just a thank you, and please continue making these videos!

[@houseoftoffee6910]

Thank you for all the great info with your previous vids Got my Syrian hamster a month ago. Yes I was looking at a ten gallon tank with a topper until I found your channel. Eye opener Toffee has a 40 aquarium Several Nite angel products She uses the corner sand room for a potty every single night! She loves burrowing ( 8 inch bedding) Thanks to you Toffee will be living a much happier life than my childhood small pets did .

[@weedthewolf147]

Miss Victoria, I must thank you oh so much for your dedication to informing people about how hamsters should be kept. I recently purchased a syrian hamster, and I did exactly what first time hamster owners do. Her cage was only a 20 gallon aquarium that was 24in L. x 15.5in W. x 16in H, a 9in. wheel, generic food with a ton of sunflower seeds and corn, no sand bath, 3 in. of bedding, and just a few chews. Once I saw all your videos, I was so disappointed in myself. Now my baby has a 30in L. x 24in W. x 24in H. inclosure with a glass viewing side, and a chicken wire lid. A 12in wheel (safe plastic wheel, no ridges inside and is not a wire/mesh wheel) a sand bath, 4 hides, a balanced diet of proteins and seeds with very few sunflower seeds and corn, 10 in. of bedding (paper based, botanical hay, & aspen bedding), and a crap ton of safe chews. Thank you oh so much for giving me the info I needed to give my little girl the best life.

[@csDumle]

And btw... I'm SO glad I found your channel before buying a hamster! I would never have known of their love for burrowing if I hadn't seen your videos and I just don't see these recommendations elsewhere. After watching your videos I am exited about bringing a hamster home but also chocked about the cages out there! Like they climb more than they dig! It's crazy!

[@mikeyangelno]

you are a lifesaver! i got my hamster for free since he was found abandoned at a pet store, so i really wasnt expecting to take him home. im trying to do my best for my little old guy, and your content is the best ive come across! thank you so much for sharing ur knowledge :)

[@Nariabeads]

Victoria tysm! I told my bsf to watch your videos to learn about hamsters (not the bsf who had bad care but the one that said her care was good) She thought that a hamsters size ment how large the cage should be. Now she knows proper care and is helping me try to get my bsf to have good hamster care. Tysm!

[@Creamzplayzroblox]

My mum showed me one of those tinytales homes, I immediately showed her one of these videos and she understood that even if gerbils are small, that doesn’t mean that they have to have a small cage.

[@doahdoll5258]

i used to watch you all the time while i was a newbie at taking care of hamsters. i got an adorable hamster and took advice from you all the time💟. sushi passed away last night a few months before her 2nd birthday but i believe she had an amazing life with you in it. thank you for promoting hamster care. rest in treats sushi

[@EverestsMum]

Rest in Peace Sushi

[@doahdoll5258]

@@EverestsMum thank you

[@renaemoreno81]

rip honey

[@Metal_spoon326]

This was very helpful although I already have ordered some things when I already have a hamster, this was great to make sure my hamster has the best life. I have got two more hideouts for him, sticks, bought a sand bath and more. Thank you for helping hamsters and owners all around. This was great and useful device.

[@stevevine5891]

Thank you sooooo much!!! My daughter and I got a little Sirian hamster. We learned so much from your videos! I just finished Builing her enclosure where she can burrow and be a happy little Rosie girl 🐹. We are all so much happier, especially Rosie. Thank you again 🐹✌️

[@TotallyJimin]

I thank Victoria a lot because ever since I’ve had my first hamster, I’ve had 3 hamsters the past and I had them in a critter cage and they passed away, I’ve never knew why until I’ve gotten my 4th hamster, I’ve moved her to a bin cage that’s big enough to run around, I rescued her from a pet shop that wasn’t treating their pets right, I’m glad I’ve got her because she’s happy now and I thank Victoria a lot for letting me know how to take care and how to maintain how to keep one happy and safe. THANK U SO MUCH VICTORIA I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH!

[@quinnruss5541]

Pet stores get their animals from pet mills. They’re places where small animals like hamsters are placed into small, crowded plastic bins and bigger animals like dogs are put into cages alone with no room to move or even stretch. The mothers giving birth to these animals are forced to breed over and over again, whether they like it or not. This causes them to be aggressive. When the mothers can’t breed anymore, they are abandoned, thrown out onto the street or even shot. Yes, you were rescuing one hamster, but now the pet store will get the pet mill to breed more hamsters to fill in that hamster’s spot. If the pet store is your only option for getting a pet, you can do it, but please rescue from a animal rescue or a reputable breeder. Victoria has a video about that called Where Should I Get My Hamster, or something like that. I recommend you watch it, it has more information about this

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It's great the improvements in care you've made!

[@ShrekIsHot1234]

The first hamster I got was named fluffy and she was living in a small cage with tiny tubes and barely any enrichment. She also came from the pet store and get this, she had NO TEETH. So we didn’t have to worry about her teeth and she couldn’t chew her toys. I even took out any big foods from her seed mix and left the little ones. She had no sand bath, a 6 inch wheel, one hideout, and one day I found her in a DOME of bedding that she created because she barely had any room to burrow😭 My second hamster, (current), has a 150 qt bin cage with a sand bath, 12 inch silent runner, multiple hideouts, 11 inches of bedding on more than half of her enclosure, a variety of chews, water dish, veggie dish, gets an hour of free roam time in the bathtub, and she is scatter fed. I never would have come this far if it wasn’t for you Victoria. I am still upgrading and learning and I hope we can learn about hamsters together and we fix all of our mistakes do our hamsters have the best lives possible. I actually uploaded a hamster video on my channel if you wanna check it out. I am aware of the lid, I will change that don’t worry. I am taking any suggestions so make sure you read the desc as well. I can’t wait for your next video!

[@starb73]

I watched it. Nice enclosure

[@wafflefriezz360]

tip: want a healthy hamster?? then i do not reccomend getting it from a pet store, pet store hamsters come from mills, where they are inbred and tortured.

[@Posts_crocheted_things]

5:35 The mystery shack!!! And I am getting a hamster soon so I’m watching a bunch of your videos to educate me!

[@thegoldieones5449]

You’ve helped me soooo much with getting my cage stuff and toys ready because I’m getting my hamster on October 29!!!! I thought I would get a small cage until I started watching your videos ❤

[@sarahgodshalk9565]

I just lost my 2 year old dwarf hamster, Ruthie, a few nights ago. I want another, but want to wait a little bit to give myself some time. I cannot wait to start the new journey and I hope I can give them the best possible life 🥰

[@marthadc2541]

Ik it’s not that great but I managed to get an 836 sq inch cage. It’s not aquarium style or anything but I’m only 11 so it took a lot of convincing my parents and I managed to get them to buy carefresh which is £20 more expensive then the pine bedding they sell in the shops and my hamster (who I’ve only had for two weeks) is living such a good life so far thanks to you Victoria! I think the most important part is how much love I give her tho❤

[@MaglebysAccountsPayableStGeorg]

hey victoria!!! when i first got my hamster (woody) i put i’m in a 259sq pet store cage and we was not doing good, he would monkey bar, chew, etc. Ever since i started watching you i found out he was not in a good cage!! he was in this cage for about a year or so. My mom looked for a cheap option but a good option, we found a 75 gallon tank and we immediately bought it. After we put i’m in the cage we was so happy . Because of you i stoped putting him in a ball, trying to snuggle, feeding him to much, and more. He was doing so much better because of you. You saved his life and helped me with him, sadly he passed away. He was three and a half years old which is a really good age! again thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@carolinewilkinson3862]

I'm definitely going to get the best habitat I possibly can when I get a hamster, you and Hopping Hammy are my inspiration ever since the 5th grade when I first wanted a hamster. Thank you for sharing what you've learned so people can know more about proper pet care.

[@Cora_Bora]

I have been watching this lady all day because Im adoping a hamster soon and I want to be prepared and this lady is SO helpful

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Glad I've been able to help!

[@jaredjordan9863]

I can't even handle those adorable little ears when they eat and drink. I'm about a week out from getting a hamster. I have a mental illness and live alone, so having the company will be great.

[@Gh0stlyKxtten]

At the moment im saving up for a hamster and my mum is helping me alot just as much as this video ❤

[@KarenLeggett]

Thank you for your videos. I discovered you after buying the cage in the pet store and seeing quickly that it was way too small - and within a week, I suspected Sammy wasn't happy. Poor little Sammy was already picked on in the store by the female hamsters and lost an eye... had to be separated and was put in a small toyless plastic transfer cage . I went to see him everyday for a week during lunch and I don't think the store would have kept him if I had not come every day to see him and talked about taking him home. I thought he was going to be so happy right away in my home... but he is staying quiet - what seems like all the time. I have had him for a week now and I started searching for help on KZbin because of his lack of activity. He will sit quietly and sweetly in my hand and obviously loves me to hold him, and pet him, but I'm quite certain he doesn't like his prison cage. I have ordered a much larger home for him but only 24 x 14 with 2 levels - plus many of the things you have recommended - all arriving this weekend - and I can't wait to set it up for him. But you recommend a minimum 40 x 20. I'm so desperate to get him in a bigger cage, I am going to switch him this weekend and then go larger if he doesn't come out of his shell. Is it possible that he is just really quiet? I also ordered a safe playpen so he will get some playpen time too which I'm also hoping opens him up a little to playing. Thank you again. I love seeing young people sharing their knowledge!

[@starb73]

How is Sammy doing now?

[@akassbb]

Thanks!

[@giannaandary3621]

I’ve had 9 hamsters! Dwarf , short haired, long haired, teddy bear, all that ! And I’m just about to get my 10th! You’ve helped me a lot:) I have also had 7 dogs 5 cats 1 corn/garden snake 2 Guinea pigs ! And now I sadly only have 1 dog and 1 cat that lives with ME now some with my sister

[@Lemmon-Lime]

I am getting a hamster, and when I went to a small pet store the lady was telling me proper hamster care! I'm so glad!

[@TinCanBoodle]

I'm getting my first hamster tomorrow!! I have a 648in^2 aquarium for her with about 10 in of bedding. I made my own seed mix with store-bought mixes and extra stuff I added in like dried fruit and dried bloodworms. I can't wait for the waiting period to be up so I can bond and cuddle with her.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Congrats!!!!

[@Carmelthegreat]

i had a hamster she lived in a small tank but now i saw your videos and im going to give a hamster the best life thank you fr your amazing videos

[@Naira_pfiou]

I was shopping at my local Pet Shop and they was this mom with her two children begging for a hamster and i saw them looking at those awful tiny cages and just had to do something :( As a big introvert with social anxiety i had to gather all the energy i had to go tell them that they should be careful because those cages are too small and those mesh wheel were not good at all. Thankfully the mother was very understanding and thanked me for the advices so im glad i maybe made a hamster live in a better enviroment :3 P¨S : So sorry about all the english mistakes im french so wrinting in english is a bit tought :,)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw I'm so proud of you for doing that! I wish I had enough courage to do that myself to others sometimes!

[@Meg-zf7qx]

Good job!

[@ketowithstacy8882]

I am so excited. I spent over 300.00 on a large habitat and supplies, it has over 800 sq inches of floor space and plenty of room for bedding. I ordered sprays, wooden chews, hidey houses, a 12 inch wheel, a few different high-quality foods, some moss, sand, bendy bridges. I am making a hammy home fit for a king/queen. :) Once I'm all finished with the set up, I am going to buy the hamster. I am so thankful for your channel. It helped me so much.

[@HammyCraft]

Really useful video! I love that you always put out new and up-to-date content on basic hammy care🐹❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for the support! ❤

[@-Release-201]

thank you so much for the information, I have had two hamsters in the past and I just got a new one today! i love watching your hamster vids and I really appreciate all the information you have given many people

[@lucied2725]

I just went to a store and there was a discount on tiny cages right at the entrance. It made me so mad. There were maybe 25 cages stacked on top of each other like christmas presents, claiming to be for hamster and mice. It truly disgusts me.

[@wqterxlily]

I was going to buy a small ahh plastic cage from amazon but then i came across this channel and finally bought a big terrarium with lots of enrichment and my hamster Pumpkin was very happy. But he died after like 8 moths (rest in piece Pumpkin ❤) But thanks to this channel my hamster had at least a good enriched enclosure to live in. Thank you Victoria!🥰

[@ryleebos3993]

I love your channel so much!❤My Syrian hamster just past away and I’m thinking about getting another so these tips helped a lot!😄

[@VictoriaRaechel]

thank you!! I'm sorry for your loss!❤

[@scarlettallton7591]

just got my hamster yesterday and we were sold a very small cage so i’ve already ordered him a cage which measures 100cm x 54cm i think that is big enough and lots more toys and enrichment! thank you for your videos they are amazing and so helpful❤

[@ThatoneACTOR_tst]

Now it’s a year old 🥹

[@debayeuxchats5607]

I ended up with a hamster as a surprise, and it's nice to have a list reminding me what to order. I completely forgot about their enjoyment of sand bathing, so that's in the cart now! Very excited to have a use for all my extra wax warmers. XD (*surprise, not in a surprise gift way- she's a houseguest until her owner can take her back.)

[@vomi_TTV]

i was gifted a hamster 2 2/4 years ago and named her Dina (from the last of us pt 2) i wasnt ready at all to own a pet but she was my responsibility to take care of her, she was active and healthy, enjoyed her lil spoiled life and i have you to thank for all of it, she lived a great life and loved napping behind the wheel, under the stairs and playing on my mouse mat, she passed away today in her lil warm den and i wanted to say thank you for showing me how to give her the best life i can.

[@vomi_TTV]

i made her a massive enclosure and lots of toys

[@Aubree.Guillen]

This helps so much my mom is getting a hamster for my birthday because i showed her this video and she said it looks easy so I can take care of it

[@mulefeather6064]

My dwarf's favorite treats were all fresh greens. Cucumber, cauliflower, bell pepper, stuff like that. When he started to gain too much weight I discovered he had as much fun with those as with mealworms and seeds. So now I give those as treats to my Syrian!

[@daisydoovlogs]

I'm so glad I have watched your videos before I got my hamster! It's even helped me improve more since I got her! This weekend I'm going to make her some new dig boxes and platforms also getting her more different types of sprays and herbs. X

[@AbiMidoriya]

Thank you!! I might get a hamster soon! This is so helpful! Your amazing!!! Your one of the best hamster KZbinrs!! I can’t find anything better! I will be watching more!!

[@AbiMidoriya]

Tysm for hearting it!!!

[@alenaduplantier4505]

Thanks for being responsible hamster care taker and giving them a good life

[@hermionethehamster]

I walked into the pets at home yesterday... the first thing I did was walk straight to the reptile section to look for aspen bedding 🤣 I found a really big bag of small and soft aspen I'm so happy Hermione adores all her substrates ❤️

[@Bridgette_equestrian]

Aww I love that name it's so cute❤

[@hermionethehamster]

Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@hermionethehamster]

Update on the aspen... Hermione started trying to eat it so immediately I took it out it's a really nice substrate in very small chunks does anybody have any experience will your hamster eating their aspen substrate before ty 😊

[@Bridgette_equestrian]

@@hermionethehamster I've never tried aspen before so idk

[@hermionethehamster]

I put the aspen back in again (when I was watching her in the playpen) with some of her seed mix and I think she decided her actual food was a lot tastier that wood 🤣

[@kathrynrobinson8270]

This video was so helpful. I recently upgraded to a pawhut wooden enclosure (going the natural looking route) and wanted to fill it out with nice things. Lizard hides! Who would have thought! And I love the idea of using kitchen ware for dust baths. Thank you for this

[@audreyb5268]

Hi Victoria! I love your channel and I got inspired by your Linmon hamster enclosure. For my new hamster my dad and I built the cage using the VanillaHamHam video that you you linked in a video! Thank you so much because my hamster is going to live a good life because of your videos!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's amazing!

[@zwpsl]

I used to love vanillahamham!! kind of sad they stopped posting though :(

[@audreyb5268]

@@zwpsl I agree!!

[@MentalHealthMatters20]

I just got a new hamster named Fig. Because of you, he's living the best life ever. Tysm!!!

[@nataliexxthompsonx]

absolutely love that you listed everything because it’s so helpful!!! definitely gonna be checking some stuff out!😁🐰🐹

[@mymelodyxox]

love y'alls videos😁

[@nataliexxthompsonx]

@@mymelodyxox 😊

[@chesternfriends9364]

my fav hamster products or things for my hamster that isn’t hamster specific is whimzees and the silent runner, whimzees act as a treat and a chew! and he loves them, silent runners, i love them! all my hamsters have had bum cages and they’re amazing!

[@peter_robinson]

Great video and great advice as always! I love watching your videos on hamster care because I've learnt a lot simply from watching and listening. It was the best choice I ever made to put my female dwarf straight into a IKEA Detolf because she loves it and always finds new areas to burrow/sleep. Plus her little waddle is cute and I just want to squeeze her and never let go lol. She's so friendly and relaxed. Look forward to your next video! 🙂 🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! I love that she's happy in her cage!

[@nataliadoe7126]

So cool that you mentioned Robin’s Gourmet Hamster food! I’ve been buying from them for over a year and my hams love the food.

[@ldydches]

Her hamster is living better than most of us

[@StephanieSinclair-n1b]

You’ve been helping me a hronic, and just wanna say thank you I will never never have knew this😊

[@zmbyz]

dude my poor hamsters. years ago i would just get them what the pet store advertised which is not enough!! my poor babies. the pet stores should be ashamed

[@the..gamer..girl.X0X0]

8:13 caught me off gaurd the way he fell is so so cute!

[@spjd17]

People here in under 20 mins 👇

[@katarinasethi4741]

A slate tile is also very helpful for keeping a hamsters nails short. Our hamster really like to sit on his and groom himself. I bought a 4-pack of slate coasters on amazon, they are the perfect size.

[@V3nt_s3cr3t]

Hi Victoria, I’m sure you may not see this comment but! I got two gerbils in 2018 on my birthday and ever since then I knew my love for animals and rodents, to be honest I wasn’t great when I stared and I feel bad, but everyone starts somewhere! I started in 2018 with my two gerbils, named a Holly and pearl I love them so much and actually a few days ago Holly passed away.. I was so proud of myself for raising her to live 4.5 years and Pearl is still alive. When I first got them they had a tiny critter trail cage and I was told they are tiny animals so they need only a tiny cage, Christmas 2020 I got a Russian hamster! I really loved him, though I didn’t know we’ll care back then and he lived 1 year! His name was buddy, he had a little critter trail cage. After a while I discovered your channel I subscribed right away and I realized my mistakes after Buddy died a got a new hamster, a Syrian hamster named Angel and I went straight to wallmart and grabbed a big bin and made a bin cage and found out they need lots of bedding so at this point I have both of my 4 yr old gerbils and my young hamster so I took very good care of them from that day forward and I think they have a great life now Angel is all most 1 and Pearl is almost 5 and Holly just passed away… :( I’m still very sad and miss her so so much, she passed away 3 days ago January 11th, Thursday, 2023. Last time my hamster died I got a new one right away and I notice now that that was a mistake (that was a year ago) and this time I’m gonna wait a few more days to make my choice on what rodent I want to get in place of Holly.. I’m saving for another pair of gerbils I think… I just want to say, Thank you so much Victoria I’ve learned so much and went through so much for my babies! On your channel I’ve learned: they need lots of bedding, they need proper size cage, they need a food variety. And so much more! Your helping me get through my hard time of loosing a pet who’s been with me for almost 5 years.. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sunflowerheart1995]

These videos help so much and I can only think of how many children (including myself from when I was that young) have these pets in tiny cages with not enough bedding! I bought a Syrian hamster yesterday for the first time in my adult life and definitely gonna do everything right. Because my husband has a lot of allergies I bought antibacterial bedding but I am gonna replace that real soon since I myself have an allergic reaction to it... It was a cheap pet store brand..

[@giorraffe]

Hey Victoria! I just wanted to say thank you so so much for making these videos.im gonna get a hamster soon and I wouldn’t have got the right stuff without you❤

[@cassielee2778]

I have 2 hamsters. A winter white dwarf hamster named Bruno and a Syrian hamster named Bebe! They both live in hamster mansion! I’ve learned so much on how to take care of them! I want to thank you for everything! ❤

[@Mary667]

Looking through your videos as I have booked my very first hamster today! I've already shopped all the things I think I need, but this is very helpful

[@thelegendofelsa3079]

My mum is getting me my 2nd hamster for my bday! Watching this so I can make it's life EVEN BETTER than my other hamster's!

[@RoyaltyKcrochet]

I'm getting a hamster in November and am doing my research a little bit early. Thank you so much. My friend recommended you to me and she was definitely right.

[@danilounsbury18]

Love your videos, they're so informative. I had hamsters as a child and looking back I did so much wrong. I want to right these wrongs by providing the best care for my future hamsters.

[@cherimsh]

for bedding, if you get kaytee clean n cozy, please check for and remove anything that isnt the bedding ! ive only used it once and mine had weird almost cardboard like paper that seemed to be packaging from idk what.. ive seen videos with people finding the same paper in it, and some have even found bits of gloves. theyre pretty easy to spot when your de-compacting(?) but just make sure to double check !

[@riley4855]

i’m kind of ashamed to say the only things i’m doing right is a cage that is ~400 sq inches, a wheel that’s 8.7 in, water, food, bedding and some chews. i’ll definitely be updating my hamsters cage thanks to you!!

[@user-8265K]

My parents said hamster need a small cage but then I showed them Victorias videos and then they said I agree with you and now in one month we are getting my hamster and my hamster stuff and I'm so excited and the best part is the hamster is gonna have the life it deserves 💖 Kaylee 🐹

[@fairyflutter]

Hi Victoria! I have a five ft glass tank all thanks to you. I started off with a small cage only just big enough. Your such a good KZbin and your wayyyyyyyyyyy to underated

[@Ziva_15]

I’m so happy I found your channel because I want a hamster and I didn’t know anything about them, but I’ve done research, as well as watch a few of your videos, so thank you so much.

[@marleybucy2605]

I love that you updated this! I really like these kids of videos, because of one is never done learning! The budget friendly part was since to! Most hamster supplies cost $$ Love your tori! ❤❤

[@Parvez134]

I got both female hamsters same size large cage, I did research prior to getting them both. Victoria has the best hamster videos 😊

[@berrieee]

What is the best hamster 🐹 breeds for beginners? What food brands do you recommend to mix or fruits an veggies to mix for a healthy meal for them? Lastly can you make video about making a travel cage for them?

[@berrieee]

I really love animals and all of your videos let's me learn so much about them better. You're a really great pet owner, because you do a lot of research before you do something and a great KZbinr because a lot of people who are pet lovers like me watches you and you make sure that they understand what they need and need to do for their pet's. Even I had a pet hamster but unfortunately it didn't last so long, the name is Hammy a male hamster, a maybe a few months like two to three. I didn't know so much about them, it was kind of a early surprise for my birthday. Today is my birthday but I have no hamster and I'm planning to own another but with more experience and research. Thanks to you😊 You are awesome person keep up the good work 🥰

[@CuriousWonderer6]

I swear I love my little hamster matilda. Me and my man are about to make our own enclosure for our little one!! You have helped me so much it's unreal. I love seeing her in the night as it's so fun

[@Sheri3561]

You saved my hamsters life i can't tell you how much you helped ❤ thank you

[@propxinqity7228]

You were my inspiration to get a big cage for my hamster skittles and it was such a great idea!❤ He lived 2 and a half years which I have to say is pretty good for my first hamster. I’m not getting my second soon and I’m Watching more videos to get more educated on them, thank you so much Victoria for teaching me❤ you are an inspiration

[@LollieInABox]

Videos been up for a year but Im really happy to have found it - Today out of the blue my mama said she wants to get me a hamster. Im a nocturnal person and with some research (including your videos) Ive found out how scary of a fit the lil guy is :sob:. From the images, Im sure theyre a syrian hammie, and apparently already has a great enclosure - but im so glad for videos like these. Theyre lifesavers, literally and figuratively. Thank you so so so much

[@Ur_Fav_Brunette_xd]

Yay I have all of these! I got a hamster recently after watching your videos and asking my parents for over a year. I’m so glad I finally have my very own hammy! I named him Potato and I built him a bin cage. Thanks for helping so many people improve hamster care!

[@adelinetravis8813]

You can make multi chamber hides by using cardboard and cutting slits in them to connect them to eachother!

[@justclover8314]

I opened my hamster cage today and found my hamster, Janna, dead. I was really upset, but thanks to you she had the best hammy life and hamster could have squeaked for. My mom wants me to get a male hybrid dwarf on Friday, but I don't know if I want to rush it so quickly.

[@justclover8314]

Hi it’s me again. I was in fact forced to get a hamster 5 days after her death. The hamster we got was a girl dwarf and she ended up being pregnant so we had to return her. The following day after that I was once again forced to get another hamster and I got another female Syrian and we named her Cinder. She is just the cutest but she has bad anxiety so I have to take things easy with her. I love her so much. I miss Janna so much, but I’m just happy to know she lived a good life.

[@ButterFromDiscord]

4:58 this part of the video just made my day 82747371% better, that hamster looks so cute!

[@annp1000]

I agree. I definitely don't recommend cardboard cariers or anything cardboard to hold hamsters in. When I bought my hamster home from the pet store, it was a total mess! She was in a cardboard box and she chewed holes in it and we had to block them with useless stuff that she could also chew through till we got home, and then we had to keep her in the bathtub until her cage fully set up!

[@marinar3772]

Love your videos. 💙 My son and I watched them before our hammy. We adopted her age unknown and gave her such a happy life while we had her (which unfortunately was too short 😢). My son is almost ready for the next one (I totally am!). 💙

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw, thank you for watching!! I'm sorry for your loss ❤

[@RandomAndrew]

My goodness you certain are one hell of a brilliant woman arent you, love that! I didnt have a wheel when I got my hamster so I fabricated a larger one from an old filament roll I had. it runs silent so much that all you hear is the pitter padder of Ghost's tiny feet and it always makes me go "AWWWWW". Love your channel, getting a lot of useful info and I thank you for that. I have one happy hammy.

[@galaxypeanut]

We made diy bin cages they were pretty big but not big enough I told my parents but they weren’t going to change it 🫤 my hamster did live for I think 2 years though we also watched ur video on the bin cage tutorial lol that was the first ever video I watched of u 😄

[@brooklynhurst8964]

I’ve been watching you for so long preparing to get my hamster! I’m so glad you properly educate people instead of making 17 tubes connected together into a maze for views. Can you please do a tutorial on how to make a good lid for an aquarium? i can’t find a bin the size id like for a bin cage, so I’m thinking about using a 50+ size gallon as the enclosure, but I need a proper lid and I’m lost!!

[@donkey2871]

Sand bath=9 in across bowl Bin cage=510 square inches DIY triangle house base=5 1/2x4 1/2 Water dish= 5 inches across Water bottle =L-2 W-7 DIY cardboard chamber= 18x7 inches Food dish=5x3 inches I plan on getting a cage upgrade soon I have some toys for him to (3 cardboard balls with holes to put treats inside, cardboard tube covered in popsicle sticks, bamboo tube *I am pretty sure it’s bamboo* a half cardboard tube with holes in it that the hamster can easily fit through, and a small fence like structure made out of popsicle sticks so the water bowl does not slide off of the DIY chamber) this is all of my stuff and I’m getting my hamster either tomorrow or Friday!

[@cat_luver16]

I’m getting a hamster in April as an early birthday present, and I’ve been doing so research, I’m so exited