GETTING A HAMSTER 🐹

[@POTATOBEAN.]

It’s so enjoyable, to 1, see a person that does the right research and cares for their hamster, and 2 see a hamster from petco, with a small wheel, and almost no bedding, to come home to a giant cage with all the things it needs that it can explore and enjoy! You can just see the joy and excitement in Flower’s eyes ❤

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! We love her so much and we’ll always make sure she lives her happiest hamster life

[@ItsKiaRat]

Hey there, I would personally upgrade your hamsters wheel to an 11 inch wheel! otherwise good job! Sprays are a good option for enrichment like millet, sorghum, flax ect.

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thanks so much for the advice! At the end of the video there I already ordered her the bigger wheel :) she loves it! We’ve been upgrading a lot since we’ve got her 😊

[@Leah-kims]

It’s amazing to see people do some research before getting a hamster! I would personally add some more forage but this is great! ❤

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I really appreciate your sweet comment! We’ve been upgrading and adding to her home since we got her, I want her to feel as comfortable and happy as possible ❤️

[@Leah-kims]

@@gini.andherhobbies Your welcome! I’m definitely subscribing, i’d love to see updates on her as well! 💗

[@gini.andherhobbies]

@@Leah-kims 🙏🏻 it means a lot ! And there will be updates for sure 😊💕

[@Ivsandwivs]

@@AlaskaDoesStuffno one asked

[@Ivsandwivs]

@@AlaskaDoesStuff I wasn't being rude it's a statement that no one asked you...

[@paigenpets]

Its so great to see the proper care! She is adorable and I'm sure she'll have a great life with you! 🐹❤️

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much for this sweet comment! 💕🐹 I really appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@xoxo_geekymama]

Flower is so cute!! thank you for providing a loving and proper home for her. kudos to getting that bigger wheel, she'll have a lot more fun running on it :D one other thing i'd recommend is scatter-feeding (sprinkle her food throughout the cage) on top of just putting it in a dish, as this promotes hamsters' innate foraging behavior :D

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻 thanks so much for the recommendation, we’ve started scatter feeding her couple of days ago ! And she’s a master in finding her food 🤓 we love her , she’s such a sweet hamster 🐹

[@kn0tpl7t0]

I love the cage! It fits her name to!! And great job with the tank, I love seeing people research properly. 🧡

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate it 💜😊

[@mrlynx68]

WOW! I’m so glad u did your research! That cage looks amazing and you’re teaching your kid proper animal care and love! Amazing job

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much !!! What a sweet comment 😊🙏🏼

[@mrlynx68]

@@gini.andherhobbiesof course! Keep up the good work!

[@ashlyn8765]

oh my god i went into this video so ready to be upset about the setup, but this setup is fantastic!! thank you for doing research before going out and getting a pet❤🙏

[@gini.andherhobbies]

This comment made my day 🧡🙏🏻 thank you so much!

[@LeiDiamante]

I miss having a hamster, I'm glad I was able to document some of their videos in my small KZbin channel. Flower is so cute, thanks to you and your family, sending love and hugs from the Philippines. Good job on your hamster care, you gain a subscriber in me. 🐹🐹🐹

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much for your kind words !! I appreciate it! 😊 I’m glad you like it! 🙏🏻

[@LondonDaley-br6rw]

I know this was from a little while ago, but i just wanted to say that you did a great job! i agree with the comments saying it should have more foraging items! the only other thing would be getting a bigger wheel:) but great job and I know this hamster must love its home!!!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kind comment 😊 she’s got a bigger wheel of course and more foraging items! She seems very happy 🙏🏼

[@hannahineson302]

Thank you so much for giving your happy little hammy a good life! ❤

[@gini.andherhobbies]

You are so kind! Thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@qtcngfwa]

This truly makes me so happy! Thank you for the free happy!! Flower (super cute name btw) has never gotten to experience all of these things before, thank you for giving her a wonderful new home :)

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Awww that’s the sweetest comment!! You’re very welcome for the free happy ! And thank you to you for the kind words , you made my day as well !! ☺️💕

[@prettyuglymonster]

Your fur baby looks like a past hamster I had (a black female I named Raven). I used to use a tank with a metal mesh screen top, and I recommend securing that lid to avoid escape. Mine would climb up on the sleeping house or the water bottle bracket and push on the lid. I now house my current hamster in a Niteangel stacker unit that has a drop-side door, and my little fur ball Panda knows to go right up to it and climb out when I open it. Hamsters are crafty and determined, but adorable and fun pets. Good luck with yours.

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thanks so much for the advice 🙏🏼 I appreciate it 😊 panda and raven are beautiful hamster names btw ! So cute

[@mackenziemoran3455]

Overall your care is great! But you might need to watch out when it comes to yogurt drops, since hamsters are prone to diabetes, yogurt drops are just a thing of sugar. I would recommend using dried fruits, baby puff snacks, and sunflower seeds! I think you did a great job tho!!❤

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you ☺️ I appreciate the advice! I already got rid of the yoghurt drops because I heard they’re bad. 💕 she loves her dried fruits and sunflower seeds !!! 🥰

[@thebirdmaster7]

Nice to see the hamster in a big closure instead of in pet stores cages

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you 🙏🏻 !!

[@FrostyIIris]

aww she had such a tiny cage in the store and the wheel, it was so nice to see her get waaay more space and you got her a more proper wheel when you realised

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I appreciate this so much !! Thank you for the sweet words 🧡!

[@MaddisonMoon-b1k]

Hi i love hamsters

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Me too !!!!

[@lexTS89]

She’s gorgeous! I would recommend a bigger wheel as female Syrians can grow quite big! 😂 Other than that, your enclosure looks incredible! 😍😍

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you 🙏🏻😊 I really appreciate that ! And yes the wheel is definitely too small, ordered her an 11’’ wodent wheel - she loves it 💕

[@lexTS89]

@@gini.andherhobbies I’m so glad! She’s so adorable, and I’m sure she is super happy in her new home! 🥰

[@gini.andherhobbies]

@@lexTS89 so sweet of you! 🥰 thank you!

[@anthonymcdonnell5384]

aww syrian hamsters are the teddy bear cutest of the hamster world

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I agree with you!!! Thank you for the kind comment ☺️🙏🏼

[@thuancarson7614]

Aww im happy you got her, just the way she looked at you

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I know right ?! 😊 thank you!!

[@shadowlux3324]

You definitely saved that beautiful sweet girl. That wheel she had in petco isn't even acceptable for a dwarf. And the level of bedding she had whilst there is horrible. And probably not even acceptable food. So you absolutely saved her the cage you have is amazing amazing level of bedding. And seems very happy. Well done!! 👍👏

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you so much for the sweet comment!! I wish I could’ve saved them all 🙈 we love her ! She’s a perfect little hamster 🐹 lady

[@shadowlux3324]

@@gini.andherhobbies if I could I'd save all mine from pet shops but due to some of them either being sick or pregnant or you just get the opposite gender. Unfortunately you get more than what you pay for. 😢 But at least you got one that's going to be loved and cared for and hopefully lives a long healthy life 🙏❤️🐹

[@susanwaltman2607]

Love her little paws!!!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Me too 🙈😱 so cute !

[@mxst3577]

So cute its going to have a great life❤

[@gini.andherhobbies]

She seems happy ! ❤️😊

[@rosemarieurwin2578]

she definately caught your attention in the store as a lively inquisitive hamster with a lovely coloured coat , usually here in the uk pet stores put some of the hamsters bedding they have been using into the transport box and sometimes a chew as well, the box you opened seemed bare .

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you for your comment ☺️🙏🏻 you’re absolutely right the box was bare, it would’ve been a great idea to fill it with some bedding for comfortable and familiar traveling into the new home ! She’s super sweet , we love her already!

[@LukeTheNukeRC]

HAMPTER GANG!!!!! Looking forward to see 'em in the future! 😊 The other little animals are sooo cute too!!!☺

[@gini.andherhobbies]

😁😊 thank you! There will definitely be hamster videos in the future, getting her used to the camera 🤪😁

[@cute.dinoooo]

1:56 THE WHEEL IN THE STORE IS TEENY

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I know … it’s so sad !!!

[@shahzadmalik8695]

Nice

[@Ivy_the_Cat]

I’m really happy to hear that. Somebody finally did the research, but I wouldn’t like to recommend a larger wheel in some more sprays like the dried flowers and stuff

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you! ☺️ she already has a bigger wheel and a lot more enrichment !

[@DinkyTV33]

It's so cute ~~

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you!!! 😊🐹

[@racheldoesacrylic4089]

what a gorgeous hammy i got mine bought he is brown and white very skittish when he first came home so its taken12 days to let him settle in , he now lets me stroke him without fleeing its all patience with these adorable creatures next step letting me hold him ,i had hams all my life they are all different , i think his name is diesel as he is energetic i got my hands full x

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you for your sweet comment! Love the name diesel !

[@racheldoesacrylic4089]

@@gini.andherhobbies thanks my last ham was called snooty broke my heart when she died earlier this year ,i bought her a heart headstone which read mummy loved you x yeah crazy hamster lady i am but these creatures are more intelligent than people give them credit , i trained snooty to come running to me when she had free roamed in my bedroom / i know she had a happy life , it kills me to see hamsters mistreated if i could i would take them all away to a better life ,i know you feel the same ,small cages should be abolished ie some toys hamster owning is a lot of work and small children get bored with them fast as they don't have the patience ,that's why mums and dads should seriously think about getting one, also being up all night when kids need school etc they will end up doing the cleaning etc not all kids are the same but you need to be super empathic to these furry balls // love and light xxx yeah diesel thinks he's a bird he like flying off his perch even though he got ladders hahahaha x he has got a soft landing promise x flower is just a darling the minute i saw her i was buy her buy her ,never had an all black one , she is just a star on your channel ,hope to see more of you guys /thanks for your time honey x

[@memeation316]

Petco is crazy cuz that wheel is literally smaller than the hamster that's supposed to use it 1:00

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Yea - it’s horrible!

[@CamilaGarcia-hv4qm]

LOL THE ROOSTER

[@gini.andherhobbies]

😂😂🐓

[@SevenWelt]

Glück ⚒Auf, Dein Video hat mir wieder sehr gut gefallen!👍😍🤩 Schöne grüße aus dem Ruhrpott!🖖

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Das freut mich!!! Vielen lieben Dank 😊 ganz liebe Grüße ☀️🙌🏼

[@SevenWelt]

@@gini.andherhobbies 🐹😀

[@anouckrsl6020]

Super cage, mais il lui faut du foin !

[@Lucas-mb2dp]

Hey! How much did it cost for the cage and all the stuff to take care of her?

[@gini.andherhobbies]

It helped that we got the tank secondhand … all in all i would say around 250$ for cage , hamster, bedding & accessories! The houses and stuff I made myself out of cardboard boxes, which saved some money :)

[@joshhoman]

She is very cute! Good luck with her!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you !! 😊

[@joshhoman]

Be blessed always! Happy New Year to you and yours!@@gini.andherhobbies

[@Bi-nosaurus]

Shes lovley but i would advise not to use those yogurt drop because there unhealthy for hammys

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you! I actually haven’t fed her any more of those and threw them out already because I heard they aren’t good. Appreciate the advice!!!

[@guizzo9]

Hi :) what’s the name of the cage? It’s nice!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I sadly don’t know the exact name because I bought it second hand , it doesn’t have a name on it anywhere. I’d google 40 gallon reptile tank and maybe you can find something similar! Thank you for your comment! :)

[@kelseypeterson2132]

What size tank do you have? I’m debating on what to get for our space

[@gini.andherhobbies]

It’s a 40 gallon tank 😊 I know … it’s so hard to decide on an enclosure !

[@welcometodowntowncoolsville]

i know you probably already bought a tank but for syrians anything over 70 gallons is better

[@Sam_9edits]

Make sure her teeth is yellow or orange and make sure their teeth and nails aren't overgrown also include a bigger wheel. Check if the gender is right because pet smart get the gender wrong a lot. I hope flower will love her new home and I mean LOVE her new cage :)

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I will ! Thank you! She has a bigger wheel ! 🙏🏻☺️

[@Sam_9edits]

@@gini.andherhobbies thank god keep the good knowledge up👍

[@asher2248]

hi, is it okay to use shredded papers as beddings but with prints,like exam papers or printed notes?

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I wouldn’t recommend it, I think normal paper is not soft enough and sharp. I would go with soft paper bedding :)

[@asher2248]

if normal paper is considered sharp,how about wood shavings that are being sold?

[@gini.andherhobbies]

@@asher2248 I wouldn’t consider myself a hamster expert :) there’s way more educated ppl out there you can ask. I’m sorry I don’t have the perfect answer for you - I’m just learning every day myself :)

[@hisnamewasrocco]

So cute!! She picked you!! Can’t wait to get mine!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you 😊 she did ! I was hoping that would happen so I don’t have to make a choice 🙈. It’s gonna be so awesome when you get yours !

[@hisnamewasrocco]

I just subscribed. Can’t wait to see more Flower videos!!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

@@hisnamewasrocco thank you so much! I really appreciate that ! 🙏🏻🐹

[@ricardoserrano1584]

la rueda es muy pequeña,comprele una q si sea apta una de 28-30 cm

[@gini.andherhobbies]

At the end of that video I bought her a new wheel! Thanks for the advice!

[@christinarem1955]

I found a CHICKEN IN THE ROAD

[@gini.andherhobbies]

😂😂 good eyes 👀

[@419crawlers]

To cute!! Those are so much fun!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

They are ! Never owned one before but she’s so fun to watch!

[@419crawlers]

@@gini.andherhobbies oh u will soon learn how affectionate they are and love to be included

[@milliemcloughlin]

So cute

[@gini.andherhobbies]

She’s super cute! 😊 thank you!

[@Ivsandwivs]

For any hamster experts, would a 20 gallon tank be better for a robo dwarf of Syrian?

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I’d go for a 40 gallon tank or bigger :)

[@jenkira5363]

neither. minimum is 40 gallon for both. if u have a 20 gallon get a single male mouse thats about it

[@jenkira5363]

i know.. a 20 gallon tank is not suitable for either of them. it needs to be a 40 gallon or larger.

[@Ivsandwivs]

@@jenkira5363 nah thx I’m not gettin no mouse 😭🙏

[@jenkira5363]

then you need to get a bigger tank 🤷🏻‍♀️ i have three male mice, they are amazing pets

[@mslunecka]

Just the random rooster 👁️👄👁️

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Lol 😂 yea … that’s a south Florida thing 😁

[@Lets_B_Unique]

Can I steal the name Flower I love the name!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Absolutly ! 😊 why not - there’s never enough flowers 😁

[@Beesoocreative]

00:23 | why did the chicken cross the road?

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I have no idea 🤷‍♀️

[@mxwolfje]

@@gini.andherhobbiesto get to the other side

[@ricardoserrano1584]

tiene que llevarlo al veterinario,parece q tiene acaros por que le falta pelos detrás de la oreja

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank you for the advice. ☺️

[@ricardoserrano1584]

@@gini.andherhobbies si pero que sea un veterinario especialmente de exóticos ,espero no sea nada grave

[@rhilynnconnolly5456]

Why did the chicken cross the road to get to petco

[@Waywarddaughter7983]

I would definitely recommend Victoria reachel if you are sure about things she does teach you a lot of important and interesting stuff ❤

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Yes !!! I’ve been watching her 😊 she’s a great source of knowledge 🙏🏻 thank you!

[@thebirdmaster7]

once that thing sad about pet store parking lot is that people will just dump their animals there I'm mostly saying this because saw a roster that probably got dumped

[@gini.andherhobbies]

That is really sad 😞 but down here there is wild chickens and roosters all over the place , just like other birds ! I’d hope they just live their best life wild and free🙏🏻

[@thebirdmaster7]

@@gini.andherhobbies four of my Roosters I actually got from the middle of the road next to my house in the country is a very common place to dump Roosters I've gotten frizzle silkies delware and Rhode Island all from the same place and also different times

[@ilovehamsters09]

so niceeeeeeeee!

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Thank youuuuu 💕

[@PrincessSn0wWhite]

Carefull the wheel might be too small :(

[@gini.andherhobbies]

At the end of the video you can see that I bought her a big one already 👍🏼💕

[@ricardoserrano1584]

le aconsejo que su alimentación apta son el mix de semillas(son 12 tipos de semillas),la semilla de girasol solo se le da 1 semilla ,2 a 3 veces a la semana por que eso la engorda o también le puede dar enfermedades,saludos

[@gini.andherhobbies]

🐹👍🏼

[@cosmetic-diaries]

I feel so sad with the cages they are kept in. They have nothing they need. This is nice tho!😢

[@gini.andherhobbies]

I know it’s horrible! Wish I could safe em all

[@cosmetic-diaries]

@@gini.andherhobbies ikr! Do u have any idea where i can find a cheap hamster cage that's a good size?

[@gini.andherhobbies]

@@cosmetic-diaries it’s not easy to find one that’s big enough and affordable… what I did is that I looked for a used one - and I found this big tank in great condition second hand for a very affordable price. Maybe you can find one in your area. 💕

[@cosmetic-diaries]

@@gini.andherhobbies okay, tysm! 🥰

[@Yourfav_caoimhe]

Hiii that beding is not safe i would recomend wood shavings

[@Starz_Builds]

No it's paper I think and thats completely safe its even recommended because of the absorbency and low dust wood shavings are fine just make sure they are safe wood and unscented

[@Yourfav_caoimhe]

@@Starz_Builds yes when ever I get wood shavings I always check low dust and I just thought that she got cotton

[@gini.andherhobbies]

@@Starz_Builds 🙏🏻😊

[@julie3895]

Paper bedding is safe and recommended, great to hold burrows.

[@melissaryan1660]

My hamster died yesterday 😢

[@srose6766]

The wheel is too small it will damage his back

[@gini.andherhobbies]

You can watch the whole video and you’ll see I got her a proper wheel 😊

[@amysmagichamster]

The wheel is way too small

[@gini.andherhobbies]

Bought a new one already in the video 😊 !

[@shahzadmalik8695]

U from

[@julianamuller3405]

😍

[@gini.andherhobbies]

😘😘❤️

[@FB-no4lr]

Good choice on the wheel upgrade; I have that one myself. My hamster passed away yesterday after 2.5 years, but I've got one from a breeder reserved to collect next weekend that looks a lot like Flower 🥰

[@gini.andherhobbies]

So sorry to hear that your hamster has passed away 🙏🏻🐹💔 2,5 years is a long time - seems like your hamster got to live a happy life with you!