Habitrail Ovo Dwarf Hamster or Mouse Habitat Assembly Guide Hamster Cage

[@YoteHunter50276]

I've been following you for sometime, for "Bees"... Imagine my surprise when we purchased my daughter a hamster and started doing searches... and here you are!! Thank you

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you! :)

[@pb7379-j2k]

same here!!

[@mikejohnson9798]

its probably cheaper to buy a bin cage that is big enough just saying...

[@suxxubus969]

Mike Johnson I wanna get one so I can use it as a carrier for vet check ups

[@suxxubus969]

Or while cleaning the cage

[@robbiewilson8858]

@@suxxubus969 you can just use a hamster ball

[@jaidensjungle2309]

Well some people don’t like hamster balls everyone has different opinions

[@maniacmavi3688]

It’s supposed to be used as an add on that can be connected or as a carrier for trips

[@andromedamars4239]

Thanks for sharing, you have a great narration voice! Hamsters do love small spaces but they need at least 400 square inches of unbroken floor space. Since they like to hid just provide lots of hideouts. Robos May be tiny but they still deserve proper space.

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Ann, this is part of a larger village :) I agree, not good as a stand alone habitat.

[@water-melon8269]

(I’m 14) I didn’t realise how small the centre part of this cage was until I watched this video and my mum has already order me one for my ‘1st’ hamster, I was just wondering because over the next couple of months I’ll be saving up to get more attachments for said cage or even a bigger new one. I was just wondering how long a hamster would live in that small of a space? Like would it still live to its normal life span? I do have obviously other stuff like a ‘play pen’ and will later in life be making and amazing fort for my beautiful hamster 😍

[@ottohalbhuber4706]

For a dwarf hamster, would you recommend the dwarf hamster habitat, or an ovo special edition studio? (As an add-on, of course)

[@FrederickDunn]

Between those two choices, I'd recommend the Studio :)

[@ottohalbhuber4706]

Are you sure dwarf hamsters would be able to climb vertically?

[@FrederickDunn]

No, the dwarfs can't climb the larger tubes vertically, I have them down at a horizontal angle and that works best :)

[@ottohalbhuber4706]

But due to the nature of my setup, I cannot place the studio tubes at a verticle angle. Does that mean I should use the dwarf hamster habitat? Thanks! :)

[@FrederickDunn]

Yes, if you can't tip our tubes down with your setup, then definitley go with the Dwarf Habitat :)

[@MrHarraga]

He is going to be a happy Hamster !!!

[@wavess__9187]

no hes not

[@semolinasemolina8327]

@@wavess__9187 hi really x why do you think he won't? We have been given one and just preparing for a pair of hamsters with it,

[@comedyjar4522]

@@semolinasemolina8327 get a bin cage instead

[@semolinasemolina8327]

@@comedyjar4522 we got a budgie instead! It just felt right... It loves the habitrail 🤣💖 only kidding, the habitrail is waiting to go into the attic! 😍... What is a bin cage?

[@Blxckrxbbits.]

Just discovered you and your channel while researching the habitrail systems. Fantastic channel and my whole family enjoys your variety of content! You are so soothing and thorough. Keep up the great content! 💜 -the Zimmers

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you so much Kim, what a great comment to read at the beginning of my day :)

[@michellearsenault7184]

Wonderful soothing directions Loved this

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you so much Mishca, I'm glad you liked it!

[@johnpaulaguiling6703]

I have one, roborovski does not go up when it is in vertical position. Does this really work or I have to put it on a slant position?

[@FrederickDunn]

You can slant the tubes, but mine went up there fine. It may be a case by case situation.

[@Bugdoll]

Those locking connectors are not holding up. Each time I connect, the weight of the other parts knock it down. What am I doing wrong??

[@FrederickDunn]

I have no idea, they work well here. Hmmm... maybe they are not completely engaging? Maybe they need to be washed with Dawn dish soap so they aren't too slippery?

[@Bugdoll]

@@FrederickDunn I'll give that a try. Thank you.

[@watchoutz6969]

Better than the instructions! My hamster will love this new habitat it’s much larger than his old cage! I plan on adding more send onto it so it meets 450 square inches

[@kittenmimi5326]

Just curious,n, hehe. I wonder how hamsters are supposed to climb those vertical tubes. The inside of it doesn'tcseem to have grip lines on it like the bigger tubes... does the hanster need to be a very specific size for it to be able to gain enough traction to go up and down the tube? If they are trying to get down is there a chance that they will just plummet down the tube?

[@FrederickDunn]

There are tiny raised bumps on the inside of the tubes. Only dwarfs can fit through them and that top center pod is a favorite nest site.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@FrederickDunn ohh I see. Thanks for the answer!

[@FrederickDunn]

You're welcome :)

[@shimica7778]

Where can they drink water

[@FrederickDunn]

At the water drinker, it's the round unit off to the end/side.

[@Crazzy_Girl_24]

My friend bought me the normal hamster habitrail and I have a dwarf hamster. If I get the tubes for the dwarf hamster habitrail can I use the rings to tighten around the tubes or are they different sizes

[@FrederickDunn]

They match up perfectly

[@raeannaschnittgen1875]

If i ever get this for mice or dwarfs or something i would the pods into difdeeent areas such as one for a sandbath, one for a burrowing area, one for a running area and one where there is a hide or something. Idk just me

[@maniacmavi3688]

Please don’t use this as a cage. It is far too small and you could get a storage bin for cheaper which is huge. (Turn it into a bun cage) but you could always connect it to a main cage :)

[@raeannaschnittgen1875]

@@maniacmavi3688 yes that is what I would do. I dont and never will have my hamster in one that is just this. It would attach it on a tank or bin

[@maniacmavi3688]

RaeAnna's Critters oh ok!

[@kittenmimi5326]

Ahh now I found out so that's why... very interesting info about how hamsters don't like large open spaces. So that's why hoppinghammy's hamster went up in the ovo habitats majority of the time, even though she got a huge diy cage attached

[@FrederickDunn]

We've done lots of testing in years past, attaching bins to a variety of cage configurations. When small habitats are attached to large bins, we always found the hamsters setting up their nests and storing food in the smaller cages. Soo we just don't set up bins anymore. Thanks for watching. You are encouraged to connect several of these together.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@FrederickDunn although I'd love tofor now I don't have enough money to buy enough of these to connect together to form an appropriate space... so all I can do now is bin cage and I try to add lots of tunnels and hides and bedding so it does not feel too open for the hamster. Will get these ovo habitrails when I can, though.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@FrederickDunn in your video where you showed your hamster cages all connected (it's rlly cool btw) it seems like your cristal habitat or the ovo loft can hold quite a lot of bedding (deep base). Since they are burrowing animals wouldn't it be nice to fill that base up with soft bedding to provide for their digging instincts aswell? ^^

[@FrederickDunn]

We do put deep bedding in, they quickly remove it and stuff the smaller pods for sleeping quarters. You are right, deeper bedding is always better.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@FrederickDunn ah I see ^^ great then! So I guess that's just what it looks like in the video my hanster likes to stuff their nesting house with bedding too

[@bluedev7355]

Can i connect this habitrail ovo with ferplast cage?

[@FrederickDunn]

I'm sorry, I've never heard of "Ferplast"?

[@totally_not_an_asian1724]

Ferplast is a European pet company

[@miabonelli4403]

Where do you buy this?

[@FrederickDunn]

The link is in the video description :)

[@yanggangstar7396]

Would this work for a mouse? There's a small mouse running around in my basement, and I don't want to throw him out into the harsh cold of winter.

[@FrederickDunn]

yes, works for mice. it may not be legal to keep one though ==... be careful.

[@goldexx]

These cages are NOT good as main cages. It would work for a very temporary cage for overwintering a wild mouse, but if you plan on keeping it forever get a 10 gallon tank or larger. Or create a bin cage if you don't think he/she would be a chewer. This would not be a good cage for a hamster even for temporary. They're great to attach to bin cages or tanks though. Hamsters require 450+ square inches of unbroken floor space, but the bigger the better.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@goldexx this alone nah. But you can to connect s lot of these things together for it to work. Like this youtuber did in his other video. And or connect it to at least one larger cage

[@maniacmavi3688]

If you are just saving it, sure. But I would not keep it in there forever because it is far too small for a mouse. And depending on the gender you will need multiple mice. Keep males alone (only one to keep from fighting) keep females in groups two-three or larger.

[@lauren3266]

ツGøldë Your extremely incorrect seems your just getting your information from the pet community rather than looking at the actual research.Multiple studies showing cage size has no significant effect on mouse welfare and that they even thrive in cages as small as 144sq inches.Also that 450sq inch ‘minimum’ is based on purely opinions and had no facts behind it.Another study done back in 2009 found that modular tube cages caused less stress and stereotypical behaviors than standard cages that where even larger than the modular ovo cage.Id recommend doing actual research rather than going off what the gurus say👍🏻

[@onaponap8168]

you normally have to use explosives to get the metal cap off the water bottle.

[@FrederickDunn]

It's almost that annoying!

[@janiesundahl9059]

Is this really enough space? Most DIY hamster cages are quite spacious. Also, is this truly easy to clean? How often should it be thoroughly cleaned? Is this recommended for more than one Dwarf or are hamsters solitary?

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Janie, I don't use or recommend this cage as the only cage for your hamster. We have it connected to a village of habitats. It is very easy to clean as the parts come apart easily and go back together without any problems. Most Dwarf hamsters are solitary, but robo-hamsters from the same litter and of the same sex often get along very well. We have three females and did not expect them to get along, but they do and they even sleep together without conflict. I think that's pretty rare.

[@kittenmimi5326]

No, not enough. You need to connect quite a lot of them together

[@crestedgecko6122]

This is an amazing add-on to cages but hamsters of all species need a minimum of 450 sq inches for a full time cage. Also, your review was very detailed!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks for sharing did you take a moment to read the video description?

[@crestedgecko6122]

@@FrederickDunn Oops seems like I didn't. Thanks for telling me 😅

[@FrederickDunn]

@@crestedgecko6122 You're so welcome :) thanks for watching and taking time to comment :)

[@Barbiegirl19581]

Thank you it was very helpful :)

[@FrederickDunn]

You're welcome!

[@At0miccgamez]

The steel cap for my bottle isn’t working to come off

[@FrederickDunn]

It's a terrible design, you may have to twist it off with pliers... wrap a rubber band around it, then grip with pliers and twist off.

[@At0miccgamez]

Frederick Dunn thank you so much I’ve just got it off there now with pliers thank you so much!

[@maniacmavi3688]

Lois_YT_vidoes sometimes i wedge a knife under the lid for some leverage and it pops off. :3

[@graceeatkins1197]

The cage is to small and how does it use the water bottle

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Grace, they go into the water bottle holder section and drink from underneath. We use this cage connected to a village.

[@ollieneedslove]

Hello! I was planning on getting a dwarf with this habitat and the Habitrail cristal but I do have a question. Can a dwarf really climb straight up the tubes?

[@FrederickDunn]

Yes, there are tiny bumps sticking into the tubes on the surface and the dwarfs go right up. I was amazed at first because is also looks like a tight squeeze. I have one that sleeps in that top pod.

[@Isabella-po7lj]

Hi i just wanted to say that these cages are really bad for hamsters beacause the cage doesnt have the enough space for the hamster to run even for dwarf hamsters

[@FrederickDunn]

@@Isabella-po7lj And that's why I recommend several connected cages. Thanks Unicorn

[@jaded161]

@@FrederickDunn Even so that really isn't enough. You need unbroken floor space. I appreciate your effort to tell people they need to go bigger, but I think you really need to stress it more. The amount of hamsters condemned to live in these tiny cages is very sad and I think we all need to do our best to let people know.

[@FrederickDunn]

@@jaded161 In the future, I'll be certain to stress how important it is to expand and offer your pet many environmental options :) Thanks Jade

[@bentemirjamwerkhoven1486]

Its so nice😍😍😍😍thank you so much😍😍

[@thomasthiensieling2207]

My 1 month old robo hamster climbed up the tube to explore the chamber at the top but not dare to climb down the tube. She did try to climb down and succeeded but everytime before she did that, she was so hesitate.

[@FrederickDunn]

Robo's scoot right through the tubes as they become familiar with the system. Normal to be a little slower at first.

[@xiaohai5249]

I got this one set up. I went to Edmonton petsmart here in canada. The sales lady and the manager will not sell me a dwarf hamster because the cage is not ideal for the animal. Lol. I think met the wicked people.

[@FrederickDunn]

I'd wonder what hampster or pet they do recommend you buy for it?

[@xiaohai5249]

@@FrederickDunn Hi Fred. I have experienced looking after dwarf hamster for two years. This was long ago. I have the habitrail mini cage. The lady selling me was alledging me animal abuse if I put to a cage like as this. Lol. I said to her manager also I have a 36 x 16 dimensions of custom cage with so much rooms for expansion .strange people. The manager still wants me to buy another cage. The following I went to petland. There so no problem. By the way. I think the staff is avoiding more transactions or sell. Because I found out. Prior to sale. There is a lot of questions and papers to sign. I think the staff is being lady. But anyways. I got the dwarf hamster . My daughter enjoys it. She will learn how to love and care for it like family.. Jesus bless you fred. As animal lovers have strong sympathy coming from the lord..

[@hamsterheaven3049]

Thank you so much for this I have a pregnant hamster and I REALLY needed this video bc this cage is perfect for the baby hammies ty

[@BearityBear]

It might be suitable as a temporary cage, but I’d try to get them a bigger one ASAP. Growing hammies need room. If this is an add on to a bigger cage or tank then that would work fine though :)

[@mooshhughes3496]

Hamster heaven did you put a boy hammy and girl hammy together ? And we’re they ok x

[@hamsterheaven3049]

Bear o Grady ik it is to small It’s just temporary

[@BearityBear]

Hamster heaven ok, awesome!

[@ottohalbhuber4706]

Can you connect crittertrail and habitrail tubes?

[@FrederickDunn]

I think you can, but the Habitrail connector rings are much better than the Crittertail rings... I would ask that question on Amazon just to be sure, but I think they will both work.

[@abiebrat5015]

I got a habitrail ovo suite, is it can fix for syrian hamster and dwarft (robo) living together?

[@FrederickDunn]

Nope, robos and Syrians should not be kept together I'm sorry to say.

[@animalcrazykid1284]

No Syrians are SOLITARY and robots are only to be kept with other robos

[@FrederickDunn]

@@animalcrazykid1284 I guess my answer wasn't good enough and why are you using all caps?

[@animalcrazykid1284]

Sorry I didn’t see your reply because of my phones screen being smashed

[@Theperksofbeingmarcel]

I just bought my 300 Euro Setup based on your Videos :) It's hard to get them actually, cause they are not longer produced :( Do u still like the Quality and stuff?

[@FrederickDunn]

Yes, they are all still holding up great!

[@maniacmavi3688]

Matze M do not use this as a normal cage please. It is far too small. But if you buy a storage bin, which is cheaper, you could connect this to it as a play place. Or you can use it as a carrier.

[@Theperksofbeingmarcel]

@@maniacmavi3688 I prefer design and research ;) I have 12 Pods and 2 Lofts and around 10m tubes. So yeah... It's too small. You're right. I use a 1m bin instead.

[@skooterdollgamez8727]

That cage reminds me of a ocean base under water

[@Amy-nc7ek]

gracias no sabía como abrir el bebedero

[@FrederickDunn]

De nada, puede ser frustrante. Feliz año nuevo

[@slimeuser6399]

Cool!!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks!

[@beverleyzoe9150]

I wish habitrail sell dwarf sized tubes :( that would be awesome

[@FrederickDunn]

All of the tubes are compatible with both cage companies.

[@mrosielandaestefania1417]

I know this is my second time commenting but whatever 😂 I just wanted to get some tips for ur new hamster for ur wife pls make sure if it's just habitrails that there is some sort of flat cage as well as they like flat spaces to explore around and play 😁🐹

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks M Rosie... we're way ahead of you on that one :)

[@janiesundahl9059]

@@FrederickDunn What flat space did you get as an addition?

[@tiktokmemes70]

The cage needs to be more than 400 UNBROKEN square inches of floor space so this is not big enough

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks Dan, even when you connect this unit to bins and other open spaces/habitats, they end up right back in the pods as their preferred habitat. Other hamster species may behave differently, but not robo hamsters.

[@BearityBear]

Frederick Dunn that’s interesting, I don’t know much about hamsters (gerbil owner :) ) but I’d still give them the extra space. My gerbils prefer one part of their cage the most but they still need all the space they have. I love your editing btw, your video was put together very nicely!

[@ivonaholm2672]

Pain in the butt to put together. The back part where you access the food dish does not close it does not lock

[@FrederickDunn]

I would return that unit. Mine works fine.

[@themuffinwithatophat3303]

1:53 it looks like an ornament...

[@maniacmavi3688]

Lol yep

[@TheKalbro]

This is too small for my Winter White dwarf hamster. I was able to buy larger tubes though, so I will keep it.

[@Trixiegirl88]

Patiently.....waiting..lol.

[@FrederickDunn]

So are we Trixiegirl :) we've been waiting weeks as they are coming from a specific breeder. Look for a live pet video and the entire village on Friday :)

[@robbiewilson8858]

I recommend you should buy a wooden hamster cage

[@semolinasemolina8327]

😂 and a flashlight to look for the creature under the kitchen flooring

[@FrederickDunn]

I'm sure that you are aware of their ability to chew through wood in a very short amount of time. It's also important to have cage material that can be sanitized from time to time and wood is too porous for that.

[@reptilegirl1008]

Hey um your hamster needs a bigger cage it needs 30 by 80 inches for your hamster

[@FrederickDunn]

I've never suggested that they be used independently. Part of a system. No cage needs to be 30 x 80 inches however... That's 2,400 square inches and nothing in biology indicates that hamsters nest in anything that size.

[@pm6829]

Oh I bet this is a pain to 🧼 🤷‍♀️

[@adventureswitheva965]

The cage looks WAY too small

[@FrederickDunn]

I only use them as part of a village :)

[@adventureswitheva965]

Frederick Dunn what do u mean? Like you add it to a better sized home?

[@Theperksofbeingmarcel]

@@adventureswitheva965 Watch the other Videos :) For example: I have connected 12 of these...

[@tiredmoonzzz8973]

The tiny little dome that I think is called the den I really don’t recommend! It actually does NOT have enough air inside... that’s how I lost my hamster

[@theplaintruth4794]

IF your hamster died it's because you're a terrible pet owner! There plenty of air in these, I know because I own one also! Stop spreading lies. OMG you killed your hamster! not the cage

[@tiredmoonzzz8973]

The Plain Truth I am sure it was the cage! The cage became moist after awile! We cleaned it, but it was not the urine of the hamster! And you have no right to call me a horrible pet owner! I have had many hamsters!

[@theplaintruth4794]

You are trying to justify your terrible pet care practices while literally THOUSANDS of pet owners use these cages and don't KILL their pets. So, you really have to face the facts and look in the mirror to find the reason your pet died in your care. Your logic is a fail! You did indeed kill your pet, period. The evidence is overwhelming. wow nice try

[@tiredmoonzzz8973]

The Plain Truth Hey! You know she could be old to! She was! We had her for a long time and it could of been from old age to!

[@theplaintruth4794]

I can completely understand a pet passing from old age and that's not anyone's fault. These cages have plenty of air holes so your original statement that they are not vented enough is still just silly.

[@isabellethorogood-davies6402]

Mine kept falling

[@FrederickDunn]

You can tip the angle of the tubes, it doesn't have to be vertical.

[@verdeverde2763]

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[@FrederickDunn]

It's ok, and I get it, no hate... they much prefer these smaller hiding places. Each hamster would be different so you can do your own testing. With respect and based on actual small mammal biology, small spaces give them a profound sense of security. You don't have to take my word for it, you can connect your tubes to wide open spaces and bins etc... you'll quickly observe that they seek the smaller spaces most of the time. Easy to prove, no need to take anyone's word for it. Regarding the back curve, pain, arthritis? I'll need a scientific study proving that... but you just won't find that.

[@Mulazzx]

Ovo trail is absolutely terrible

[@FrederickDunn]

I'm sorry you feel that way and I'm glad my hamsters can't read because they are doing very well in their Habitrail Village. Thanks for taking time to comment.

[@Mulazzx]

Frederick Dunn hmmm okay I’m sorry I didn’t read the description and assumed u just had this ovo habit for ur hamsters I realize my mistake but I still personally don’t like ovo habits because most people only use one and say that’s ok

[@FrederickDunn]

Oh I completely agree with you, a single habitat like this one isn't enough space for their overall well being. Thanks for your follow up comment :)

[@Mulazzx]

Frederick Dunn thank you for understanding my mistake and have a good day or night 😸

[@Lexi-vp5kk]

Gross. Too small. Research my friend.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks Lexi, we've done lots of research. This is part of a village, yes, it's too restrictive as a stand alone habitat.

[@squirrel_slapper]

Does it work with white mice???

[@FrederickDunn]

yes indeed it does