Hamster Cage Set-up

hey LUVS!🐹
For this Wednesday’s video, I re-did horchata’s hamster tank! I took all of ur guys’ advice on her food and sand bath!
I know the tank is not 40 gallons but I am waiting for the dollar gallon sale tanks at Petco. She seems very happy in the tank so let her be!!!🐹
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[@Love4allpets]

Leaving a little of her old bedding when you clean is a good thing. It will have her scent and make her a happy hammy! Your doing a great job! Awesome hammy mommy!

[@Tallulah2424]

She did if you saw

[@brittanywilliams8592]

Awww that’s so sweet

[@AudrinaRandle1205]

@@Tallulah2424 thats why they said its a good thing.

[@crackheaddd2658]

I agree

[@lxwgo-getters525]

I agree!

[@littlehamham4251]

U need to add at least 6 inches of bedding for her to properly burrow, my dwarf only started burrowing when I gave her 9 inches. Now my lucky little girl gets around 10 inches of bedding. U can get care fresh or any other bedding that could be cheaper, also I recommend adding more tunnels and toys like grape vine wood or drift wood so she can explore. Hope this helps xxx Edit: tysm for all the likes!

[@KadiOneill-yx3qy]

Your lucky girl 😂😂😂

[@littlehamham4251]

I’m confused..... we’re u being sarcastic ???

[@razzelbabe49]

Agree with this ^^ Lots more bedding! And for hamsters it’s good to have ALMOST crowded living space. Not to crowded where she can’t walk but enough for her to hide under or behind whenever she feels the need to. Being a hamster owner is great! Glad you take suggestions and I know she’ll be happy with you and her home (:

[@Laura-bl5xj]

@@littlehamham4251 no she wasn't, hamsters legit need tons of bedding.

[@littlehamham4251]

Yeah ik! My hamster loves to burrow in her 10 inches of bedding! And that is where she always sleeps :)

[@lindee.gracie9753]

your hamster is so precious! i love when people see comments of improvement and listen! make sure to provide at least 6” of bedding.

[@KeiaunaGomez]

Okay yes thank you!

[@harperf]

@@jacquelinescheman96actually that’s 🧢!

[@jensanimals6822]

I know I’m a little late, but it’s great to see you taking on advice! I’d recommend making around 1/3 of her cage sand, roborovskis come from desert areas, so they need the most sand out of all the species! You’re doing great and she is so cute! Way smaller than my chunk lol! ♥︎

[@kittenmimi5326]

Ah yea just cut a wood plank that size / get some bendy bridge to act as divider and fill it with childrens playsand... that'd look so nice and be great for the hamster

[@ayeboi8120]

I’m so happy you uprgraded her tank and plan to upgrade even more, I recommend watching some of the bigger hamster youtubers to see their tanks and how they set it up. Maybe you can give her another level to climb on and more bedding to borrow deeper.

[@user-bz8yg6pl6n]

victoria racheal is a really good hamster yt

[@ayeboi8120]

@@user-bz8yg6pl6n yes!

[@user-bz8yg6pl6n]

@@vikram3393 Yes, i watch her too lol!

[@taranhuffman1060]

I would recommend mixing that seed mix with the mazzuri rat and mouse lab blocks! I was first feeding oxbow and higgins mixed and as soon as I switched my hamster seemed a lot more active!

[@Onyx9606]

I agree

[@nataliaayala7620]

thx for listening to us!!!

[@savannahb3573]

i rlly, rlly love how well you're handling the criticism you're receiving (that sadly isn't always constructive in some cases -.-). it's so refreshing to see someone take the advice they're given and improve instead of denying it and saying that they're right. im sure horchata appreciates it too, and she's probably already a happier hamster with how you've improved. before anyone comes at me: im not saying everything is perfect, just that it's a nice change of pace to see someone *finally* accepting criticism and improving themselves because of it

[@maddywest6089]

You've done such a good job handling the critism ! Maybe eventually upgrade to a forty gallon , but you are trying to make it bigger so I know ur trying .❤️hope she is doing well

[@noqueq9003]

Not upgrading to a 40 gallon tank isn't going to make the quality of her hamster care less quality. Not everyone can have 40 gallon tanks and it doesnt mean the hamster will not live a wonderful life without it. Maybe people need go focus on more quality advices rather than being obsessed with 40 gallon tanks just because they think they are 'perfect'.

[@K0choTheArtist]

⁠​⁠@@noqueq9003some hamsters may require this because of their requirements, all hamsters are different and I do hope horchata loves her new cage. She takes care of her pretty well and I’m glad she buys her hamster the needs. So summery, all hamsters are different and 40 gal is recommended but horchata is seeming to do well in her 20 gal.

[@LinaKrishjanthan]

I love how you are using a tank not one of those super small pet store cages 💕

[@jamestoso9113]

Ik

[@emmajoelle4129]

Hello! I love how you've been able to accommodate to Horchata's needs/requirements! One thing I would suggest that I haven't seen many people comment is to get a second hide! A hamster is fine with one hide. She can also use the bendy bridge, but I'm think more along the lines of light. The castle let's in a lot of light in the day and will disturb her sleeping patterns. She maybe be sleeping under the bedding though so that's okay! It would just provide her with more options!

[@noqueq9003]

Most people here are too busy obsessing over 40 gallon tanks to point out other more significant quality advices.

[@Deliece]

I don’t have a hamster but watching this makes me really wanna get one 🥺🥺🥺

[@Soup_phobic]

They are great pets!!! Just remember to do your research if you are ^^

[@Deliece]

@@Soup_phobic I am and I’m watching a lot of videos to get more Information......

[@Soup_phobic]

@@Deliece That’s great ^^ ✨ I’m sure you’ll be a great hamster owner :)

[@Deliece]

@@Soup_phobic thanks

[@esteralukrecija5049]

DO IT DOO ITT DOOOO ITT! YOU WONT REGRET!!

[@NNPmpms]

Finally a KZbinr that properly takes care of a hamster and doesn’t get one just for views! Thank you so much for taking proper care of her! 🌈💖💘💝🌺💐🎊🎁

[@kencasey2182]

OMG she is so cute i love how u updated the cage and everything

[@PianoDisneygal10]

Thank you for caring so much about Horchata, and for taking the constructive feedback with utter grace.

[@bambitruthheart]

I love the cage set up so much :) I would also recommend feeding her freeze dried meal worms, they're good protein and hamsters happen to be omnivores, my hamsters love meal worms a lot so just putting it out there as a suggestion

[@olive9190]

I do recommed maybe a bigger sand bath as robo dwarf hamsters love to have a big area of sand Hope that helps ❤️🐹✨

[@pretzelz.22]

Yess definetly one of those cuz robos need 1/3 of there cage to be Sand 😊

[@olive9190]

@@pretzelz.22 yeah that what I thought 😀🐹

[@Ady-vz5xw]

I didnt know this! Tysm!!

[@olive9190]

@@Ady-vz5xw np 😀

[@justcallmepops22]

You’re amazing, you’re giving her a wonderful life🐹thank you for being so kind, so many people don’t realise the care these little guys need! You are helping get the message out, thank you!🙋🏻‍♀️

[@shaynemcmillin8628]

I like how u upgrades the cage I would recommend to add more bedding so she can burrow more at least 6 inches and I am glad u are going to be upgrading that cage as well

[@chrystalsellars5598]

Awe I loved that you listened and upgraded! So many people get offended by criticism and your followers really seemed to be genuine and care and gave some awesome advice. I'm not sure if anyone suggested a platform type of hide. I found on amazon and they work great! My hamster and gerbils always bury their wheel and make it unable to spin with all the bedding. So I got these to put the wheel on top of. And the bendy bridges work AWESOME to split the enclosure...I make 1 half really deep bedding, and the other half where the toys, wheel, food and sand bath. So use like 2 for the wall and use 1 for the bridge to get over the wall cuz robos have such squat little legs haha. Neither of these are required but in my experience, has made life so much easier and the squeekhearts totally love it

[@chrystalsellars5598]

I love how happy she looks!!! Mine use the sand bath for a bathroom lol. It's nice for clean up but it was cute watching her use it as an actual bath. Other suggestions: try a small fish bowl for the sand, she wont kick the sand all over 😂 Nothing you're doing is technically wrong, she will have such a good life as is. Just little tricks I've learned along the way.

[@LyssInTheMidwest]

Horchata is so precious🥺💖 you're a wonderful hamster mom!!

[@KeiaunaGomez]

Aww thank you!!!

[@K0choTheArtist]

I recommend adding coco fibers, some unscented toilet paper in a hide, beech ( I think that’s how you spell it ) chips, sprays and maybe even a multichamber hide one you get a larger enclosure!

[@smileybear7161]

Hello. New subscriber here. I’m also learning with you. I’m so excited. My birthday is coming up and hopefully if everything goes according to plan I will be getting my first hammy. Horchata is so cute btw. Please make more video with her.

[@KeiaunaGomez]

Okay yes I for sure will!!😊

[@lilyb8240]

I love how when you got the new tank and cleaned everything you still left some of the old bedding in there. Moving can be very stressful!

[@kennadysnotcool7189]

Instead of putting food in the bowl you could just take out the bowl and put food just all around her tank or just put a tiny bit of food in her bowl so she can find more food around her tank it would also just keep her busy 💖😊

[@sweetluvgurl]

Did you not see her sprinkle some of the food in the tank?

[@jessicalockey2216]

you took all the criticism so well and maturely! your doing great and the hamster seems great💕

[@pretzelz.22]

Well great! job on fixing some things but like most comments are saying i rlly recomend at least 6 inches of bedding and that u upgrade her cage to at least a 40 gallon tank as soon as posible but other than that good luck with the hammy😊

[@camillak9321]

Ahhhh she doesn't have enough room in her house for a bigger cage

[@pretzelz.22]

@@camillak9321 ik i was just giving advise and saying she should get a bigger cage asap because hamsters need to live in an encloser with at least 450 sq inches of floor space

[@HannahBell617]

Shes so cute!!! I'm glad you were able to upgrade her cage so early in her life before she got too old! Careful with bendy bridges. Her little toes could get stick between the logs. A easy fix is to get some moss from the reptile section and just use Elmer's glue on it. Obviously wait until it dries before you give it back to her. Sorry if someone already mentioned this. I didn't see anyone saying it or what you could do is use the bendy bridge as a wall (maybe 2 of them) for a huge sand area since she's a robot but bedding will most likely end up in the sand but that's nothing a quick spot clean can't fix. Ps. Thank you for actually listening to the ham community. A lot of people do either ignore us (like my dad who has repeatedly said that my hamsters cages are too big) or find us too "mean"

[@izzychiodi1387]

AWW look at da happy little Hampter with the derpy rainbow :)

[@sophiemacdonald9470]

Very happy you updated her cage and yes definitely need to add some more bedding I know it sounds like a lot but they need lots I hope you didn’t find this message rude hope you and your hamster are well love your vids btw ❤️

[@ekaterinab6064]

SO CUTE!!! i love that shot of her little face poking out from under the bedding!

[@Eliza_woods04]

Hey I recommend the clear smooth c&c cage for a play pen also a 20 gallen is still really small so pls get at least a 40 gallon. Another tip which you don't have to is to go with the natural theme especially because your cage isn't big another it will her more enrichment also recommend giving her a water bowl since its easier to clean and from my experience robo hamsters especially really love water bowls I also recommend having a covered wheel because robots go really fast so it's very common for them to run on there wheel and fall of

[@samuelfleischmann6824]

its so nice to see someone take critisism and change their pet set up. i have my rats in a cage way too big for them and you just get so much joy out of seeing them thrive. also shes adorable

[@donnitarosem]

its so good seeing hamster owners take criticism for the health of their hammy ❤

[@isabella9745]

i love how colorful your cage is

[@alicevlogs2742]

This makes me happy

[@glossyxlifestyle3707]

I’m so glad you made it better, it looks amazing bc although I would not use that bedding I would recommend care fresh or clean and cozy (soft bedding) and don’t use pine or shavings bedding since they are bad for your hamster! Also you need at least 6 inches of bedding so your hamster can actually burrow and do what she loves to do! Hope this helps (I’m not trynna sound mean I’m just trynna help you give your hammi the best life possible) ❤️❤️❤️

[@RIAMINHAS]

I would recomend a muti chamber hide out to give more privacy and Burrowing❤❤❤❤❤ she is so lucky to have you❤

[@Alohdhd]

You can put like more bedding in a part of the cage and the rest let it like that ❤️❤️ Btw love that u're so open to any suggestions

[@yolandag8436]

I just left a comment on the last video without realizing you gad posted a second one. I'm so happy to see your cute horchate getting upgraded! You have a nice wheel and you definitely feed horchata well, i noticed your scatter feed as well 👍👍 Friendly suggestion Since her space isn't as big as you want it for now i recommend even more bedding. Trust me the more the better. I give my hamster about 10 inches of bedding. If you're worry for the wheel you can cut a cardboard into a rectangular shape and make it like i tiny stand. Place it on top pf yhe bedding and then the wheel on top it will keep it steady. Or you can place a large amount only one one section of the cage. You can also place more of you home made tunnels on top of the bedding so that there isnt so much open space for your hammy.

[@oliviavbyers]

Thank you so much for taking the constructive criticism and not throwing a fit like a lot of people do. Its great to see a new hamster owner learning to give the hamster the best life possible :)

[@sarahalbuquerque2380]

Hi, I just wanted to say that I'm really happy for u and your hamster. I'm sorry that some people just say some 💩 but I'm glad that you could handle the situation the way you did. I'm sure that your hamster is more healthy and happy since you provided those things.

[@sobafordays789]

I just commented on your other video for a bigger cage and then seen this! even though its not a 40 or 50-55 gallon which is the floor space you need this is still really cute and im glad your caring for her! If you want you can close your door block underneath your dressers and bed and then free roam her there. Also I suggest more litter on one side of the tank and lower on the other for maybe the wheel love this im watching more of your videos so i might comment more!

[@underwaterplant4750]

Your hamster is so active, that’s so cute😩😍

[@Huma463]

Well done for upgrading your hamsters cage and listening to people

[@jenkira5363]

whenever petco has their $1 per gallon sale again you should definitely get a 40 gallon breeder!! it’ll only be $50 instead of $100 thats what i did for both of mine but otherwise this is great! maybe just a bit more bedding when you can!

[@zachwoodward9890]

In the description she said that she is waiting for this exact sale lol :)

[@KeiaunaGomez]

Yea I’m waiting till it goes on sale to get the 40 gallon

[@xamira2070]

@@KeiaunaGomez the dollar per gallon sale is actually happening right now

[@rozbozvlog400]

@@KeiaunaGomez dont wate for it to go on sale just make a bin cage I costs 20 dollars and just make sure its 450 square inches

[@luv3911]

@@rozbozvlog400 yeah but it’s so hard to find 40 gallon bin cages online ; and if you do they’re over £50..

[@aurorasbesttry]

I know I am really late with watching and commenting but I am really positively surprised because I feel like you actually care and didn't want a pet just for the aesthetic or something but you actually improved and listened to your comments and i think it's really nice of you to actually care and yeah just wanted to tell you that I really like your way of reacting to comments and working for the hamster :)

[@livvydraws-v7n]

She looks so much happier!! Good for you for taking constructive criticism so well!!

[@kasialeparska2480]

Horchata is adorable! 😍🥰🐭💖🤍💖

[@elliesantander8835]

You are doing so good with her/him and I love the name I think you are good to go she/he is so lucky to have a mom like you

[@margarita7682]

Robo hamster are dessert animals so I recommend putting a large sand bath ,also add more bedding around 10 inches

[@Apple-mm9ml]

I’d recommend that when you clean her cage to add some of the bedding she had befor you cleaned it because it has her sent and it won’t stress her as much because without it smelling like her she will feel like it’s a new area! Hope this helps

[@malaksaleh2128]

OMG thank you so MUCH for upgrading your care horchata has the best hamster mom so keep up the great work !

[@sueteh5728]

I love ur channel and Hotacha (u r taking care of her really well considering u don't have too much space and stuff. Ur set up is decent I mean it's a tad small but at least its not a crittertrail or a tinytails cage if ur gonna upgrade it in the future maybe to a 30 or 40 gallon then this is fine) I like that youu changed her sand bath and got rid of the oxbro stuff and the ball but maybe you should give her like 1/4 of her cage sand because robos need a lot of sand, u can also add a hideout in the sand so that she can bathe with privacy. I really love how you deal with hate, it shows that you obviously love Hotacha so much, I also noticed that she is kinda having trouble keeping up with her wheel and she may be falling off so I would recommend a Wodent Wheel.Hamsters like lots of hides so maybe you can add some toilet rolls or diy cardboard hides. If you want then you can use a water dish instead of a bottle bc she is fairly small and her bottle nozzle looks quite big for her, even tho she can burrow she may still need another inch or 2 bc she needs 5-6 inches other than all that ur cage is amazing I know that's kinda a lot but since they only live 2 yrs then you definitely want to give her the best life possible 🐹😊😊 she's adorable

[@aterryadg]

She sure did look like she was having a blast!!!

[@sstxrluvr]

It's a great thing you took peoples advice! You could get more hideouts because they need lots of hideouts to feel protected and a bigger sand bath because robos come from quite sandy areas.

[@sallie3156]

I am so happy to see people who take the criticism and actually fix what there doing wrong. The only thing I have to recommend is that you add some more bedding.

[@annaerfurth6310]

Hey, I’m from Germany and I want to share some standards from here. First of all, I Love that you upgrade your cage!!!! Your robo is so adorable 🥰 I recommend to sprinkle the food all over in the cage, so the Hamster can search for it, it’s them natural behavior. You could also look for some wood pieces or moss on the outside, that gives your Hamster different textures and it’s for free. I really like the channel from „ Victoria reachel“, she speaks English and got many pets, maybe you can look at her videos. (Sorry, if I wrote something false. I’m not a pro in speaking English) ❤️❤️❤️

[@GBlack-hp6ur]

I think horchata is absolutely adorable! I have a Chinese dwarf hamster myself and have been wanting to get a robo as well (will keep them separate of course). But just wanted to give a friendly reminder that robos are from very sandy areas so they do require a large sandy area in their enclosure. From what I’ve read and learned about robos I believe at least 1/4 of their enclosure needs to be sand❤️

[@haleerenae4648]

How did you get your dwarf hamster to like you so much? Mine is so scared of me-

[@stinkyuglyfat6306]

mines too i wonder what could be wrong with the cage i bought

[@hearts2ell]

it depends- if u got it from a pet store it could be one of those hamsters that have come out traumatized and terrified of humans- i have 2 hamsters myself and one of them has come out traumatized- while my other doesnt bite at all. it could be that- bc if not theres basically no other reason for it to be scared of u- unless you've done some bad stuff to it-

[@maciek-ex1oe]

honestly it just depends on the hamster and it’s previous environment! when i got mine it was already used to being handled, and never bit me, was just a bit skiddish. on the other hand, some hamsters go there whole life without enjoy being held. use treats like sunflower seeds on your hand and be patient with them.

[@svetlanaionashku6106]

Hamsters from pet stores come from rodent mills, and that place is terrible. Hamsters are probably scared because they’ve came from rodent mills. If you want to know more about it then type in rodent mills on KZbin ❤️

[@kittenmimi5326]

It's usually from the place you get it from (pet shops etc or previous owner) so they dont like being handled? Another thing might be your cage setup, if its too small or all the stuff are plastic, not enough bedding some hamsters might get stressed, since they like making burrows and having natural setups Orr they might just not like being handled at all. Try to take it suuuper slowly if they dont bite, then just place your hand in the cage and stay still. They might come to sniff around

[@autumngrace.]

it looks so cute!! love the gel clings on the back! I've seen some people turn the little wooden bridges sideways to make like a barrier to have one side of the tank have deeper bedding for a burrow area :) The pink theme is the cutest I love doing pink themes in my guinea pig cage!

[@audreyyyym]

I love how she was kicking the sand out of the bath😂

[@maddy-ff3im]

AAAA THIS CAGE SETUP IS ADORABLE!! I bet she is very happy with all the new big space to play in. you mentioned how you were curious if you should be mixing anything in with her current hamster food and you could mix in some dried mealworms! It sounds very nasty, but all my robo hamsters were big fans of them and it provides good protein. just giving her a few each week with her current food is perfect!

[@littlekiwi5453]

I love that you upgraded!

[@Cupcake-ke3vd]

Your hamster care is amazing and I love your hamster 🐹

[@maddietaylor9979]

I would also recommend oxbow rat and mouse lab blocks (the big chunky block food) and give her 1 or two blocks a day with her seed mix to make sure selective feeding doesn’t make her starve to death. It is marketed towards rats and mice but it has everything hamsters need. Also, get her a protein. She can have mealworms, boiled egg, and boiled chicken just to name a few. Also add a fruit/veggie. Bell pepper is a great veggie for them. Just google the fruit/veggie before giving it to her to make sure she can have it. And make sure to give her a portion the size of her ear each day (you can keep the left overs in an airtight Tupperware bowl so it doesn’t go to waste. I also recommend making her cage more “cluttered” because it makes them feel safer. Such as more hides, tunnels, etc. Also just monitor the plastic house and water bottle to make sure she’s not chewing on it and ingesting plastic.

[@itshollyandrosie7386]

Im getting my hamster anyday now! We are just waiting for the rain to stop lmao

[@jo.aaanne]

You did a great upgrade with you enclosure! Love you hamster btw she is so cute! Your enclosure is still to small tho, but im glad you know that. To keep your hamster occupied for now definitely look into providing more bedding. You can also see if you can get a bigger sand bath because robos are originated where there is more sand. Besides that your enclosure is looking great!

[@ANNSHEARD]

Wow so fast on her wheel!!! She is lovely🌹

[@marissapalm4609]

I am really happy that you updated a lot of stuff! A easy and big cage would be a bin cage. there is a lot of videos on that

[@yumyum215]

Everything is cute! So happy that you were able to get your little fur baby a bigger home! You are doing a great job!

[@Ady-vz5xw]

Your hamster is so precious! You can really tell that she definitely loves the bigger cage!

[@parisrose4917]

oh my gosh so many youtubers would call ppl with criticism or suggestions haters, u r doing a great job. i love ur tank. so aesthetic and cute.

[@potassium1018]

I’m glad to see improvements in hamster care! I still would like to make a couple of suggestions though! I would add more bedding (6 inches is the minimum for hamsters) that way she can make even more complex burrows. I don’t know how big the cage you have right now is, but when you get your new one make sure it is 450 square inches (that is the bare minimum in the US). Also mixing in Mazuri rat blocks into your Higgen’s sunburst would be great. Personally, for Robo’s I would recommend a 8-9 inch wheel (Wodent wheel or Silent runner would be great for that). If you want to know more, I would extremely recommend watching Victoria Racheal. She is an amazing KZbinr and would probably help you a lot!

[@avairis4903]

That's so smart to put the chew toy in the food to get the scent on!!

[@sunshinevlogs8876]

I know you are trying so hard and I'm glad! But hamster actually need atleast 450 square inches of floor space mean 20 gallon tank is unfortunately still to small. You are going to need atleast a 40 gallon tank for your hamster!

[@spacecheetah-xg9cl]

That’s amazing how you took the criticism and improved! I would recommend putting a bigger sand bath as well, because a roborovski hamster is naturally from a very sandy climate. Also, maybe get another food to give her as well as the sunburst, because the protein is quite low in the sunburst foods. Maybe mealworms, dried are fine. She is very cute, and she looks fine, but maybe take her to a checkup at the exotic vet, since she was using that dust. It’s great how she’s burrowing! I think 6 inches is the best though, so she can have big, deep tunnels. Edit: maybe a hideout into the sand bath would be better as well, so she can bathe in privacy :>

[@strawberryyogurt1458]

Recommend putting some soft hay in her bedding to steady the tunnels that she makes

[@audreyyyym]

Hamsters love to burrow I’m glad you have more bedding in there

[@paigeelizabeth1056]

The cage looks great! And I am so glad that you got her a bigger cage and took advice! You do need to add some more bedding though, around 6" like all the other comments, my dwarf wouldn't burrow until I gave her around 8" of bedding. You can also get cheaper bedding, such as Kaytee clean and cosy or care fresh. Also add some more toys, tunnels, and logs for her to explore. Like Little Ham ham said, hamsters need all kinds of toys, and logs, and wood to explore. But it looks great so far!

[@brookefinlayson7869]

you should definitely keep the oxbow food because if you put them on a seed mix they will start to get picky. Also you could try making your own food mix.

[@kittenmimi5326]

Nah DIY food mix will not be better than higgins sunburst unless you're an expert nutritionist. But that's gonna be way more expensive. Tho yea I agree she can keep the oxbow pellets she can keep to mix with the higgins sunburst. Otherwise she has to get another pellet like mazuri

[@onlyoranjeguice]

the moment the hamster peeked out of the bedding my heart burst OMG so cute!

[@Rainy_Day19]

The bedding should be 6 inches tall so that he or she can burrow and max space a hamster should have is 450 sq in but you did great for the new set up if repti sand is to expensive then get sand that kids play with don’t let her eat the dog chew for the whole day

[@catalinabeltrano506]

This makes me happy 💕

[@emma-77700]

One small tip: Your hamster needs at least 6 inches of bedding, and her sand bath needs to be bigger so you can easily do that by laying the sand down on the ground and removing the bedding from that area. Great wheel choice btw!

[@your_local_loca3473]

Hi love! Just giving you some advice for your hammer care if wild recommend to ditch the bowl and just scatter feed I would also recommend more bedding and to put ebers and sprays in her cage for natural enrichment and I also recommend getting a bigger well the wells I recommend is the night angle.

[@digtialfairy6198]

your gerbil is very adorable! i have a hamster but if you see her sleeping in the same spot or if she sleeps in other spots alot i would recommend sprinkling a little of her bath dust on the places she sleeps on its very good for them

[@zinzinzinnia5542]

I think it is great how you reacted to all the people who criticized your hamster care, i like the setup of the cage and all the toys and chews you added. i would recommend mixing in mealworms or chicken cat treats to the food for added protein, other than that i think it looks great and just so you know bin cages are great on a budget and also you can get pretty much the exact size you want so i highly reccomend!!

[@l01s]

Wow, this helped. My cousin wasnt sure on what to add for her hamsters diet, so thank you!!

[@Esme4everxx]

What an improvement! However I would really recommend if you keep some of her old bedding because it has their scent 😂 But your doing a AMAZING 😍🤩 JOB

[@linabarakat7147]

For more protein you can add mazuri rat and mouse food there like little block things and that what is widely recommended btw I’m soo happy about her cage it’s so cute and has enough space for her!! It’s also recommended to put at least 6 inch of bedding so they can burrow properly but you can do whatever you think is best for your hamster.

[@dailyfuncentre357]

She read all the comments and improved

[@haleymalcom9022]

so they need at least a 40 gallon but if you have room for more, more is always better! :) but i know you already said you were planning on upgrading so that’s great! i would recommend a bigger sand bath! robos require more sand than other hamsters because they are actually are from the desert. also they do need mazuri rat blocks mixed with their seed mix for their protein because the seed mix alone doesn’t have enough. i always just make sure there’s always some in her bowl with her mix (maybe 2 small blocks? that’s what i do with my robo). i would fill one side of the cage with bedding high with her hide so she has a lot of room for burrowing and the other side low with her wheel and stuff! 😊 i also feed all my hamsters veggies every night but it’s not required, they just really enjoy it! i give my robo a little piece of romaine and broccoli (just look online to double check if it’s safe for other veggies you want to feed!) also great low sugar treats are gerber puffs! (make sure the flavor doesn’t have cinnamon/spices like the cinnamon apple one isn’t safe) my hams love them and it’s great for taming and just to have.

[@l01s]

She said shes waiting for a sale so she can get a bigger tank 😊

[@razzelbabe49]

Hamsters are Burrowers. So she needs ALOT more bedding. I know it may seem like you put a lot but but it’s not enough for any hamster. I know you can’t get a bigger tank yet but at least fill one side half to about mid tank for her to have room to burrow. She’s adorable!! (:

[@conaway1684]

i know i’m late, but you should get mazuri rat and mouse blocks to mix with the higgins sunburst! it gives more protein, because the higgins sunburst doesn’t have enough protein itself.

[@maylin4918]

I love the setup I love horchata she is so cute

[@Margo-pc3nw]

about bedding. i would recommend giving about 6-10 inches of bedding because hamsters are ground dwellers. they like to burrow. good job on taking others advise with the sand and food. i know you know this already but try to get at least a 40 gallon tank for Horchata. other than that your doing great! what a great mother

[@noqueq9003]

Dont stress over the '40 gallon' advices, you are doing a great job and your new cage is very spacious and decent. With more bedding and more enrichment in it your hammy will be very happy! And if you ever want to have a larger cage you can even if it isn't 40 gallons! There are healthy advices out there and there are also the extremes! Lots of people who suddenly get overloads of hamster care info befome easily stuck and obsessed with cage sizes and end up seeing the tree without the forest! While spacious cages are preferred, your hamster will never be sad if the cage is less than 40 gallons!

[@yajahiragambino8928]

I love her little setup. I have two female mice. Definetly going to set it up all pink since my favorite color is pink as well. Why dont you get Horchata a little friend? 🐹

[@Onyx9606]

Just posted on your first video with harchata just wanted to say again incase you don't see it. You can use a 50/50 hot water and vinegar solution to clean and sanitize everything. It's hamster safe, cheaper, and I think it's more affective. And just again I love everything she's so cute and I love your set up

[@SlytherinSkittle]

Your doing an amazing job! Here’s a tip if you want to save money 🤷‍♀️ You don’t need to completely remove all their bedding when you clean their cage. You just need to remove the spots they pee or poop in a lot. That may help save bedding. But other than that your doing great! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻