Hamster Dos & Don'ts

[@Ilvsmxo]

I love how she doesn't bash anyone but instead tells them why it's wrong and some alternative options to what they're doing

[@davidlatos2333]

Ikr

[@jenasalhab1272]

precisely

[@rickelyrick2113]

Hamsters live up to 2 years well treated so yeah

[@ChloeNatan]

@@rickelyrick2113 or 3-4 years if treated verry well

[@caitlinlee9271]

@@rickelyrick2113 3-4 years too if treated well I had a hamster live 4 years and he would have lived longer but one of my brothers friends left the cage open :(

[@sarahbell8705]

I was at Petsmart today, and the employee I was speaking with was upset with me because I wanted to buy a tank for a hamster. She felt that a hamster should not be placed in a tank with deep bedding, but a cage so that they get proper ventilation through the sides. She thought I would be a terrible hamster owner for sure. I’m glad that I've been doing proper research by watching your videos.

[@spencerwagner903]

Dang that sucks, I get the ventilation worry but like, if the lid has holes it should be fine. I’m glad mine is people that usually automatically recommend bigger things and tanks- selling fish there suck cuz so many people wanna put five large fish in a ten gallon tank too

[@ayophil]

@@BlackBird447 the hamsters at the stores are literally behind glass.

[@KylieLavender6]

My hamster lives in a big tank and loves it:)

[@moemoney444]

Next time pull a Ron and tell them you know home then them.

[@FhinxET]

Yeah Petsmart has sh*t employees and animal care, I’m surprised there chain business isn’t animal cruelty. Every time I go to a pet store, I always avoid the fish section since they keep betas in these small plastic cups starving and rotting to death ALIVE, I even told an employee once that their betas were dead and he didn’t even give a crap, he just said “hm interesting” ;-;. Not to mention the tanks for the hamsters, they were like 2x by 1x foot, and I saw one constantly itching itself, and one going actually insane from doing the same thing over and over. It’s just sad how humans treat these other species so poorly it shocks me..

[@grizzyvr2258]

My hamster died yesterday, and I just want to thank you for all your help and support. You are the best, promise you that.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss ❤️

[@chazza3670]

Aww I’m so sorry for your loss

[@familyshaw1182]

I’m so sorry! 😢

[@huntercooper2826]

Aww mine died recently too hope your ok

[@sleepymoon6583]

I’m so sorry!!

[@bambi9935]

It's incredibly how the animal shops know NOTHING of this. I was never told to have a sand bath or enough depthness for it to burrow. Very happy I found your account

[@20PINKluvr]

Because they dont really know anything about proper animal care. They just want a sell

[@In-memory-of-john]

It's awful as a first time pet owner people go to pet shops and get wrong advice pet shops need to change ❤

[@maiqen757]

@@20PINKluvrexactly. I bought a 60 dollar Syrian today at my local pet store without realizing they usually only go for 5-30. The wheel she was using was only 6~ inches, and she had been sitting in her pee for a while :/

[@Caitlinissomethingelse]

I know! I worked at a small family owned pet store for 6 yrs when I was young. I had to clean out the rodent tanks when I first started there, and now when I recall my work there I feel terrible! They must have been so stressed

[@uryiiw]

literally crying my eyes out cause this video made me realize I'm doing everything wrong

[@AlexisGallegos]

SAME

[@user-hk9hl6kr6p]

@@AlexisGallegos i-

[@malissamaxwell7139]

Everyone makes mistakes. What you do after realizing you made one, determines whether or not you're a good pet owner.

[@WillowWispGaming]

It’s okay! Doing research and acknowledging your mistakes shows just how much you care! Hopefully you’re able to change some things now that you know to give your hamster and even better life :)

[@scoliosis9494]

It's alright! You recognize your mistakes. That's a good thing

[@itsolivia2723]

Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how cute Lenny is in the thumbnail? HE LOOKS LIKE A TINY TINY BABY BEAR! I love his little floofs!

[@moss8074]

SO true!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

HES SO CUTE RIGHT 😭 I’m gonna post that photo on my Instagram

[@itsolivia2723]

@@VictoriaRaechel it’s SOOO cute it’s not even funny 😂

[@PiggieTime]

Hi!!!!! Also yes 🥺

[@aletheachong2534]

@@VictoriaRaechel all hamsters are cute even if they look drunk sometimes

[@landlice48]

love this!!! I'm 72 and a lot has changed now that my granddaughter is going to be a hamster-parent!!! thank you so much!!

[@adzchi9557]

WoW grandmother

[@_XoX_65]

@@adzchi9557 is that a problem?this grandmother just wanted to give her granddaughters hamster a healthy life

[@simplyawful543]

Ya old

[@MoonGD-jg8bg]

​@@simplyawful543shut up >:(

[@thelionandthemouse9933]

Someone is offering 2 hamsters for free, and I came to KZbin to research the do’s and Don’ts. I want to make sure I understand what I am getting into😂. You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@aesthetictisya]

Watching this made me cry so much... 😭😭😭 . I've showed my parents all of your hamster videos , and everytime I used a bin cage and added 6 inches of bedding , I always get shouted at .... and I was scolded and grounded . I've told 'em that if we can't take care of him anymore , I suggested we rehome him but I just got another bad answers and my parents didn't support my decision . I hope my parents will realize the dos and don'ts of hamsters by watching this video . Thanks for making it , Victoria ! ❤🥺🥺❤

[@hannahshouseplants3649]

I hope that your parents come around💖

[@lilyjones4289]

Mine were like that too. I just had to shut them out of my life and make it clear that I am not just a kid that can be thrown around by stupid people. Let them keep their opinions to themselves and go by the CORRECT information, rather than theirs.

[@phoebezhang1190]

I'm so sorry! My parents also sometimes will ask questions like "It's just a hamster, why does it need so many things?" Thankfully, they still let me add 9 inches of bedding and have a large and enriching enclosure. I hope you're ok!

[@ratsarecoolurnot]

Mine were/are too :

[@azzaspets9237]

Mine were like that too... eventually I was able to convince them it took me a year and a half but I was allowed the prevue cage and now Im upgrading to a pax, its so hard when they think they know better because theyre older and their egos get in the way of admitting theyre wrong. Keep trying, you got this!! :)

[@phoebezhang1190]

I'm so glad you mentioned all hamsters prefer to be alone and while dwarf hamsters can live together, all hamsters are happiest when alone! So glad to see Isabella again as well!

[@Yeewen88]

Many hamsters do choose to stick together almost all the time even in a large enclosure with plenty of enrichment though. Ex: sharing a wheel despite having two appropraitely sized and non wired ones, sleeping together and no food aggresion.

[@eviemay298]

@@Yeewen88 that’s cap I had two dwarf hamsters that hated each other and stayed away

[@Yeewen88]

@@eviemay298 obviously not all dwarfs will be that way

[@almalundholm2874]

Dwarf hamsters should be housed 2 or more

[@jadea.558]

@@almalundholm2874 no they shouldnt, they can tho (robos if im correct) but tbh theyll get no benefit from it at all

[@joycechoi6371]

I love how Victoria takes the time to educate us about what’s good for you and your hammie. But tbh I never knew that they could chew of their limb.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

many animals will often do it when just a limb is trapped

[@brittainyellis6670]

Kinda like how some lizards will de tach from there tail when they feel threatened

[@Roo.eq21]

Same, she's the best!

[@brittainyellis6670]

@quack Thx for the extra info

[@aletheachong2534]

I did because of my teacher's experience with hamster parents eating their children

[@jessiedeemz7436]

I don’t even own a hamster so I don’t know why I’m watching this lol but thank you for taking such great care of yours and educating others on how to give their hamster their best life 🥰

[@3d_movies]

Me too

[@amyjanegibbs]

same

[@Lifesia33]

I want one

[@poppyyislaa]

@-.-Mocha-.-i’m getting one so i need to know what to get

[@terezasipova9777]

I had a dwarf when I was 7 and me and my parents thought we were doing everything right and now I am learning, that I did everything SO WROONG😫 I am getting a new dwarf in summer And thanks to your videos, he will hopefully have a better life! Thanks for what you do!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It's great you're learning more about their care to give them a better life!

[@KKimika]

Same thing, I had one at maybe 14 or 15. The employees told us to do the COMPLETE opposite of what she is saying. My mom was very attached to her and was really sad when she died. I'm currently 18 and my mom is sad whenever we bring her up. We both cried when we found out that we was doing it wrong this whole time...

[@terezasipova9777]

@@KKimika Oh, im sorry :( Well at least now you know, what you did Wrong And you can learn from it

[@SSS208-s]

Same when I was 5 no wonder I bite me

[@moonlightstar8379]

Same

[@Adi-sz3fx]

The pressure of being early and not knowing what to say, also I love you Victoria! Edit- whoa over 100 likes Tysm guys

[@Samwright4021]

Litturly 😂

[@Adi-sz3fx]

@@ndaley11 uhm rude much?

[@I_love_rep]

I saw your pic and just had taped on you profile

[@bouncyb7]

My Hamster passed away earlier this year, a week after her 2nd birthday, but I want to thank you so much for your videos on hamsters, they helped me give my hamster the best life possible and i’m sure they help a ton of other hamster owners too ❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm sorry for your loss! I'm happy the videos could help you when caring for her ❤️

[@Aisha-721]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@Venussszs_]

if its 2nd birthday it's clear because a hamster life span is 2 years.

[@Iranex1]

I had 3 hampsters when I was a kid and to learn that basically everything we did was terribly incorrect is pretty heartbreaking. I had no idea that things like climbing on the bars were signs of stress and that you should only have 1 hampster per enclosure... well at the very least when I get a new hampster they will have a significantly better life. Thank you so much for your content, I feel like small rodents are some of the most widely misunderstood pets, even worse than some reptiles. At least reptiles are mostly self explanatory so people generally know what to expect.

[@dr3am0logy20]

Good on you for realising

[@allthatjazz9000]

Not true at all. That is misinformation

[@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFor]

Yeah I always thought climbing the bars was a natural behaviour

[@user-ss2of3ul1z]

I never knew that the climbing and biting on a cage was a stress response. My hamster does it all the time and we thought she was just doing tricks. I just ordered her a bigger and better home that was kind of like the one you have. It should be here in a few days. We asked the people at the pet store about it and they had just said that meant she wanted to play. Thank you for informing me about this.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad you could learn something new! Lot of people out there are misinformed, and because these behaviours are so commonly see (because many hamsters end up in unsuitable conditions) people start considering them "normal" behaviours when they really aren't.

[@loftyradish6972]

I don't know why I have become so obsessed with your videos, since I don't own a hamster and probably never will.... but.... I love your hamster facts. Also your eye makeup is incredible.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

🥺🥺🥺 well thank you!

[@BillRatMan1999]

Yeah I dont have a hamster either I just find your videos really interesting

[@xxreadymorgxx8821]

I used to have a hammy, her name was Gemma. I had a critter trail. I did not have a sand bathe. And it was just so bad.

[@dawam7500]

one of m friends just got a hamster and their currently keeping it in a a cage that is too small, told them to watch all your hamster care vids and they are gonna make a big improvement and get their hamster a bin cage ,better food, wheel and altogether a better life! x :)

[@GingerIndiana]

I have had 10 hamsters in my life (not together...) and everything you say makes so much sense. Excellent advices in your video!

[@tay_27]

I took my hamster outside like 5 years ago and it died 2 weeks later, big mistake!!!! DON’T DO THIS!! Thanks girl, u have helped me learn so many things about hamster and keep my hamster safe! I went from a critter trail to an ikea detolf! Love you!🤍🤍

[@bugzypetunia2986]

Just wondering, how did it die from going outside? And well done for upgrading!! :)

[@tay_27]

@@bugzypetunia2986 I’m not actually sure but probably some bug got into him and killed him. Idk but if you have like a playpen with a bottom to bring outside that is ok. I am not sure. :)

[@itsjusthunter4868]

AWESOME not that your hammy passed but like that you got a ikea detolf

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

Outside in the winter?. 13 years ago I let my hamster go outside on the table in the summer. He continued to live tor 3 more years. Just dont let them run in the grass. Just on the table for a few min is not a problem. Not longer because of the sun.

[@itsjusthunter4868]

@@-_YouMayFind_- it all depends on you and how you are doing it

[@kayluh6869]

You’ve helped so many people including me learn about the proper hamster care and I thank you for that ❤️🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy I could help!

[@stajniadarkplanet8861]

@@VictoriaRaechel ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauraeblanco]

Hey, how did you put a cat on your YT name? That's so cool!

[@kayluh6869]

@@lauraeblanco you have to have a membership

[@aletheachong2534]

same

[@littlehamham4251]

The 5 people who disliked this were too busy looking at their critter trail and were hypnotised by Lenny’s adorable face xx

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha

[@foreverhammies7562]

Yes

[@Potato-rq1dv]

It 21 now haha

[@tessneemalani8217]

It’s 58 lol

[@DerrisDerrison]

I'm quite glad to be a night owl, i get to spend a lot of time with Serana, my rescue syrian hamster, I never planned to have one, i already have a 2 yr old rescue cat called Ahsoka, But 3 months ago i was chatting with a friend and the topic got on to a colleague of theirs that was severely neglecting their Syrian, She was in a tiny cage, 20cm x 35cm, and about 40cm high, the bedding and sawdust etc, hadn't been changed in 4 months, there was no sand bath, the water bottle caked in limescale, every single bar bitten to the point of near destruction, I felt so bad for the hamster and asked my friend to tell the hamsters owner I'd buy her that day as i just couldn't allow that to happen, Later that day and £50 poorer (i know, really expensive, the owner didn't want to sell her so my options were report them which could take weeks if ever, for an outcome, Or to pay an amount they couldn't refuse, When i saw her in that cage all ragged, cage smelling worse than a cesspool i wanted to give her all the love and care she deserved and definitely needed, So at this point i knew nothing about hamster's or how to care for them properly and i only had £30 left which was enough to get the basics and a cage which despite being way bigger than what she came in was still not what I'd now consider to be a full term suitable cage, Within a couple of months and a ton of research (Channels like yours have played a huge part) she has become a very healthy hamster, Surprisingly she's extremely affectionate, climbs on me, sleeps in my hair at points and does this thing i can only describe as purring but clicking while snuggling up, it sounds cute whatever it is, Anyway I finally got in a slightly better place financially than i was when i got her and today when i went to pick up more bedding and waxworms (she loves waxworms) and i saw they had a really big cage called 'Hamster Heaven' so i bought it and it took an hour to set up, I'd heard a few good thing's about it and once i saw her exploring her new home i was like "perfect" I don't really know why i wrote all that, it's 6am and i need to go to sleep.

[@frankG335]

That's a lovely story. I'm so glad you took the time to share it!

[@Charlie_cheese101]

I love how she uses a plushy to show what to do

[@loveladydiana]

Same hehe

[@p.h.o.e.n.i.x.]

*what to not do actually 😅😂

[@mrzmozzistick533]

“Give your hamster a large enclosure” Tiny tales ad:this is my time to shine

[@VictoriaRaechel]

😫😫😫

[@melindalivingston439]

@@VictoriaRaechel Hi i have a qeustion so i made a nest for my hamster and i made it out of stuffing is that bad?

[@QueenRoxic]

Where can I find large indoor cages for my hamsters

[@alissa-jane7540]

@@melindalivingston439 You should probably remove it because your hammys feet can get tangled and could lose circulation 🙂

[@melindalivingston439]

@@deekshachadha5040 Thank you!

[@Zero74210]

"Hamsters are nocturnal" My hamster: *Is up all day and sleeps at night*

[@sophie662]

Literally same😂

[@abigaillxoxo]

That's not normal..?

[@Love-y5l7b]

@@abigaillxoxo hamsters are nocturnal which means they sleep in the day and are awake at night it’s just like a human staying up all night and sleeping in the day. Its not really normal.

[@user-lz5nd8lh8b]

@@Love-y5l7b yeah, it’s not normal but it’s not a bad thing right?

[@Love-y5l7b]

@@user-lz5nd8lh8b Well is a human staying up all night and sleeping in the day bad to you?

[@timothygiger3098]

Im really happy you made this video. I'm currently in college and wanting to take on the responsibility of taking on a first pet of my own. This video made me realize that I don't think owning a hamster is right for me. It was so educational . Thank you for helping me along in my research .

[@jael2284]

I work at a pet store and your videos are literally what I use as reference to advice pet parents whenever they wanna give a child a hamster. Most of the times I talk them out of it because you can tell they won’t take care of them …. Also I got a hamster myself and I can’t wait to give him a home like yours :,)

[@Julie-oe5qf]

1:39 wow I never realized how big a proper sized enclosure actually is compared to the ones in the pet stores. It's so sad how people would even dare to put their hamster in such a small sized cage. That's like making a human live in a half bathroom-

[@wybiek470]

my hamster (kind of stole him from my brother a few months ago) has been living in a critter trail thing for all his life, i've just now upgraded him to a storage bin and plan on getting him a long reptile terrarium (around 40+ gallons)

[@stvrs4jes]

@@wybiek470 AMAZING UR AMAZING FOR THAT

[@wybiek470]

@@stvrs4jes it's sad cause he's an old Siberian, i just don't want his last year or so to be legit torture

[@stvrs4jes]

@@wybiek470 😭😭 sad but ur giving it an amazing Home so... ur amazing

[@loveladydiana]

Exactly

[@isaacandrews6515]

Sooo, I'm gonna have to stop completely cleaning out all the floof of the cage. I only just heard they're territorial so it makes sense. Thank you for all of this good info! 🐹👍

[@xitz_ana6853]

Hii Victoria, i got my first hamster ever on my birthday, (3rd april) and now it is almost June. So i have only had him for about 2-3 months, and i saw your channel immediately when i got my hamster. And i have learned alot, That hamster balls are dangerous, and that you shouldn't wake up your hamster, and much more. So Thankyou for making me a better hamster owners, and making my hamster happier and safer💗😊💜have a good day

[@karengilliland1008]

“When people ignore this information they pretty much are ignoring a good life for their hamster” I never ignore any hamster information from someone who I can trust” “I think everyone should follow her advice”

[@hadley3794]

If my hamster wakes up during the day, it’s cause she hears me put food out😂then she runs back in to her tube

[@aletheachong2534]

lol

[@aletheachong2534]

my hamster wakes up because he can smell food

[@dogscowboysandrednecks59]

Aww lol

[@marymorgan8297]

Lol😂😂 my little guy Sebastian does the same thing! He loves to eat!😍😍😍

[@saralalouh]

My Syrian hamster is almost tame now, because of this channel. Thank you so much for helping! Hugs from the Netherlands :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yay! 🥳 so good to hear!

[@aletheachong2534]

my hamster only come out the cage when I say the word food

[@professional_larper]

So many don't, so little do's. Thanks! I'm a brand new hamster owner as of yesterday afternoon and I got him a banger home. Glad to see that I'm basically doing everything you mentioned in the video (without any prior knowledge, all just common sense)

[@danirimas251]

I would like to say, my hamster passed a while ago, and I have been asking for a new one. Thanks to your videos my mom has been persuaded and we are working together to make a perfect life for our lovely furry little guy ☺️ We knew somethings, but our cage sizes weren’t the best. Thanks to you- Off to ikea! Love and best wishes!

[@marijaaleksic6151]

If you do need to wake your hamster up, a good way without really 'forcing' the mo wake up, you can put some of their favourite food in front of them, and the smell should wake them up.

[@mckinleymichael7912]

Thank you for this really great tip

[@lluviasalinas5035]

I’m not sure if all hamsters are like this! But my hamster knows her name! So when we wake her up, we just call her name and she comes out from under her bedding and comes to us!

[@raeannmatzke9598]

@@lluviasalinas5035 I'm trying to get my hamster to know his name but he knows when I'm staring at him because he stares at me lol He loves food but he isn't eating his little pellet things just the corn and the sunflower seeds. Idk if I should take away the sunflower and corn seeds because I definitely don't want him to starve to death.

[@Cindyluo100]

@@raeannmatzke9598 my favorite is the tropical carnival brand! It’s amazing looks so good with things I would eat. Lol

[@raeannmatzke9598]

@@Cindyluo100 thank you!! haha!!

[@nourhanateout7187]

This is a beautiful hamster cage! I didn't know they liked to burrow and bedding needed to be that deep. I don't have one but wanted to watch for interest.

[@antonetteandrew3238]

We are waiting to get our first hamster. First things first is to learn how to care for them. Thank you for your video. 👍🏽💖

[@narutobro6967]

I had to learn a lot about owning a hamster through trial and error, so the hamster specific videos I've seen you and others making are super inspiring! Not only will young pet owners have easier access to this information now, but people like myself who have had hamsters in the past but have misexecuted some aspects of their care can learn and grow as well. My current hamster, Valencio, is one of the most difficult I've ever dealt with in terms of temperament and behavior, and it's so easy to compare him to past hamsters I've had, but acknowledging his autonomy and best interests like you underline in your videos has made it much easier to work with him. Having a hamster isn't about me and what I want him to do, but rather about forming a connection and trust with an animal that I would not otherwise be able to in the wild. I really appreciate the message you send out in your videos, thank you for sharing them and your knowledge :^]

[@nourhanateout7187]

That info. on spot cleaning is interesting. It reminds me of fish tank cleaning where you always keep partial water to not shock fish

[@rosie1881]

Thank you so much- I've been trying for so long to tell my family that they aren't properly taking care of the hamster, even since we got it I've been trying. I'm finally getting through to them and we're getting a much bigger glass enclosure! I can definitely look to this video to share other things

[@qaia2147]

you and me both Rosie i told my mom they need a big cage twice and she still buys a small one AND NOT TO MENTION they bought another one (a she) to accompany him when we arent even properly caring for the first guy yet

[@resheibrahim3270]

It upsets me that pet stores sell enclosures that are too small for your hamster. Your videos are so educational. Thank you for properly educating us and sharing your tips.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Me too :( I'm glad my videos could help!

[@aliyahrosa6184]

I’m so glad I watched this. It helped so much! I didn’t realize how many things I was doing wrong. I will be sure to do better taking her of my little one !🐹

[@eV-pd6lf]

im sure youre wonderful sweetie ❤

[@cmale123]

Whatever this person says in this video might be all bs. She got no proof that whatever she said was credible. She might just make things up just to thus. view on this.

[@Icebear_the_real_one]

🐹🐹🐹🐹

[@yummersmmm]

@@cmale123everything is reasonable, cotton is long stranded as everyone knows, sand can get rid of dirt try it out urself with a dirty finger or smth and i cant remember the rest of the facts but they were prob right

[@glossyxlifestyle3707]

The fact Victoria put Lenny in a measuring jug is so funny he was so cuteee!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gshcg5705]

It’s so relieving to actually know other people have the CORRECT knowledge on hamsters. This video and these comments give me hope

[@giovannisingergs4159]

Your videos are helping me a lot because I used to watch you and I used to be a first-time hamster owner and this video has helped me a lot

[@becca7738]

Can we just appreciate how amazing her editing is and the little white text is EVERYTHING ❤️

[@darkhross9666]

I just bought a hamster like a few days ago. And obviously wanted to find a channel on YT to find some information. I'm so happy I found you. My gosh, how many mistakes have been made from the start. I went to the store and asked the store employee to tell me which bedding to buy, which food etc. I just can't believe they would sell all these dangerous or harmful products. I bought wood shavings bedding ( pine), found out it was harmful. I bought a 100% cotton fluff. Luckily if it wasn't for your channel, i would have continued using it. So yeah, now my hammie has a paper based bedding, i gave him some toilet paper for his lil' house. Also bought the best feed mix, with lots of veggies and larvae etc. You taught me sooo soo much about caring for my lil hammie ( a russian dwarfie btw- so cute). You are awesome!!!

[@teagan0136]

You have helped so many people including me! We are so lucky to have an amazing hamster owner!

[@juliad5451]

I know right! Without her we would be lost in hamster care! (at least I would be)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm really happy to be able to help 🥺❤️

[@teagan0136]

IKR!!! What would we do???

[@saulrafaeljimenez07]

I'm taking care of my nephew's hamster right now, and now I'm worried that we haven't been doing the right things taking care of him, but I thank you for this knowledge 🙏

[@Barbievel]

This video basically showed me I didn’t give my dwarf hamsters a proper life when I had them :(

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Unfortunately this is the case with a lot of childhood hamsters :( thankfully we can learn from mistakes and there's a lot more info out there now!

[@hamster7769]

@@VictoriaRaechel my 9 year old sister spent $400 on her hamster😭

[@atikak.x]

@@hamster7769 rip

[@maryna7030]

@@VictoriaRaechel hey Victoria I got a hamster as a gift for my 11th birthday and the people who gave her to me didn’t know if she was a dwarf and winter white etc she is a white color and i think she is a dwarf hamster and she has a 50 Gallon tank is that enough for her size and is it ok that I only have 5 inches of feeding??? And also what peanut butter do you prefer to give to Lenny ? I really want her to have the best live she possibly can have, because my winter white hamster passed away April 1 I also got him for my birthday from my parents tho , can u please give me some advice

[@user-bz8yg6pl6n]

@@hamster7769 i spend 100 just the day i got him and then we bought wood for a huge house with was around 100 then keeping up with cleaning, it’s like 20 dollars for a bag of bedding and with a big enclosure that gets pretty exspensive, then with food and extra things along the way.... they are pretty exspensive. my hamster was 7 dollars because he was a baby that someone’s hamster had and they brought to petco but you don’t even know how expensive they are until you get one 😂

[@josiemaya2899]

i just want to give you a huge thank you!! my friend got a hamster and watched you and she’s got amazing care now 🥰x

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's so awesome to hear!! ❤️

[@michaelakrumwiede]

the only pet I am able to get myself is a fish, and my parents don't believe that a betta fish needs a 2.5 gallon tank minimum and it makes me so mad that most people have no ideas how much care animals actually need. I got my tank today, and it's 5 gallons. :)

[@edward8652]

We love to see it!

[@FinnsArtistryChannel]

ive been binge watching all your videos to educate myself on hamster care :) my mother talks about how much she loves hamsters, and im considering getting one for her birthday (in October). Thank you for all the helpful info!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy to help!

[@itsisabellegacha8642]

My hamster just died I feel so bad I loved her my whole life she was everything for me. I looked after her like my treasure now I feel like dying I miss her so much she Was my Life...

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so sorry for your loss! hugs ❤️

[@eiffeltower2479]

I'm so sorry. I hope you're okay.

[@WillowWispGaming]

Stay strong friend ♥️ My hamster was my life too and I cried for days when he died. I promise it gets better, and eventually the memories go from painful to happy

[@yuzubij2998]

I'm so sorry for your loss :( I experienced the same thing with my first two hamsters. Honestly, I wasn't the best owner. They were a gift too and I didn't really know all these things until the time they died that I searched up what could've possibly caused their death. I was devastated af too. It was my first day at my third year in college and I was late for school because I couldn't stop crying about my last and remaining hamster dying too. After almost five years, I finally decided to give myself a chance and take care of a little life again. This time, I plan to do the right things and give my hammy the best life so I won't regret anything when it's time for us to separate. Because it's inevitable :( but happy memories with them last forever and ever and ever ❤️

[@georgeedward602]

Are you two years old, they don't live that long even under the best care so your whole life is a stretch. I understand though, I have a goldfish going on six years now, and seems like I have had it forever. The hamster is over two now so his time is short.

[@tuxedo4425]

I was at a pet store to get a hamster (there aren’t hamster adoption places here), and the employee recommended your channel :)

[@janepoirierslife5270]

I am so glad I did lots and lots of research before I got my first hamster and I found out all of this and I know my hamster is very happy

[@SilverSnook7966]

The cage thing is pretty useful for me considering that cage is a lot to clean and he certainly has his own system and organization that he quickly gets back to replocating the moment he's back

[@Graces_life]

Yesss early! Also The amount of times I’ve upgraded my hamster enclosures Over the past year is insane! I’m over run with hamster cages, and I’m making another one soon 😱 But it’s all worth it! :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha throughout the 11 years I've upgraded 12 times 😂😂

[@MyMiniZoo]

Hi grace!

[@Idkitsadeletedchannel]

I've upgraded 4 times, all with my first hamster.. I hope I don't have to upgrade soon- it's expensive!

[@MyMiniZoo]

I’ve upgraded from a critter tail, to a bin cage, to a tank, to a preview 528

[@itsolivia2723]

My hamster started off with a 200 square inch cage (10 gallons tank) to a 1200 square inch cage!!

[@fransvlogs8588]

I was so glad you said bathing hamsters isn't good! A while ago, my brother asked me if I wanted him to bath my hamster and I freaked out! Am I the only person more scared of my family messing up my hamster's groove? I have had so many pets where they are found under the couch or hiding behind a bag when I come home, because my sibling has taken them out of their enclosure! But, fortunately now my siblings are older and actually listen to me when I tell them not to take my pet out of their cage. I love the video

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Glad they listen to you now when it comes to your pets! Thank you! 😄

[@ReeseEnnis-so6bz]

i upgraded from a "critter trail arcade hamster home" to a prevue and recently a pretty big bin cage. we had adopted my hamster from craigslist and they told us how to care for him..but all their care was wrong. i did a bit of research on the first day i had got him and realized that everything was wrong! thanks to victoria raechel (and some other youtubers) he now has all correct care!

[@sueteh5728]

Victoria: 'If you are not fast enough your hamster will go ahead and chew off its own limb' Me: 👁👄👁📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

[@tinaro5277]

omg this needs more likes

[@baabybee1]

True fact sadly, happened to mine 15 years ago while I was at school and my parents at work, it died before I came back :( RIP little one

[@raeannmatzke9598]

@@baabybee1 I'm sorry :( that is really sad

[@Rachel-nq5so]

I really think that your videos are so so helpful! I see many people that know nothing about hamsters and just do what they "think" is right. I had a Robo hamster when I was 7 and I am so regretful that I did so many things wrong. I now have a 1 year old golden hamster and I am trying to not make the same mistake again.

[@ciaram231]

As soon as this appeared on my feed a wave of excitement and panic to press on the video quickly passed over me - I love what you do !!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching!! 😊❤️

[@ciaram231]

@@VictoriaRaechel Thankyou for replying!!!♥️

[@stardewvalleyaddict626]

I’m so glad I watched your videos before my parents surprised me with a hamster, since I watched your videos I told my parents about diets and bin cages and we got her a big bin cage and better diet the same day we got her! (she now has an even bigger wooden cage and much better diet :D)

[@littlehamham4251]

Awh! I’m so sorry I’m late ! I was so busy cleaning my hamsters cage 😂 I was doing a natural theme with the new pieces of grape vine I got 🥰

[@kaydenstephens3981]

I seriously wish more people could see your videos and take to heart what you're saying. Watching your channel has made me a pretty good hamster owner, if I do say so myself. I'm still learning from your videos and hopefully will continue to make good lives for my little fur-balls!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@KatieCosmoArt]

This is so good, everyone who gets a hamster should have to watch this and follow these steps. You hamsters look so happy 😊

[@MartinGarry]

I’m obsessed with your set up/background 🪴😍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@selahcarper2159]

Thank you for being so helpful within hamster care!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

thank you for the support! ❤️

[@cooking1handed232]

Thank you. We were gifted a hamster and her things, very relieved to see the previous owners did most things right. I’m adding a dust bath, and never ever using the hamster ball she’d been put in.

[@krishankalia9990]

This must be so helpful for hamster owners! You are helping so many people. Also, Lenny looks too cute!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

@@VictoriaRaechel not as cute as you are

[@maddiehughes5769]

0:50 That’s only the size of my travel cage! Also thank you soo much! A few months ago I got my first hamster for my birthday. One of my parents used to own like 45 hamster but she was an awful owner. She kept them in micro cages, put them in balls and used them as bowling balls, and worst of all breeding them pretty much everyday! You’ve helped me teach her proper hamster care.

[@finnysikagai]

I actually recently upgraded my hamsters bin from a 15(?) qt bin to a 50 gallon bin since he managed to escape the old one and when i caught him, i realized he might of been telling me its time for an upgrade. Now I can notice him being a lot happier and more willing to be held, in fact he just gave me kisses a few minutes ago and my heart melted when he did. :(

[@raeannmatzke9598]

How do hamsters give kisses? I boop mine on his head and he squirms lol I'm always like "stoppppppp! nooo! what are you doing!!" He loves trying to find the best ways to jump off of my bed

[@AndreaHa]

Thank you so much for this video! I have had my hamster for 6 months and I did research how to care for her. I've been doing everything right with one exception- when I clean her home I clean the entirety of it. Always thought she was just really excited to have a fresh home with new toys I swap out for her. Now I know that she's likely stressed. Thank you so much for telling me this. 💜

[@woooglet]

I have three ham kids living (separately) in big bin cages thanks to your videos . I wish more people would educate themselves on hamsters and give these little kids the best life instead of just having them for their cuteness :|

[@loveladydiana]

Exactly, always research b4 getting any pet c:

[@fionabel1e]

Victoriaa i my hamster finally burrowed!! I was so exited i ended up useing underground tunnel that you recommend, thank you!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

omg that's so exciting!!!

[@BillRatMan1999]

Aww what's your hamsters name :)

[@kimprata660]

@@BillRatMan1999That is Lenny (the hamster)

[@BillRatMan1999]

@@kimprata660 oh I meant the person who wrote the comments hamster sorry for the confusion:)

[@claralynn585]

Omg mine just started burrowing too!! He’s never really liked it until recently even though I give him around 10 inches of bedding.

[@annasings9320]

While your here I wanna just say thank you you have helped me soo much to get a hamster and I have! Love you victoria x

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy to help! 🥰

[@annasings9320]

@@VictoriaRaechel AWEE tysm!

[@bryonysays]

Wow, good video. I thought I knew a lot about hamsters, I bred them 30 years ago and advocated for larger cages but not this large! I'm shook. A lot has changed in that time. In a good way.

[@machinewithmakeup542]

Oh God I have no idea how my hamster lived 5 years when I was a kid. I literally did everything wrong💀

[@Thunder27]

Maybe it could lived 10 years if u did it right 😂

[@froggy2485]

Wait a damn minute I thought hamsters only live 2-3 years or is that only Syrian hamsters

[@zionearle9051]

@@froggy2485 that's only the average lifespan, some hamsters can live longer than that loll i thought the same thing too

[@froggy2485]

@@zionearle9051 yeah after I looked at a bit more hamsters I realized one hamster can live to 5 years

[@tarantulamadness6191]

@@froggy2485 The longest lifespan of a hamster recorded ever was 4.5 years its a world record, this chick is full of crap.

[@emilyjerrim860]

This is a really interesting video! Thank you for everything you post on here, this will definitely be a video I share a lot to others! Also, I just love Lenny sitting in a jug. Imagine just walking around the house with a hamster in a jug!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks for sharing!! ❤️

[@valalushi4981]

Thank you so much, you have helped me with my hamsters. I used to have a small cage but thanks to you I have a long big bin cage and my hamster is more happy and active.

[@spencerthewitch1817]

You are a life saver and have helped me give my hamster the best care I can possibly provide (her name is misty)

[@PetTunesMusic]

This is just a brilliant vlog, thanks for sharing!

[@nikosrikos4815]

Such a great video as always! I’ve been a proud (obsessed lol) hamster owner for a few years now and think it’s so important that information like this continues to get out there👍🏻👍🏻

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@leaf4368]

I'm so glad i came across your channel. My hamster is living her best life thanks to your education. Thank you ❤❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so glad!

[@myrosseee]

This was so helpful, thank you! I’m a first time hamster owner and decided to take in a friends hamsters (4 total) because i could tell they weren’t being properly cared for. Videos like this are SUPER helpful and reassuring

[@ourfire_edits7708]

I had a hamster when I was young! I wish I knew this….everything was wrong in her cage! Well let’s try to get a new one CORRECTLY now

[@sanoodle-890]

I love how she explains things! She makes it very easy to comprehend and adds a perspective that allows others to understand

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@sunsetblvd5685]

I've been watching your videos for a while now and it's helped me improve! My hamsters old cages used to be 94 square inches and their new cages are 660 square inches! New they have plenty of floor space, a big enough wheel, sand bath and a deep enough sub straight!!! Thank you so much for the help!

[@Christislord7100]

Getting my hamster when i come back from holiday and I can say your videos ,amongst others, have fully prepared me 💓 amazing content very well done xx

[@insgo3639]

Omg.. i clean my hammy’s cage and take out her bedding every single week. My poor baby 😩😩

[@brownii3361]

Well at least you know now

[@knifebladeplayz3670]

Omg same

[@imogend8143]

same but she pees everywhere omfg😭

[@Starkidd689]

So that’s not good to do even if it starts to smell ?? Hmmm

[@mikaelayhurijardinico6736]

Poor thing well at least I get to see this cause my friend was planning to keeping a pet hamsters that was a close call 👍

[@ciaram231]

YAY! I can’t wait to watch Thanks for liking everyone 🥰 you made my day have an amazing day you are special

[@mars8872]

I don't own a hamster nor plan on owning one but I'm still here, and I'm glad I learned more about them.

[@MoonPawz.]

Im planning on getting a hamster, but I always research before getting a pet, to see if it's right for me, and so I can take proper care, and make a loving home for that animal☺️

[@metal_rules]

Hey! I have been watching your videos for the last 3 days I have had my new hamster. Its my first time owning one and I got a female (I think she is) Syrian called Oreo =3 She has a "recommended" sized cage by the pet shop but i will be getting a bin cage soon and my hamster has a balanced diet of nuts, lettuce, vegetables, fruits and seeds and also pellets (Hamster food) I have a wooden chew toy for her and i think she's happy as she has not been climbing the bars or biting them, she has been sleeping during the day and very awake in the afternoon/night. Shes 8 weeks (2 months) old and im trying my best to take care of her. I have just been watching your videos for advice as they're very informative so thank you for educating others like me who have never had hamsters.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy I could help you with your hamster care journey!

[@felixadriensfavoritecousin]

I recently just bought my hamster his first bendable bridge off Amazon, and when it arrived I think I was more excited about it than my hamster 😂 now it's my favorite hamster toy lol

[@hyunjins_wife_veryreal]

Hello Victoria you saved my hamsters life from a critter trail my Syrian hamster lives in a 987 SQ inches.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Wow that's awesome to hear!

[@helenneal4950]

Im considering getting a hamster for our homeschool room. So glad i found you. I would've just listen to the pet store and felt really bad when i did find you.