How to Set up a Natural Hamster Cage - Upgrading HAMSTER's German Inspired Enclosure! 🐹🍄🌿

[@pop_rokz]

This doesn’t actually look as expensive as I thought, especially since I could make like 80% of this. This gives me more hope on fixing and upgrading my hamster’s care

[@firescale]

I literally almost cried 3 times during this! Pancake? Is so cute!! I’m so happy someone actually gives a hamster a proper home!! (Ofc I’m subscribed already!)

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you liked it! 🐹💕

[@Peanuthehamster]

This is so nice, good job! I’m sure Pancake is very lucky to have a nice cage like this 👍

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much 🐹❤️

[@nicolaballantyne5825]

Wow! Pancake is a lucky hamster, this set up has everything! Thanx for some great ideas for my syrian girl! 😍🐹💞

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it 🐹❤️

[@bibiblocksberg1361]

Best video I watched so far 🎉 Music is calm, good explanation what you use - camera view is perfect and the little pancake is just adorable❤ Setup is really really nice!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it 🐹❤️

[@ReddevilProductionsTM]

This is such a gorgeous setup! It's also so refreshing to see someone really utilising all the height for properly deep bedding :D

[@nikolettdurgo979]

This is just beautiful. How much work and energy was this... So HAPPY to see that someone actually cares SO MUCH about her hamster. Overwhelming ❤

[@scarlettlynx6733]

How do you clean this

[@fab.s.c.h.]

You usually don't clean the whole cage. You only replace some dirty parts because changing the cage is really stressfull for hamsters. Also, they are really clean animals and they have their dirty corners so you only have to cleam some areas and make sure to put some fresh soil in there or things they can play with like nuts or other interesting items

[@xtashnpetsx]

100% BEST SET UP SO FAR 👍🏻😍

[@mariaesmedio-pb8cq]

I wish i had a set-up like that for my hammy☺😊😊😊

[@TheHamsterRoom]

I love this video!! This is definitely your best setup yet!!❤️🐹

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️

[@IthliniEllyanSenah]

A hamster paradise!

[@edocat2153]

I literally love your channel! And Pancake Ofc! Your one of the most underrated channels I know of! ❤😊

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you like my channel! 🐹❤️

[@sylanski1]

Welp... this makes me feel like I'm failing as a hamster mom 🐹 lol This is amazing!!!

[@HamsterStories]

That looks awesome. So much fun stuff in there 🐭❤️

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️

[@itsahamsterlife6438]

So beautiful and fun!

[@pancakespets]

Thank you! 🐹❤️

[@TayzPetsAndCoolPets]

True but how do you clean it?

[@Warrior_cats01]

OMG!!! I love your cages sooo much i don't understand how my cages don't get so good!!! Pancake must be the happiest hamster in the world!!!❤️❤️

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 🐹❤️

[@ordeklikiz]

Your videos are truly amazing! I hope Pancake lives long

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️

[@lhsunshinegarden4415]

Can I use the green sphagnum moss usually used for reptiles or is there a safer green moss I can use that isn't artificially colored or anything?

[@pancakespets]

Colour free sphagnum or pillow moss are some safe alternatives 🐹💕

[@mm2.aurorafx]

Hey there, love this cage setup can I just going to point of the bark you are using in your multi chamber hideout isn’t safe this is because my Syrian ate it and we had to take him to the vets. I can recommend chubby cheeks coco husks which is like a faster version for hamsters!

[@pancakespets]

Thank you for letting me know! I will look into getting that! 🐹❤️

[@loumeeper]

That is such an amazing setup, where did you get the cage from if you dont mind me asking?

[@RJLEDITS]

The bedding did it real well

[@sandramagnusson7036]

Hello! I love you natural cage setups. Where did you get the bedding from and is it safe for dwarf hamster.I also live in Sweden if that makes sense.I always struggling finding good bedding!

[@pancakespets]

Hello, thank you! I use aubiose hemp horse shavings. You can get them from Amazon 🐹💕

[@CosmicHamsters]

Looks amazing.

[@pancakespets]

Thank you 🐹💕

[@lil_frog1]

I have a question? Where should I get sprays from?

[@pancakespets]

You can get sprays from Niteangel, Mixerama, Amazon or Etsy. Maybe also try looking in a pet store in the bird section 🐹💕

[@FanciestDwarf10]

Your a very likable person

[@amybarker-bx6lh]

This is such a nice enclosure

[@pancakespets]

Thank you 🐹💕

[@Guliaaa20]

ОТЛИЧНЫЕ УСЛОВИЯ.ПРОСТО ИДЕАЛ:)

[@owenshobbies]

this is the mantion for hamsters bruh😭

[@travisbrimmer8932]

No this is minimum. Most cages are like people living in a fridge box haha

[@sunsetbun2662]

The size is the minimum

[@Fishkapish]

This is not a mansion, in my opinion for an animal that would go miles, there's no such thing as a mansion

[@The_Hamsters_place]

@@Fishkapishikr Iif I could I would give my sweetheart a whole forest, without any predictors ofc

[@juliaflorence3476]

i love this! but don't you think they need some extra floor space to walk? i see a lot of hamster owners filling every inch of the cage but i always wonder if the hamsters get frustrated with having to climb over everything??

[@albinoburmesepython]

Hamster cages should be semi-crowded from what I hear

[@sofiabruiz17]

They are prey animals, open areas dont make them feel safe

[@Girly_Ad3l3]

Im am trying to get this type of cagefor my hammy but yk money and stuff so it's harder but ur vids are really helpful to me and all ur followers!❤ u are an inspiration to me u give ur hamster alot of support and love and u give it a wonderful home and I'm sure they enjoy so much it's so fun and cute to these type of videos. Keep up the wonderful work and keep giving ur hamster the love and support if loves!❤❤

[@pancakespets]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🐹❤️

[@Luc1ennn]

And I thought MY hamster had a nice cage😭😂.

[@theresainfuhr911]

I love the idea with the wooden tunnel. How often do you clean it? It don't seem to be easy do come inside.

[@pancakespets]

Thanks! I clean it once a week. It is surprisingly easy. I just remove everything on top of it, then remove all of the dirty bedding, replace the bedding, them put everything back on top of it.

[@allyouracid]

​@@pancakespets I just came to ask the same question. This really sounds pretty easy, and it looks so much better than all those sterile cages with this artificial food. Thanks!

[@SimonWell]

Hello, its me again i bought everything for a Hamster and wanted to ask if i could already prepare the cage with everything 2days before getting the Hamster.

[@pancakespets]

That is a brilliant idea! 🐹💕

[@BibianaArreguin]

Hi that clear jar you use is it glass or plastic . I brought a acrylic glass and was wondering if it safe for my hamstee

[@marthaaceves5113]

What sand do you recommend? I can't find any properly in my country😢

[@pancakespets]

Calcium and colour free reptile sand is best. If you can't find any of this, then disinfected, colour-free plain children's play sand also works. You will need to disinfect it by baking it at 400°F for 60-90 minutes. You will need to sift it using a sieve to remove any lumps. I hope this helps! 🐹❤️

[@rachelsteel]

Wow ❤ can I ask though, how much are you going through cleaning all that out each time? Must be dear? And where does pancake poop? I’m nervous to get a hamster and do it all natural but I’d really like to 😊 thanks xx

[@pancakespets]

I spot clean in the spots he poops every day, and do a half clean out once a month. Check out my videos for more information. 🐹❤️

[@rachelsteel]

@@pancakespets thankyou. We’ve got the hamster now. Seems to poop and pee in random places. He’s really timid atm but in the shop, he was so calm and friendly xx

[@ettifire655]

@@rachelsteel hey congrats on the hamster! Maybe I’m totally late with this and everything is good now but sometimes animals really need a moment to settle in. Especially when they are still unsure of where everything is and where they’re safe. Making sure that they have good spaces to hide and not to disturb those places more than necessary really helps during that time, I’m sure once a routine and a nice burrow has been established things will be better. I’m currently waiting on a tarantula to settle so I get it :’)

[@Pinkkpandaa1]

I love it it looks very nature I’d love to own a cage like this in the future unfortunately my budget is not suitable for these kind of setups but keep up the great work

[@lucyy282]

Hello! Where did you get that incredible tank from?

[@pancakespets]

Hello! I got it from eBay. Here is the link to it: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303656311944?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

[@lucyy282]

@@pancakespets Thank you so much! Currently have a converted extra large fish tank but it's a bit more shallow than I'd like so I'm planning to get another one, maybe for a Chinese hamster?

[@pancakespets]

That sounds great! 🐹💕

[@nixitha]

Can 2 dwarf hamsters live in a similar enclosure?

[@eva_1977]

how often do yuo need to add new foraging, sprays etc....i feel it's really costly

[@pancakespets]

Ideally more forage daily/every three days, but sprays weekly 🐹💕

[@Gamoxphobia]

This is so adorable, although any kind of hay is actually not safe even if it's soft hay it can still poke their eyes and hurt their little paws, and sprays are great but these are too many the hamster will get a stomachache if they eat them all at once which they probably will, also those stones are smooth you need a rougher kind :)

[@Your_Fav_Coco]

Just wondering about how much did all this stuff cost?

[@pancakespets]

Not including the cage, all of the enrichment probably cost around £100. 🐹💕

[@Your_Fav_Coco]

@@pancakespets Thank you!

[@carriemolinaro5835]

Thank you for the ideas. I ha e 2 djugarian Dwarf ladies that are gonna be living in style. Also thank you for adding the peanuts and walnuts idea.

[@tkh1002]

can i ask how big is that cage,i want to make one

[@pancakespets]

The cage is 120x50x50 cm 🐹💕

[@Sanatan_Samvatsara2080]

Hello, I need a little help. Is neem sticks good for Chinese dwarf hamsters? My hami is trying to chew all the belongings. I have very little option for hamsters in my locality as well as on Amazon.

[@pancakespets]

I would recommend looking online on websites like Etsy for hamster chew toys. Hamsters can gnaw on things other than sticks too, such as walnuts in shells, peanuts in shells, dried dandelion roots and whimzee dog chews (they can only have this once a month). Plain cardboard and dog biscuits (that have the least ingredients and are the most organic) can also be chewed! If possible, including multiple of these items would be a good idea! 🐹💕

[@Sanatan_Samvatsara2080]

@@pancakespets Thank you very much..🙏🏻

[@eva_1977]

hi! where did you buy a tank of this size? is it an aquarium?

[@pancakespets]

Hi, here is the link to the enclosure: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303656311944?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

[@eva_1977]

@@pancakespets thank you so much!!!!

[@FilmedbySneakyKoala]

I feel like you said this, and I’m sorry if you did because I forget things easily lol. Where do you get your grapevine branches

[@pancakespets]

No problem! I get them from Pets at Home! 🐹💕

[@authorallisonramirez]

OMG I just came across your channel and Pancake looks identical to my hamster, Carrot! Too bad I cant upload a picture. Your video gave me lots of inspiration for his enclosure. :)

[@gabyg-]

🐹❤

[@kimberleywarnock7452]

Where did you get your bedding from?? Is it ok of you send me a link?❤

[@pancakespets]

Here is the link to Pancake's bedding: www.amazon.co.uk/BW-Aubiose-Pet-Bedding/dp/B00CMCYZH8/ref=asc_df_B00CMCYZH8/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255759595579&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11310550362739734604&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006583&hvtargid=pla-354317841824&psc=1 It doesn't hold burrows very well though, so you will need to mix in some soft, dust-free, fresh hay, and/or paper-based bedding! 🐹💕

[@kimberleywarnock7452]

@@pancakespets thanks so much!❤

[@caitlin1524]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

[@pancakespets]

120x50x50cm 🐹💕

[@caitlin1524]

@@pancakespets thank you!

[@avabackupaccount]

I love this so much 🩵 it’s so helpful and I might be getting a hamster soon.

[@pancakespets]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it! Good luck with your future hamster! 🐹💕

[@HonkiTheHamster]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ethanchasejackson]

Hello! What gallon is this tank? Thank you😊❤🐹

[@pancakespets]

Hello! The tank is around 67 gallons 🐹❤️

[@ethanchasejackson]

@@pancakespets tysm😊

[@lauren7077]

How much bedding do you need to fill that tank? And how often would u fully clean it out as that bedding is quite expensive 😂

[@pancakespets]

You need about 12kg of bedding to fill it! I never need to fully clean it, as I only ever need to change the soiled bedding. I use aubiose hemp horse shavings, which you can get 20kg of it for £20, so it's not that expensive 🐹❤️

[@Hammy_House]

Where did you get that one grass hide

[@pancakespets]

Pets at home! 🐹💕

[@Brttny_]

How often would you clean this set up?

[@aBvolttobbyist]

How often do you clean this?

[@ameliaanimalgaming552]

Spot clean 2-3 times a week

[@carysjenkins8536]

What size is this tank please? I want to get one!

[@pancakespets]

The tank is 120x50x50cm! I got it online from eBay! 🐹❤️

[@filmedbybailey]

How big is your tank?

[@pancakespets]

It is 122x50x50cm 🐹💕

[@deehyatt5173]

@@pancakespets - how many gallons do you recommend for the tank ? And is there a way to enhance their lives if you only have a smaller tank ?

[@BubblyBeauty1631]

How big is your tank ?? ❤

[@daedricprince]

but that is more than a luxury 5 stars palace for a hamster

[@torishamsterhouse]

Hi pancake! Can you help me by posting a video on how to fly with your hamster ( case I'm going on vacation and there is no one to take care of them

[@pancakespets]

Hi! Thank you for that idea. I will hopefully do that soon. 🐹💕

[@torishamsterhouse]

@@pancakespets ok thank-you so very much!😃

[@Cahnsarah]

But how do you clean such a large cage and with so many things?

[@pancakespets]

Here is a video about how I clean my cages: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaC4cn-Pj66qeaM

[@ninadruzhkova4341]

I am wondering how will you clean this set up and how often will you have to do it?

[@abumusaal-indunisiy1245]

I guess the thicker you set the bedding you dont have to clean it frequently, in common people with that thick of bedding used to clean by 2-3 months

[@julaisajansens7755]

Where can I buy that watchbox it’s so cute ❤

[@pancakespets]

Here is the link to the watch box: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/852209078/hamster-secret-peep-shed-2-chamber?gpla=1&gao=1&&Cj0KCQjw0IGnBhDUARIsAMwFDLnBg47d9CaRLmvsJitPvrpVUih6HMC5vTCd4JTjGrPdfQglYESjP9kaAk06EALw_wcB_k_&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0IGnBhDUARIsAMwFDLnBg47d9CaRLmvsJitPvrpVUih6HMC5vTCd4JTjGrPdfQglYESjP9kaAk06EALw_wcB

[@julaisajansens7755]

@@pancakespets thank you so much ❤️

[@eva_1977]

how do you clean that?

[@pancakespets]

Here is a video where I show how I clean the cage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2iTdmeoh892Zpo

[@ravinsampathkumar8627]

U creat good dustbin.....😂😂😂

[@OhSweetShell]

how do you avoid ants from coming into your hamster cage? { sorry for asking! anyways new subscribers :D }

[@Ibakale]

How would you go about cleaning a habitat like this?

[@sofiabruiz17]

Spot cleaning

[@kimberlybantal2604]

Is this fish tank? If yes, how big is this?

[@ameliaanimalgaming552]

It lookes to me like a 75 gallon

[@Abbie-シ]

What cage is this

[@pancakespets]

It.is a 120x50 cm tank that I got from eBay 🐹💕

[@Abbie-シ]

@@pancakespets did you add like breathing holes or make like a barbed wire lid

[@noviadwiyanti680]

how do you anticipate ants?

[@kellyjackson30]

This hamster home is amazing. Is it a nightmare to keep clean though? Like, what about when you give the hamster fresh fruit and vegetables, there are so many places in there to hide stuff like that and id worry about fresh food rotting in there

[@pancakespets]

Thank you! It is very easy to clean. I clean out soiled bedding once a week. I remove fresh fruit and vegetables after 24 hours. Pancake eats all of the fresh food that I give him, as I only give him small amounts. 🐹💕

[@kellyjackson30]

@@pancakespets thank you for replying. My hamsters have always tried to hoard their fresh food but it was easy to remove each day out of an ordinary cage. Pancake is very lucky to have you 🐁

[@pancakespets]

Thank you! 🐹💕

[@Girly_Ad3l3]

Can they get stuck in there beding?

[@pancakespets]

No, they will be able to burrow out. They won't get stuck 🐹💕

[@Girly_Ad3l3]

@PancaketheHamster oh ok ty

[@CoJoGrizzlo]

*That’s a lot of work for something that only comes out at night and doesn’t designate a spot to eliminate waste. You’d have to do a full changeout every week.*

[@deehyatt5173]

Nooo !! You aren’t suppose to ever do full change outs… only sections. There is a study on how it messes with their heart rate when you clean it all out. Plus remember they do find a regular potty spot .. ❤

[@sofiabruiz17]

Hamsters are actually pretty clean animals, they tend to have a spot. Usually in sand

[@rapprox]

just because an animal is nocturnal does NOT mean it's okay to neglect them! they deserve proper living conditions just as any other animal does.

[@devalfa369]

6:23 What fruit is this?

[@rosestopanimaltesting]

i think it’s a mango x

[@TayzPetsAndCoolPets]

Belll pepper

[@eva_1977]

i feel this is overcrowded and the hamster has no space to burrow....mine loves clean surface so that he can start burrowing where he pleases....with all of that stuff on top of the bedding he has no place to start burrowing....my POV

[@yuribn6886]

infinity food glitch

[@ARTIC_JC]

bro if one hamster need all that how much does 2 hamsters need

[@dominickg5357]

Im not cleaning all that.

[@samalama893]

You’re supposed to spot clean. Also, if you can’t give your hamster the bare minimum then you’re a shit owner.

[@Charmienckaieo-qr3ri]

Way too much bedding they dont need that much😮

[@sofiabruiz17]

They do. They are borrowers.

[@mrextreme5258]

that hamster going to get lost

[@GaymerGod2000]

How often do you clean it?