I Built ANOTHER DIY Hamster Cage?!

ANOTHER???? You can never have tooooo many DIY enclosures! Later this week I'll explain more about why I made another DIY enclosure and of course setting it up :D
Here is all the supplies I used:
PureBond Aspen Plywood cut into 4 pieces-
Bottom: 24" x 48"
Back: 24"-1/2" x 48"
Sides: 24"-1/2" x 24"
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[@Jessie-lf9mu]

“It’s definitely not perfect, but things don’t have to be perfect to be useable, and anytime I’m able to do something on my own regardless if there’s a flaw, I’m still pretty proud of myself” love that energy ✨

[@BelleOfTheBrawl1]

I literally read this comment at the EXACT moment that she said that and it kinda freaked me out lol

[@lukeshebak3492]

My hamster died last night and his name was teddy and he was my first hamster. When i saw him dead in his cage i thought about how much you have helped me. Because when I got Teddy he was in one of those pet smart cages, but then I did some research and found you. You told me about bin cages so I made him one and i just wanted to say thank you.

[@holly_yt8894]

im so sorry to hear about that, he'll forever be in our hearts!

[@littlered3533]

I’m sorry for your loss. I also lost a hamster named Teddy. He was great. You definitely gave your Teddy a good life and he will never forget that.

[@bri8326]

rip Teddy I've had 5 🐹 thus far and they do become a part of u their deaths are devastating 💔 i have a tattoo for mines as well sorry 4 your lost 😢

[@S1mplyxMe]

I'm sorry for your loss I hope he is happy in heaven R.I.P🐹

[@realtalkwithharris6053]

R.I.P Teddy❤

[@understandinghappy1006]

I'm forever grateful for this tutorial! I would be so lost on what to do when building a diy enclosure. I'm not that handy tbh but you make it so simple to follow along. Excited to see what's coming next :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy to hear that! I'm not as great as tutorials as others but knowing someone finds it's simple to follow along makes me feel better!

[@SamBrotherman]

@@VictoriaRaechel hi

[@flowercat9883]

I love how friendly this cage looks. My own hamster cage which is a mix of homemade and 2 fishtanks looks like a prison...

[@stephanierobert2973]

This had me howling 😂

[@okaminess]

This comment was so bad for my bronchial tubes. I think I just grew more bronchial tubes.

[@SomethingAnimal]

7:25 I choked laughing, it's way too relatable! 😂 love seeing you do more DIY videos, especially more cages you can really never have enough of them 😝

[@hxmster._.hxsmter291]

Erinnn

[@margalothegreat_hams]

it's you! I love when youtubers comment on other youtubers videos :)

[@ilyej9317]

Hi I love ur channel as well as I love victoria raechels channel 💗

[@VictoriaRaechel]

i hate KZbin they’ve deleted my response 4 times now, basically thank u for ur diys u are my inspiration qween I swear if this is the comment they choose to leave up

[@hxmster._.hxsmter291]

@@VictoriaRaechel Heart touching

[@thecalmambience7611]

After searching through an uncomfortable amount of cage videos, this one is really a GIFT. Simply explained & demonstrated! Thank you!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MissMercury12322]

Any dad would be so proud seeing his daughter being so skilled when using a drill-driver or however it is called😅

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!!

[@beiishk3645]

I think this is my fave cage u've done so far 🤩The white and wood combo looks so good and modern! The wood will blend in so well with natural themes as well. 10/10 🥰👌🏽

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks!! It's too bad bedding covers the wood showing haha

[@cido2270]

I didn't know that using real glass is cheaper than using plexi glass. I wanted to add a big window to my hammy's enclosure since it doesn't have one, but plexi glasses are so expensive that I always kept delaying this plan. Thank you so much for the advice Victoria!

[@andreawolf4057]

I love this style and the fact that there is wood on the bottom! ☺

[@carmellehontz4520]

Victoria is the reason both my hamsters lived a long happy and healthy life, keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️🐹

[@MyCuteHamster00]

Attaching two pieces of wood at a 90 degree angle is sooo much easier if you have corner clamps. They are a great investment for people who like to DIY and are not expensive. I really recommend them! They are fantastic! ❤

[@MyCuteHamster00]

Also to prevent the wood from splitting you can use your pilot holes to to guide you to predrill the other piece of wood as well, so that the screw would go in easier. There is also a variety of screws, some of which are thin but still long and are less likely to cause splitting. Maybe you used different screws this time so that caused the problem. Sorry for unsolicited advice.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'll have to look into the clamps! My dad has all the clamps but alas I have none! I actually used the exact same supplies so that was not what caused it 😊

[@thewheekshow5537]

This is beautiful! It's also worth noting that you should use silicone in a well ventilated area. 🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks!

[@chloeleiran15]

i’m actually building this cage for my female syrian hamster lily right now! she is currently in the ferplast maxi duna cage which i have realized caused her a lot of stress and she will climb on the bars on the top of the cage. so i took this into notice and knew i had to make her a new cage! and i knew you were the right place to look for a suitable cage for her! thank you.

[@jasminebennett5962]

aww so excited to see which lucky hammy will be joining your family!, i recently got my first hamster cupcake in her 900 square inch cage of unbroken floor space with 10+ inch of bedding!, she’s a Russian dwarf i love her so much! tonight she climbed on my hand and ate the treats off it willingly and it’s such a magical thing i’m so happy even tho it might seem silly i was so over joyed she came to me and sat on my hand! i have only had her a month and she was so scared at first but she has really blossomed ! 💕🐹 with out your channel i wouldn’t have know proper hamster care!!! thank you so so much for helping me give cupcake the best life possible!!!!! 💕🐹🎀✨

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Haha 3 is enough hammies for me! It sounds like Cupcake has a great life!

[@christopherlee3026]

WTG "Ickle Miss DIY" Hint - pilot hole both materials. Love your Can-do attitude.......

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha I will do that next time! I just didn't last time and didn't have one split 😝 Guess that's what happens when you build in different seasons

[@levi-young]

I've been here since your old channel name, back when peach was still here, it's so nice to see how much you've grown and how far you've come. I wish you the absolute best

[@manvirbinepal9321]

I love how you did the entire thing without any help. Go Girl Go ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!! Asking for help isn't a bad thing but there's something about doing it yourself that gives you a great feeling 😝

[@itsmerosie5084]

Recently found out my hamsters cage was to small when I redid the measurements, I feel so bad she's been living like that for a whole 2 months but as my step dads a builders he's going to be building me a new one for her! I can't wait to show him this tutorial! tysm for helping me with my hamsters!

[@eletrikzzz1346]

How small was the cage? Like dimensions? Did you build a new one yet?😃

[@m1llyfrr]

You teach me and others so much, thank you for helping me (and others) give their hamsters the right proper care ❤️🥲

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy I can help!

[@happyfilms6301]

Let’s just say how much Victoria loves her hamster, that she does this hard work

[@PetLifewithBec]

I love doing DIYs, admittedly I'm not that great at them either, but you're right that there is always that sense of accomplishment afterwards, plus you learn a lot :)

[@melaniemaitre8983]

me and my dad built an enclosure exactly like this a few years back. I love it and I find it's a great size for providing all the enrichment that hamsters and mice need.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I love that!!

[@-afyx-]

I'm really proud of you Victoria! I love seeing you do it yourself. Exemplary!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@user-ly1nt5ej3l]

Thanks so much, Victoria!! I am building my cage very soon! I already got the wood but I had to use birch plywood because there wasn’t any aspen but I made sure I got the right measurements.

[@akawczynki]

Our ham has a large cage, isn’t being too active and is fairly happy and young, he seems straight up BORED with his enclosure, I cannot wait to upgrade him to this beautiful new home. Thank you so much for being you, and helping us ham parents be the best ham parents there could be

[@mousenation3867]

That’s great I would definitely have a go at that for my next hamster so I can make the biggest cage possible for the space I have, custom made is a brilliant idea. You did an excellent job thanks for the demo.

[@tiffanyhp7]

Super cool! I’ve only eat he’d like 2 videos and I’ve learned SO much about hamsters already!!! It’s crazy how to industry pushes those tiny cages on the public and takes advantage of our ignorance. Glad I’m learning. Thank you. I’m gonna try to build a cage for my niece who got a hamster.

[@KimHmrs]

For those who aren't so handy: Ikea's PAX or PLATSA base elements also make for great enclosures.

[@emogemini]

thank u sm

[@emogemini]

halcyon ! ♡ ° i highly suggest an ikea detolf ! it has around 1K square inches of floor space. people who used IKEA to make hamster enclosures never had a problem with it, but a detolf is a great option if you’re worried :)

[@emogemini]

halcyon ! ♡ ° also it is around 80$ i believe, while a tank its size is 800$. so this will save you a lot of money !

[@KimHmrs]

@halcyon ! ♡ ° The hamster won't be able to chew the edges of the cabinet, so it should be safe. While the ikea detolf is also a good alternative, it's glass so it won't be as sturdy as the wooden base elements. The Platsa or Pax elements allow you to add wheels, and you can stack them if you have more than 1 hamster.

[@_alura]

@@KimHmrswill the pax be okay if i add varnish for when the hamster pees

[@benoitjulienandytranquille7014]

Hello. I am new to your channel. I am in the process of getting myself a little hamster and I've been preparing myself with your videos. It's helping me a lot.

[@carolineduttman2342]

This makes building an enclosure seem soooo much less daunting!! Thank you :))

[@MyLittlePetsYT]

I love this so much Tori, it's such a beautiful cage! Setting up all the bedding and stuff is going to be so fun!!

[@scarlettkarwoski2383]

I agree!

[@MyLittlePetsYT]

@@scarlettkarwoski2383 Hey!! :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!! 😁❤️

[@Yes-rs2xy]

That enclosure is beautiful! It looks so clean and also is an amazing sized enclosure! 💛💛💛

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@Taylajeanne]

i made this today!! it was very difficult but i love it so much!! and it’s very very big 😍

[@CharismaCorkle]

I love that you are giving a variety of cages for our Hammy's! The one I built (Wich was one of yours) I loved so much! I might adopt another hamster and make another cage. Thanks, Love you 💘

[@gabi-zf2jj]

i didn't know where to put this other than in your most recent video. i wanted to say that i finally got a hamster!!! I've been watching your videos for over a month and its honestly amazing how much i learned and how amazing it feels to be giving a proper care to your first pet ever :) thanks for all the good content you make.

[@Allthingshamster]

Awesome!! I built a DIY cage several months back and we actually found some purebond plywood, so yay lol. I based the design roughly off of your diy cage you made to replace the melamine one. 🙂 it's 4 feet by 2 feet and my hamster has not shown any signs of stress so far!

[@Supersyrian11]

I love how the cats are just rooming around in videos!😊❤

[@smallexotics7816]

Usually to prevent wood splitting from my experience you'll need smaller screw or nail. Sometimes you just need thin nail rather then thicker screw. It varies on the thickness of your plywood as well

[@jpretzel]

Thankful for your videos! I grew up with hamsters in the 90's in Hartz plastic cages and when I googled cages for my son to get his first hamster, I realized we did nearly everything wrong back then! So I converted a free old entertainment console with a 750 sq ft floor and painted it with beige interior semi-gloss we had around... then I realized your contact paper idea, so I'll cover the bottom with that. The paint can off-gas two months until Christmas. I had my husband chop the sides to 28", as any deeper and I wouldn't be able to reach the bottom, and any shallower I may regret not having enough depth of bedding. 🤩

[@ainsl3ys]

You always make me so happy when I watch your channel❤❤

[@sarahgiffin1292]

the reason why your plywood split was likely because you're not meat to screw into it parallel to the sheet; if you were to drill into into it diagonally it wouldn't be as likely to split! This is really cute, also, thanks for sharing it!

[@naomily5739]

This cage looks awesome!! I’m not sure but my guess is that Dipper will be going in it as he is on the cover of the video 🐹 Can’t wait to know next Saturday 😊. I also hope you will do a cage set up video as they always inspire me so much 🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!! There will be a video during the week talking about the enclosure and setting it up ❤️

[@kitxcat8071]

My hamster sadly past away last week 😔, i think it was already her time... cuz i adopted her from a bad breeder . I just wanna say thanks to victoria for making videos about the right hamster care , you've helped me alot tori.... i've watched ur videos since my hamster was a baby 🥰 ,Thankyou sooo much 🤗 .

[@Cpt.Rouxlskaard]

Sorry dude, rip

[@kitxcat8071]

@@Cpt.Rouxlskaard yeah thx

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm really sorry to hear that 😢

[@swaggydutchieisback7760]

Thank you for making these helpful videos!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Glad you like them!

[@ReelPets-j9r]

Super excited to move from a 600 square inch cage to this ! I've been wanting to get a bigger cage and was about to get the pawhut until I came across this ! Thank you so much for the great tutorial ! :)

[@itz_nightshade2272]

This summer in august I watched your last video and I bought the supplies my dad helped me build a cage like this I’m glad I didn’t get the wood you used last time luckily I didn’t have enough money for it so I went witch cheaper wood to which i coated with wood protector I forgot what it was called and then I painted it white but building taht cage was rlly fun and my new hamster loves it I still need to get him a sand bath but I’ll get him one once I get money! Because after all I’m the one paying for him I don’t even have a paying job I just sometimes go to work with my dad I’m only 14 so I think this a big accomplishment:)

[@mai_12812]

I loved how you did all of this for your hamster..I've had my hamster for a few months now we've still be trying to make a DIY cage and some non-toxic paint to paint it so it looks better so this helped me and my brother a lot.

[@PetConnectionInternational]

This is such a great enclosure, I'll definitely need to have a look to see if I can find some similar plywood in the UK, that'd be great for my gerbil enclosure if I could find it! Also, I think your thumbnail is great! It really shows off the enclosure in all its glory ☺️

[@imme3958]

Hi! I don’t recommend a wooden enclosure for a gerbil because they chew everything.

[@PetConnectionInternational]

@@imme3958 yes I know, I mean for the topper platform ☺️ but thanks for your concern 🙂

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!!! I hope you can find something similar 😄

[@PetConnectionInternational]

@@VictoriaRaechel I may have found something, fingers crossed it isn't too expensive 🤞😅

[@mushroomie3545]

I love it! I can’t believe that u made this cage about 2 years ago you’ve come so far!

[@Nature101]

wow! thats cool:) it kinda reminds me of my one that i made with my dad! it was also 2 ft by 4ft

[@lanabaker2954]

all of ur hamsters are adorable. Im so grateful for all of your videos. without them i wouldnt be able. to provide the are I now can xx

[@hailton9530]

U should do more building vids cos u are so good at it

[@nataliereinhardt4919]

Easy tip to avoid splitting the wood: drill a pilot hole first 👍 thank you for this idea! Much cheaper way to get a cage that's big enough!

[@kathavri]

:)) I honestly lost track of how many cages you have

[@sydney6127]

Oh boy, about to start on this diy cage for my daughter. Wish me luck! I'm pretty handy so I'm not too concerned!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Good luck!!! I’m sure you’ll do an awesome job!

[@Moonlit.Minnow]

It looks amazing! My hamster is currently in a home made bin cage k made with my dad and I am so glad she is in a better environment then my past hamsters 🥰

[@keepingitrealwithnaye8782]

That looks like perfection

[@justnan1102]

I’ve been wanting to make a diy hamster cage for so long! Thank you! 🪴

[@bperez9066]

I love that you did it all in your home. Other DIY videos are in a garage or yard like ok not all of us have those extra spaces. 🙄

[@southerntradingindl.corp.1198]

OMG I absolutely love your videos I find them SOO helpful THANKS! ❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for the support!

[@courtneyball6060]

So grateful for your videos love this so much!!!❤️

[@taraharris5589]

You inspire me to start building more of my hamster things by myself instead of just relying on my boyfriend or dad to help me!

[@mable995]

Wow this is so nice and you are so kind on your pets . Your pets are so lucky 🤞. And I love your channel ☺️💞

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you !!! 💕

[@ILikePizza950]

If you want to avoid the ply-wood splitting You can actualy use a drill to create a hole before putting the screw in :)

[@Chekmate99]

is there a reason why not just use nails instead of screws?

[@margalothegreat_hams]

And what lovely creature will have the honor of dwelling in this masterpiece?

[@ZacKosmos]

Are you fostering hams? Or possibly upgrading waddles or dipper? Love ur content as always!

[@sleepydandelion8090]

I’m so thankful that I found your channel! Thanks to you, I got my hamsters bigger bin cages. You taught me a lot so thank you for creating this channel! You earned my sub!

[@nicoladickson1130]

I love your videos Victoria I always take ur advice for giving a hamster enrichment and things they need! Keep on being you and don’t let haters beat you down! ❤️❤️

[@laraal-khatib8564]

Thank you for this tutorial!, very helpful 🐹🐹

[@flyboy61b]

Hi. I just built a cage similar to yours, I say similar because my granddaughter watched your video and bought the materials based on it. Here are my thoughts. If you are going to have Home Depot or Lowe's cut the pieces for you ask them to run a test on another piece of wood. The saw that her Lowe's used had an old blade that was out of balance and ruined all the edges. I cut the size down a litte to get rid of the Lowes cuts. Plus measure each piece as it is cut and check for square. If they mess up they will do it again at no cost. I glued and nailed hers with my brad nailer. If using screws, use finishing screws. Using non-tempered window glass is not only scary, but makes it very heavy. She paid $90 for a piece of 3mm. I'm concerned about how dangerous that would be so close to the floor. I agree that you don't want a larger piece of plexiglass. I built a face frame and used two 20" x 20" pieces of 3/16" plexiglass. The plexiglass was $36, cut at the store, and lots of pieces left over. The frame is made of 2" wide 1/2" plywood with a 4" wide plywood piece down the middle. I milled some pieces to hold it in, but plastic mirror clips would work. 3/4" pine boards could also be used, and cut at the store. It looks great and weighs about five pounds. I made it so that it is removable for cleaning or replacement. The entire inside was covered in white contact paper. I made strips of contact and folded in a crease, and then used them to seal all the joints...instead of silicone. I also cut some patches of left over paper for future use. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for insipiring her.

[@mcrmakesmedance]

omg it looks so good! im getting my first hamster next week, and ur videos have helped me so much!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

How exciting!!! Do you have any names planned?

[@mcrmakesmedance]

@@VictoriaRaechel i want to name her after a character from squid game or any anime that ive watched!

[@neilgrc166]

Exactly what I've been looking for to upgrade our enclosure this holidays, thanks for posting and keeping it simple!

[@michaelburke5825]

Hello Victoria. Thank you for creating this tutorial. I have now purchased all of the materials to attempt to do this myself as I want something larger than a 40 gallon breeder tank for my Syrian hamster. The dimensions of this new enclosure will be 60”x23.5”. I do have a question regarding the floor of the interior. Can you use contact paper in place of the natural varnish? Or can contact paper be placed on top of the varnish? Thank you for your help in advance.

[@danielemal6323]

That is an amazing DIY enclosure I love it

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Daniele!

[@olliegibbons9357]

im probably so late for this BUT a good way to make sure wood does not split while drilling into it is if you have a drill bit slightly thinner than the screws you are about to drill in it is always good to pre-drill the holes it just helps take tension off the wood when you introduce the screws :)

[@jennarie83]

Good job! I think you would like a “Kreg jig” it creates pocket holes to make it easier to screw pieces of plywood together like that. We use it for so many things. Good luck!

[@Elliekir]

I love the csge I’m saving up to make a diy cage fior my hamster Bella

[@eloelooxd6098]

You are so amazing person. I love how organized you are, and you dont need any help - u can do everything by yourself. You have been my role model since i found ur channel. You have been helping me taking care of my syrian hamster for over a year. Whats more i find ur rabbits videos diy helpfull even if i dont have rabbits! For guinea piggis its good to. Oh, and i decided to adopt crested gecko few months ago:) even if ur is rehomed. You are amazing human being i would love to have friend like u. Lucky people :) I dont speak english, sorry for my mistakes. I am from Poland. Love u

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That is really sweet, thank you!

[@kateyaiko]

Great video! Thanks for showing the hamster safe plant based varnish. I just recently asked what I can use to protect my hamster’s wood hideouts. Are you going to get another hamster then? And also, I have wanted to make my own diy hamster enclosure for a while now. Do you know on average how much this cost? You can round.❤️🐹

[@catheerinep.1027]

Hi there, so I’m buying all the supplies atm. I added everything up excluding the tools used to built the enclosure. You’re looking to spending no more than around $300. Maybe less than that but definitely not more. I hope this helps.

[@jim8684]

Hi Victoria. I just subscribed to your channel because you really have some in-depth information about our little critter friends. You are doing a great job at this and I am enjoying your vids very much! I'll certainly be staying in touch. Thanks, Jim

[@VIVISVECNA]

Hello me and my younger sister made this cage we are 13 and 11 years old we had a hamster named Chubbs he sadly passed away before we could make him his cage now we have a Syrian hamster named napoleon dynamite and we convinced our parents to help us build this cage and we have a lot bedding and enrichment and we are so happy to have found your channel or else we would have still had a small PetSmart cage for our pets and on accident we didn’t get the 1/2 thick wood and if you do mess that up we used angles and 100% pure silicone for the glass and next week he is getting a new sand bath hide outs sprays and herbs and some new food and we are so happy I hope you see this comment to know how much you helped us and how kids can own hamsters at least kids who are old enough

[@thefuntasticfive]

I really like how this cage turned out! Probably my favorite one yet! It'll look great with any theme you pick! ;)

[@Yes-rs2xy]

Love this tutorial! This is amazing! And also that enclosure is such an amazing size, when I first saw this, I thought u will get a new hamster, but is it an upgrade for one of your current hamsters?? 💛💛💛xx

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@mimo5873]

You did so great job with the enclouser! 😍

[@Crackersßss]

Oh my gosh! Last night I was browsing your DIY cages and look at what notification I got! I love when you make new enclosures! I wonder who will be the next addition! 😯 Edit: Where did you get the wheels from?🤔

[@VictoriaRaechel]

The wheels are from Canadian tire 😊 everything is linked

[@janjans1178]

Larger brush for the varnish Victoria - half the time, nice even finish. ⭐️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I didn’t have one lolol

[@aloylim5405]

Hi, Victoria! I have a question... I'm in a country where places like Petsmart doesn't exist. And things like the Kaytee Clean & Cozy and All Living Things bedding also doesn't exist, even online! The most popular bedding in my country is the Luxber bedding. Would be appreciated if you did a reveiw on it. Thank you! :))

[@0000zz2]

Ive seen many people using it and apparently is good since its paper based

[@aloylim5405]

@@0000zz2 okay thx for the reply :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

According to some hamster forums it appears to be a cotton bedding which would be best to avoid. Where is it you live? There's likely a safe bedding for you to use!

[@aloylim5405]

@@VictoriaRaechel I actually live in Malaysia, so i need to stay up at 10 p.m for your videos (hehe love your videos) and also Amazon can't be accessed

[@aloylim5405]

@@VictoriaRaechel Mostly there is shredded paper and will collapse if hamsters burrow.

[@simplyannon6521]

this is what I want for christmas

[@mayraadames53]

This looks great! I got a 55 gallon tank for my hamster but I’m having a hard time with the lid. I want a mesh lid and don’t know how to find it

[@VictoriaRaechel]

You could do something similar to what I did, or you could order one: www.amazon.ca/Exo-Terra-Screen-Hinged-55-Gallon/dp/B00LH0FF84

[@taplk]

Are you getting another hamster?!?! 🤩🐹

[@MollyWolfe-mc1zc]

I love your cage and look at your cages for inspiration and it also’ s works great! Thank you love the videos! ❤❤

[@SameShirtDifferentDay]

AMAZING!!!!! Idk if I'm as skilled as you, but I can definitely try. Thank you for the video, friend.

[@Beaveratu]

That little fluff ball on the thumbnail looks so cute😍

[@neversittingdown]

I just built one of these for my hybrid dwarf about a month ago! I used the same plywood, and I found that making a pilot hole in both the edges of the walls and the floor prevented the wood from splitting! I did the pilot holes once the pieces of wood were already positioned where I wanted them to be. I loved that you kept the wood natural! I feel like too many DIY enclosures are all white and don't have enough fun colors

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's awesome! I was just surprised because Mabel's enclosure didn't split once and everything was done exactly the same but I assume it had something to do with the temp or I just picked a better piece that time haha! I actually really like the plain white 😂 Once the bedding is in you won't see the natural bottom!

[@neversittingdown]

@@VictoriaRaechel I left the outside raw and painted the inside green. My boyfriend insisted the floor be brown so our ham can "feel like she's living on dirt" even though we don't see it haha

[@kindaintrovert208]

Thank you for putting down in centimeters too. Is such a pain converting inches to centimeters.

[@bane631]

The best part about getting a hampster is setting up their cage

[@T-rex335]

I love her fluffy socks she always wears 😂

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha that was the day I was filming my vlog 😝

[@alisataylor2721]

Wow I really like your enclosures your hamsters are so cute and you do really well making these enclosures and yuv really helped me thanks 😊🤗💗

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Alisa! 💕

[@acc49382]

Your cages are always amazing!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!