All Living Things Easy Clean Habitat Hamster Cage Review | Munchie's Place

Petsmart has yet again come out with new products for our small mammal companions. This time a new style of cage that we haven't seen before, being made by Petsmart under their "All living things" line. Are there good qualities? Is it the appropriate size for our hamsters or mice? Does it come with the right size accessories like an appropriately sized wheel? Let's find out together.
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[@jessicathomas1276]

It's like they listen to all the feedback except the size. This would be genius if it was the proper size, and with a few adjustments to ensure it's not so easy to escape. It's so frustrating when companies seem like they are really trying in most areas, but just won't give us big enough cages and wheels.

[@Boredchinchilla]

It would cost too much for many people to “waste” on what they consider disposable pets. People want to buy an animal and everything that it needs for less than they pay for a pair of moderately priced shoes…..

[@jessicathomas1276]

@@Boredchinchilla it would be up to the company to price the item so it would sell. Considering how close they get to the mark all they need to do is make it larger. Which may cause a slight increase in cost, but it would not be much more expensive than they already are.

[@Aisha-721]

@@Boredchinchilla I love these small furries and I don't consider them disposable. If I had a mouse, hamster or any of them I'd try to commit to the life of the pet. I don't want to take the liberty of "disposing" of them because they're a lot smaller than cats and dogs have a shorter life.

[@chay637]

this would honestly be a nearly perfect cage if it was big enough.

[@0000zz2]

YOUR PFP AMEN

[@dalianavangas1154]

They have a new one thats bigger

[@Pizza_editz]

@@dalianavangas1154 yeah but it's still too small

[@keyc.1109]

All the positive things Munchie points out show that the company is looking in the right direction. Still terrible and like stubburn old folks the company is still stuck in it's ways.

[@zakuraRabbit]

I keep seeing hamster cages with a large "aquarium" style bin underneath and thinking "oh that's a neat idea. Lots of digging area but also a wire top for them to play in where its easier to attach toys and wheels". But... they're all so SMALL. Why is it so hard to make a big hamster cage? D:

[@flowercat9883]

Bigger=more cost to made, needs bigger storage place etc.

[@sensoryzoo8293]

Bigger cages= more responsibility and also not as kid friendly

[@zakuraRabbit]

@@sensoryzoo8293 Even more reason to stop making them in my opinion :p If every single hamster cage was as big as they should be then less parents would think "oh that's a quick and easy toy to put in the corner of my kid's bedroom"

[@sensoryzoo8293]

@@zakuraRabbit but then the companies would loss money. In the end that is their only goal. If they stop marketing hamsters/mixe as kid friendly pets their going to loss their huge customer base. As most people get them for kids

[@flowercat9883]

I also don't recommend wire cages.My own cage has a diy wire top and my hamster tried to climb it and almost fell. Its now covered by cardboard.

[@poagy]

i feel like this would be such an amazing cage if it was only bigger, the pull out bedding compartment is nice so you can spot clean and just put it back.

[@jorwayblacknight3619]

While I like the concept of the bigger pan, but the flaws of this cage still outweighs the pros but it is a small step in the right direction for petsmart.

[@ineedlessanxeity501]

Could be used as a temp while you clean the hamster real cage??? 🤷‍♀️

[@samandthehams4496]

@@ineedlessanxeity501 still not worth the money, if you already have it, yes. Just use a playpen if you don’t, it’s much less stressful (unless a hamster does not like playpens)

[@shakrat9807]

@@samandthehams4496 it could be used as a travel cage

[@hotpotatoeshotpotatoes6221]

Ay I was just thinking about this channel yesterday! I went to petsmart to pick up some stuff and saw an adoptable syrian that had been returned because she bit someone. I was considering adopting her but ultimately decided against it since I didnt have anything set up for her and I'm going back to school soon so I wont have the time to properly devote to her. Ps happy late birthday munchie.

[@Aisha-721]

A lot of hamsters have bitten their owners. You need to need to be patient with them. Munchie is one caring person for small furry animals. I highly recommend Victoria Raechel but Erin's Animals and Pickles Pets are also good for educating people about hamsters and other little furry friends.

[@Aisha-721]

I used to babysit a Syrian hamster for a neighbor. He the hamster bit him. I limited my handling of her to putting her in my bathtub to clean the cage and return her to the cage.

[@frenzy2061]

I never understand that logic. Your hamster is bound to bite you at some point. One of my hamsters is deaf and blind and he doesn't let me anywhere near him anymore, but I still love him to bits I couldn't imagine giving him away just because he bites. I guess it's for the best someone like that gives away their pet because it's clear they don't really care about it.

[@hotpotatoeshotpotatoes6221]

@@Aisha-721 just to make it clear this wasnt my hamster. It was someone else's who had returned it to the store because she bit them and she was adoptable. Personally I dont really care if a hamster bites me because it's an animal and animals do that from time to time.

[@Diana321GO]

You did great, thinking ahead and taking the right decision. Hopefully the hammy will go to a good home :) And yeah of course they'll bite they are tiny fluff balls how else are they supposed to defend themselves :)) ❤

[@michellemunn7959]

That seed feeder would actually be great for treats like fresh veggies or fruit that u give in moderation

[@harley8703]

That's a good idea!

[@maxxiepandaface]

Proud to say my Russian dwarf is in a 659inch bin cage I made myself thanks to channels like yours! 👍

[@shadowcat9672]

It looks like this would actually be decent if it was bigger. What a shame.

[@dimithryyy]

Hey hope you add more ads in the vid for us to support you in a small way :)

[@dark-shadow_]

This is the only time i agree with the ads😆

[@Kayla-dj7uu]

I wouldn’t even skip them 😂

[@cloudyskyz2237]

I’m excited to start fostering for you!! :)

[@brenda_idk]

Happy late birthday Munchie!

[@MunchiesPlace]

Thank you.

[@charliesflock659]

I own birds (they are spoiled and cared for properly) I love animals, and watch lots of different pet channels. Well we were at the pet store with my mom, she saw the PetSmart critter trail dinosaur and went "That looks so much fun for hamsters" and I tried to explain how that was NOT a proper cage and was actually horrible and she was not convinced. Luckily she's not getting a hamster😤 Love your video's

[@sensoryzoo8293]

This could be a awesome cage if it was a little more then twice the size

[@ivorygemm]

I used this as a temporary cage when I first got my hamster from the humane society, I connected it with my hamsters bin cage and I still use it for him, he honestly really enjoys the bottom space rather than burrowing in the bin cage

[@lilytodd8143]

I’m a lefty!! A pain in the butt, however it makes us unique!

[@Solomon0424]

Me too! I'm predominantly left handed

[@stinkyyaya2104]

I`ve never seen any of your videos before but I heard your intro and I think your amazing already

[@trayas2272]

I’m left handed, I use my right hand for everything except writing though. That’s a bit weird right?

[@JulieMair123]

Im the same.

[@ljn369]

Na, I'm the same way but it's eating and writing. Everything else I do right handed though.

[@laurawilson5666]

I hope you feel better soon and happy birthday!

[@michellemunn7959]

It is the better of the bad cages.

[@itzelissatho4498]

What to change -add stuff to cover holes -make muchhhh bigger -bit deeper of bedding -add more stuff like metal n glass -have an extention for mice, like a critter nation rat cage where u can add n add each way n the furplast ones

[@cathythecup5782]

Happy belated birthday Munchie! ❤️ Finally companies are starting to go in the right direction... Although I wish they would fix the size FIRST then do any alterations necessary to make it a proper cage

[@NutmegBGB]

From a fellow south paw, Happy birthday Munchie!

[@Saf333]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉

[@cynthiabevins2045]

Lefty here but I crochet right handed, cut steak left handed, get bitten by small animals on my left hand, but I'm always in my right mind!

[@xxjinx_katxx6896]

Yes! My prediction was right. If only pet stores listen to their customers... MAKE BIGGER CAGES!

[@paigemountianbook6468]

Why is it even legal to sell a cage that is to small and under requirements it is just terrible, and thank you for what you do munchie🥰 I’m a leftie a well!

[@azuradawn5683]

They aren't legal requirements...

[@kaehume4742]

Not a leftie, but I am ambidextrous!

[@ShwintyKat]

Just saw this cage for the first time the other day at the same time as seeing the new wheels, I was *waiting* for this review lol

[@JulieMair123]

Im a leftie too. But i use scissors in my right hand.🤷‍♀️🤣

[@myahrider5131]

a few days ago, my mother and i rescued a lovely syrian hamster from FB and she came in this cage, her owner became allergic to her and had to rehome her, but loved her lots. and yes i can confirm, pulling out that bottom drawer is so annoying and i accidentally woke her up many times. i let her acclimate to us and our smell in her new cage for two days bc i didnt want to stress her out even more, and we now have her in a kaytee rat cage. yes, i know it is still too small but i am waiting for my paycheck next week to buy the prevue 528 and tonnes of hides and chews :D

[@festerizzy69]

Lefty and a ham mom over here 🐹

[@pinkbanana20]

This is such a cool idea. It just needs to be bigger.

[@uftc1324]

The enclosure design actually seems pretty good if they could make it 2’ x 2’ than it would be perfect

[@robinalderdesigns]

Lefty here! Wish I had left handed scissors

[@raisedbyfaith9250]

It looks like they designed the food and water parts after the popular PVC pipe feeders and waterers for chickens.

[@allysonparker4203]

Can you please do another gerbil care and/or bonding video. There just aren't enough information on KZbin for Gerbils. I recently like 2 days ago got gerbils and unfortunately they weren't cage mates already soooo I have to help them bond using the split cage method. Ugghh I'm so scared I'm doing something wrong. And I trust you hole heartily when it comes to my syrian hamster and my gerbils.

[@charlottemacdonald7116]

Happy Birthday for yesterday Munchie 🤘💜

[@minzkaffee2440]

Yeah in germany the required space is way bigger than these "habitats" that you so graciously review for us. They honestly look more like those toy sets you can get for kids, a house for a hamster plushie. It's kind of an odd size. I can't even imagine using it as a cage for transporting hamsters cause of the possible injuries. I have to say this one looks way better than other reviewed cages, but the size is still off. I always feel kind of claustrophobic looking at those cages, can't imagine how the hamster must feel in there.

[@ashleyjones1918]

Lefty here and I have never tried lefty scissors, but maybe should! I hate cutting things. 😂🙃

[@lexTS89]

Happy late Birthday Munchie!! You are amazing, and have helped so many hamsters, so a big thank you!

[@natenaitopaku1947]

I'm not a lefty but three, if not four of my old classmates are.

[@Kunailover101]

A very interesting cage concept, it just needs to be bigger. I honestly thought it was bigger

[@amandalucky8211]

I feel like I'd this would be a cool design if it was big enough. I don't understand why it's so hard for these companies to make bigger cages.

[@A-C_Creations]

Happy Belated Birthday! This cage has potential to be great if only it was bigger. Great video! Love your videos!

[@xxJamiexx]

I love the winnie pooh things in the back btw I am a fan of him since I was little :) I wear a shirt of him rn and I have a little and a big plushie, another shirt and a blanket. :) And I am a Hufflepuff too

[@casie7837]

Hello, muchie I love your videos 💜💜

[@callmetheo16]

I’m a lefty while almost my entire family is righty but I had no idea they actually had lefty scissors I need to get some.😄

[@jennyjohansson4300]

hi 👋 i'am also left handed 😃 btw i love all your videos they are both educational and fun! 🙂❤️ congratulations in advance munchie !! 💐

[@anmichele3829]

Fellow lefty here! 🙃

[@ljn369]

You would think companies would want to sell bigger enclosures because that means more money due to people buying more bedding and toys but 🤷‍♀️.

[@waltergrove2657]

YASSS! Anozzerrrr Rrreview Btw: My dad's bday was yesterday

[@NutmegBGB]

Happy late birthday to your dad!

[@harley8703]

Happyg late birthday to your dad!❤

[@lyss6808]

The similarities are to much now lol We are both: from Washington, leftys, love small animals, and dye our hair on a regular basis

[@ashmh9228]

i love these kinds of videos also its cool it seems like they put a bit of effort in

[@riandease]

🐹

[@atlanticalilly]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳

[@dubliners0999]

Yep, not enough space (I have gerbils), and wheel is far too small. I recommend the Niteangel Super-Silent Hamster Exercise Wheel in either the 8" or 10" size. They're silent as well. They have ball bearings.

[@thesixxter]

My hamster built a whole burrow above ground he pushed most of his bedding to one side and started digging a burrow under the shelf he has hes very smart-

[@victoriaw8503]

I'm a Lefty! I use scissors in my right hand, Lol.

[@derricklear7148]

I’m a lefty!

[@salsamango5474]

I used to have this cage for my gerbils before I realized how inadequate it was. I still use the wheel from it though because it is a lot better than ones I've found at my local pet stores. Also my gerbils not surprisingly chewed the ever loving hell out of that cage and were not happy.

[@Ninjibkm]

Hello i like you’re vids btw happy birthday sorry for saying it late 😅🥳

[@certifiedbruhmoment85]

Maybe that would be an okay temporary cage if you're traveling with a hamster or gerbil for a few days?? I dunno, it just seems sad that this cage is a cool concept but can't work for a permanent cage.

[@brittainyellis6670]

Maybe a hamster or mouse but definitely not gerbils

[@certifiedbruhmoment85]

@@brittainyellis6670 I'm sorry I only really know about hamsters. But still, I hope cages like these could still have uses for it

[@brittainyellis6670]

@@certifiedbruhmoment85 Don't apologize, I rlly just research on animals often which makes me ending up wanting to own them as a pet (reptiles/rodents rlly just small animals in general) so I know a decent amount about a variety of animals...you could probably use that as a temporary cage for hamsters/mice if you are going out of town or something and have nobody to pet sit

[@certifiedbruhmoment85]

@@brittainyellis6670 Ah, nice! And again, I really do hope people use this creative design haha

[@goddessgaea19]

My friend has 3…I have 2.we like it because it looks adultish and we are adults keeping dwarf hamsters

[@TessesKingdom]

Now I feel bad my mom bought this cage for my Hamster and my Hamster spends most her time in the bottom she loves making tunnels I added rocks and branches she loves them! But now I see it’s the wrong size. Mice will not be good in this cage unless they are full size because the tub on the bottom leaves a small gap and they can easily escape. I will see if I can convince my mom to upgrade the cage but she is still new so I’m not sure moving her again is going to be beneficial at the moment. And you were right about the food she actually sticks her whole head where the food is and takes it out. She loves the wheel but now I know it’s the wrong size so that will have to go quickly which I’m a bit sad about because it’s so silent and she loves being awake at 1am. Also I don’t like that I can’t see her it’s very hard to interact but when she is at the top she will take treats from my hands and she has come to me twice now my mom bought her Saturday so she has been with us for three days now. so I started bonding with her this morning because for some reason she was awake. Overall the only part of the cage she loves is the bottom, I know this because these past two days I’d wake up at 1 in the morning to check on her and all she does is create tunnels and chew on the branches I put in, she also cleans herself in the bottom. On the top she loves the hammock and the wheel I’m worried about the water because I don’t see her drinking it much so I’m worried she isn’t drinking enough. Sorry for the long essay just wanted to say thank you for letting me know this isn’t the right size. I really thought it was because she has not expressed any boredom behaviors but that could be because I added a hammock, branches, rocks, and hides. I also scattered food along her cage.

[@A.j-q]

I'm a lefty but I can't use left handed scissors 🤣 have no idea why not

[@meganpurves7980]

my little sister and my mum are left handed they hate when i tie things due to the fact i'm right handed but then they get their own revenge every time 🤣

[@karfunkelstein713]

Happy birthday! ^^ (I hope you had a nice day despite the cleaning)

[@lindavelasco1952]

like for that headbang

[@PrettyLikeZ]

This was my hamsters first cages

[@michellescott8570]

Lefties Unite!! 🤜🤜

[@KasaisfireZarasmagic]

Only time I have skipped feeding an animal. Molddly food found at feeding time, after all stores are closed and can't go to the store and buy more that day. Will try and find an alternate normally. Normally happens with the dog in the form of guy feeding him doesn't tell anyone with car to go to store and buy more so he's fed handfuls of dog treats until the store is open

[@annettefinn6934]

Omg I’m a lefty too but my family is all rights and I have to use right scissors which is hard

[@arshia915]

Happy belated birthday 🎂💜!

[@rebeccaxx]

I love your hair color! 😍😍

[@fitzguineavision]

hahahahahaha Pushy in thing pully out thing, I LOVE THAT

[@vincesayshiyay]

Ayeeee hello munchie !

[@weirdkitty8543]

awwe- Cleaning on your birthday? :< well Happy birthday!

[@iam.vanessaruth]

Happy Birthday

[@thesixxter]

This cage does have potential if it was bigger (like wider) I might actually buy it.

[@WutangShadows]

Happy birthday

[@lukewoodard6559]

Could you review petsmart new full cheeks line? I work at petsmart ( as a dog groomer) and it’s a new line we are selling in 2022. Most of it looks like garbage.

[@beffernilly]

Leftie love!!!!

[@awetistic5295]

That water bottle looks like a huge escape risk. I wish companies wouldn't sacrifice safety for novelty.

[@C.Woodford]

I think it could be a really cool idea if it was made better with a different locking mechanism

[@lennonburnie8502]

happy birthday

[@jaditegames5376]

Left hand squad

[@yummiibear]

My hamster has a cage roughly 750 square inches but is always in hiding under the bedding. He comes out to eat and stuff but once it's very late and I'm asleep. The smaller cage (had a hide as well) but he had he would come up and say hi and now he likes to be hidden all the time since I have about 8 inches of bedding

[@snape_head]

A lefty here ✋

[@stefanarmbruster5695]

It's wounderfoll 😁🤗

[@nataliebell6760]

My mother is left-handed, is that close enough?

[@wolfherzen5423]

I’m both left and right handed I use what ever make it easier what ever I’m doing.

[@pavelbautista6849]

So by the vibe she's putting out I guess this is an OK cage? Maybe only temporary cage while you get something better

[@itzelissatho4498]

Tbh, instead of buying a cage that'll cost loaddsss, it won't take long n cost much to make a reusable huge cage that u can probs add too using rat sized tubes or pvc pipes or something? So why not just get a tall display cabinet take the glass out n replace with mesh, it means u can hang stuff, idk about water though lol, separate it for a big dig area for out little diggers n it be deep! Without having to worry about mess! Yet won't cost much if u get the cabinet second hand(I'm UK n mine cost.. £64? Yet Its about 100 for a new hamster cage which is tbh counted as a travel or medical cage so why not go cheaper? This shows people don't think, especially for their fur babies well fair

[@miggerysow]

They have tried to copy the Omlet Qute but made it smaller

[@MunchiesPlace]

Good observation.

[@helenavolckaert3611]

Tbh, this enclosure does have some good ideas (flawed overall, but definitely better than the usual bad enclosures), and you know what? If/when the connective piece holding the water bottle or the food dispenser fails and leaves an open hole, why not use that as an excuse to connect this thing via tubing to a bigger enclosure/bin cage? Give your hamster a little hangout room attachment to their usual bigger house!

[@celtichound9889]

I'm a lefty and I've got the ink stains on my hand to prove it. I've also got a scar on my right hand from a knife slipping while cutting a lime.

[@deathsonggaming]

One time my younger sister impulse bought a hamster and my mom enabled her. Unfortunately, when I tried to warn her about the small cages, they bought a cage very similar if not the same as this one. At the time I didn’t know a ton about hamsters, and I still don’t, but I shouldn’t have too because I don’t own one. I tried to warn her using the knowledge I had to no avail. Anyways, she and my mom did like no research and it was quite irresponsible on my moms part. I don’t want to blame my sister as she’s a kid, it’s really my moms fault and if anyone is to blame it’s my mom. Literally when they got this cage and I was worrying about it being too small, I again wasn’t 100% sure what the minimum is so in the end I said “maybe it’s big enough” or something. Again, it’s not my responsibility to do a bunch of research for something my mom decided to impulse buy. I think I even tried to give my sister or mom research material but they didn’t really want it. Well possibly luckily for the hamster, they returned the hamster (and the cage) a few days later, but my sister was quite upset. I feel like the hamster was rebought and put in a tiny tales cage or something. Well if this happened again I would probably offer to take care of it for them. Yeah this cage isn’t good or suitable. I feel bad when animals don’t even get the minimum things they need. Heck, my dad admitted he thinks a small animal could live fine in a crittertrail during a conversation about mouse care and tank sizes. How ridiculous!! Please only use them as extensions, travel cages, or temporary homes for mice and hamsters people. They are too small for other stuff.

[@garymurdoch8196]

Happy birthday all the best from me garyboy and my partner kak x

[@TrystaTaylor]

450 and 600 I feel are too small now, we have done tons of research and I think it should be 600 for dwarves and 800-1000 for Syrians because they need so much enrichment.