My Hamster's NEW Cage Setup

Today we are setting up my Syrian Hamster Penny's DIY enclosure (I made in this video • This Hamster Cage is B... ) that is 6.6ft x 2ft x 2ft.
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[@SugarHammyy]

It wouldn't be a Victoria Reachel "Setting up a hamsters cage video" without Victoria flexing on her discontinued mushroom hide 😂 i love the set up tho❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It saves me from having to explain it a million times hehe 🙈

[@SugarHammyy]

@@VictoriaRaechel Yeah i understand most pepole would want that hide because it's adorable😍

[@lonecar144]

@@VictoriaRaechel I changed from a 6in wheel to a 8in, now Stella my robo doen't run on the 8in near as much as her 6in. should i change it back? She has had the 8in almost 2 months.

[@notcozygames]

@@lonecar144it might be to big for her to move. As long as it doesn't bent her back and fits her I would say it's fine. Maybe leave it in longer? ❤❤

[@dagaminghamster2290]

@@lonecar144 perhaps offer both and see which one she uses more and stick with that one. Or just use both.

[@hamstermimii]

Just when I thought hamsters couldn’t get cuter, this happens!😄😄

[@xthetansiblingsx5405]

I loved this! Penny has got the best home ❤ watching this made me tear up a little as my hammy was put to sleep last week. I hope he was free from all pain and running freely in hammyland

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[@The_Hamster_Habit]

I am so sorry. 😟

[@ReeseLinen-jh8nw]

I’m so sorry I lost my hamster a month ago and I think about him every day

[@xthetansiblingsx5405]

@ReeseLinen-jh8nw I lost 2 of my babies 😭 one is my dearest whom passed in Jan this year. Another one passed on last week. I am so heart broken. I missed both of them so much. Just have to carry on with life 😞 I hope you are doing okay too xx

[@neemecka]

​@@xthetansiblingsx5405, everything will be okay.... I am Sure your hamsters Loved you and Had their best lifes ❤

[@JazzyJabbz]

This channel comforts me. I have little interest in owning any animal. I just like this

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad you enjoy the content 🥹

[@officialpoppyperson]

I started watching your content like six or so years ago. I really appreciate how much you've helped shape small animal owners throughout the years. Truly admirable. I don't comment much, but I exist!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I really really appreciate that 🥹 Thank you 🫶🏼

[@ReeseLinen-jh8nw]

I found your channel about two years ago when I started planning to get a hamster and you helped me give my Syrian a great life with a big cage he passed away one month ago and I always think of him when I watch your videos

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss 🥺 I'm glad to hear you were able to give your hamster a great life!

[@tennisgod12323]

I’m so glad Penny is feeling better!!! Very cute setup :) I love the care you put into your hamster’s cages. Because of your channel my hamster is living a much better life. I was wondering if you could make a video that covers how you spot clean, and deep clean, how often you should do it, and what to include in these cleaning processes. I’ve just been struggling a bit with how I should do it. Thank you so much, best regards!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I actually have a full video that covers cage cleaning :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHfIoWSArsiXjKM

[@GirlyGirl290]

I love their Setup! This is how I dream of caring for a hamster! A hamster is a pet I have wanted for a while and it makes me so happy to see someone so dedicated to the well-being of their pets! I hope to care for a hamster like this in the future!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@chomiczek342]

hey Victoria I'm from Poland and the subtitles, translators are brilliant! Every Pole thanks you

[@BEEKINDALWAYS4668]

you are blessed im so thankful people like you exist someone poisned my dad's dog recently and it makes me glad to see your well care for animals the world would be a better place if pet shops carried the proper care for our furries

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I'm really sorry to hear that :( that's so awful.

[@BEEKINDALWAYS4668]

@@VictoriaRaechel yes its unfortunately part of life

[@SarahPlayzFortnite]

I’m so sorry it’s horrible on how someone would do that it isn’t right at all to poison anyone even animals sending prayers

[@BEEKINDALWAYS4668]

@@SarahPlayzFortnite Yup and that dog was with me for 15 years

[@SarahPlayzFortnite]

@@BEEKINDALWAYS4668 awww so sorry

[@bug6296]

I love your enclosure set up videos - they give me so much inspiration for new things I can try for my gerbils! I followed your tutorial on making a dig box and it's the best thing I've ever given them. their favorite thing is when I fill a whole compartment with moss

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Ahhh I love that!! I'm so glad they enjoy it 😍

[@rose.926]

I’ve been watching your videos for probably close to if not 10 years now.. When I was 13 or 14 I remember wanting a hamster so bad but my mom was never a pet person. And she especially didn’t want “rodents” plus they didn’t think I knew how to take care of them. I spent hours watching your videos and researching things to prove to them I knew what I was doing, and finally they let me get one! It’s been quite a few years since my last baby passed, but I would love to eventually have a hamster again ❤ Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face, and for teaching me how to love and care for these tiny creatures

[@corsairpr3mium]

I love your channel. I watched you years ago when I used to have two hamsters (in separate homes ofc) and really helped me give them better lives. Now I'm considering getting another and came back for a brain refresher on care! ❤️❤️❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! It's nice you're back to refresh yourself and check if anything's changed since then! 😄

[@MarcelajaquelinVasquez]

Wow, how great your cage is, super cute, I loved it. Greetings from Chile. ❤❤

[@audrinapaige9028]

Hi Victoria just wanted to say I love your videos and I hope penny will get better soon I really hope you can get 1 million subs befor the end of the year❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you, that's really sweet of you!

[@Editsforthegoat-j2e]

I love you hideouts and sans baths so much I hope Penny likes this cage setup more ❤❤❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! I hope so too ❤️

[@李霖-o7c]

I loved how niteangel provided victoria with the bedding! I hope that Penny will be mites free 4 the rest of he's hammy lives! 😊😊😂❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Rebe_1280]

Awww, why Sage is so adorable??? ❤❤❤( I love the cage too!) ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'll ask him 🙈

[@ELLAcontent1]

The sprays make the cage so much more nice and awesome

[@natalietheartist]

Hi Victoria, I’ve been watching your videos For over a year And I loved every single one.❤ And thanks to you my hamster which I got half a year ago has a very big cage and there’s a lot of bedding and a very big wheel. Thank you for informing me about the right hamster care. You are amazing. 😊

[@yellowcat3888]

i’ve been missing these videos, good work victoria! ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@L1mepanda]

I love this! I always look forward to you posting when you can, your knowledge has really helped me to improve things for my Hams and the hams where I volunteer too so big thank youu from Hamiwton, Hamtoo, Hambear and the work Hams toooo ✨️💜✨️💜✨️💜✨️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I'm so glad I've been able to help and it's great you're even helping the hamsters where you volunteer at!

[@L1mepanda]

@@VictoriaRaechel I loved watching your diy enclosure video too, it gave me confidence enough that I'm building by my short self, two 140 x 60 x 60cm enclosures for Hambear and Hamtoo once they're settled in I'll be using those KOMPLEMENT shelves as fronts 😊 thank youuuuuu ✨️✨️

[@jayrobbz]

OMG girl it’s been so long I missed watching lil hamsters walk around ❤❤

[@carriemiles937]

I like this slight setup change better! I’m so happy Penny is doing well 😊

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@Skyashtv]

Love your channel my hamster bumble is living his dream life thanks to you ❤

[@Hamstercare245]

Same with my hamster

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy to hear that! ❤️

[@koko.thehappyhampty23]

I love all of your videos! You made my hamster care level up so much!! 😍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@ThatRussianKiddd]

hi victoria, you are my favorite youtuber! thank you for making videos and i love your hamsters

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for the support! 🫶🏼

[@PetRoomShorts]

Such an adorable setup! I love the mushrooms so much!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@vivianelabelle3992]

I love the new cage setup!😊👍🏻

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@SarahPlayzFortnite]

Even though my Syrian hamster Houdini has passed away it still brings joy when I watch your videos

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm sorry for your loss of Houdini! 🥺

[@SarahPlayzFortnite]

@@VictoriaRaechel tysm❤️

[@itssimplyzoi]

3:13 sage here is sooo cute

[@TheLittleThings-nk5tj]

Your setups look so nice when they are finished ❤🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@Failiomon]

I hope Penny is doing better! Thank you Raechel! ☺

[@Milo-the-hamster-10]

It’s Victoria

[@Failiomon]

@@Milo-the-hamster-10 Uh huh

[@Queenliana1503]

Im so happy ur hamsters live a great life (Under an hour )

[@SofiaCxx]

I am loving the new setup! I wish my parents let me buy a bigger cage. (the one he has is fine btw)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@MyCuteHamster00]

It's a great setup! 💖 Love the little mushrooms on cork logs idea!🤩 I'll have to try something similar! 😊

[@Frogmelia]

Always look forward to a hamster cage video!!!❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks for watching!

[@javalavadingdong]

Hi Victoria First of all I want to say I'm happy to see Penny has gotten through the mite situation and you've done an amazing job to sanitize and refill the enclosure 👌 I have one question, how often do you replace the sand in the sandbox? I filled up my sand digbox with two of these niteangel bags you used in this video about a month ago and either the sand dig box or the area around it (or both) now REEK of urine but when I sift through it there's no clumped up sand Should I just replace all the sand? Seems like a lot of money to use every month just for sand only 😅 but of course I'm going to if needed Any suggestions? Sorry for long winded post but so happy to see Penny's beautiful setup ready for him 🙂

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! If it smells like pee still it's probably a good time to clean out the whole thing :) I wouldn't say there's an exact amount of time to wait in between changing the sand out fully I'd say that's up to you and how often your hamster is using it as a bathroom!

[@christystichportraits2498]

Victoria, maybe for your next post maybe do a livestream? You haven't done one of those in a while! Also I've been following you for like three years now! I love your vids!

[@sharnapalermo9158]

Hi Victoria .. i took my hamster to the vets a week ago and i couldn't believe she said tabathas weight is 260 .. she's a big girl they said .. but she seem healthy but she makes a noise when she breaths sometimes.. so im keeping an eye in her x

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Oh wow! I hope she's alright! What did the vets say about the noise?

[@sharnapalermo9158]

@@VictoriaRaechel hi Victoria, well she's been twice so far with the same thing.. all they said is, it could be a small infection. So I've got given antibiotics on both occasions and this time at the moment it has stopped, but it did stop last time then the noise started again, but her nose seems a bit wet, but all ways when she wakes up then after she's fine. But if it continues the next option would be x.ray.... the noise seems to sound like squeaking when she breaths in an out, but at the moment she seems to have stop making the noise :)

[@MadsTinyTales]

Looks amazing! I bet Penny will love it☺️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! 🥰 I hope so!

[@SofieJensen-f7m]

I used this for inspo for my hammy’s cage, thank you!! 😊

[@rooty_tooty]

How many bags of the Niteangel bedding did it take? 😮 Also love the small cameo where Sage is supervising ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It was about 12 of the small bags + 1 of the large bags!

[@Catt_paws]

She living her best life 🗣️🔥

[@Natalierose16]

Beautiful set up … I haven’t had a hamster in a few years but wanting to get one again soon 🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! What species do you think you'll get? 😁

[@katiepays8347]

It was my hamsters birthday on the 22nd and he got a new nitange wheel the one with the cork inside and the rest wood it’s height is also agustible he loves it ❤thankyou forbeing here for me

[@VictoriaRaechel]

omg what a lucky ham!!! I'm sure he had a great birthday! 🎉

[@Totally_not_brynn]

I remember I subscribed to you for tips on taking care of my hamster sadly he passed away rest in peace theo❤️‍🩹🕊️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm sorry for your loss!

[@Totally_not_brynn]

@@VictoriaRaechel aww thank you he is in a better place now

[@Alice_was-here_1999]

I love the platforms! I kinda wish I was a hamster because those look fun to explore through 😅

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Honestly me too 😭 I would explore every nook and cranny

[@lesliemcdowell988]

i think penny is going to love it

[@Freyayayayaya]

My hamster has extra dwarfism and the wheel i originally got for her was too heavy- by that i mean she tried everything to make it spin but it wouldnt move so i went up the road to temporarily get her a flying saucer (i know its not exactally ideal but they had nothing else) then the next day i went to a different pet shop and found a lighter wheel, its around 7.5 inches and since then ive found a larger one that she actually can use- around 10 inches! Happy ending! I get most of my information from your channel I learnt that a smaller wheel wasn't good for hamsters backs a couple of years ago from you so thanks from me and rascal!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Oh my! I don't think I've ever seen a ham with extra dwarfism :o I'm glad you were able to find a suitable wheel that she can push!!

[@Freyayayayaya]

thank you so much for replying :D

[@MadiieBrinkhurst]

Evehthing she does is made with love these hamsters dont havs cages they live in full blown mansions Victoria is the best these animals are so BLESSED ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you so much!

[@september56]

That is one spoiled rat! 😂 Soooo cute!❤

[@hamster_knight]

It's so relaxing! I like it

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I think penny is going to like his new enclosure a lot maybe next time you can show a update Penny and how he's doing in his new cage setup

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I'll definitely be sure to film it!

[@XSniper2000X]

Hi everyone, I Wonder if anyone has any suggestions. I got a Syrian Hamster a week ago called Goose. It’s been an amazing week just watching her as I’ve not owned a Syrian for a long time and want to treat Goose to the best life possible. She has a cage with roughly 740 to 750 square inches. (I was planning on getting a bigger cage once I found a good one) so far she’s been a dream. Loving all the climb (safe) and sand bath plus foraging and chewing some of the wood stuff and her chews interesting she wasn’t using her wheel which is a large one for her to support her back. However last night she started chewing her bars in certain spots and finally used her wheel but she seems to be running on it then heading into the corner of it. Doesn’t look like she’s using it exclusively for exercise. I personally believe it is boredom as she doesn’t do it for long and at first I thought it was her being inquisitive as the does seem to be her personality haha I’ve not held her yet, I’m giving her plenty of space and we are starting the bonding. She no longer minds me being around and shes comfortable taking food from me and sniffing my hand, even investigates when she hears my voice. I’ve got some more things such as a tunnel and spray coming today (I was planning on buying them already but with how the last week went it wasn’t in a rush if that makes sense) in hopes that’ll stop the chewing. I want to upgrade to a bigger set up for her however the biggest ones I can find are made of wood which look wonderful I’m just worried after seeing a very few reviews saying their hamster chewed though it. If anyone has any suggestions on bigger set ups or suggestions to stop the bar chewing please let me know, I want the best for her and yes I can afford to look after her. The plan was to always upgrade just stumped in what to upgrade to. Thank you to anyone who sees this, takes the time to read and offers any suggestions at all. Much appreciated and hope you all have an amazing day!

[@Hiiiiiiiii111]

My syrian hamster also did that at one point syrian's can be hard to please. I would recommend making boredom breakers for goose what I like to do is you can take a dish and put either hay or bedding in it and sprinkle some food or herbs in and mix it around instead of scatter feeding that way they have to dig to get the food. Make sure the food your feeding isn't pellets as they are foragers and need variety I would recommend the sunburst hamster food mixed with some dry mealworms. Another thing I like to do is I get a toilet paper tube and I put food in it and shredded up toilet paper then you can just fold the edges in also so they have to like work to get the food to get there brains stimulated. Another recommendation I have is doing free roaming by just making sure the room is hamster proof (like covering up cords and making sure they can't get stuck anywhere like under the door) and just letting your hamster free roam for a bit. Also just make sure you have chew toys and at least 6 inches of bedding so your hamster can properly burrow also make sure for a syrian you have at least a 10 inch wheel. Another recommendation I have is getting some herbs to sprinkle around the cage for your hamster to forage for. Female syrians are even harder to please then male syrians so it can be frustrating to try and please them. I have had both a male syrian and a female and females are wayyy more active and I have also noticed they usually chew things a lot more and they try to escape the cage a lot if there brains aren't stimulated. Victoria raechel I am pretty sure has some videos on boredom breakers you can make. That is awesome that you have a big cage by the way. You can also try different types of chews so your hamster can choose her favorite one. I hope these tips help you out!

[@XSniper2000X]

@@Hiiiiiiiii111 thank you for your response! I have watched Victoria’s video on boredom breakers and have done a few last night which helped for a little bit and she went back to the bars, I added some sprays as well and they kept her attention for a short while, I scatter her food always (other then some veg) and her diet is dry mealworms, seeds and herbs mainly. I have a big wheel for when her new enclosure is set up as the one I have now although it’s big wasn’t meant to be the permanent one, so this one barely meets the 6 inches but Goose doesn’t seem interested in burrowing so the new one that’s going to be a DIY will be bigger then the one I have now plus a lot deeper. I have quite a lot products from Niteangel I’m working on a playpen as I’d love her to roam around but that’ll come soon. She just seems to like biting a certain part of her cage and she doesn’t do it for long but I don’t want it at all to keep her and her teeth healthy. Thank you for your recommendations I will take a look into them, hopefully once the new cage is sorted she will be way more happier since it’ll be more suitable for her x

[@Hiiiiiiiii111]

@@XSniper2000X I hope she enjoys her bigger cage! just so you know the minimum wheel size for a syrian is 8 inches. You are a great hamster owner btw. Sometimes hamsters don't burrow unless they have at least 6 inches but my syrian has 8 inches of bedding and he still chooses not to burrow lol.

[@XSniper2000X]

@@Hiiiiiiiii111 I went a bit over board with her new wheel, it’s the Large wooden Niteangle one and that’s around 11.6 inches I believe haha, I’m confident she will and hope that she does enjoy it too, I’ve got the niteangle burrow home I can’t remember the name but Victoria said in one of her burrowing vids that it can help them start to burrow so hopefully it does. Thank you for being so helpful and kind with your words, I hope the be the best owner I can for my Little Goose. You’re an amazing person and I hope you have a great day!

[@Hiiiiiiiii111]

@@XSniper2000X thank you! have a great day.

[@Preppylifestyle-ck4rm]

I love it! Such a good setup I might use it for my hamsters new setup anyways love you and ur vids no one can make me hate you ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Preppylifestyle-ck4rm]

@@VictoriaRaechel always!

[@Carmelthegreat]

your hamsters have such a great life hoping to give my new one as well love your videos! :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! I'm sure you'll do great ❤️

[@Milly_Lola]

Wow I realy like the new set up nice work❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@George_Underwood]

Im getting the pawhut enclosure soon 🎉

[@rylanpope-z6z]

Me too!

[@andrew6089]

Nice looking hamster home bro good job❤

[@Fleur-Animations]

1 Hour ago! Never so early?! Again Great Video! Penny Must have a wonderful life haha

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I hope so haha

[@HANNAH_PREPPY-b2t]

U have helped me so much cuz I have a hamster and I was worried I want looking after her propyl but I was because the people that told us about hamsters they all said diffrent thing thank u

[@The_Hamster_Habit]

yeah for some reason people have a weird idea for what is best for a hamster.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad I've been able to help! Unfortunately for a long time hamster's have been cared for incorrectly due to lack of information. So many people including a lot of petstore's still will give out outdated information.

[@kt2906]

@@VictoriaRaechel when ever I’m at PetSmart there’s always a family getting a hamster with a critter trail in the cart and the employees saying it’s the best cage ever and hamsters love it. Every time I hear that I don’t even want to give them my money

[@Bethh_forreal]

I’m glad little penny is getting better!! Unrelated lol but do you have a favorite out of every hamster you’ve owned or if not which do you think is the cutest? 💗🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I don't really have a favorite as they all have been so special in their own ways!

[@Maddie_love223]

Hi Victoria,the cage looks amazing so gorgeous!,i also have a question! When your doing the cage where does penny go?adores she like go in a travel thing

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! Penny has been in a different enclosure while being treated for demodex mites so that's where he is currently, but if I'm spot cleaning the enclosure usually they can stay in the enclosure unless they want to come out them I'll put them in a travel carrier or let them free room in a hamster proofed area.

[@ClarasCollections]

So so pretty 💕 I have a question, do The stilts under chamber Houses or other things need to touch the bottom of the enclosure? Or Can They be shorter? I hope this makes sense 🥹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! They should touch the ground :)

[@ClarasCollections]

@ okay tysmmm💕

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Chantal!

[@TheAngel_IsHere]

Your hamster is livin' the dream! 😂

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha thank you!

[@TastyBusiness]

I love doing hamster cage rearrangement and setup, although my dwarf hamster does not because it usually means he gets evicted for a bit and comes back to his food stashes depleted.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Haha I always feel so bad when I have to do a more deeper clean and get into their burrows!

[@The_Hamster_Habit]

Hey Victoria! this was a really fun video! also if you ever have a hard time thinking of a video to make you can do a review on The Hamster Habit. I am a new KZbinr and love to watch your channel i love your opinions.

[@Pony111]

Little penny 🐹🐹🐹🐹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NicolesVersion13]

Hey Victoria! I just had a question for you. My Syrian hamster fur is developing dark patches. It doesn’t feel any different than the rest of her fur though. I just wanted to know if you knew anything about that. When trying to do research, I only found results for dwarf hamsters.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

i don't think I'd worry too much, in some cases fur may change with age!

[@NicolesVersion13]

@@VictoriaRaechel Thanks So much! 🙏

[@Esmesridingvlogs]

Omg I love thisssss ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@MindofKasper]

Her hamster has better living conditions than I do. I wish I was her hamster.

[@auggiedoodle3061]

Hi! I have a couple of questions! Do you ever clean your water bottles for the hamsters, and if you do, how do you do it? Also, are aquarium decorations safe for enclosures? There are some really cool ones out there, of course, leaving out the ones that have small entrances. Thank you for all of your videos, as someone who started out with a critter trail 😢

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I don't use water bottles for my hamsters! But if I did I would clean them with soap and water and use a bottle/straw brush to clean the small areas of it! For aquarium decor it depends on what materials they're made of!

[@auggiedoodle3061]

@@VictoriaRaechel Thank you! I have a water bottle and a water dish for my robo, but he seems to prefer the bottle and just puts his bedding in the water dish lol.

[@topguncharlie3964]

Can you make a video eventually on hanster gifts? It’s my girl pips first Christmas and I hit her a stocking idk what to fill it with

[@elizabethagresta5159]

Hi, I love your channel so much and my birthday is just right around the corner. Should I get the two Niteangel cages that nickel has also do you have a video on Nichols new set up or did you do a new set up because I was watching a previous video and it looks like you did a little bit of a new set up❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It's a bit expensive but if that's the enclosure you'd like it can be good for dwarves ☺️ I don't have a video on Nickel's exact set up though it'll be changing in a couple weeks.

[@elizabethagresta5159]

@@VictoriaRaechel thank you so much. You’re very helping me out. I’m sorry I’ve been asking just I’m so curious but one more what breed exactly is Nick cause I know he is a hybrid dwaf , but I really like him and I was thinking getting one that looks similar

[@VictoriaRaechel]

@@elizabethagresta5159 No problem! A hyrbid dwarf is a winter white & campbells dwarf, most are hybrid dwarfs unless you have a pedigree that states their lineage and can prove they're purebred winter white or pure bred campbells.

[@marypotts5562]

So cute! Pls can you do a video comparing the average sized rabbit hutch to how much it would be for a human? You have done this with a hamster cage before! Thank you! 😊

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Possibly!

[@marypotts5562]

Tysm!😊

[@tayloral]

every time i check your videos i swear these cages get bigger

[@GuitarGoone]

really cool cage

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@jen_bt2137]

hey i am wondering how much you spend in the enclosure???? it looks nice .

[@MelissaOpper]

Hi Victoria! I was wondering how I could sanitize old hamster hides or if I should just get new ones. I’m getting a hamster in December and was wondering if I could reuse my last hamster’s wooden hides, but I wanted to sanitize them first. ❤

[@Hammy3000]

She has a video on what to do when your hamster dies and it tells you in there btw

[@katinkerbell4659]

I did bake mine in the oven at 100°C+ for at least half an hour to disinfect them!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

They can be baked! I have a video on it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIDMnGSEfcyXp5o

[@MelissaOpper]

⁠​⁠@@VictoriaRaechelthank you!

[@jenovia22]

Ur hamsters live better than I do 😅

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Same here 😅

[@Booster_pack]

gorgeous

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@christystichportraits2498]

Great vid! I quite enjoy ur videos! I have a syrian ham too! Her name is Pumpkin! I might have stole the name from you... ☺️🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I love that you used the name! 🧡

[@Theodorethehamster]

Hi Victora!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Hi!! 😄

[@Cutehamster34]

Great

[@jff1813]

Not a cage, but a hamster castle! Lucky little hammies.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@T03B3ans]

I know in thepast you have done a "reaction to tiktok hamster videos" but what if you did it on yt? Some viewers may be young but wanna see the videos, its just a idea but ily channel so much and i hope your having a nice month ❤

[@GamingGirlPlayz]

I can only use a little bit of space like a metere or less. I'm worried a bit when I get it(I have been running more miles for my hammy) So like should I take it out more. I think I need a video on what to do if you cant get or do this Its all great quality content it justs stresses me out. I've done plenty of research.. [Around 100+ Google documents worth) Keep up the wokrk! 🤫I was typng fast so I cant type and iM lagging abit

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I would definitely wait before getting one if you don’t have the space just yet, as it’s crucial that you’re able to provide them a minimum of 100x50cm/ 20”x40”

[@GamingGirlPlayz]

@@VictoriaRaechel Ik But I mean we have like NOWHERE else in the house should I let it out more ;-; It cant live in my guinea pig cage.. the only empty room - THe attic

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If you don’t have the space it’s best to wait until you do, as it’s not fair for the pet. Even with playtime outside of the enclosure a hamster still spends a majority of their time in their enclosure.

[@GamingGirlPlayz]

@@VictoriaRaechel True😿 By Christmas I would of run around 100 miles😢 I geuss I'll stop watching videos and researching, after all it would just be a waste of time not getting it.

[@Hamstergirl-zb3iy]

Hi Victoria, I was wondering if baking my hamsters food and/or sprays in the oven at 250 degrees for one hour would prevent bugs just as freezing it would since I don’t have a bug enough freezer? Thanks so much ❤❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I probably wouldn't as temps over 120°f starts to degrade the vitamins and other nutrients in foods. You could divide the food up into small portions and freeze that way slowly over a longer period of time!

[@Hamstergirl-zb3iy]

@@VictoriaRaechelok thank you so much!

[@Jenns.insane2]

How many different substrates do you suggest for the cage I have two plus sand at this moment should I add more?

[@The_Hamster_Habit]

you can add coco dirt, coco husk, cork pellets, ( cork pellets are a great for sprinkling food, and treats and they will love the foraging)

[@Jenns.insane2]

​@@The_Hamster_HabitRight now I have cork granules and Aspen shavings is that good or do I add more?

[@dreamingwide]

@@Jenns.insane2 that's good, you can always add more as you go, some hamsters may prefer some substrates more than others. I know that my past hamster didn't like coco soil one bit for example. The must substrate is sand as they use it to clean themselves. If you have sand, cork granules and aspen shavings, that's already good

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I usually add what I have available to me, there isn't really a set amount you *need* to have. Like @dreamingwide mentioned some hamsters will like certain substrates over others, I find some substrates my hamster's don't use at all so it really depends on them!

[@The_Hamster_Habit]

Also if you put a new substrate in there and your hamster doesn't seem to like it don't worry, give up to a week to adjust to the new environment! If I put a new substrate in my cage my hamster won't use it for up to a week

[@mother_pixel]

Hi Victoria, just wondering if I should spot clean the day after getting my hamster or let it settle in without me spot cleaning😅

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I would let them settle in, they wouldn’t have created much mess/waste in just one day!

[@kt2906]

Hi Victoria! Where did you get the grape vine wood and the cork logs I’m upgrading my Syrian long haired male Bear to 920 square inches and his current cage is 684 square inches so I’m trying to find things I can clutter the new cage when I get it this was a great video!!!❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If I remember correctly that one was from northerngecko.net !

[@Cat_bones151]

Hello Victoria! This may be a really dumb question but I was wondering how the hamsters don’t get stuck under the hides when they are below the bedding? Like can they see or something?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

All hideouts are on stilts!

[@Cat_bones151]

@@VictoriaRaechel Oh ok thank you!!

[@halliec379]

I really enjoy your videos, they’ve been very informative in my journey towards owning a hamster! I had a couple questions, is it okay for a hamster to live in a room with an air conditioner? And if traveling, would a smaller enclosure for those few days be okay to leave them with a caretaker (if their original enclosure is too big for the caretakers space)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! As long as the AC isn't going super cold which I'm assuming most don't run it cooler than 60f it's okay! For traveling if you have to bring the enclosure to someone else's home (though if you can get someone to come to yours usually that's preferred!) a slightly smaller enclosure may work for the short time.

[@jocelynecanchola]

I haven’t seen your videos since 7 years ago and I remember you said aspen chips weren’t good for hamsters I’m just curious if things have changed since you did add some in the enclosure just trying to catch up🤔😭❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I think you are thinking of pine and cedar ☺️ I’ve always said Aspen is safe ❤️

[@jocelynecanchola]

@ Oh yess yess ok thank you😂😌

[@krystlemaiden7683]

Hamster heaven lol

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ☺️

[@NeeeksSF]

I just bought new items/hideouts for my hamster’s cage. I was wondering when would it be a convenient time to add her new items to her cage? During playtime in the pin or would it be ok to add them quietly while she’s sleeping?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

You can add them while they're sleeping!

[@NeeeksSF]

@ Thank you! Feel better with your cold 🤧.

[@legendrydarknessgaming12]

Hamsters is so cute i also have hamsters but my hamster was very sick

[@jonah_404]

My hammy sandy sadly got wet tail:( she’s just over a year old and I didn’t change anything in her cage, no new food or bedding or anything:(( hoping for the best for her❤ I can’t imagine her not being there