Naturalistic Hamster Cage Tour

[@SomethingAnimal]

Hey guys! I need to take a little keyboard break so I have another video scheduled for tomorrow but I won’t be replying to any comments for the next couple of days. If you need any hamster care questions answered in that time I recommend asking on a forum like HamsterCentral.com or HamsterHideout.com both are very friendly and reputable sources for hamster care! Be nice to each other and I’ll see you soon! 😜 💙💛

[@bakbik3652]

I need help with my hamster. My hamster does not run on his wheel and he's already got a month. He's not stressed. He's normal. But the store I bought was not wheeled so I wanted to ask how long it would take him to get used to running on the wheel. And another thing I always put it on the wheel and it just does not want to be on the wheel is not running on it please help me

[@bakbik3652]

@Funandcool Girl I'm afraid he'll be fat and I do not know how he'll lose fat and do exercises

[@bakbik3652]

@Funandcool Girl ok thank you for your help

[@dreamrabbits5072]

Erin, I can see you really care about your hamster's health and safety. Please, I warn you, do not risk your hamster's health by using potting soil meant for outdoors, or anything with perlite in it. Perlite is not perfectly safe, if eaten it can cause blockages. Please, please Erin, use coconut coir soil, it's so much safer and you'll have peace of mind, you won't have to use your hammy as a guinea pig and see if he'll end up with some nasty issues because of it :( I speak from experience!

[@Yeewen88]

BakBik does your hamster use its wheel now? Is it old and is the wheel solid and suitable sized

[@lifeismusic5529]

You should get a poster of the periodic table and put a pic of each hamster in the box with its name. That’d be cute.

[@hamtips4970]

I’m literally obsessed with your cage it’s actual goals!

[@izzyartley8515]

You sound so smart when you explained your hamster naming system😂❤️

[@SensationalBanana]

I find myself so often wishing that you lived in Europe and had a business selling your amazing DYI items!

[@jazzyhk1809]

can you please please PLEEEASE make a video on using soil as a primary substrate? I'd really like to know if it smells on its own, or would it be any good for odour control and how to do spot cleaning with it etc.

[@hamstertastic2629]

This is sooo amazing you treat your hamsters sooo welll I wish my hamster could have that cage

[@imogenjackson2378]

Hamstertastic ik looking at this cage I feel so bad that I can’t provide that but my hamster is happy and he has the 2nd largest suggested sized cage 😊

[@ellieliv4936]

@@imogenjackson2378 oh nice which one? Im planning on getting a hammie and need some cage recommendations 😊🥰

[@imogenjackson2378]

Ellie L. Ok 👍 well I got mine second hand (it’s A LOT cheaper) or you can order them and the size I have is 80inches by 50 inches (I thought it was the 3rd but it’s actually the 2nd) and it just fits a lot of the toys and bedding into it and the best things are that it fits an 11 inch wheel into it for a Syrian and also that the top isn’t too high so you can hang things for their enrichment 😊

[@Yeewen88]

Imogen Jackson did you mistype because 80 by 50 inches is 4000 sq inches and this cage is about 1600sq inches

[@chicka1415]

Upgrading my syrian to a diy tank my dad was gracious enough to build for me. 1000 square inches. I'm doing a natural theme and all of your videos are incredible inspiration! Thank you so much!!

[@charlottestevens9352]

How dovu go about cleaning a natural cage like this

[@CosmicHamsters]

love this layout, giving me ideas for future cage set ups

[@charlieping1898]

I’VE BEEN WAITING ALL NIGHT!!! I LOVE THIS CAGE!!!! I ALREADY LOVE NITROGEN SO MUCH!!! ❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

This is so cool 😊😊

[@Clover_knows_pets]

Hi leopard gecko I didn't know you had a hamster!?

[@charlotteanderson5126]

Been waiting for this! Erin I absolutely adore your amazing set ups, you have inspired me loads to adapt to a more natural theme for my hamsters and they love it💚

[@BeataNozka]

Erin, that was amazing. Thank you. Can't do the magic you are capable of yourself but watching this hammy paradise garden made me buy a bigger cage and pay more attention to my pet.

[@josephinamunk8355]

Can You do a video explaining how you clean this cage?

[@lilyprice3207]

When you eventually have to clean this cage (if you ever do as it’s so large!) you should defiantly do a video on it! I love this setup and hopefully one day I can have a cage like this for my hamsters

[@miriam_rc]

this is so soothing to watch

[@mariahkemp969]

Looks like you rearranged some things since you first built it and it looks even better. I like the sand bath at the front

[@haiylelarson8010]

How often do you spot clean and fully clean that big of a cage😃????

[@alycattt8223]

I use reptile soil for gerbils cage. It’s soft, keeps cool and my boys love to dig and burrow in it. It also keeps it shape pretty well which they love

[@jazzyhk1809]

I love natural setups but am really bad with bugs, how do you make sure that it's not a breeding ground for them? :O

[@dreamrabbits5072]

good question! I'd like to know too :) I have the same problem lol

[@stutzbearcat8425]

If you get dirt from outside bake it in the oven at 350 for an hour, also bake any wood you use, and plants make sure you verify before purchasing that they are insect free.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I love this design!

[@amymartinez5508]

I can’t believe that I was scrolling through the videos on your channel and realized that I have been watching for 3 years

[@schatzionline]

I can’t wait for your diy videos!!! Been doing research and prep for over 6 months and going to get my own hamster in the next few weeks! :)

[@elsjedevisser7637]

Hi Erin...What a beautiful natural cage..your hamster is very lucky to have such a beautiful enclosure. I like to say thank you for all the information you give..it is very helpfull. I also want to tell that it happened twice that my hamster get stock in a gap in the bendy bridges. The first time i used it as a fence but strange enough she got stock with her leg in a very very small gap that you couldnt imagine a hamsterleg would ever fit in it but is does..if it was a bigger gap she could have free herself from it but it are specially the tiny gaps who are the most dangerous in my situation. Thankfully i was looking at her before i went to sleep otherwise she would have hang the whole night upside down. The second time it happened i use it as a bridge..in the middle was a tiny gap and while she was running up..her backfeet came in that gap and she was not able to get it out again. This time i saw it happening because i was thankfully looking her exploring at that moment. In my opinion the bandy bridges are very dangerous. Since then i fill up the gaps...specially the teenytiny ones with mos or sisal...💚💚💚

[@acehasaface948]

This is so cool! Nitrogen is an awesome name, and I love all of the German styled aspects. Thanks for being there for me for the last five years of my life.

[@VerdantJedi]

I could watch this for hours. It looks so stunning!

[@mikeyfinger8026]

Never miss a video Erin Everything is done so professionally I appreciate the effort you put into your work! You can tell that you have a great time doing it as well which makes all the difference…

[@evangeline273]

so beautiful and inspirational! i was thinking about a natural cage and now i want to do one for my syrian

[@miinzx910]

Hello!! I know you will probably not read this but I would still like to tell my story. I would like to thank you so much for you amazing videos, your happy poppy mood, your cute hamsters & you amazing knowledge about the animals you own, you helped me though tough times. I had been going tough depression (witch does not help all of my other mental conditions of, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD and dyslexia) your videos always made me have this little spark of hope to continue my life and pursue on. Your adorable pets just always made my day, i have tried to commit suicide 3 times in the last two years, because of you, hoppinghammy, hammylux, and a close friend I stayed alive. I really did not realize how much I needed a cute little fluff ball until I found your channel. I had started to research and finally after a year got myself a cute little female Syrian calico hammy jammed ash. Having a pet really made me want to live more and know if I left then they would not be properly cared for. Thank you so much!!! I love you!

[@Zuxeh]

That's an awesome story, your little friend is lucky to you have you !

[@ellieliv4936]

🥰🥰🥰😊😊 hang in there it gets better

[@miinzx910]

Shane, thanks

[@miinzx910]

Ellie, 😁

[@dez2950]

Holy crap! Stay strong girl! You are not alone ❤️😚

[@kafkaesqueangel]

wow, Erin!!!! That's SUCH a good cageee!!!!!! :D :D :D When I adopt another hamster I'll make them something similar, my favorite things are the house (with the wheel on top of it), the WHEEL lol, the soil, and all the neat hideaways!!! I'm sure Nitrogen is feeling awesome vibes in that cool cage!

[@TashaEzaki]

Awe what a wonderful setup for nitrogen! This is so inspiring ❤️ I get loads of ideas from your videos, then I try them with my hammy 🐹

[@dindranew.6808]

They can't get their little feet stuck in the gaps of bendy bridges when they're used horizontally as bridges? This is stunning. He must ADORE it.

[@macleananimals3]

I love this set up, I got so many ideas from this one. Looking forward to the DIY videos in July now .

[@MartinGarry]

I’m starting up my own set up pretty similar to this cuz I was so inspired by urs love ur channel.🥰 Ps small hamster KZbinr here

[@miinzx910]

I subscribed!

[@MartinGarry]

LPS Pheoinx. Productions thanks 😄

[@livingforChrist]

Omg I wish I had the space to make my hamster one of these!😍😭 I Love it!!

[@catwinchan6235]

Nitrogen is so beautiful!!

[@lifeismusic5529]

Do you mist the soil every once in a while so it doesn’t dry out? If it’s completely dry would that make it more likely to collapse?

[@Kytti-not-kitty]

It depends how packed to soil is and why type it is xx

[@artunaw2941]

Love the cage!! Do you have to treat the soil before putting it in the cage? Can you please make a video about natural substrate fot hamster? Thank you!!

[@frogwithlegs]

She has a video on soil

[@teresabrush6706]

This is so pretty! That wheel is AMAZING! ♥️

[@DarkgirlAtl]

The absolute BEST!

[@tahliasloan3012]

this is my favorite one yet!!

[@J2-Production]

My favorite setup

[@abigailtulloch2550]

OMG this cage is so ggodd

[@rheannakapoor9117]

Use a tealight (candle) holder. A glass one is a perfect water dish!

[@faylondon9700]

Oooh!! Can you please make a video explaining soil? Like how to clean it, how well it manages smell, etc. 💕

[@frogwithlegs]

She has a video on it

[@faylondon9700]

@@frogwithlegs Okay, thanks

[@sharrongray1837]

One lucky lucky hammy 🐾🐾❤💖

[@rosemarymack]

I love this video so much Erin! It has given me so much inspiration for my hams cage! Quick question, I know you mentioned natural fertilizer is ok in soil and bonemeal is safe too. Would manure in the soil be ok? 💗

[@mightybruno]

Totally awesome 👏🏼

[@AbbeysAnimals]

Great video!! I LOVE the cage!! ❤💚💙💛 🐹

[@hamsterloverforever1]

Omg please make a tutorial for the DIY WHEEL!!!!! Please please! I live in a place where we can’t find anything but moisy small plastic wheels and barred ones!!! The one I have right now is an 8 inch mesh wheel (the mesh is covered don’t worry) and I need a solution. Plus it looks amazing

[@pageturner72]

You’re so genuinely awesome

[@rebeccaxx]

Your cage is beautiful!!

[@london6229]

Can I be you're hamster? 🤣🤣🤣

[@stepankaviskova7821]

This video is Best!!!!

[@imogenjackson2378]

Hi Erin I was wondering, should I be happy that my hamster is now taking treats straight from my hand?

[@lilywalton4637]

Im not Erin but I think that is a huge achievement and you should be happy

[@imogenjackson2378]

Lily Walton awww thank you so much I feel so happy that someone is happy for me 😊❤️

[@miinzx910]

Hi, I'm not Erin, but yes that shows a trust and bond between you and your hammy

[@imogenjackson2378]

LPS Pheoinx. Productions thank you so much for your support 😊❤️

[@WolfTheDiamond]

My hamster loves the multi chamber hideout, sadly my hamster peed to much in it and it started to mold. It is so sad, what can I do to protect it for being peed over? Any ideas?

[@obviouslydreadful9512]

Is it safe to use a lot of soil like this? I know my hamster loves the small area of eco earth in her enclosure and i would love to give her much more!

[@rosebugdiaz2389]

Hey how u do the wheel? Is there a video on that or link?

[@jazzyhk1809]

How would you spot clean with soil? Or do they just act as fertilizer for the soil and you don't need to clean it? Could you do a video on using soil and coconut fiber in your hamster's enclosure please? :D

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

Love it ! ♥️

[@travmendoza]

Have you ever considered putting live mealworms as a “clean up crew” and a snack for Nitrogen?

[@stutzbearcat8425]

This is an interesting question that I wonder too... I keep hermit crabs and have isopods (roly polies) in my tank, because they serve the purpose of cleanup crew and the hermit crabs also eat them. I imagine a hamster could have a similar mutualistic relationship

[@maryamrathore5614]

Wowwww awsome i wish i had this cage

[@KuKluxDoll]

Could you please make a video about this cage setup maintenance???

[@flukeman022]

How often do you need to do a deep clean to remove all the substrate for new ones?

[@katekalcic6064]

Where do you get the natural “moss” and other natural “scraps” that make it look better?

[@clown6274]

At a reptile shop probably? but i really dont know. Probably at a gardening shop too?well, i know for sure you can get them at a reptile shop🤷🏽‍♀️

[@dreamrabbits5072]

reptile section of pet shops :) terrarium moss, spagnum moss, its much safer to get them from the reptile pet stores instead of gardening stores, they are meant for pets especially sensitive pets like reptiles so they are a lot safer, same with the soil, the soil she uses is not safe, perlite is not safe for any animal to live in, it can cause blockages when ingested. And bonemeal etc is not known to be safe or not for hamsters.

[@BankruptMonkey]

Would a hamster safe wax on the wood wheel help it be more easily cleaned do you think? I think beeswax would probably be harmless to omnivores. Or would that be too slippery for Nitrogen to run on?

[@nevesmith9477]

So good xxx

[@kateforster123]

Love your video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@The_Baph0met]

I've been wanting to do something like this with mine. I have yet to figure out how one would spot clean thus, though. I have reptiles, so I already have all these items, but they're in bioactive habitats i don't need to clean. Its a little different with hams...

[@jackula123]

are the plant pots plastic or terracotta?

[@hattiemoat4187]

I'm thinking about using soil as a substrate, any advice? :)

[@LordFlashheart1]

Love it

[@SweetyHelen92]

If I ever feel like I have enough space for a hamster cage, I would ask you for a tutorial, since I struggle with the glass/plexiglass part

[@sarahharvey9783]

How are your spider plants so up right mine just droop down

[@codemegh6024]

What wood do you use for makeing the shelf and sand bath ?

[@critterpaws8373]

Love it. 🐹

[@itzmais]

Love it💜

[@Kei-Kei]

I wonder if the act like the elements at all after they live in the energy of their new names. 🤔😂😂😂

[@sarahchristensen9740]

The living world bottles at my pet smart didn’t have the little bobbler things in them :(

[@blahbloh6456]

Hi! Is it oke to use cocoships from the reptile section?

[@parkerjay7746]

How many bags of soil did you use for this enclosure?

[@ashlynwanderer]

does cocoa fiber/ eco earth work for hammies? also, what times do you have your hamsters up?

[@dread12059]

I need to give my hamsters a huge place like this. What country do you live in Erin?

[@kyrahgaston4026]

im starting to get a hamster and was wondering if anyone has any links to any hamster products or hides to put inside of his/her cage

[@sharrongray1837]

WOW love it 😁❤🐾🐾🐾but bet nitrogen loves it better 🐾🐾❤

[@jodibuchwald7886]

We are looking to get a Chinese hamster and I’ve seen a lot about their substrate sensitivity (I understand all are different and have the ability to have allergies and such) I’m wondering if there’s anything specific to them to stay away from? I want to do as natural as we can for the little one.

[@valeriemcknelly9191]

OMG so cool!💖

[@MileenaK]

💖💖💖

[@sophieashall8519]

He or she is soooooo cccccccuuuuuuuuutttttttttttteeeeeeeeeeee

[@ShinChan2O]

My female hamster give birth in separate but my male hamster dont see there babies can i put my male hamster with babies and her mother they babies are 3 days old and i have chineas hamster please reply

[@xxJamiexx]

Do you do DIY July 2022?

[@SweetyHelen92]

Waiting for the tutorial for the wheel!!

[@rylee5221]

What cage is that?

[@aevyn5151]

PLEASE DO A CAMERA ON A WIRE!!!! AND A UPDATED FOOD THING!

[@Sneaker_Fox]

Erin you are absolutely brilliant ;) this is a big cage, any plans to get a second hamster 🐹 perhaps a Syrian hamster?

[@eftelingandmore]

Mine got stuck in a bendy bridge that wasn't on it's side. He got stuck in a gap and couldn't figure out that he had to move to get his leg out. So always be careful I guess.

[@shaunalinay2877]

I love watching your vids but also get a bit sad I can't give my hamster this type of life. I mean he's still doing great and is in a 600sq in cage but I wish I could give him a huge palace like this!

[@ayliqx433]

is soil better than bedding in the summer time

[@hollyjolly1018]

I want to make this for my syrian. The stuff you used inside im scared she will chew alot of it. Is there a video you do review on what is chew safe for hamsters?