23 Hamster Behaviours 🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy Saturday 😻 I’m so excited I have a bunch of videos in the works including even some EXTRA uploads for you all ❤️ I’ve really been enjoying the content I’ve been creating lately which it’s been a while since I’ve felt this way!

[@lloydgarland4667]

I'm glad you're feeling better, depression is an awful thing. Just think though, how many little lives have you saved, how much suffering you have prevented by doing what you do. I hope that thought brings you solice when next you're on a downer ;)

[@wickedwest89]

Happy for you!

[@christopherlee3026]

Hippy Hoppy Hammy Saturday to you too ! Being creative has its Highs and Lows, yet I believe that is part of the whole process. Your excitement producing videos will provide so many Hammies with a fulfilled life and us Humans with Joy.

[@atminigarden354]

Good information for all hamaster lovers

[@sofiagodfreyy9426]

so happy for you!!

[@lloydgarland4667]

Never had a talkative hamster - had one that snored once, fell asleep on his back. Had one scream at me on his way home from the vets but that's about it! Great educational video :)

[@mitsukitai2713]

Aww. I adopted, didn't buy, a girl from a petstore. Why? She had been returned 2 times; the second time, she was fear screaming nonstop for *3 hours* since the people bought her. The poor thing was just terrified and I think was a bit on the younger side. She would still make concerned noises even when she freely got on my hand weeks later and just stayed a vocal little girl. She wouldn't scream much but once she adjusted she was a happy chirper/squeaker

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I haven't either! All mine have been quite silent!

[@paigebaker3926]

@@VictoriaRaechel same also can you do a Christmas vid with ur pets like an advert calender but hamster toys or treats pls

[@robin8387]

my boy has been very talkative since he was little. sometimes he'll be in his burrow just chirping to himself.....in general he's very social lol he loves having people around.

[@maxeyfamilyclassics7894]

@@paigebaker3926 yes! that'd be sooooo cool!

[@soowonjeong4321]

i love it when hamsters yawn. it’s a uncontrollable type of cute. they look like lil babies

[@wheatbread1606]

I yawned as while I read this lol

[@KIKURAsky]

HAMSTERS ARE JUST THE CUTEST 😭💛💛💛🐹🐹🐹

[@allykatt1908]

They are ❤

[@flexknits]

Will never forget one time I had to clean my first hamster’s “bedroom” (he slept in a jar underneath a platform). I gently tilted the jar over to get him out, and once he was out, he stood on his back legs, raised his arms, and showed me his teeth 😂 he looked like a tiny bear. I know that it was a defensive behavior but he was quite the dramatic one.

[@sirennn3527]

he was ready to throw hands LMAO

[@evelyncore3260]

I’m an animal care student, I love watching your videos, you’re incredibly informative and it’s so nice to see you putting out videos for an often mistreated animal’s welfare!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@paige-wiens]

It took alot of trial and error to find my hamster the right home. She only stopped wall scalling and other bored behaviors after I moved her to a 2,00 square inch cage. She also requires 40 minute free time every night. I can honestly only thank you for that, you helped teach me what she needs and how I can supplies it. She's all worth it thought 🥰

[@just_a_human639]

Did you make a homemade enclosure or buy it? Just want to know in case I want to upgrade

[@shauryaverma9133]

U meant 2,000 sq inch right?

[@jonella9262]

@@shauryaverma9133 well, I hope so lol

[@ranimeRAT]

Where did you get your cage?

[@rimshaa6856]

My hammy requires a 2hr free time! Once in day once at night and I have to be interacting with him 🥴😵

[@alyy.13]

At PetSmart, when the lady was getting him (My hamster) out, he was hissing, trying to jump out of her hands, and doing the louder teeth chattering, now he has a better life in an APPROPRIATE cage. He is so calm now, and settling into his cage well! (For one night!) I think the cage size, food, bedding, wheel, and hideout are what make him so calm. He seems so mellow!

[@HyDrOpYrO777]

My Hamster was the same way, when I got him.

[@damaejohnson3502]

What type of cage do you have ?

[@alyy.13]

@@damaejohnson3502 I have a bin cage:

[@fia521]

Nobody likes temporary housing and bc he wasn’t handheld prior, scooping him up with her hands like that was just way too soon for his comfort.

[@alyy.13]

@@fia521 well I mean he’s dead now but thanks 💀

[@emmaw3195]

My hamster was extremely talkative. She used to love to squeak, click, chirp, and sometimes coo. She would usually chirp when I come into the room or if I'm about to give her a treat :3

[@bellap6130]

@Emma W I hope my hamster will chirp when im in the room 😊. Bet it means they are happy ur there

[@marylock3105]

Any one got a screaming hampster he is a Syrian but I still love him my pet rats calm.him down I talk gentle to him and he loves our chats

[@SegularRpork]

Ha my hamster was also really talkative. I eventually got bored with it and it turns out large lizards love to eat hamsters. Put Mr Sniffles to good use as a meal.

[@annp1000]

Hamsters can chirp??

[@myaarey]

You’ve taught me what I know from a young age to now 20! I have a long haired Syrian who is my world and adores to be held and hanging with me. He lives in a 33 by 25 by 15 big cage with a ton of toys, hides, chews, 10 inch wheel, etc! I will soon be adding a second level for maximum mental stimulation haha! Thank you again for teaching me all that I know!

[@user-mb5fj1xx4r]

I wish people spoke more about social hamsters. Sometimes their behavior can come across as stress but it’s not. I have a very sociable boy and as he’s gotten older he absolutely LOVES cuddles and spending a lot of time with me. Whenever he hears me he runs right over to the glass waiting for my hand. To others this may seem like stress but it’s absolutely not. If he doesn’t see me he’s happy foraging but the moment he hears or sees me he wants to cuddle and kiss me 😅 he enjoys daily massages 2 🥺

[@meridanightwalker8892]

Aaaaww, that sounds so lovely!

[@Hirari103]

That's adorable ; ^ ;

[@JessMurgatroyd]

My last one was so social. He use to cuddle me and fall asleep.

[@user-mb5fj1xx4r]

@@JessMurgatroyd they definitely need to be talked abt more ! My snowy likes to cuddle and he will fight sleep just to stay awake and cuddle a little longer 😅 he will have his eyes closed then open them suddenly and go back to kissing

[@theo_D_E_N]

He obviously loves you 👍👍👍... Probably hears your voice and recognizes it as you approach , mine does it too. They are adorable and amazing creatures ... each different, but all loving , cute as can be pets. They will steal your heart away every time 💙💛💚🧡

[@Bailey-on7mc]

I don’t know why I’m watching this I don’t even have a hamster

[@PrincessAtarah7]

😂😂😂😂

[@thecuterimacoco4492]

Maybe you watch this because maybe next month or next year you will have a hamster

[@preciousjones8981]

Same I used to

[@leteshajones417]

😂😂😂

[@BrutallyHonestMarv]

😂😂😂❤

[@savanna7015]

My hamster recently passed away. We found him lifeless in his burrow 2 days ago. I had never had a hamster before but I learned so much through your videos. I’ve grown to love hamsters and believe I gave mine the best care. I would have made a year of having him next week. Thank you so much for making these videos 🤍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😢

[@marylock3105]

Sorry to Savannah your hampster died safley this April 2022 our rat died he had a stroke and sadley this September 2022 his brother broke his spine and was having breathing problems and died 😭

[@SarosSol]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My one hamster, Gizmo, died a long time ago (Probably about 6 years by now) and I constantly think about here still. I'm sure you gave them a wonderful life :)

[@tiffanypacheco2715]

Wow, I’ve watched about 3 of your videos so far and I didn’t know half of these things…. Growing up, parents just get you hamsters but none of us are informed. My hamsters always were monkey barring and gnawing at the bars… but now that I think about it the cages were def too small. Now I’m a parent myself and trying to educate myself before getting a hamster. Thanks for your content!

[@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFor]

I had a hamster in the 90s and in that time there was nowhere as much info as there's today. Mine was bar bitting too and I thought it was normal

[@thefuntasticfive]

Thanks for the video, Victoria! I showed it to my family and friends and they finally understood why bar biting, cage pacing and monkey baring were not good signs or indications and were FINALLY convinced to get their hamsters a larger enclosure!!!

[@D34R4NN]

i am gonna send this to my mum hopefully she will actually watch it :/

[@thesweetlifeexperience5076]

I wanted to just thank you for your videos. My son recently begged me for a hamster and I finally gave in bc I’m an animal lover. Your videos helped us get the right cage (648 sq reptile enclosure) for our dwarf hamster. We’ve had him a week and little by little working to tame our shy Antonio. Keep up the good work! You are doing something wonderful! 😍

[@Katastrophe76]

I’m glad you’ve made this video. I was concerned for a while after getting my hamster because she would squeak when she was sleeping, digging, or running in her wheel. I tried googling it but couldn’t find much so came to the conclusion it was just a quirk of hers, so I’m happy that you mentioned it :)

[@D34R4NN]

mine snuffles around while she is digging i thought she couldnt breathe properly so i called the vets turns out shes just very talkative

[@ameriabeadle9641]

I’ve been watching Victoria since I was about 9 years old, I always wanted a hamster and dreamed of my parents buying one. I learned so much information from watching your videos and now at the age of 17 I finally have a little hamster friend of my own! You’re literally my go-to KZbinrs ❤️❤️👍🏽

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Ahhh that's such a long time 🥺 thank you for the support!

[@g14c3_]

exact same as me!! been wanting a hamster for years and im 17 and finally looking after a hamster named dolly for 7 weeks and im getting my own first hammy this weekend :)

[@-afyx-]

Very important and well collected information! Thank you so much Victoria! I would like to mention a little that is not related to this, but it helped me recognize the problem: regular weight measurement.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yes!!! Regular weighing can really help notice illness before other fatal signs start to occur, and the faster you can determine an illness the more likely you're able to treat it!

[@ivy4286]

@@VictoriaRaechel yeah I didn't notice until my sisters hamster died today she was jumping and pacing in her cage it was a really big cage and had so many things in it for her but the shop I got her from had a VERY small wheel and curved her back and it's gave her alot of pain R.I.P princess

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

@@VictoriaRaechel Groundhogs (Marmot monax) can be pets also! As they're just overgrown hamsters XD with LONGER lifespans (up to 14 years in captivity with proper diet and healthcare) a licensed USDA TN ranch called "Fraizer Farms Exotics" sell hand-reared, bottle baby Groundhog pups for $750.00 ( as of 2023) includes a care/health guide and some starter pet accessories! They've been doing this over 10 years now. Can't wait to get my own next year!

[@SilentlyMysterius1]

My Lena (russian dwarf) was found laying flat on her cage. I picked her up and noticed she was barely breathing. Sometime later she started licking my fingers while her eyes were barely open. About 35 minutes later, she passed in my hands. This happened 8 months ago, I realise I probably could've done something to help her which would've allowed her to survive. I have never felt such an emotional connection with anyone or anything. I still miss her. Edit: I think Lena may have been a puppy in her last life. She was very sociable, always wanting my attention. Even when I had her out to play I'd text with someone. She would then climb up my arm and onto my phone, as if to say "I'm here to play, not them".

[@StumbleNH]

What could you have done?

[@magne7771]

By the time we made it home, my old boi Ridley got my scent- and within three days, was comfortable with me. Hell, the first time I placed his wheel, he played so much it toppled(my bad). He was obviously distressed, and sat back to watch as I fixed it for him. Only a few days later he was climbing a little wall divider I'd put in his bin, dangling by his lil hands with his butt in the air. Once I'd given him a boost, he clamored right up and looked me straight in the eye. Ever since, he was a pure sweetheart, and would actively seek my attention whenever he needed something or wanted attention. Because of those interactions, he became a clumsy lil climber- which worried me at first, but it became very clear that he was doing it for fun. He was extremely smart, and context sensitive. Your little babies might have more personality than you know. Remember that, and keep them happy & engaged.

[@hellokaylee2977]

I wish my 8 year old self knew about these behaviors. I used to see lots of these behaviors with my first ever hamster and thought it was a normal behavior. Now I know it’s not normal.

[@tigerssss9710]

i'm turning 11 in 7 mouths and i'll get a hamster on my 11th b-day so any tips?

[@40dollhairs]

@@tigerssss9710 keep watching Victoria’s videos. Her videos helped me a lot. She has tons of info :)

[@MusicLoverMN]

I know what you mean. I feel so terrible now.

[@joesmoe71]

Great video! You left out my favorite one though that I've been calling the "prairie dog look", which basically is when they sit upright on their hind legs, ears perked and look like a prairie dog that has popped up out of its hole. This is because they're listening carefully to something they find unusual or interesting, I had this confirmed for me when I had a hamster and it would do it every time the computer CDROM was being accessed and spinning up to speed. It made an extremely high pitch whine that was just on the edge of human hearing, and whenever it did it the hamster would immediately stop whatever it was doing, sit up looking alert and like it should have a big cartoon question mark hanging in the air above its head, it was the cutest damn thing! It was like if it could talk it would have said "And there it goes again! What is that??"

[@czntrm]

My daughter's hamster will perk up like a prairie dog if he hears a bag crinkle. Can't sneak the trash out without him noticing! 😂

[@supsnail]

Thank you so much for all you do, you taught me and my friend proper hamster care and are saving hamsters' lives all over the world! Please never ever stop and continue extremely improving everybody's hamster knowledge. 🐹❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Oh that is so sweet! I'm so happy I could help!

[@jiggyscribble]

I’m a new teen hamster owner and I watched lots of your videos to get the right enclosure and supplies for him, I’ve had him for a day so I watched this video and I’m so glad hes not projecting any of these stress signs and seems really happy and relaxed in the enclosure. Thank you so so much!

[@lexochewie1163]

Even though I don't have my hamster anymore. I still love to watch your videos they're so informative and adorable.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for the continued support ❤️

[@trash-girl4850]

This video was actually really helpful for me I recently rescued a Syrian hamster he kind of just came into my life and I didn't really know what to do so I started watching hamster videos like these and it helped me understand him more so I want to thank you for these videos and actually helped me understand him he still sometimes clients but I think it's just because he gets bored but he does get his daily exercises and he's a lot happier now he even likes me and yawns near me now

[@lucyw.7597]

your videos are always a joy to watch!...ive had hamsters on and off for years...after not having one for a few years, i've had Pete for a few months now, and after trying his best to completely ignore me, he's recently become very friendly! my bedroom has nowhere he can escape from (famous last words!), so he comes out every evening for a couple of hours, really enjoys pottering about, has certain places he likes to sit and groom, finds the odd treat ive left out..and when he's had enough, or get thirsty, he just goes back into his cage by himself! he's become a very civilised little companion! I wish there had been such good advice around when i was young, you are doing a great job and should be really proud of yourself!

[@annmariemcfee8123]

Thank you so much for this. I've always had a very talkative Syrian ham who squeeks all the time out of excitement (coming to play, being given treats etc and when digging tunnels) I was scared he was unhappy at first. Also with him falling asleep on his wheel.. Thought he was dying at first and tried to find a vet but he was just being lazy/tired haha

[@JuviTheLion]

I've a little talker of a Campbell. She does very low, soft squaks and soft chatters when she's in my company when she's exploring. She's never showing any stress behaviors or staying tense. She's just a little talkative baby

[@Whimsicalbrainpan]

Thank you so much for your videos! I just adopted a hamster this week and it makes me feel good to know I'm informed and giving him the best home possible. It has been interesting to see his behavior change over the past few days. He now has a much more enriched habitat and his personality is coming out. I can't wait to bond with him and give him the best life possible. I can do that because of your videos.

[@lilyorsomething]

A great way to teach hamsters owners what’s normal and what’s not, loved the new video! ❤️🐹❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@rothiemurchus1]

Thank you for all the help and advice in your vlogs. My little hamster Pip is one year old today and he is no doubt happier because of your advice 🐭👍😀

[@margalothegreat_hams]

Yay a new video! Thanks for including the thing about licking at the end, my hamster licks me a lot, especially when he all of a sudden notices my hand in his cage, when I've just taken him out, or a random lick here or there. It didn't seem like a problem, I just didn't know why he did it. I assumed it was because my hands were salty, but he licks me whether my hands are just washed or not. Now I think he might be licking me to say he likes me! (even though that is probably not the case because he acts like he has no use for me except as a seed dispenser...) lol

[@val-yv4ck]

no but I really appreciate you! I bought a hamster out of impulse the day before my birthday but she’s now the love of my life. I did so much research when I got home because I knew that they don’t live for long and I wanted her short life to be a good one 🥺 I’d like to say she’s content, when I call out her name (Doodle) she stands on her hind legs and then runs over to the side of the cage and waits for me to pick her up. she runs all over me before eventually falling asleep while petting her! she’s never bitten me or has ever tried to run away when I attempt to handle her, she eats food out of my hand (sometimes eats it while I hold it), etc. your videos have helped me become what I am now for my little girl 🥺 I can’t wait to learn more and continue to grow and provide for my little Doodle-bug.

[@Talz-bw2mp]

Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos! Also do you have any tips on how to approach a friend when she’s not giving her hamsters the appropriate care they need?

[@kattranger]

Erin's animals has one from about a year ago "calling out bad hamster care"

[@supsnail]

Just give them some links to these videos and they're sorted! 🐹❤️

[@mikeyangel420]

BBC Earth posted a small documentary video on KZbin about hamsters in the wild. Maybe seeing how active these little critters are supposed to be will help her see that they need more care/enrichment? That video is what started my journey to learn more about hamsters. I'm ashamed to say as a kid I had the typical bare necessity set up for rodent pets before I knew any better. I one day hope to have a hamster after learning all I can and give it a life of luxury!

[@poppieisabella4728]

This is such a good video! I love it when people spread good information! Also I think I've got another behaviour... chewing at the silicone in aquariums from the stress of a small enclosure. Also dipper is so cute!!! 💙🐹

[@sarahhoover8394]

I would just like to quickly mention that another reason for bar biting or escaping is if you have two hamsters of the same species the male will sometimes try to escape when he smells that the female is in heat. The female may also try to escape to mate as well but usually it's mainly the male, again not every hamster does this and regular bar biting is not normal.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It definitely can happen but if that is the case it's really important to have them in separate rooms to prevent them from constantly focusing on trying to get to each other.

[@Hammie2457]

One of my dwarf hamsters, Yuri, has started teeth chattering during social time, I had watched this video a while ago but couldn't remember what teeth chattering meant. Being as Yuri was chattering softly, it seems that she was just happy to be held.

[@wickedwest89]

The highlight of my Saturdays - tuning in! Such a comprehensive video with examples in video clips (so helpful!!) of hamsters exhibiting those behaviors plus advice on how to “handle” or react to those behaviors - fantastic! The key to becoming an excellent pet owner of any creature is to learn what their behaviors mean since they verbally cannot tell us what they need (unless you count barking or meowing - 😁). I hope in reading comments here you know what a hugely positive impact you are having on the hamster community. We were wondering what it meant when a hamster has its mouth slightly open - question answered ✅

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you so much Lori! ❤️

[@danaondrackova3431]

yeah bar biting is stress and boredom related, true. My girl does that to really get my attention that she wants out into her running ball, after I take her out two times (with a pause for drink and rest in her cage) she is happy. Also about the scent marks - They really do have little patches on their hips. My hamster had them very visible and I was worried he was ill but then I learned that those are scent packs, it looks just like a scrab on an injury. And licking is the most adorable thing. I used to have a hammy that licked my nose when I lifted her up to my face and once she found my injury and licked it and I called for my family to go see how she is trying to treat me.

[@Wnathaliee]

Love your vids! My hamster cage improved when I started watching your vids. You really helped me a lot and other hamster owners

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm really happy to hear that!

[@kateyaiko]

Thank you for the video! Sorry I’m late! I was sleeping over at my cousin’s house. But this video was so helpful! My hamster does “Open Mouth” and I never knew what that was. She get’s over it in 3 seconds and let’s me hold her and pet her. And Dipper, Mabel, and Waddles are the cutest in this video! Especially Dipper.❤️☺️

[@flora3747]

I look forward to your videos every week! You have helped me grow on learning about hamsters! Your videos are so amazing ❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for all the support! ❤️

[@flora3747]

@@VictoriaRaechel I have a winter white hamster named blueberry and You just made our day :)❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Christmas.Paws67]

I love how Victoria adds a sign in the back about what video she is doing 😂❤ Btw, are you planning on getting another hamster? And I hope Dipper is doing well.

[@peter_robinson]

Hi Victoria. Loved watching the video. My Russian Dwarf passed away last weekend, I think it was down to stress from the bigger enclosure I got for him as he loved his own little space in his other cages. I wasn't comfortable with the new setup myself either but glad he had the opportunity to experience being in a detolf. I still miss seeing him each day as he was so friendly towards me and didn't show any signs of aggressive behavior. He did try to escape six times from the detolf though. He was the best.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss!

[@noone4515]

How old was he?

[@peter_robinson]

@@noone4515 he was two and a half years old

[@magicbeans6153]

@@peter_robinson 2-3 years is a normal life expectancy, you did nothing wrong. Sure he enjoyed the the larger space and that's why he was trying to get a cheeky bit extra in trying to escape. All the best.

[@peter_robinson]

@@magicbeans6153thanks i appreciate that. He was the best Hamster I have ever owned. One of a kind for sure

[@Souflle]

Today I rescued 2 male syrians living together in a tiny cage, this video really helped me understand their behaviour, thank you Victoria ❤

[@bubbly_petals2627]

I just want to say that I love your videos so much! And I got my first hamster a little less than a year ago and I have been watching your videos for a while and you really help me out my hammy is getting way better care than he was before and I wanted to thank you for that

[@vivid8979]

Been a while since I visited this channel due to you know "Life" and I can see the massive growth not just with the channel itself but the level of confidence you're emitting. You look aloooooot more comfortable in front of the camera now.. Keep up the good work!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I'm glad it's been a noticeable change!

[@joanalagunas1311]

I have a Chinease Dwarf Hamster and her name is Mocha, and she currenty has a bin cage. I've had her for 1 year and a half now and I've been waiting and hoping for Tori to get one, and I was so happy when she got Waddles! (I was also really happy when I found out she named her other hamsters Dipper and Mabel I love Gravity Falls!) ❤

[@woof1746]

aw!I have a boy Syrian,he’s called mocha too^^

[@joanalagunas1311]

@@woof1746 How cute!

[@HHHamstertime]

1 so my hamster he rolls on his back… I think it’s just him itching himself or he’s just a dog 2 mine freezes when I am taking photos 3 he attacks my camera when I am taking photos he’s like NO PAPARAZZI 4 my lil turd does light chatters when I and talking to him is he talking back? 5 Oh so I guess my hamster owns(marked) my room

[@Swiftie13TV]

This video is really helpful!!! I remember how I watched your first video the first time and i was so happy that i could give my hamster a better life.

[@chrisknotts8074]

I'm genuinely very glad you're educating people on caring for these little guys/gals. But when you were asking for footage of negative behavior of hamsters for your latest video, I had hoped their was none to send you....in hopes that their was none happening. Definitely love your videos, watched your content when I got my first little friends. It pains me to see these little buddies treated poorly. I am grateful for your passion for our little friends.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! Honestly it would have sucked if there was no footage to use, as mentioned in the description bar it’s so extremely helpful for educating.

[@littleblessings8]

I can’t wait to watch!! Your videos are so amazing! And you always educate people with proper hamster care!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! ❤️🐹

[@Cashewthenut]

one of the hamsters I had recently rescued found her comfy spot under her food dish. It was adorable how she was just doing a light chatter and such, so light that we had to put our ears in the cage. It's great to know she got comfortable and was happy in just a day

[@MyMiniZoo]

Can’t wait! Love your videos:) 💕

[@mandyshores1818]

I'm so glad we didn't listen to the crap suggestions pet employee gave us regarding home for our hamster. We got him a huge aquarium and along with watching these videos, my hamster shows no signs of stress or boredom. He is happy, responds when called is well loved. Thank you for your videos!!! You're an amazing hamster advocate!!!

[@Leahmarie1211]

I have a 600 square inch cage and I have noticed that my hamster *named cow* is passing and monkey baring so I’m upgrading my cage right now! It’s a 🎉 1018 square inch cage with no bars!! It arrives at my house I’m 7 days and I’m so excited to give cow a big upgrade and a happier life ❤️✨❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's really exciting! 😄

[@Apollo-hi1jj]

I READ THAT AS 180 SQUARE INCH LMAOO

[@carolineduttman2342]

Thank you so much for all of your videos! They’re so great and informational! I’ve been really trying to figure out how to properly care for a hamster and I came across your account a little while ago. You’ve been the BEST resource I’ve found 🥰 I just got my little hammy yesterday and I was so prepared- thanks to you! ❤️ Honey is already taking food from my hands on day two. Hopefully all continues to go well :)) in the mean time, I’ll continue to watch videos and research to try to make sure I continue to give my hammy the best life possible. Thank you!!

[@angelic.flowerss5843]

I don't know if it's just me, but bar cages give me bad vibes all together, even if they're big enough. It's probably because they remind me of critter trails and tiny tails. Loved this video! 💖

[@abby.loves.you1]

me 2

[@cherylelena5341]

Meet too sis mee too

[@sophiebentley2140]

Same I hate the look of them

[@AuroraGhostt]

Yeh.. They scare me ...

[@nathanwilliams3316]

this is such a well put together video! the way you've put a good example of each behavior with the description was very helpful. also very good to be reassured my little girl is doing well😁

[@StarryDrawz]

Hey Victoria! Love your vids and really hope you keep making them You should do a video on showing some fun things to do with your ham!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 😊

[@alexfairweather9009]

I am so happy you posted this although it was heart breaking for me. my first hamster was an angel and would bar bite and monkey bar and it makes me so sad that back then people just didn't have the information to know that they were unhappy. I remember thinking she was a gymnast climbing the bars and I may have sat and cried watching this. Since turning into an adult I have had 2 more hamsters and I am so happy with the information out there and they have the best lives, I just feel so guilt for the hamster I had as a kid especially since she was probably the nicest hamster I have owned to date.

[@nazem7212]

Thanks for this Victoria! I learned a lot!🌿my hamster wouldn’t have lived such a great life if I hadn’t seen you! And awwwwwwww Your hamsters yawns !!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm always happy to help!!!

[@nazem7212]

@@VictoriaRaechel yayy tysm!

[@amerdanovic7604]

i am so happy ive found your channel!!! thank you for this!! and i absolutely love how you pronounce your words and take care in explaining things in nice depth and for us to understand!!!!!

[@RoxasLov3r4Ev3r]

Watching this video and the footage of the stresssed out hamsters (and sometimes in bad enclosures) was sooooo incredibly stress inducing and hard for me to see. These poor babies, I just want all of them to have good and happy lives 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔

[@KatieTerpstra]

this is very helpful! im watching my friends hamster and the hamster has been biting there cage and doing monkey bars, which we thought was just a cool trick of hers and tried to get my other hamster to do it Norma, but she didnt and now i realize thats a good thing. your videos are very helpful and i will tell my friend about her hamster. the hamster in the video is so cute, loved it when they yawned! :)

[@sofiacruz5705]

Hello! I love your videos, they always help me with the care of my hamster, greetings from Costa Rica 💓

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy they can help!

[@Official_MakeMath]

My little Silly is newly brought 3 days ago and keeps biting on the bars and now only now do I realize my enclosure for him is too small and not even 8 inches of bedding for him. Don’t get me wrong, he is a healthy boi and burrows often to create safe places to sleep in. So let’s hope it’s fine for now and I’ll upgrade it when very much needed due to illness

[@Leah2408]

8:00 every night before bed I brush my teeth in our bathroom I let Casper (my hamster) stretch his legs and have a little run around after making sure it's safe and the floor is clean he marks his scent all the time! And even does it along our bathtub lol it's so funny when he does it 😂

[@accionaa4]

I have a female Syrian hamster and she was nibbling my clothes a lot, but I didn’t know what was happening! I’m glad I have found your channel because it has really helped!😁 I also have a question. What bedding do you generally use for your hamsters?

[@ArtisticDragonKing]

My hamster, Bumper, squeaks all the time when he first wakes up and notices me in the room. He also tends to do this when he is curious, like if I give him a new toy. I'm glad it's not a stressful behavior in his case!

[@miaswarbrick4454]

I love how the board in the back changes for the video 🐹 thank you! ❤️❤️

[@lauraqueen7407]

Even though I might not get a hamster; I still love watching your videos to educate myself on them! I hope one day that I do get one. 😌

[@TosanTribeTV]

Hey Victoria, I know your channel is huge so I doubt you have time to reply to everything, but I'm slightly concerned about my hamsters "squeaking" (I assumed it was sneezing though). If you have time to respond, great, if not, I understand! Basic info about my hams: 3 Syrian females, all separate huge tanks ofc. 1 is a new baby who doesn't do this, and I don't let her free roam yet. The 2 older ones I let them free roam in my room (separately ofc) every night. The oldest one started making the exact sound your hamster is making around 4:45 in the video. You said in the video it could be a form of communication or it could mean something is wrong. For starters, I see no other indications at all that there is anything wrong. Their activity, eating, drinking, etc is perfectly normal. My oldest hamster (1.5~ years old) started making this sound here and there about 6 months ago I'd say, few and far between though, but tonight it's a LOT of MEEPS. The other hamster has NEVER made this sound until tonight, which is why I worry. I let them take turns free roaming, and both of them WHILE free roaming (not seemingly ever while in their tanks) start making that squeaking noise. My assumption is that it's dust or allergies or something. I vacuumed my carpet 2 days ago, but I couldn't be super thorough with every corner cause I have a lot of crap in the way, and didn't wanna run the vacuum long and disturb them (I don't have the means to move them all out of the room atm). Both of them have been squeaking a lot tonight. Should I be worried? Is it possible they're sick and sneezing? Or is it more likely it's just dust/allergies (maybe vacuuming 2 days ago kicked up dust, no idea, I also have a Dyson air purifier which I figured would help clear the air). Seems like they primarily or only sneeze while free roaming so I'm just assuming dust/allergies (I live in TX and the allergies destroy me too). Any insight would be appreciated if possible, I've googled and googled and can't find anything useful really. Is this squeak the same sound as a sneeze would be? Or is it legitimately just a vocal expression? I've found 1-2 "hamster sneeze" videos and they're similar but not quite the same, these are just like 4:45 , sounds like a "MEEP". Thank you!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If it sounds like the hamsters in the video I'd probably say they're smelling the other hamster and trying to communicate especially since they're free roaming in the same room. A sneeze sounds much different than the squeaks in the video!

[@marya7671]

hey victoria, im a first time hamster owner and my hamster follows my hand around the cage , does that mean she wants to bite me or does it mean she wants me to pick her up ? and sometimes she looks like shes shivering what do both of these things mean? ( shes a 2-month-old female syrian hamster and the room temp is always on 21c low wind )

[@alyssataylor6473]

So happy I found your channel. Got my first ever hamster a few weeks ago & your videos have been invaluable. Feel like Chester isn't a massive fan of me yet but I'm so glad after watching this video he's not doing all the stress behaviours except the screaming one but that's my fault & I'm learning to be slower around him. Just wanted to say a huge than you for so many amazing tips & tricks & I'm excited about seeing Chester grow over the next couple of years. Watched your free roaming video the other day & hoping to get a little enclosure for him to run around in. 🥰

[@Zeul28]

Once you're used to it, its easy to identify happy sqeaks from scared squeaks. I usually hear happy sqeaks when I let them free roam. I love hearing those. They sound like rubber duckies.

[@jenniferbaez1725]

My little Ruby was climbing the wire mesh of her bin cage, since then, I moved her into a medium Niteangel enclosure. Now she’s wall scaling. She’s got herbs, sprays, 8 inches of bedding, a 3 chamber and a 2 chamber wooden hide, 2 wheels, a sand bath, I sprinkle her food around. What else can I do? When I place her in a play pen, she seems stressed. The only thing that has helped so far, is to a sprinkle more food for her to forage or give her a wooden stick with food glued to it (the sticky paste is oat flour and water). She’s fast and stashes all her food. I would appreciate some tips! Thanks!

[@ciasteczkowelove7723]

My hamster sometimes squeaks like this rubber balls and toys for dogs when I talk to her. That's sooo sweet ❤ and funny 😂

[@elle8551]

Omg when my first hamster started to mark his scent I thought something was wrong with him. Thank you so much for making this amazing vid!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Happy to help!

[@jakefromstatefarm145]

My hamster sometimes crawls up the cage to get to the food. When I see him do it, we call him "spider ham" and it's adorable.

[@emilygarner9090]

I have two hammies, a girl and a boy, who live in different rooms. One is very lively, freezes whenever i walk past his room, and loves playing. The other is slightly larger, she talks to me all the time, almost like a cat purring, and is so cute!

[@prussianwossun9152]

My hamster teeth chattered upon his first handling, I thought it may be fear. By his third he was eating with me. He's been great!

[@eliseblanche]

I just luv your videos so much! Thank you for posting these wonderful videos :>

[@maddiejohnson6847]

thank you so much for this info! my hamster would always star into the distance and i thought maybe something was wrong with it! Now i know i shouldn’t be worried :)

[@pop_rokz]

I just got a new hamster today and I was very worried about her behaviors because they are completely different from my past ones, but this video explained that she’ll be okay. Thank you

[@DONUTDIVA]

Thanks Victoria this helps alot

[@VictoriaTorres-tq5nm]

Hello, thank you for your video! My bf and I just got hamsters for our dorms (Me: Syrian, BF: Dwarf) and your video was extremely helpful to me and my care for them. You’ve gained a follower and I hope you have a wonderful day!~

[@courtneyball6060]

Love this so much hoping I could do it someday too!!!❤️thanks Victoria!!

[@sabrinyahh]

thank you so much for your videos! i just got a hamster and i've been binging hamster videos from various creators, yours have been really helpful! ♥

[@tropicalcam6638]

Thank you! This helped me so much my hamster climbs a lot and freezes so thank you for letting me know everything❤️

[@lorenorzorro2500]

I am from Germany and I have a little hamster called Idefix and I learned soooo much from your videos!! Thank you for learning how I can give this little man the best life 💓

[@RickGrimesWT]

My hamster passed on Sunday R.I.P Hampy

[@jakefromstatefarm145]

I'm sorry. My hamster died only at 2 years old, and it was very sad and unusual. R.I.P your hamster.

[@user-ly1nt5ej3l]

I just got my hamster and it seems like he really loves his enclosure:) He just woke up (it’s 10:00 p.m) and I’m trying to get him in the bath to bond a bit with him. Thank you so so much Victoria for everything I know.

[@UnkleAL1962]

I just got a hamster - he was on Craigslist free - for 21 days and nobody taking him so I did. He's a sweetie. In the process of getting him bigger digs thanks for all your advice! I did get him a bigger wheel right away as he hit his back on the post in the teeny one he came with. Now he runs and runs all night he's happier already! I call him Saint James : ) - I also bought him a small can of gourmet meal worms and he loves them if you give him one out of your hand. Otherwise they dry up and he throws them out the side of the cage. He has his quirks but very cute and friendly.

[@tamsinsmith1751]

Thank you very much for the information. I just have a question: My hanster would always sleep on its back with its paws in the air looking like it's dead. Is that anything to be concerned about?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Some hamster's sleep quite crazy but that's fine 😊

[@Abyxla]

I'm getting a hamster soon and your videos are the best to watch bc you explain everything so so well and I'm a BIG animal lover so I want to make the hamsters life the best life ever 💗 thank you so much 😊

[@missletimeable]

Who is waching this in 2024

[@artforanyone7539]

I love how you understand the complexity of these small animals🤍

[@Ivybeastgames5078]

My hamster used to bar bite then I realised from watching your vids to add loads of sprays,forage,hides,bigger wheel,scatter feeding and multiple texture’s!