What are sprays? | Hamster Enrichment 🐹

[@giapawsonclaws]

yay a new vid! because of you, my hamster has been living for 2+ years and is still happy and active!

[@ÖVËR-p2h]

This amazing your hamster has lived for more than 2 years I hope you are able to have more time of fun with your hamster ^-^

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's so good to hear! 💗

[@the4hares]

@@VictoriaRaechel May I ask where do you get all your hamsters cages? Thanks!

[@KIKURAsky]

awww 🥺💛

[@giapawsonclaws]

sadly he just past away, but we all know he lived a long and healthy life ❤️

[@urfave_luluxx]

Victoria I just want to thank you for teaching me all about proper hamster care. Without you, My Russian dwarf hamster would probably be living in a critter trail cage with zero enrichment. Thanks!

[@Lovehorses123Thereadorbs6]

This is so true! I've had bad cages in the past:( and fixed it Very fast after she educated me!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad I could help ❤️

[@Lovehorses123Thereadorbs6]

@VictoriaRaechel :) I've had many hamsters and my care improved I'm very proud thanks victoria!

[@Ruby_356]

Hey I just lost my hamster he was old so when he passes I knew that it would happen. I was really sad but seeing your videos make me happier❤ rest in peace stormy

[@SquiggleHammy]

@@Ruby_356 I’m sorry. It’s happened to me 3 times. Goodbye little stormy :(

[@Anticenaguy316]

When i saw the thumbnail i thought for a moment that somebody sent you some flowers that you so rightfully deserve.

[@Emiology]

Technically I did send her dried flowers but I would 100% send her flowers too lol

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw 🤣

[@Callmehcats]

Lol 😆

[@The_Hamsters_place]

@@Emiologyawww

[@bendz_editz]

This is such a good explanation! My hamster LOVES flax sprays and eats them a soon as they come in but I only replace them like 2-3 weeks because of how much he likes them. I hope that this video will help a lot of people with hamster care!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@kari.ethereal]

Sprays List: -Millet (Pearl, foxtail, mohair, panicle). -Oat. -Wheat. -Flax. -Canary. -Sorghum. -Barley. -Quinoa. -Amaranth. -Hare's tail. -Paddy rice. -Poppy head. -Sunflower. -Safflower. -Pagmia. -Delicha.

[@SquiggleHammy]

Victoria I love how often you respond to comments you’re so nice!

[@SaltyAvocadoToast]

Penny’s little feet I just can’t get enough of him.

[@blplwc]

My hamster just passed away after a long time and would have had a cheap, small cage but got a huge tank instead! Thank you for helping me understand my hamster better and for giving him a better life!

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

I brought my hamster home from the animal shelter today! I am so happy to be able to rescue one rather than buy from a pet store and so happy I watched these videos to make sure I made a proper set up to give my little guy its best life. He is a male syrian. I am calling the small animal vet Monday to schedule his first check up!

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

I named him Gus

[@roh677]

Thank you for giving a hammy a good home!

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

@@roh677 thank you! This guys living his best life thanks to Victoria’s videos I got him a niteangel 929 sq in home ♥️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw congrats on your new friend!!

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

@@VictoriaRaechel thank you 🐹♥️

[@glowingsoulfire819]

Thank you for showing the names of the sprays along with a visual example. So helpful. I think sprays are so popular since we have so few options for foliage type cover in comparison to other animals we keep (aquariums or reptiles for example). This inspired a series of questions/video ideas... ❤ -Freezing sprays (freezing other items: food, bedding, other substrates, wood, etc.) -Mites or grain bugs (info, your experiences, prevention, food storage methods) -Can hamster sprays be planted/grow/seed sprout experiment -Hamster safe plants? (In the enclosure, safe herbs in pots?) -Hamster safe diy materials (thoughts on colored construction paper?) -Finding items for hamsters in every section of the petstore (bird, aquarium, reptile, dog, cat) -What you have noticed by owning several hamsters. Range of personalities, any similar preferences or trends you see (what type of hide did they prefer? Did most prefer chamber hides? Did your females tend to burrow more or be messier?) -Preventing hamster escape (what to look for/prone cage materials or ventilation/ spacing, securing lids and/or areas where the hamster can reach the lid) 😂❤

[@Japan_CH_Official]

Hey victoria! I just wanted to tell you that pets at home, a UK pet store has STOPPED SELLING SMALL CAGES! They've started selling cages at 100cm x 50cm instead of tiny ones 😁😁

[@RIAMINHAS]

Lucky Canada still sells small cages😢

[@davidjohnston8566]

They haven't. We literally just bought a Habitat 1, based on their recommendation. It's tiny! And after 8 days of guilt I've now bought a Pawhut 100x50 cage on ebay.

[@Japan_CH_Official]

@@davidjohnston8566 oh in my area and on the website they have, well done for upgrading though!

[@davidjohnston8566]

@Cookies_HH thanks. I'm usually so strict when it comes to any important purchase, researching for weeks. But the girl in P@H was really nice and seemed to speak with Authority. A week later and religiously engrossed in Victoria's channel and I've realised the cage is ridiculously small. She sold us on a flying saucer wheel and didn't even suggest a sand bath. On reflection probably because an appropriate wheel and a Sandbath wouldn't fit in the Habitat 1 cage. The Habitat 3 is an appropriate size but I've went completely off a plastic based, wire topped cage.

[@cx1ly]

i love your new style of thumbnails! This video was incredible xx

[@Aajer]

Thank you, for reminding about the sprays I have in storage, also there are special rodent sprays you can buy at pet shops

[@VictoriaRaechel]

You're welcome hehe

[@roh677]

Penny is such a distinguished gentleman! Thank you for educating the masses on proper hammy care!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw thank you!!

[@alisataylor2721]

I love the look of the sprays in Penny's cage it looks so good ❤❤❤keep up the great work ❤❤❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ☺️

[@amandaladouceur3011]

I am glad to see you are doing more hamster care videos

[@Callmehcats]

My hamster is so in love with flax he gobbled it up 🤣

[@zikaizhong5774]

I saw ur new tiktok my fyp and RUSHED to check if u posted a yt video too! Was not disappointed

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@seraphin-e]

Thank you so much for linking some Canadian shops! I really want to get my dwarf some more variety, but he really loves millet!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

No problem! I hope eventually some can get more in variety! I'd love to be able to get pagmia and delicha here 🤣

[@brookrse]

hi victoria! i started watching your channel when i was 8 because i was interested in getting a hamster, you helped me take care of my first ever hamster but i did make some mistakes. im 14 now and getting another hamster in august, i have a way better budget and i am able to properly provide for my hamster with your videos as help. my old cage was about 300sq in. and im upgrading to an ikea detolf! thank you for sharing your knowledge to people who need it.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm really glad I've been able to help you learn more about hamsters! ❤️

[@GeorgianaHansen-mk6jn]

thanks you Victoria! i just upgraded my hamsters cage from a 20 gallon aquarium to 850 sq inches of floor space with a 11 niteangel wheel and a ton of enrichment, if you didn't make these videos then my hamster would still be living the 20 gallon tank 🫶🏼

[@smee220]

I love seeing your hamsters eating sprayes

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It's always so cute!

[@Dusk_Flower_]

Hi! This isn’t a question but I just really wanna thank you for helping me with my hamster care. When I had Levi, Asher, and Ashley I didn’t know proper hamster care. I started watching your videos when I got Luna and it helped me give her a good life. She sadly passed away due to old age a few months ago but I’ve been learning more and more about hamsters all because of your channel. And I really appreciate it💜 I’m getting another hamster in September, it’ll be named Aspen:) thank you for helping me care for them!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad I could help ❤️ I'm sorry for your loss of Luna!

[@aprilchandler811]

Hi I am getting i new hamster after my hamster just sadly passing away and I will make sure this new one lives a amazing life because of your videos Ty so much!

[@memorimurasaki1913]

Glad you added Mixerama. That's where I get my sprays and food. 😊

[@AspenTheHamster]

My hamster just died of old age today right when I got back from a trip, I never got to see her. The whole reason why I got her though was because I found one of your videos. I just want to say thanks for educating me on how to make her happy RIP Aspen

[@EllieStoriesx]

I love your videos, and they are SO helpful! Thank you so much for all the hard work that you do!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I really appreciate it, thank you!

[@Ruby_356]

I just lost my hamster stormy yesterday and I was really sad but your videos make me happier he was old so he died of age. Rest in peace little stormy

[@SquiggleHammy]

Rest in peace stormy the hammy ❤

[@adrianamanzo6531]

I love your videos my first hamster didn’t have any enrichment and now it died from too small of a wheel/ cage now I now proper care for my future so thank u

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! I'm glad they could help 🥰

[@edwinatalley3024]

Very informative young lady thank you…I never knew about sprays but they look beautiful and so healthy for hamsters…. I love ❤your Content and your love❤ and care of your animals😊😊😊

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for the support 🥰

[@Theodorethehamster]

Ty for giving me the proper care! My hamster has a critter trail but I am upgrading to a paw hut cage (the wooden one I’m excited for him! His name is Theodore and he is a cambell dwarf I’m getting him sprays, herbs, hides, more sand (he already has some Clean and cozy bedding and beech chips!

[@lizrochester80]

This is a very timely video because the sprays I got last week have been frozen for a full week so I was planning to put them in today!

[@MyDogIsABean]

Recently, I got my dwarf hammy, and i am totally unsure if i should ever completely clean out his sand bath or just simply sift through it. If i do have to completely replace the sand, how often? Thank you❤❤❤

[@jennah541]

Omg I’m early! Victoria im getting a hamster next week and I’ve learned so much from you you’ve helped me and watching this video now I know about sprays!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@ivmodo]

Jay, sprays! My campbels girls absolutely love them. And they are super effective at harvesting the seeds from them. My previous hamster liked them too, but never cleared them that much. Now the girls chewed even stem of the spray 😅 Flax spray vanished ultra speed

[@NightAbyssArt]

So glad to see this video! I was planning to buy a new supply of sprays for my hamster soon

[@2ka406]

Victoria! The end of the video 😂 Im wondering if you have to freeze the sprays before putting them in and how long?

[@lilith_582]

Im so lucky with how many sprays my local pet shop sells! They are priced by weight so I can just run in and grab the amount I need, my mice absolutely love having sprays!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so jealous! I hope one day we can have that here!

[@elizabethduffield2624]

My Bob ignores all his sprays and doesn't eat them at all, apart from his millet (the one you buy for birds). I keep the others though because they look so nice and as you said, they are good for clutter. Enjoyed this one thanks 🙂

[@emoboiz4eva]

Hey Victoria! Your channel has inspired me to get a hamster. I just bought a 550 square inch bin cage for them. I haven’t gotten them yet because I don’t have all of the items yet. I just ordered some sprays from Etsy though! I plan on getting a male Syrian, but I do not really know yet. Anyways, thank you so much!

[@dinoblob26]

I've been meaning to ask for a spray video! This is perfect!! ❤❤❤

[@wiIteredrose]

hey victoria!! i really love your channel and i adore you so so much!! im currently in the process of asking my parents for a hamster and the only reason why they would say no is because the hammies food could attract unwanted rodents like mice. so i was just wondering if any of your hamsters have attracted mice into your home before. much love 🖤

[@RussellCGoose]

Hi Victoria this video was very helpful much love to you and your pets

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching!

[@dquirico9]

So I want to switch the type of bedding I use for my two hamsters is there any suggestions of making the process less stressful for them. (I wanna switch from aspen shavings to paper bedding)

[@MelissaOpper]

Hi Victoria! I just have a couple of questions. How many liters of Kaytee clean and cozy bedding would you recommend for a 40x20x20 cage? Also what time of day do you recommend spot cleaning? Also I know you said in one of your past videos a recommendation of seed mix and pellet food to mix and I was just wondering if you had an updated recommendation or if 50% Mazuri rat and mouse diet and 50% Higgins sunburst is still your top suggestion. Also how often should I spot clean a 40x20x20 cage? Also I love you videos so much thank you!❤❤❤

[@HannahKan-bg9dm]

Thank you so much Victoria

[@Mica-li7yb]

Hey l getting a hamster after Christmas and you help me all about hamsters thankful l saw you 😊

[@AniFam]

Good to know about sprays~👍 Thank you for sharing this information~🤗

[@MarcelajaquelinVasquez]

My hamsters never ate that, I gave them the best life but they never enjoyed the sunflower. Greetings from Chile 💕💕

[@aubrey6324]

Thankyou ALOT Victoria Rachel I'm getting a new hamster and your videos help me alot❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

You are so welcome!

[@Lice.offc14l]

thank you for explaining about sprays, Victoria! ^^ now I know more about hamsters and care better for my pet hammy 😊

[@-afyx-]

Lina and Dandelion love a lot of sprays! Their cages is like a little jungle.

[@Jparrot7135]

I had a hard time explaining sprays to my mom I’ll definitely show her this

[@Midnightandme_]

thanks for pointing out the quantity of sprays . I have two diabetes prone hamster so i just give sorgum, millet and wheat every deep clean and they still get devoured instantly

[@KIKURAsky]

thank u so much Victoria! ur hamster videos are so helpful thank uuuu 💛💛💛💛💛🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm so glad!

[@carriemiles937]

Another great video!! Thank you for explaining it, bc when I try to explain sprays, my brain goes blank 🫠 I say: you know, sprays 😂 I also saw on your instagram story about air plants? What are they? I really love plants but am no good at caring for them. Because they’re living beings, I feel terrible when they die 😔

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Carrie! Air plants are plants that don't need dirt to live in and doesn't have roots as they absorb nutrients and water through their leaves so usually you will mist them or soak them in a container of water!

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I remember seeing a little bag of sprays and PetSmart when I was shopping there today

[@mousenation3867]

I have to limit sprays for some hamsters or they won’t get a varied diet because that’s what they’d live on. It really depends on the pet.

[@Dunkin_Pony]

Hey Victoria! Not sure if you’ll see this but my hamster who I’ve had for a couple months now started biting me randomly when my hand is in the cage I’ve done some of my own research and watched your video on biting but nothing seems to match up with what she’s doing (I’ve even looked into cage aggression) and I was wondering if you would have any ideas because I’m not really sure where to go from here, she was the sweetest hamster when I got her and was a super quick learner and would climb right into my hand so I’m not really sure what went wrong or what I may have done to cause her to be this way. Thanks so much I really appreciate all you do for hamster owners every wear ❤

[@MelanieGonzalez-dl5zj]

Victoria my mom just downgraded my hamsters cage and said it was a good size for is but it's REALLY small and she gets mad at me when I tell her what's good for it. I had a normal sized bin cage but she said "all that hamster does is sleep all day" and or "I don't like those giant cages where will I put them" "just give him a few days and he'll like it" when he's CLEARLY not happy I need help on how to tell her because everytime I try she gets mad at me for the rest of the day and it's very frustrating to see him in that tiny cage😭

[@lyndabarrie5887]

Hi Victoria I was wondering if you could do a video on mealworms and how many hamster should have per day

[@VictoriaRaechel]

You can give about 2-3 mealworms per day :)

[@ShelbyOswald-dq4lv]

Thank you! I was struggling to know wich sprays to put in his cage and now I know!!

[@dracko671]

I boought some sprays and was excited but there were so many bugs crawling in it... put your sprays in the freezer for a couple days just to make sure u get no bugs like i did i was sad

[@stephaniem5091]

Hi Victoria. Loving your vids! They're really interesting and i'm finding them extremely helpful. I haven't got my hamster yet as I've ordered a large enclosure and I'm waiting (not so patiently) for it to arrive. I have however got literally everything else! As for the sprays, I read somewhere that you should freeze them for around 48 hours first, in case there's any bugs etc? I also heard that about hay? Is this true? I'm going to use shredded paper/card for the enclosure but also hay, so the burrows will hold. I didn't have a clue really about anything, until I came across your channel! I had a hamster as a young teen, she was housed in a bog standard small cage, with a wheel and a house/bed. I'm a MUCH older adult now, so the general knowledge out there, with pet stores to has advanced a heck of a lot in that time. But when I think about my little Hammy now, all those years ago, i'm mortified and I feel so guilty, but of course, the info wasn't as advanced as it is now. I still feel awfully guilty though, there was really no enrichment for her at all. At least I know now, but really, it's thanks to your channel and all the research I've been doing. This hamster, when I get her, who I've already named lottie, is going to have the best of everything! I've already learn't so much from you, so just want to say a really big thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge! Keep up the fab work. :)

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If you're able to freezing stuff is always a good idea, I can't freeze big items like hay or bedding but my hay has never had bugs so i guess I'm lucky ☺️ I'm glad my channel was able to help you learn more about hamsters and how to give your future one the best home!

[@durian_pawtong]

tiny edible bouquet of yumminess 😂❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

🐹💐

[@gl8zes]

thank you! i always worry that im giving my little friend too many at once because he loooooves them a lot. he devours them the day i put it in indeed hahah

[@lilafinix2465]

I lov your videos!!! I have a lil hammy and i know so much more how to care about her health thank to you 🥹🥹🥹 im sooo thankful to you. Frederick O'donnell (my hammy) send you a big hammy hug with her tiny paws and a mealworm

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching them and thank you Frederick O'donnell 🤭

[@TastyBusiness]

My dwarf hamster took about 3 months to discover that the flax seed sprays were edible, then he couldn't get enough of them. He also goes through phases where he loves his wheat sprays, but then he loses interest.

[@HaileysSmallPetChannel]

great video Victoria!! ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@RamenGaming-hn1kg]

Its so nice that you added the link for singapore, I live there :D

[@mattwasley2486]

i spent £40+ the other day on sprays, hamsterswelove came in clutch

[@xthetansiblingsx5405]

Yay! Sprays are nice. My hamsters are crazy over Flax spray and sorghum. 😂❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I don't think I've found a hamster who doesn't like flax 🤣

[@Forknifoon]

Sad story of my childhood hamster care: From ages 9 to about 13 I owned two hamsters at different times. My first hamster was a Syrian named nibbles and he was kept in a small critter trail cage with a bowl of food, a small wheel, water, and a single hideout only reachable by climbing through a tube. I can’t recall what the cage actually was but I do know what cage my second hamster was in so I will share that when I get to it. Nibbles lived a very sad life with nothing to do. I cleaned his cage once a week and gave him occasional treats. I don’t believe he ever received a chew toy, maybe once but that’s it. His cage always smelled awful and one day he passed away. I had a funeral for him and buried him in my yard. My second hamster was a Syrian named drift. Drift lived in the super pet critter trail triple play habitat. This cage was horrible, not only for the hamster, but for me too. The cage did not work and I had to tape bits of it on so that he couldn’t escape. He also lived a very boring life but I did give him slightly better treatment. When I cleaned his cage I put him in a bin full of sand and tbh idk if the sand was safe but he had a good time in there. Idk why I didn’t turn that bin into his cage but yeah. One day I found him dead in his cage just like nibbles. After coming across you channel a couple years ago I felt awful for how I had treated them. I asked my parents for another hamster so I could take care of it the right way, but my parents wouldn’t let me. Three years later I’m here still wishing for another hamster so I can do it the right way.

[@LaurenCravens]

where do you recomond to get food and cages for 1st timers

[@Hannah-rk7le]

Just added some sprays in today! Can't wait for our little Rosey to wake up n find them!! =) Just wondering... I've been advised we have to put moss between all the grooves on our little ladies bendy bridges... do I?? I've not seen this flagged up anywhere else so thought I'd ask the best adviser I know! =) x

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Hope she likes them! It is a good idea if your bridge has some gaps to fill them with moss to prevent injury!

[@pineapplepizza8639]

i've had my hybrid dwarf girl Cheekers for a month now and she absolutely DEVOURS millet in about 10-15 minutes. i have to give her only a little piece at a time or else i'd be going through an entire bag in a week or two

[@TubbySqueakers]

Hi! Just had a quick question, which wooden chews are safe for hamsters? I was looking for Pepper. I want to get the ones that hang, and the wood is circular

[@Theamagea062]

This video was really helpful, thank you! When I get sprays, should I reduce the amount of food I give?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I'm glad to hear that! No, I only really reduce my food when they're had a large spray like that sorghum Penny was eating for a couple days and then I go back to normal amounts :)

[@rosehurst5544]

awsome i wanna get a hamster soon (after my rabbits are bonded) but can you make a complete hamster start up video not a 101 education but the startup process in steps of getting a hamster thankyou!!!!!!

[@JillianFehl]

Live laugh love the ASMR at the end lol

[@Fern.The.Otter.Therian]

I am from Botswana so it is almost impossible to find sprays. We have only ever found millet sprays once in the bird section and my mice devoured it instantly 😭 so now I don’t have any left. But even when I don’t have sprays I make sure to give them lots of forage and enrichment. I’m trying my best to improve my mouse care and I am getting a sand bath today! I’ve spent hours researching what is safe for them and what they need and hopefully I’ll be able to get some sprays soon.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Maybe you could try growing your own? 😯 it does take some time but can work!

[@Fern.The.Otter.Therian]

@@VictoriaRaechel Alright! It’s just quite hard to get the seeds but I’m pretty sure I know where to find them!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

@@Fern.The.Otter.Therian If you feed your mice a basic seed mix or even a bird seed mix you can use those for growing!

[@Fern.The.Otter.Therian]

@@VictoriaRaechel ooh alright thanks for the tip!

[@Sarahrak06]

This is very helpful! But how would I store or take care of the sprays? Can they rot/get old or is it fine to just leave them out in a box?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

They are already dried so as long as they aren't sitting in a humid area they can last a very very long time ☺️

[@soysauce3608]

I have 5+ different sprays but my ham only eats her flax sprays!😂 So I don't give her them often, she still has options, but she just won't touch them, which is totally fine!

[@GinaCarpenter-l6y]

HI Victoria just wanted to say I am so jealous that you have dawrf hamster we dont have those here in Alaska also my hamster peanut says hi❤❤❤ dont know if you will read this but penny is so adorable🥰

[@Real_Chuuya]

I still have another question about bedding, I use actually hay for them and my hamster doesn't look stressed or sad while living with it, but it was never mentioned as a good, but nor as a bad option for bedding. Can I keep it for het or are there better options that are still cheap?

[@Anii-wx4zr]

YAYY NEW VID 🎉🎉

[@M00nSketches]

I love your channel!

[@SquiggleHammy]

My hamster doesn’t even touch any of my sprays. I think I just don’t have good ones but the ones with flax and stuff are very expensive

[@lyndabarrie5887]

Hi Victoria I was just wondering I have a 10 cookie container that's made with tin I was wondering if this is good for the hamster I'm using it as a sand bath it is a good size 10 cookie tin

[@Aisha-721]

I know a lady named Penni. I told her about a young woman in Canada owning 3 hamsters named Penny, Nickel, and Toonie and told her what a Toonie is. We both live in the United States. Once someone overheard me say that, "nickel and Toonie said hi,❤" and gave me a Loonie.

[@lyndabarrie5887]

Hi Victoria I was just wondering my hamster doesn't seem to like vegetables she won't eat them is this okay for her diet because I can't force her to eat them right

[@VictoriaRaechel]

What veggies have you tried? They can be picky like humans so sometimes it might take a bit to find some they enjoy ☺️

[@lyndabarrie5887]

@@VictoriaRaechel I have tried green pepper cucumber dried and fresh I've tried romaine lettuce add some tomatoes add celery

[@Mica-li7yb]

​@@lyndabarrie5887did you try a bit

[@laraa1109]

I got a hamster 3 days ago and I never ever see him. I know that he‘s alive because he‘s eating his food. But he‘s hiding all day and only comes out when I‘m gone or when I‘m sleeping. I know that he needs time to settle in, but is there anything I can do to help him settle in better? He is already 6 months old and I got him with his enclosure and his enrichment, so his enclosure is not new to him. I want to update his enclosure setup, but first I want him to settle in, because I am new to him, and also my Appartement with all the new smells and noises 🐹🤍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

He might need some more time still, I would check out my video on bonding with your hamster for some more tips ☺️

[@laraa1109]

@@VictoriaRaechelthank youuu💗

[@StephLa]

Also some millet in the bird section are sprayed with orange oil/scent. Avoid that too!

[@lukewei]

Penny u lucky hamster!! every week a new forest ground for you to explore!!

[@shellym79]

Question for a future video if you hadn't already answered it somewhere.. How often should I replace sand that is not peed in? Can or should it be washed? 💚

[@VictoriaRaechel]

If it's not peed in you don't really have to replace it as it's not soiled! ❤️

[@enyaberg8055]

Hi, this isn't really related, but I don't really know where else to ask, and I really trust your knowledge on hamsters. My syrian hamster is only a few months old, and I've had her for only a couple of weeks. Two days ago she started pancaking or just laying down after running for a while. She continues running after a while, and seems to be fine, but I just haven't really seen her do that before, and I wanna make sure she's okay. Any ideas? Is it cause for worry? I've tried googling, but I just get a bunch of different answers, and I don't know what's what.

[@breyerpeeps]

Hey Victoria!!! my dwarf hamster has a cyst I think on her stomach and it was fluid in it I was wondering what I should do she’s really old (like 3.5)and it doesn’t affect her at all right now but what should I do? I don’t know if I can take her to the vet.

[@tiffanyavl]

Does anyone know if PaperPaws bedding is any good? I have used Kaytee and Carefresh and both have been a bit dusty. 🙃

[@lizzielogic]

Today I got a Campbells dwarf hamster! My last one lived to 3 years but she died :(. But I named him kool-aid and he is so adorable ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Congrats on Kool-aid!! 💗

[@Chloevvvvvvv]

Hey! Do you know if orchard grass hay ( kaytees brand specifically ) is safe? I seen that orchard grass is safe, but not kaytees brand. I've already added it into the cage but I haven't got a hamster yet. I'm just wondering so I can remove if before I get a hamster if I have to.