What you need for your roborovski hamster in 2024 | essentials, nice to have and what not to buy

[@TheLittleThings-nk5tj]

❤ Im sure this will be very helpful for anyone looking to get a Robo or upgrade their care! 😊

[@Lily-Rose-b5t]

Thank you for this video, it's very enlightening!! Animals should be respected and cared for properly so this video brilliant!!

[@stefrose]

Thank you, yes they should 🥰

[@andrescohan8071]

This help me s lot. I get one robo two weeks and i realized that's a different behaviour than regular hamsters that i use to breed when i was s child. Thank you. It's posibble to give us info or links sbout correct accesories or brands in amazon. To investigste. I always try to use my common sence, not consumming stuff with plastic or things that sre pretty or looks sweet on pet shops but thinking on animals it's stressfull

[@stefrose]

Great!. Yes, roborovskis are quite different to other hamsters. I am making a video sharing info on brands to buy with different price ranges etc. It's in the making ☺ Thanks for your comment!

[@andrescohan8071]

@@stefrose nice! so you get my like and suscribe! thanks you! keep working. hope you get many followers. I took this data and this vids seriusly! not so much sounds or cheap video fx. and most important, it doesn’t show fanatism or ridiculus pets. i saw LOOOOOTS of videos, in spanish and english… they are like for adolecents or not so richfull data.

[@PopeClemensIIX]

Wow, finally a video where nearly everything was right. The only thing which you could improve is in the enclosure size. Its not anymore at 0.5m² but got up to 0.6m². So its now a minimum of 100x60cm or 120x50cm. And Roborowskis are more active then the other ones, so even if they are the smallest kind, they should even get above this minimum of enlosure size.

[@stefrose]

Hey Thanks! My enclosure is 150cm x 50cm. Pleased to hear that re the size update though :)

[@Raichu420]

Thanks for sharing!!! Alfie's wooden wheel is coming in the next couple days and I'm lucky enough to have multiple mom-and-pop shops in my area that have appropritate supplies ✨️

[@stefrose]

Sounds great! I need some of those shops! 😊

[@cody7022]

Hey we use the Kaytee Clean and Cozy Lavender scented small animal bedding is that okay for the material and the smell as well ?

[@Omnomnom53]

No, it’s very dangerous for hamsters any type of animal because the scent irratated the hamster lungs and can cause an upper respiratory infection (it’s like having to inhale really strong perfume 24/7, it’s not good for your lungs). Not only that, but lavender is used as a natural rodent repellent. For information, I would look at the rest of this KZbin channel, as well as the channels ‘ Victoria Raechel ‘ and ‘ SomethingAnimal ‘ also sorry for talking so much 😅 good luck on your hamster journey!

[@stefrose]

Completely agree, thanks for your qu @cody7022 and thanks for your reply @Omnomnom53

[@traceyowen2437]

Really injoyed your video thank you so much for sharing where did you get the seed mixes from can not wait till your next video ❤

[@stefrose]

Thank you 😊 I make the organic seed mix myself. I do sell it (etsy shop polarisanimals) but recommend that fresh food, insects and flowers/herbs are also added to their diet. Thank you for your support of my channel 🥰

Hello can you tell me what type of wood do you use for made your enclosure ? Do you use varnish or paint ? Did you have any issu with a robo try to damage the enclosure ? Thanks !!! 🙂

[@stefrose]

Hello Yes sure. I used formaldehyde free mdf. I did not paint or treat in anyway but I did put a perspex sheet to fit the base so as to make easier to clean etc. No issues at all with my robo chewing or damaging it in any way. Robos are far less likely to do this than syrians. I hope this helps 😊

[@helloitislucie4475]

Hi! I see a lot about sprays, but I’m wondering if they’re necessary. I think I’d like to include it every once in a while if I got a hamster, but if it’s necessary I’ll obviously have it available at all times 🖤

[@stefrose]

@@helloitislucie4475Hi 😊 Not necessary as you can scatter feed but they are good for enrichment as your hamster will forage like they would in the wild 😊

[@Akomiimentioned]

luv this vid :D was planning to get a robo hamster and u notified me to get it sand and not to buy fluffy bedding thank you! Also could someone tell me is a 100x50x40 aquarium good for my robo? xd

[@stefrose]

Thank you for your comment 😊 I am so pleased it was helpful. Is the 40cm the height of the enclosure?

[@Akomiimentioned]

@@stefroseI think so!

[@stefrose]

As long as the actual floor space is 100x50cm a 40cm height should be alright provided you can provide deep enough bedding (30cm) without your robo being able to get out the top of the enclosure :) You will need to put lower bedding the side you want the wheel for e.g. and will need a lid such as a wooden lid with mesh so plenty of air can get in but your robo can't get out. I hope this helps. @@Akomiimentioned

[@Akomiimentioned]

@@stefroseokay thx! :D

[@carriemiles937]

Because this happened to me twice: you’ll want a water bottle & stand just in case. I had 1 senior hamster who stopped being able to stand up to the water dish & became dehydrated. I had another hamster lose his ability to move his hind legs & needed a water bottle instead. I got the Niteangel bottle & stand & noticed the water spout is wider than pet store water bottles. If my hamsters are younger & healthy, they get water dishes.

[@stefrose]

Thanks for your comment If Pearl ever struggles to sand up to the dish I will embed it so she can walk up to it and the water will be at her level.

[@linds02lowe]

Love your channel so much 🩷 I think robos are my favorite species although ive only had one and she always attacked me 😂

[@linds02lowe]

5:35 my robo loved coco soil so much. I had a little fish bowl filled with it and she turned it into her burrow 😂🩷

[@stefrose]

Thank you 🥰

[@conquerc717]

Hey youuu! How much Sand did u used for your enclosure? :)

[@stefrose]

@@conquerc717 Hi 😊 About 4 or 5 bags of the reptisand.

[@antivan2844]

My pure white roborovski's fur/coat is turning yellow and it become messy, his enclosure contain a huge sand bath and I'm using aspen type class A dust free wood shavings, please help me how to make it smooth and pure white again

[@stefrose]

@@antivan2844 where is it turning yellow? All over or in certain areas and if so, which areas? And what you mean by messy? He might be unwell so worth a trip to the vet?

[@antivan2844]

@@stefrose it's on the tail part but im pretty sure it's not wet tail. His hair becomes messy from being smooth. I also want to ask why my roborovski won't breed? I've been keeping them for like 6 months together in a 75 gallon tank but they never actually mate or produce offspring, They are both a year old now

[@Nicollettte]

sand stone rocks - how to get it?

[@stefrose]

@@Nicollettte I got mine from Etsy.

[@joizzyyymarteja3380]

Can i use wood shavings as a bedding? My hamster has been itching herself and sleeping always in a hide. Why does she do that?

[@googleemail2368]

Aspen is a safe wooden bedding but paper bedding will be better if your hamster is itching herself. Your hamster is likely to be busy at night when it is dark and quiet. 😊

[@stefrose]

Yes as googleemail2368 says you can provide other bedding. Maybe try natural carefresh or similar? You say your hamster sleeps in a hide- if you add deep bedding 20-30cm they might burrow and sleep in their burrow. I hope this helps. Thanks for your comment😊

[@juliafira9002]

Can anyone explain please why they shouldn’t have a soft hide, my robo has a soft hide and I’m wondering will I take it out?

[@stefrose]

It is similar to fluffy bedding - there are a few reasons. One is that hamsters may chew the material/ shred it or take small bits of 'fluff' off it which can then be digested and worst case can cause intestinal blockages which are excruciating painful and result in death. Also the small fibers, depending on what they are, can cause respiratory issues - if the hamster wees in there, the build up of this can also cause respiratory issues and is unhygienic. If the fibers become loose, the hamster can get caught in them. It depends on the material as to which of these can be issues but it is just safer to avoid fabric. Thanks for watching the video and commenting 🐹

[@tihanmahmud5152]

Can I use cotton wool as beeding for my robo?

[@stefrose]

Hey 😊 Thanks for your comment. Do you mean the fluffy bedding that has a cotton wool consistency? If so, that is very dangerous for hamsters and has been known to cause them a lot of pain and even death. If you don't mean that, can you explain more please so I can help?

[@AlanaJ78]

Is it still ok to have the small enclosures bc my hamster is used to it

[@stefrose]

Hi Thanks for your comment :) It depends on the size. The minimum is 100cm x 50cm x 50cm. A hamster will happily move into a bigger enclosure and will no doubt be happier for it. If you're worried about your hamster being stressed by the move, you can make sure a new enclosure has some scents from the old enclosure that he/ she will recognise such as some of the old bedding for e.g. I hope this helps.

[@AlanaJ78]

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