Immediately made my dwarf hamster a puzzle toy after this and she loved it! I've only had her for a short time but I plan on making a lot more of these for her in the future!
Does this list of hamster necessities look right to everyone? 1. Wheel 2. Chew toys 3. Hideaway 4. Puzzle 5. Tubes 6. Good diet of fruits and veggies every day 7. Clean water 8. Time to settle in (3 days to a week) 9. Plenty of handling time (after taming) 10. Clean cage once a week with mild soap and water 11. Quiet during the day for resting 12. Healthy and safe exploration AT LEAST a 360 sq ft. cage
Wisp in a Bottle pretty good although depending on the species the wheel does have to be a specific size and also cleaning really depends on the size of your cage.
Not bad, but you shouldn't be feeding fruits and veggies everyday, especially in dwarves. Fruits have too much sugar, I personally recommend feeding them no more than once every two weeks. It's fine to feed vegetables every week. Also, you shouldn't clean a hamster cage every week, you should usually do it once a month at the most, with spot cleaning whenever needed. If you have a proper sized cage, you shouldn't even need to clean it that much. You probably haven't heard but 450 square inches is the new minimum for a cage. That's 80 x 50cm, a 30 gallon tank, or 110 quart bin cage. Always recommend you go larger, of course ;) Hope this helped!
You should not be cleaning the entire cage every week, because this can stress them out to much. I recommend every 3-4 weeks you should do a entire clean, and spot clean every day;)
I forgot how much my girls love the puzzle toys you make from tissue tubes! I spoil them with store bought stuff but the DIY puzzles are much more rewarding, especially watching the hammies play with/destroy them ;)
I use all three of these toys on a regular basis! I bought a plastic toy for foraging with holes on every side. The postage was pricy but it was absolutely worth it, and he has it in his bin cage all of the time!
Hi Erin! Love your videos, we're having a hamster for the first time and they've pulled us out of a few tricky places trying to take him and make him happy. Thanks!
Hi Erin. Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice and helping me to make my syrian Cinnamon's life the best it could be. She past away last week.
Wow, I love those ideas for puzzle toys! :O I'm always turning empty toilet paper rolls into toys, but your ideas are completely new to me! One of my favorite toys is very easy to make too: I'm cutting two thin rings away from an empty toilet paper roll, then cut the rest of the roll lengthwise. Now I'm covering one side of the roll with a sheet of toilet paper and fixate it by putting on one of the rings. Now I'm able to stuff the roll with all kinds of seeds and some hay or tiny pieces of toilet paper. After that I close the roll with another sheet of toilet paper and fixate it by putting on the other ring. If the layer of paper is thin enough, most hamsters will smell the food inside and do their best to get through the paper. If the paper is too thick tho, I have to cut some tiny holes into the paper so they can smell the food. It's a lot of fun watching hamsters diving into those food rolls, trying their best to find the food while struggling with the hay. 😁
The puzzle toys are absolutely necessary! My campbell's dwarf, Chia, needs so many puzzle toys she gets bored so easily and ends up chewing on her wheel if I don't give her a puzzle toy.
hy, I had 2 bendy bridges in my hamsters cage, her foot got stuck and she died, so I really don't recomend it to anyone, but I really like your videos ! (this is no hate !!! really, I just want to inform hamster owners !!)
The puzzle ball thing I tried it with my hamster more then once then all she did was sniff put her claws on it then give up XD it had her fav treats in there but she still gave up xD
(sorry if I sound like a know it all, this is a huge pet peeve of mine) Chinese hamsters aren't dwarves, although it's a common misconception! They are more like a syrian, and it's better if they're solitary :)
My ha after became smart overnight. I have always given her puzzles and she has never figured them out, this morning I was giving food, fresh water etc. And they were all opened 😮.
Thanks I'm thinking about getting a hamster and am currently doing a ton of research thanks for this amazing video and I will definitely be getting these amazing toys that you really recommend
I'm so glad that I found this video. Most of the people believe that the wheel it's the only toy the hamster can enjoy but you gave me a lot of ideas of toys for my 🐹. Thanks a lot! Ps: most of these toys can be chewed by the hamsters. Are they safe?
Erin, i watched your puzzle video and it was great! The two i found most popular with my hammie was the one roll packed with other folded rolls and the ball puzzle. The only issue ive found is after a while she appears disinterested, because she knows exactly how to dismantle them now. Any tips?
what a amazing video Erin! I love your chanel loads and indeed I conform my bendy bridge obsession!I absolutely love the video as always!👏😊 keep up the good work
I have had multiple bendy bridges, but my hamster is just not interested in them at all. Even if they lead up to a platform, he'd rather climb up the side of the platform than use a bendy bridge. He's an odd ball, but I love him to bits.
I’m buying a large cage for a new Sirean hamster I’m getting. In the past I’ve used plastic tubes to create tunnels, then I tie them to the inside of the cage and have it go somewhere. This allows me to utilize the inside top of the cage which would otherwise go unused. Why is it I don’t see tubes in your videos?
ErinsAnimals, can you do more toilet paper tube toys or simple to make toys for gerbils/hamsters? This would be very helpful to me and I know my gerbils would love it because they have already had some of the other tp tube toys from your previous video and they had a blast!
Toilet paper tube and kitchen roll tubes are one of the few things my hamster will chew, so I constantly have to replace them because after a week their destroyed.
Bendy bendy bendy bendy bendy bendy bridges
Immediately made my dwarf hamster a puzzle toy after this and she loved it! I've only had her for a short time but I plan on making a lot more of these for her in the future!
Got the first two (my little guy loves bendy bridges), now I'm even more determined to make some puzzle toys for him. Thank you!!
I have all three of these kind of toys and I love them all! I would totally recommend them!
"Bendy,bendy,bendy,bendy bridges!" oh no its at the point that everytime i hear "Bendy" i think of Batim...
Does this list of hamster necessities look right to everyone?
1. Wheel
2. Chew toys
3. Hideaway
4. Puzzle
5. Tubes
6. Good diet of fruits and veggies every day
7. Clean water
8. Time to settle in (3 days to a week)
9. Plenty of handling time (after taming)
10. Clean cage once a week with mild soap and water
11. Quiet during the day for resting
12. Healthy and safe exploration
AT LEAST a 360 sq ft. cage
Wisp in a Bottle pretty good although depending on the species the wheel does have to be a specific size and also cleaning really depends on the size of your cage.
WhatEvenIsThis _ Yeah, I edited the list a day ago on size specifications, thanks though!
Not bad, but you shouldn't be feeding fruits and veggies everyday, especially in dwarves. Fruits have too much sugar, I personally recommend feeding them no more than once every two weeks. It's fine to feed vegetables every week.
Also, you shouldn't clean a hamster cage every week, you should usually do it once a month at the most, with spot cleaning whenever needed. If you have a proper sized cage, you shouldn't even need to clean it that much.
You probably haven't heard but 450 square inches is the new minimum for a cage. That's 80 x 50cm, a 30 gallon tank, or 110 quart bin cage. Always recommend you go larger, of course ;)
Hope this helped!
You should not be cleaning the entire cage every week, because this can stress them out to much. I recommend every 3-4 weeks you should do a entire clean, and spot clean every day;)
Wisp in a Bottle no soap use dettole and use hamster musli
OMG I'm going to get a hamster!!!!!
I'm so exited!!!
Omg same!!!!
@@kittensquad3766 same I’m getting one on my birthday hehe
I always watch these videos and I don't have a hamster, and don't plan to get a hamster. But, why not.
🤣 I used to be like that. Now I’m getting one. Tomorrow
@@mistymidnight4447 goo luck
I forgot how much my girls love the puzzle toys you make from tissue tubes! I spoil them with store bought stuff but the DIY puzzles are much more rewarding, especially watching the hammies play with/destroy them ;)
I need these for my hamster😭❤️
we both have an obsession with bendy bridges XD
I use all three of these toys on a regular basis! I bought a plastic toy for foraging with holes on every side. The postage was pricy but it was absolutely worth it, and he has it in his bin cage all of the time!
Can you do a day in the life of potassium and one for each of your pets?? X
B Hattie Erin already did a video for potassium. Search it up. 😀
Hi Erin! Love your videos, we're having a hamster for the first time and they've pulled us out of a few tricky places trying to take him and make him happy. Thanks!
We once had a bendy bridge and my hamster got his leg stuck in the gap and broke his leg ! Sadly he didn't survive .
Omg thats so sad😭
@@isaoost1891 omg right :(
i’m so sorry rest in peace your hammy ❤️
I know that I’m late but I’m so sorry
Maddie aw i am so sorry for your loss ❤️ if u ever did trust them again or still use them try putting moss in the gaps 🙂
Hi Erin. Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice and helping me to make my syrian Cinnamon's life the best it could be. She past away last week.
thank you so much for helping me make the best life for my hamster
Wow, I love those ideas for puzzle toys! :O I'm always turning empty toilet paper rolls into toys, but your ideas are completely new to me!
One of my favorite toys is very easy to make too: I'm cutting two thin rings away from an empty toilet paper roll, then cut the rest of the roll lengthwise. Now I'm covering one side of the roll with a sheet of toilet paper and fixate it by putting on one of the rings. Now I'm able to stuff the roll with all kinds of seeds and some hay or tiny pieces of toilet paper. After that I close the roll with another sheet of toilet paper and fixate it by putting on the other ring.
If the layer of paper is thin enough, most hamsters will smell the food inside and do their best to get through the paper. If the paper is too thick tho, I have to cut some tiny holes into the paper so they can smell the food. It's a lot of fun watching hamsters diving into those food rolls, trying their best to find the food while struggling with the hay. 😁
I'll take a hamster this week and this video was so helpful!!
I love these types of videos! I can't wait until you announced what animal you're getting! xx
Me too! Do you think it's another hamster or something brand new?
BuckingHamsters Palace my guess is a Syrian hamster. Erin said it was an animal she had previously but hasn't had in awhile.
I hope it's a Syrian!
Officially PawfectPets I HOPE ITS A HEDGEHOG
Savannah Wike OMG YESSS A FERRET!!!!
Am I the only one who when she's about to get a pet searches all through TH-cam to find pet vlogs and vids like this
This is so helpful I have a robo dwarf hamster his name is fluffy and he’s absolutely the sweetest
I loved the DIY puzzle toys.
The puzzle toys are absolutely necessary! My campbell's dwarf, Chia, needs so many puzzle toys she gets bored so easily and ends up chewing on her wheel if I don't give her a puzzle toy.
Is that Kiku and Molly?? Adorable!
In my life I’ve had 1 hamster a few months ago, and I’m 1-2 months I’m going to get my 2nd and 3rd hamster I’m so excited
Aww! You used a clip of Kiku and Molly! They were so cute!
Yay I'm so glad someone recognised them! :)
my bendy bridge is used as a platform for my hamsters wheel, it works perfectly :)
I wish I could use these... If only my hamster hadn't of died.
RIP Pippy, 2 1/2 years
Will be missed.
Thank you for these creative tips!
thanks for the advices! i made two of the puzzle balls for my hamster I am getting soon! 🐹
hy, I had 2 bendy bridges in my hamsters cage, her foot got stuck and she died, so I really don't recomend it to anyone, but I really like your videos ! (this is no hate !!! really, I just want to inform hamster owners !!)
You helped me convince my parents get a hamster and you told the info I needed thank you
The puzzle ball thing I tried it with my hamster more then once then all she did was sniff put her claws on it then give up XD it had her fav treats in there but she still gave up xD
Your hamsters are so cute!😍☺️
Im getting a hammy tomorrow and im glad Ive got all of these
Hamsters are majestic animals
My ham LOVES the toilet paper roll ball.
How does Einstein be so calm with the toilet roll ball? My hamster Marshmellow go's crazy with them
i love your videos so much i have had 2 syrian hamsters and 2 chinese dwarf and i am going to get roborvski hamsters
(sorry if I sound like a know it all, this is a huge pet peeve of mine) Chinese hamsters aren't dwarves, although it's a common misconception! They are more like a syrian, and it's better if they're solitary :)
Hollie.S _episode lucky xx
Who is just watching this for the cuteness
I love bendy bridges they're so useful
My ha after became smart overnight. I have always given her puzzles and she has never figured them out, this morning I was giving food, fresh water etc. And they were all opened 😮.
My hamster has all :D happy hammy!
Erin, please can you do more cat videos.
Also please can you do a how to bond with your kitten video
this is really helpful. Thanks to you , I've bought (and made) all of these !
OMG! I NEED THAT MANY BENDY BRIDGES!!! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TOO MANY BENDY BRIDGES!!!!!
I have all three!!!⭐️😌
You are honestly the best hamster mama ever (and the smartest) thank you so much for ageing these ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Finally! Somebody who really knows how to take care o hamsters instead of advertising poor products ;) Thank you
My robo loved her hide and seek toys!
I am getting a hamster soon I'm so excited
Thanks I'm thinking about getting a hamster and am currently doing a ton of research thanks for this amazing video and I will definitely be getting these amazing toys that you really recommend
I've only seen 2 videos of yours, and I've already subscribed.
I'm so glad that I found this video. Most of the people believe that the wheel it's the only toy the hamster can enjoy but you gave me a lot of ideas of toys for my 🐹. Thanks a lot!
Ps: most of these toys can be chewed by the hamsters. Are they safe?
i love your voice
Peter Griffin i read this in peter griffins voice lmao
q370p //whats up with your profile pic😂😂\\
q370p ur profpic tho 😂
these videos help me so much
I love this video so much
Hi Erin, I just got my new hamster! I took inspiration from your videos! He is small and named after potassium! About to start taming process!
I made the treat roler for my hampster coco he is currently eating the treats that dropped out of it xD he loves it
thanks for sharing! I will share this video to my students.
I have a hamster toy that is a hide'n'seek toy with a bendy bridge attached to it. Your channel is awesome.
Erin, i watched your puzzle video and it was great! The two i found most popular with my hammie was the one roll packed with other folded rolls and the ball puzzle. The only issue ive found is after a while she appears disinterested, because she knows exactly how to dismantle them now. Any tips?
My Syrian is impossible to entertain so I made her one of those puzzle balls and she went crazy!!!!! Finally I've found something she likes 😀😀😆😆😆
what a amazing video Erin! I love your chanel loads and indeed I conform my bendy bridge obsession!I absolutely love the video as always!👏😊 keep up the good work
My hamsters favourite toy is the log hideout
I love this kind of Video! Well done.
You saved my life as it is my first time with a hamster
I have had multiple bendy bridges, but my hamster is just not interested in them at all. Even if they lead up to a platform, he'd rather climb up the side of the platform than use a bendy bridge. He's an odd ball, but I love him to bits.
I’ve spent billions of my valuable hours of life watching your videos. You deserve at least a couple million subs.
I love your videos, Erin!
Thankkkkss I have sadly just the hide and seeks BUT I will buy the bendy bridges anddddddddoing the puzzles!
I’m buying a large cage for a new Sirean hamster I’m getting. In the past I’ve used plastic tubes to create tunnels, then I tie them to the inside of the cage and have it go somewhere. This allows me to utilize the inside top of the cage which would otherwise go unused. Why is it I don’t see tubes in your videos?
Omg !!! My hamster has the same color like yours that so awesome
Einstien is so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cute hamster
This vid is really useful! I might get a cardboard tube right now and cut a hole or two in it and put it in my hamster's cage!
Bendy bridges are great 🐹🐹🐹
When I grow up, as well as having a bunch of bunnies freeroaming my house, I might get some hamsters too!
This is so helpfull!
Im getting hamsters soon!
20:00 where did you get the cage from you probably built the top but where did you get the glass like base
that hamster looks exactly like mine :) red eyes, that brown-ish fur, and every detail
2:25
Person:and as they are not as smart as mice or rats
Hamster:*freeze* thinks-WHAT U TALKING BOUT
Such a good video! 💗 I need to make some puzzle toys for my Moo! 💗
o m g why am I so excited every time u upload? ?? I'm have a no hamsters on yt phobia!!
Omg so cute.
My hamster is snow white and a dwarf hamster she has Brown eyes and her name is nibbles
How is Nibbles doing? Adorable name btw xxx
I love your channel so much! It has taught me so much about hamsters. :)
This is such a good idea for a video ! Luv u
Great video Erin!
yay! a new video😄
love u erin
ErinsAnimals, can you do more toilet paper tube toys or simple to make toys for gerbils/hamsters? This would be very helpful to me and I know my gerbils would love it because they have already had some of the other tp tube toys from your previous video and they had a blast!
Toilet paper tube and kitchen roll tubes are one of the few things my hamster will chew, so I constantly have to replace them because after a week their destroyed.
THANK YOU made some puzzle toys my robos love them !
I've had a hamster for 5 years
Oh muy god
You are the elite Hamster owner.
tell guiness world recorda
thats imposible hamsters can only live for 3 years!
The life span is actually 1-2 years.
thank you i was going to get a dwarf hamster now I know what toys to get yippee
“If I could recommend one toy for hamster owners out of the three it would be...”
Me: BENDY BRIDGES OF COURSE
Erin: puzzle toys!
Me: oh...
Hi Erin if I mixed mealworms into my Harry hamster would that be enough protine or should I add in mazuri mice and rat lab blocks aswell
I have a winter dwarf hamster named pompom! :D