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  • What's your definition of a big enough enclosure for your beloved small critter? Is it 3 levels of small space and going up to the sky? Today you'll learn about the quality and functionality of this type of cage and why i don't recommend it in my own cage review!
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  • @bizzlebee1817
    @bizzlebee1817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    Hey munchie great video. The top hamster club in the uk is run by the National Hamster Council and there is a Midland, southern and northern hamster clubs which fall under the council. They send you a journal each month and tell you where all of the shows are across the country ❤️. I hate that people cram their hamsters into these tiny homes. I have a 740 square inch and a 640 square in cage for my Syrian and my robo. My boys are spoiled. Stay amazing 🤍

    • @tiggerthetiger6852
      @tiggerthetiger6852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nice hair style/colour

    • @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202
      @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in the ya thank you!

    • @walter-cw3kl
      @walter-cw3kl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How do make your hair look so good, BizzleBee?

    • @dez2950
      @dez2950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw! I have a Syrian and a Robo too!

    • @ryonluppo3543
      @ryonluppo3543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hello munchie!!. I'm a first time hamster owner what would you recommend for me? Will you send me a list of the food\Cage?

  • @magickmiiror2853
    @magickmiiror2853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    Do I have a hamster? No.
    Do I plan on getting a hamster any time soon? Nah.
    Do I love watching these videos anyways? Yes, yes, yes! ♥️

    • @WhiteVioletButterfly
      @WhiteVioletButterfly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Magick Miiror I’m kind of in the same situation, I’ve been binge watching her roasting these bad cages for months now.

    • @PiggieTime
      @PiggieTime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Omg that’s me too 😂😂😂

    • @AlmondClaw
      @AlmondClaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same. I Have a chinchilla and I’m binge watching these kinds of videos

    • @jj-qu2ml
      @jj-qu2ml 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WhiteVioletButterfly this was exactly me before I even decided I wanted a hamster

    • @WhiteVioletButterfly
      @WhiteVioletButterfly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      weirdo I won’t lie, I kinda want a hamster now

  • @alinatan5793
    @alinatan5793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Alternative title:
    Munchie losing her sanity gradually over a hamster cage

  • @dailylife9640
    @dailylife9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I used to own this cage (I’m ashamed🥺) and I used to think that it was fine but then I started to do research I was like I need to change thi! Now she’s in a diy cage with 15ich of bedding and 2000 square inches of floor space !! She’s so happy ❤️

    • @amandaladouceur3011
      @amandaladouceur3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Daily Life the best thing is you took the time to get educated. Many people just see hamster on the box and think it’s fine and doesn’t change.

    • @youdroppedsomething4334
      @youdroppedsomething4334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don’t be ashamed, everyone makes mistakes. What matters is that you researched and that your hamster is now in a much better char

    • @lilytran5140
      @lilytran5140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Daily Life where did you get the bin/materials ?

    • @dailylife9640
      @dailylife9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rin Tran any DIY kinda shop that sells wood and glass if you want more destabilise just ask

    • @dailylife9640
      @dailylife9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry details not what ever I said haha

  • @elliecinnamonroll
    @elliecinnamonroll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I feel so awful, i had my hamster housed in one of these for a few months before i learnt that they need waaaaay more space that that tiny thing, im glad i got better educated and got him a bigger enclosure

    • @dailylife9640
      @dailylife9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @user-vz3up1fl5u
      @user-vz3up1fl5u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The fact that you're willing to learn new info without getting defensive and that you're getting educated shows how much of a great pet owner you are! Your hammy is a lucky one for sure.

    • @elliecinnamonroll
      @elliecinnamonroll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@user-vz3up1fl5u aww thank you, my hammie lived for 2 and a half years, he was a very happy hamster, i miss him dearly 🥺😔

    • @johnkodi2235
      @johnkodi2235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elliecinnamonroll I know what you feel,I've had a few hammys and its so hard when they go.so sorry for your loss

    • @PXXIIE
      @PXXIIE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too man 😔 and nice david pfp 😳

  • @PiggieTime
    @PiggieTime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    It’s annoying when cages are expensive but still soooo tiny. Bin cages are so much cheaper and more suitable for hamsters.

    • @fireofdawn3515
      @fireofdawn3515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Then you get a bin and the stuff for a fraction of the price of a “fancy” cage, it’s insane

    • @margaretspiteri1889
      @margaretspiteri1889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In malta 850 inch bin is only $25 only and it soo big it for my two dwarf hamsters and a another bin 1024 inch bin is $30 for a sierin tell me if this is good care or bad care

    • @PurpletasticFred
      @PurpletasticFred 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@margaretspiteri1889 hamsters should be housed alone, so it'd probably be best to get another large bin and separate your dwarf hams.

    • @miku39chan
      @miku39chan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well not really, here in Germany a 1m tank is like 100€ which is like 120$ 😬 it pains me but if my hamster is happy it’s fine!

    • @Abby.Grace07
      @Abby.Grace07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree! And like the ikea detolf is only 60 bucks and it’s over 1000 square inches of floorspace like I bet 2 critter trails are the same price of the detolf lol

  • @marisathandiwe9650
    @marisathandiwe9650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Thank you Munchie my dwarf hamster now has a 90 litre bin cage

    • @trashchild7100
      @trashchild7100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's amazing!

    • @margaretspiteri1889
      @margaretspiteri1889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea

    • @biktikz
      @biktikz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thats great! Sadly, 90 litres is still too small though unless it is a very shallow and long cage, the minimum is a 180 litre long enclosure

    • @jj-qu2ml
      @jj-qu2ml 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@biktikz I heard the minimum is 40 litres long tank
      But I have a diy cage that's over 1,500 sq inches so I'm not being a pitty Karen that has a critter trail

    • @aimeegarvey9855
      @aimeegarvey9855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jj-qu2ml well its 40 gallons an 100 litre bin cage is too small but 40 gallons above is good

  • @liesjekist3125
    @liesjekist3125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    My friends: Spending money on food and clothes
    Me: spending my money on hamster stuff😂

  • @itz_elioftw
    @itz_elioftw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You have taught me so much Munchie. As of next month I will be getting a far bigger cage for my hamster, Casper. He is actually a rescue off of a school “friend”. She never even held him, which does mean that I can’t hold him. I’m struggling to help tame him, hoping that the bigger cage will help. Ever since I first received him I’ve been gradually making his set up more stimulating. (It has been gradual as I’ve been trying to make sure I don’t stress him out, because he’s a chonky stressed Syrian). He’s getting many more chew toys and hides than he’s ever had, and I’m going to buy a beautiful 28cm wheel, which is over 10 inches. (Don’t fear, I’ve owned hamsters before. I was much younger, but my hammy had so much interaction and he survived 4 whole winters. He actually only passed because in his old age he fell while climbing and broke his leg. My mum stayed up all night to hydrate him and feed him, but he did pass. I’m rambling, sorry XD)
    I’ve even been able to advise my partners friend who relied on the pet store people’s information. 🙄 As I’ve been advising I’ve used your information to make sure her two Winter Whites aren’t getting improper care. If there is any specific information for Winter Whites, then I will let them know when informed.
    The point of this comment was really to thank you. Even with my experience, I’ve learned things I would have never known. One of those things being sand baths. I’m actually still unsure of this, if somebody would care to explain. Do I need this for my Casper?
    I’m so thankful, for all I’ve learned.

    • @aballetgal6788
      @aballetgal6788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Itz_Elio FTW Yes! Sand baths clean hamsters. A small dish filled with repti-sand in would be good.

    • @stephengell
      @stephengell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We’re was he climbing?

    • @sophiarose8405
      @sophiarose8405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, you should get one for Casper. You can't bathe hamsters in water, so this helps them clean themselves. You can buy children's play sand and bake it in the oven to get rid of any dust or just use sand products that are free of dust. (Dust is very bad for them and it can damage their respiratory system) Hope this helps and it sounds like your hamster is having great life!

    • @derynsauer9973
      @derynsauer9973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you can, yes, you should get Casper a sand bath. Since hamsters can’t bathe in water, sand helps them keep themselves clean. I use Reptisand that I got on Amazon for my hamsters.

    • @itz_elioftw
      @itz_elioftw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gellybabys he was climbing on his hides, but his age meant that he didn’t take the fall well

  • @SabrinasLaptop
    @SabrinasLaptop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just love that pair of eyes looking on from the darkness of the cat tree xD

  • @AlisaWhiteheart
    @AlisaWhiteheart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Have you seen the tiny tales Dino cage? It's insane.

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I saw it, it's honestly terrible. And it's so forwarded towards kids

    • @mrbobinski
      @mrbobinski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      It’s a toy! A HAMSTER TORTURE CHAMBER ACTUALLY! It is so extremely expensive for the piece of garbage that it is. And of course some stickers for the kids.

    • @ronclark9724
      @ronclark9724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That dinosaur toy cage isn't even suitable as a lawn ornament. Wasps will build a huge nest in it. A wasp collector... At least Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman lawn ornaments have closed mouths during the winter wonderland season of Christmas, no large holes with ventilation for wasps to build a huge nest...

    • @mikey6858
      @mikey6858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      oh god no i haven’t. my guess is that it’s shaped like a dinosaur?

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@mikey6858 yeah, but 20 times worse

  • @umafranklin1452
    @umafranklin1452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Me and my serverely spoiled naughty hamster watching this
    Me- some hamsters live in critter trails you know

  • @ellagordon9024
    @ellagordon9024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    when I heard 140 sq inches my jaw dropped, my hammy is happily sleeping in his 900sq inch eco habitat 😂

    • @fatsquirrel45
      @fatsquirrel45 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      450 sq in actually

    • @ahaokatano3153
      @ahaokatano3153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fatsquirrel45 no the cage has 140 square inches

  • @jessiefraser9328
    @jessiefraser9328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Girl, you are stressing me out. No S at the end of kingdom. Just United Kingdom😂😂xx

    • @MunchiesPlace
      @MunchiesPlace  4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I do what I wantssssss 😆

    • @aballetgal6788
      @aballetgal6788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jessie Fraser There’s an s at the end? New info to me lol

    • @lillyanderson753
      @lillyanderson753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ikr! I didn’t want to say anything because I didn’t want to be mean but like AAAAHH 😫

    • @thepreppytrekkie
      @thepreppytrekkie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks to you, I will now be calling the US the United State. Just the one. The state is Ohio, by the way.

  • @maisiewilliamson280
    @maisiewilliamson280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just wanted to say thank you Munchie, you have taught me so much in my researching process. My hamster was in a 200sq inch cage which was supposed to be temporary but then my mum changed her mind- he was only in this cage for 5 months though because your videos helped me to get a new cage! My Syrian is now in an 800sq inch cage and has gone from bar climbing, cage pacing, bar biting and tons of other stress related signs, to being so happy, (even in a fully barred cage he has never climbed) no longer jumpy, the taming process has gone so much smoother and he is overall so much happier! Thank you so much🥺💞

  • @shaunadowd2053
    @shaunadowd2053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I started off with this cage, he’s not passed but I upgraded him to a ikea detolf and he was so much happier

  • @avawarner4148
    @avawarner4148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Munchie, I may be a proud ball python parent, but I always tune in for a new hamster cage review 💗 Keep doing what you’re doing- with enough education eventually all caring hamster owners will be properly housing their tiny buddies.

  • @SampelMSM
    @SampelMSM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That was a cage I use to have but then I said: Oi mum dad this cage I have is bad for hammy give me a 60 gallon cage pls

    • @wolfgirl4486
      @wolfgirl4486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened?

    • @SampelMSM
      @SampelMSM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@wolfgirl4486 Changed the cage and my hamster is epic and he is not dead yet he is now 3

    • @xxhalfemptyxx7713
      @xxhalfemptyxx7713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SampelMSM omg he is now 3 years old! damn you're such a good owner.

  • @kingyellow9250
    @kingyellow9250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Carlos, walking around: this cage wack
    Munchie: *keeps talking to the camera*
    Carlos, throwing his own feces: MOM I SAID THIS CAGE SHIT.

  • @mylifeinquartine
    @mylifeinquartine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I feel so bad, I have this cage, BUT I'm getting a bin cage tomorrow which is 700 square inchs min so excited

    • @youdroppedsomething4334
      @youdroppedsomething4334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That’s great, the important thing is that you’re fixing your mistake.

  • @trenalund1566
    @trenalund1566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just had to say, my son had a squirrel follow him home, (my son is 8 years old) I bought a cage off chewy.com and the first thing my son said was "mom that's too small!! He needs a taller cage" I found one on walmart, and my son says "its huge. He'll love it!" Our squirrel is now currently 13weeks old.. he was 6 weeks old when he followed my son home.. ❤ he's so cute too. My son named him Simon...

  • @roseislandgirl
    @roseislandgirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an adult now and with your videos, I see that hamsters should not be a pet for a child. Makes me sad remembering my hamsters when I was a kid and seeing how they should have been cared for, compared to how we did care for them. The cages were so small! They chewed bars, constantly tried to escape.
    Thank you for bringing this knowledge of proper care more awareness. ♡

  • @JorgeGTZ16
    @JorgeGTZ16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I saw someone on TH-cam have that and I was like do you even do research on hamsters.

    • @KAYELLEK
      @KAYELLEK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I bet the reviews all go on about how their hamsters “love it” and how “big it is.” 😭 this is one of those cages animal abusers call “mansions”

    • @JorgeGTZ16
      @JorgeGTZ16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      People don't even know how small it s for hamsters 😢

    • @JorgeGTZ16
      @JorgeGTZ16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Phosr Productions I forgot but I will give it to you when I find it again

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JorgeGTZ16 I love your pfp

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JorgeGTZ16 what's the TH-cam channel?

  • @artchic528
    @artchic528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Munchie! I've always been tentative about watching hamster videos on TH-cam due to all the awful ways people seem to put these sweet little things in danger, or neglect, in some sort of attempt at amusement (for the humans exclusively, obviously). However, your videos are a breath of fresh air. I love the lengths you go to to ensure your fosters and personal hamsters get the best care possible. You're obviously a well informed owner and I couldn't be happier. After a few years of going without a little fuzzy wuzzy face in my life, and thanks to Covid-19, I now have plenty of time to devote to caring for a hamster. Your video on the Prevue 528 has convinced me to get it for my soon to be hamster buddy. I was, to no surprise, frustrated over the lack of ready made cages available in the US that have enough space for them. I'm glad the 528 is now an option. Also, you've got a new sub!

  • @sweetluvgurl
    @sweetluvgurl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope you're doing well, Munchie. I know it has been a rough year for you. 💕
    Yay, another bad cage review. lol Gotta love the "quality construction" and then a company gas lighting you when you voice legitimate concerns. Keep speaking out for the little ones, who can't speak for themselves. They need you.

  • @maazi-moo8153
    @maazi-moo8153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    If your first thought when your bying a cage “cute” your not shopping for your hamster

    • @jinx4914
      @jinx4914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my god that is so true I was shopping for my hamster is like oh these cages are cute but their presents for Hamster’s so I’m not gonna buy them and I didn’t and he has a huge bin cage oh my God it it uses all of my dresser top so I can’t put anything on there but you know what he’s happy I’m happy

    • @ahaokatano3153
      @ahaokatano3153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, I can see why you you'd want it to look nice in your room, but if you care that much about how it looks at least get a big cage for your animal, so they will be happy as well

    • @PianoDisneygal10
      @PianoDisneygal10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not necessarily. You can buy things are cute for your hamster but also suitable.

  • @strangerthings0118
    @strangerthings0118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! I just wanted to say that watching you’re cage reviews have for some reason calmed my Tourette’s syndrome. I don’t know why but I hardly feel motor ticks when I watch vids like these. Thanks for making these 💖

  • @pipecleanerwitheyes3802
    @pipecleanerwitheyes3802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you’ve taught me so much munchie! you and a few other hamster/small animal youtubers have saved my hamsters sooo much stress! keep doing what you’re doing munchie! on behalf of all hamsters thank you!

  • @veronicawilson7594
    @veronicawilson7594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Missed you! Thanks for coming back!

  • @ravenxhelenaxjuliet
    @ravenxhelenaxjuliet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love that we can just occasionally see her cats eyes moving around in his tree, so cute!

  • @hi-jv1lq
    @hi-jv1lq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know all about hamster care and still watch your videos and reviews 😂😂😂💙 I love them aha

  • @eliseponce7385
    @eliseponce7385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Munchie! I just got my hamster an ikea detolf because of you 💜

  • @Me-wk3ix
    @Me-wk3ix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for getting this info out there! So many people starting out just don't realize. It's so frustrating. It seems like the Preview is the only acceptable cage I've seen on the market. Beyond that, you just have to be creative and make or repurpose something.

  • @susanbelrose2767
    @susanbelrose2767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. When we watch your videos my 3 year old grandson laughs hysterically lol. He loves you.

  • @charleefitch6556
    @charleefitch6556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last year when I had my hamster midge, I started her out on a cage that was WAY too small. She was in there for a year. She had very destructive behaviors because of the stress. I finally educated myself and got her a 740 square inch cage, and the destruction stopped. She was so much more social with people, and she was happier. She lives for two more years in that cage. It is VERY important to realize that cage size MATTERS. Your hamster could be stressed out by the size of the cage you have provided them with, so if you have a cage under the minimum, please consider upgrading! :)

  • @zettie1286
    @zettie1286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You need your own television show

  • @RedQueenKae
    @RedQueenKae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    you should review the new tiny tales cage from petsmart. its a really big cage shaped like a dinosaur
    i hate it. please tear it apart lol

    • @WhiteVioletButterfly
      @WhiteVioletButterfly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately reviewing it right now is a bad idea. Right now Petsmart is not accepting returns due to COVID (even though they’re still selling animals) so if she bought it she wouldn’t be able to return it like usual.

    • @RedQueenKae
      @RedQueenKae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhiteVioletButterfly
      Actually a lot (if not all) are accepting returns.

    • @WhiteVioletButterfly
      @WhiteVioletButterfly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kelly Bolen You are right, I saw in her newer video she’s got one now and is working on reviewing it

  • @bleeploughly6311
    @bleeploughly6311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ahhhh I’m so excited I’m early! I love your bad cage review videos. I don’t own hamsters I have rats but if I ever want a hamster in the future I know exactly what to do! Thank you for your videos!

  • @danakitty
    @danakitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ominous cat eye staring at you from the darkness within the cat tree 🐈 👁👄👁

  • @obviouslysam4987
    @obviouslysam4987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 things for you ( Munchie ) 1.are any of your cages you have at home suitable for rats? 2.you should have rats to. Thanks if you read this, I love your channel and your super super funny :)

  • @katesmith6725
    @katesmith6725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You should react to the youtube channel “i choose hampture”.

    • @dailylife9640
      @dailylife9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just looked. Poor hamster 🥺

    • @jojogreengames
      @jojogreengames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh my gosh I just looked... that's absolutely sickening... These are living creatures not toys for you to experiment! They have thoughts and feelings, honestly how could anyone be so inconsiderate and cruel!!!

    • @silentreader209
      @silentreader209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I watched some videos and that’s not ok. Hamsters are living animals, he put them in a super small cage UNDERWATER.. hamsters should never be put in water, you shouldn’t be risking your pets life for some dumb TH-cam stunt. It’s disgusting.

    • @definitelynotavegan7285
      @definitelynotavegan7285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The cage is sooo small. That chanel is sick, he even trys to justify him self! Disgusting

  • @dazzlebrush6576
    @dazzlebrush6576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did get a similar cage here in the uk as an emergency for a "mouse" the size of a golf ball I rescued when our cats hurt it in our yard. It lasted bout 4weeks (I wanted more room for her anyway) as she grew I got her a 42x36x48 inch, 2 and half level bedroom plus a small human bedroom to roam around in. She is now a very happy lovable Rat! Lol who bosses both me and the cats around

    • @dazzlebrush6576
      @dazzlebrush6576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a side note her foot was injured in the cat attack and I did try to release her twice back into the yard but both times as I stepped back she ran and climbed up me, hiding in my armpit which was so cute. I must of made her feel safe and I knew I was stuck for life with her after that hence buying the cage in an emergency.

    • @itsJolly
      @itsJolly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awe this is cute

  • @50chickens50
    @50chickens50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh man that cage looks like a dehydrator unit or part of a steamer

  • @nem3172
    @nem3172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im so grateful you do these, I always guide new hamster owners to your channel

  • @K4_ti3
    @K4_ti3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m about to get a hamster but I have had one before but I’m going to still follow everything thing you have said about taking care of hamsters

  • @abtsxms
    @abtsxms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your hamster cage reviews ❤️

    • @abtsxms
      @abtsxms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 3 hamsters with over 1,000sq cages ❤️ and new silent spinners oof they were expensive 😂

  • @WeirdTvv
    @WeirdTvv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos! My friend Sara went to get a hamster and with my knowledge I've learned from you I helped her out a lot! Worker tried making her get a critter trail AND tiny tales cage, UGH! But I told her about bin cages and homemade cages, and she decided to build her own GIANT house shaped cage (out of wood and glass) with her grandpa! For now they have a bin cage until it's finished but the hamster is so happy!!! 😁👍🏻

  • @jesussaves6625
    @jesussaves6625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best thing I've found for a hamster enclosure is the iris 7 ft Christmas tree holder. The lid flips up from the top and it's huge. I love it. And depending when you get it, it can be pretty cheap. At most, it's still less than 50 bucks. More people should check it out.

  • @fallen535_online
    @fallen535_online 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got this cage as a gift for my syrian, of course he is not living in it, his house (inside enclousure) is the size of it... But I wanted to check how quickly he would escape. Around 10 pm he usually is let out to explore, and after I saw your video instead of puting him on the floor I put him in this, so called, cage. After 10 minutes (keep on mind that half of this time was just him getting on the top floor) he opened the doors. I closed it again and secured to see how the lids on the side would last, since they looked do fragile. My syrian is an elder guy, not really strong... But he manage to just push it out. And the advertisement says that it's safe and escape-proof. Not to mention that it says that its for syrians and they barely fit in the tubes. Also, they claim it's for 3 hamsters!

  • @devilpotato6674
    @devilpotato6674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to have a cage like this for my Syrian hamster who unfortunately got his teeth stuck in the bars from bar biting so often I hadn’t done any research till this hamster died just before Christmas then I started watching you and got a robo hamster and sadly put him in the same cage but the first wheel was 4” so I got him a bigger wheel although it didn’t spin my parents wanted me to get rid of the wheel (I didn’t) and then my cage broke at the roof and one of the bars had bended and my robo could slip out so I was allowed to get a new cage and at this time I was using wood shavings bedding so I shortly after realised my mistake and I finally started proper hamster care and my little robo is so much happier now so thank you!

  • @elliejones8372
    @elliejones8372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Iv got a 20 gallon fish tank but I’m getting a 60 gallon straight after lockdown 💞 i love you channel 💖💖

    • @ahaokatano3153
      @ahaokatano3153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait why do you need to wait until after quarantine?

    • @youdroppedsomething4334
      @youdroppedsomething4334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pet stores should be open + lockdown ain’t ending anytime soon Sis

    • @elliejones8372
      @elliejones8372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has a cage now I thought all the pet shops were closed but 1 by me was open

    • @HughsBabe
      @HughsBabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pet shop is still open
      You just cant buy animals there rn

  • @syzchoron16
    @syzchoron16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks you for the content, quarantine is boring. this helps.

  • @reginaphalange8390
    @reginaphalange8390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m building a 864 square inch cage for my pretty hammy! I’ll be able to move her into it tomorrow 😁😁😁😁

  • @jewljeehst201
    @jewljeehst201 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for alwayssssssss pressing this issue Munchies! You’re everything!

  • @ninaderrick5103
    @ninaderrick5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when I was about 5 I had a Syrian in a cage-like this just 1 level less some of our friends were now I realize hinting to us that it was too small of a cage but we didn't catch on so they really kindly gave us a massive 650 square inch cage that the DIYed my hamster lived a much better life from then on. then the old cage was used for stuffed animals.

  • @1addd5
    @1addd5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:52 i don’t know if you meant it like this, but yes you shouldn’t have a Syrian in there because it’s too small and they can’t even fit through the tubes, but same goes for dwarfs too! They still need to run around and live a happy life! For anyone that may have been confused. 😊

  • @IntoPieces1819
    @IntoPieces1819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the information! i was about to get another hamster after a long while and i had a small plastic wire one for my winter white dwarf when i was a teenager and was going to get a similar one but now i realize how tiny it would be for any hamster. i like your set up on the bigger cage and definitely going to be getting something like that now. keep up the good work!

  • @gentryc8322
    @gentryc8322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to house my hamster in a Tiny Tales cage (very ashamed), but from your videos I have now upgraded to a good sized tank. Love your videos so much Munchie ❤️🤍❤️

  • @AshIsAWolf
    @AshIsAWolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well, I think Carlos said it best when he threw his turd....

  • @StoutShako
    @StoutShako 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you again, Munchie! Hope all's been well. I know you've been through a traumatic loss and just wanted to say we care about you and want you to be well.

  • @WeeScottishLass
    @WeeScottishLass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HELLOO OUT OF FRAME MUNCHIE :D :D
    CAN YOU HEAR US FROM ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE?
    That made me laugh hahaha I LOVE these videos.

  • @shadokat
    @shadokat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video and agree with everything you said. But I came to say it was cute in the beginning of the video to see your dark cat's eyes and tongue inside the cat tree as he or she was grooming. It's a very nice cat tree. And Carlos is a cutie pie. He gave a very accurate review of the cage by slinging poop. Thank you as always for everything you do for the small animal community.

  • @CloverD97
    @CloverD97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much Munchie for this excellent video as always ❤️

  • @imogengrace7
    @imogengrace7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel so bad.... My first ever hamster I got when I was seven, and she was a Syrian. I'm annoyed at myself and my parents for letting me get her but that's life. She was beautiful, but i obviously didn't know anything about hamsters or SQinches. She was kept in one of these cages, or at least it was similar. It had bright colours so young me obviously wanted it. She lived to 2 and a half, which is surprising as she didn't have such an amazing life. But i loved her and was distraught when she died. I didn't get another for 6 years. Now I'm 13 and I wanted to do my research before I got a new one. I found your channel, and long story short I now have a gorgeous Winter white named Kite. He lives in a bin cage of around 800 square inches now and he loves it. (I live in the UK by the way.) I'm so happy I was able to provide him with a happy life, so Thank you so much. You have helped my hamster live a life he deserves Thank you frome and kite. If you made it this far thank you have an amazing day/night. Bye😁

    • @cat777weasel
      @cat777weasel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      kite is such an adorable name omggg

  • @lewisgrey7051
    @lewisgrey7051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 years ago, (before I discovered your channel and got educated on proper hamster care) I actually had the two level version of this cage (for a dwarf hamster) It lasted me about 4 months. I now use the prevue 528 and it is SO MUCH BETTER! not only for my hamster (obviously) but it is much easier to take apart and clean. Plus not worries of breaking it while cleaning. I feel awful that my hamster before never got to experience good husbandry. The reason people would pick the layered over the prevue 528 or any other is because it is a "complete setup" It comes with a tiny wheel, crappy food dish that hamsters easily destroy because it is plastic, and leaking water bottle. I can conferm that the wheel was not used after he reached adult size and I had to get a bigger one however, guess what? IT WOULDN'T FIT! also he would sleep in the tubes and urinate and defecate inside of them resulting in urine dripping out of the tubes and onto my desk on a daily basis. The smell was horrendous. The piece holding the tubes broke resulting in an entirely useless cage because of the cheep material. And taking this apart and cleaning all of the tubes was horrible. I did not enjoy having a hamster BECAUSE OF THIS CAGE!!! Thank you for educating others. I probably would not have another hamster right now if I hadn't discovered your channel.

  • @lewissanimals7508
    @lewissanimals7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the energy in this vid

  • @mojothebudgies2901
    @mojothebudgies2901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I avoid forums as I got banned as someone said "I can't afford a bigger cage not even a DIY bin cage" and my response was "Rehome the hamster to someone who can then." lol

  • @GokceYalcin
    @GokceYalcin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I actually had a different version of this cage. It had a big ball attached the top and another wheel at the second level. It was so expensive but the quality was so cheap. The wheels were touching the ground and the ball kept slipping from its place. You can not put any aspen or paper bedding to the levels because they will drop on the floor. You can not put anything to the bottom level at all. And sometimes your hamster can pee on the bars and it just drips all over the place. It was a total mess! Thankfully, I've learned my lesson and got rid of the cage. Now I have an aquarium that is 120x55 cm.

  • @lexarandolph6897
    @lexarandolph6897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love and support you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202
    @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    mmm yes spend god knows what on this OR STACK THREE BIN CAGES ON TOP OF EACH OTHER FOR LIKE 2p

    • @Miguelocrumch
      @Miguelocrumch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I spent like 40 to 50 dollars I don't remember exactly how much but that was a while ago and have now switched to bin

    • @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202
      @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hungry Hippo lul cool!

    • @ahaokatano3153
      @ahaokatano3153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Miguelocrumch ya my brother got his gerbils a like 40$ small tiny tales cage, now we have a way bigger cage that's just about 6 more dollars, and now they're a lot happier

  • @krystalsheppard770
    @krystalsheppard770 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos. It's so important to educate owners. I don't have a hamster and I probably never will, they are not allowed in Australia. However passion and genuine concern for small pets is important no matter the species. A pet is family not a toy.

  • @sinandcyanide7505
    @sinandcyanide7505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You pronounced "incisors" correctly! I'm so proud of you. ❤

  • @Darkshade_01
    @Darkshade_01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's show munchie how much we love her and please continue subscribing to her TH-cam channel❤😊

  • @julialarsson153
    @julialarsson153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your cage reviews!!

  • @Crow29803
    @Crow29803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so fun to watch! You funny! I plan on getting a new aquarium for my pet baby because I have it already full and still need a sand bath! My wheel is on a large side, 7-8” wheel for a Chinese dwarf. I had plenty of animals when frowning up but everything is different! Now you can feed hamster worms! Wow.

  • @itsyogamergirl6431
    @itsyogamergirl6431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    İ have this Cage for my female Russian dwarfshamster ,ill try to get a bin Cage if my mom allows me

  • @bibhuuable
    @bibhuuable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just linger how her cat is just hanging out the background 😎

  • @jojooffaraway2675
    @jojooffaraway2675 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how the void stares back at you in this video. Great cage review!

  • @NightcoreGamer64
    @NightcoreGamer64 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    1: This is very informational and I appreciate it.
    2: I can see your cat's eyes from the little cat tower and it is making me scream "THE VOID!"
    3: I love your personality.

  • @lacylindeman
    @lacylindeman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "It doesn't wanna screw please I'm trying to screw you!"

  • @asialuciaofficial2742
    @asialuciaofficial2742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ngl when I first wanted a hamster I RLLY wanted that cage (in a different colour), BUT I’ve learned SOOOOO much since then from various hamster TH-camrs (luckily)!!! ☺️😊😄😁❤️👌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽xx

  • @MsAmberKat
    @MsAmberKat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first thought I had, other than it being too small when you were building It was, "wow that looks like an actual pain to take apart and build every time you need to clean."

  • @lilliankohus5596
    @lilliankohus5596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Why do u need 3 food dishes' had me laughing so hard. 😆

  • @isabelle_311
    @isabelle_311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m getting a hamster on Saturday I’m sooo excited! My mom thinks that a bin cage is weird but she knows that the ones at the pet store are too small.

    • @maike0597
      @maike0597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Before I got my hamster I was trying hard to find a suitable cage. Now they have a suitable cage in my petstore. I couldnt believe it at first but it had the right size

  • @UHOHMCRAE
    @UHOHMCRAE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love your vids!

  • @jakevlogs5770
    @jakevlogs5770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's actually really cute, if only the materials were better and the floor space was bigger, I'd probably use it for mice. Also minus those wheels and tubes, yikes 😬 Would also like bigger vertical spaces to fit hides and toys.

  • @cherrybarb4651
    @cherrybarb4651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mouse has an 8.5" wheel. Imagine people, who seemingly don't even know what a hamster is, sitting around designing these things?

  • @foxinabox5669
    @foxinabox5669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hey Munchie, you might not see this. but do people adopt hamsters from you? if so how?

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      People do, she has a rescue

    • @foxinabox5669
      @foxinabox5669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@katie_awad I know, what is it called and were is it

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@foxinabox5669 check her description

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@foxinabox5669 I think it has a link or somthing

    • @katie_awad
      @katie_awad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@foxinabox5669 also, I like your pfp☺

  • @kallison.1343
    @kallison.1343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    20:40
    Her: IM TRYING TO SCREW YOU!
    Me: that sounds so wrong!

  • @bella7863
    @bella7863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may or may not have found you on a group 😳 I was very excited ❤️

  • @AlastairG
    @AlastairG ปีที่แล้ว

    I need more Munchie screaming ASMR 😅 It feels kinda therapeutic

  • @animal-lover4972
    @animal-lover4972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can get the IKEA detolf which you can turn in to a hamster cage for the same price as this prison (ps)the IKEA detolf is like three times the size of this cage (900.sq.in)

  • @wloxya7422
    @wloxya7422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much I had that cage when I didn’t know better. I also recommended this in a comment a few videos ago. 😊

  • @Monika-hg1md
    @Monika-hg1md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:48 - took me some time to realize that was a cat in the cat tree xD

  • @ameliarogers9607
    @ameliarogers9607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the little white c shaped clips are to stop it overlapping I think you were ment to clip the wire together before putting it in the pan? ❤️

  • @Kiin110
    @Kiin110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t even have hamsters anymore but I love your videos! :D

  • @dean3789
    @dean3789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Munchie: we will never be able to replicate 5 to 6 miles in captivity.
    Me: well, we could try....

  • @berit8685
    @berit8685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    honestly pet stores worldwide should put video compilations of you struggling with these cages. If the small size doesn't drive them away, probably the sight of how complicated it is to assemble will.

  • @EmilyWoodX
    @EmilyWoodX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where do I buy a bin cage? (Netherlands) and where do I put my hamsters because i have a lot of seperate hamster cages around the house that are already barely just fitting

  • @deadfish3000
    @deadfish3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont have hamsters i have rats :) but i rlly like listening to you and your videos :))