*Adds to long list of dream cages* This is an absolutely gorgeous cage Mr BB did a fantastic job! It was nice to see that footage of Scarlet too she was such a pretty hamster and I bet she loved her new home for the time she was in it :)
@@gameplaynate7314 Looks like aspen to me, which is perfectly safe. If it was pine, then yes, but I figure someone building a custom cage for their hammy knows what's safe and what isn't.
We're did you find Mr bb I need to find someone like him! True love is when they make giant hamster cages for you xD this cage is honestly HUGE! Lucky little hamster!
ChocolateColors26 HAHAHAHA. I don't think Mr. Bb knew what he was getting himself in to! I am very lucky I have someone willing to satisfy my crazy pet addiction! x
This is actually an ideal cage size for a hamster. Unfortunately, pet stores like to sell cages labeled for hamsters that are far too small for virtually any small animal. I once saw one approximately the size of a large mixing bowl...this doesn't even allow for a wheel in the cage, which is a necessity, muchless any toys or tubes. But anyways, I'm kind of rambling here, haha :)
Your hamsters so sweet and obviously very lucky to have you! It’s so nice seeing happy hammy when most are kept in tiny pet store cages that you can hardly fit a wheel in 😩 love your channel 💕💕💕
Wow! Your husband put in so much calculated time and effort into this habitat for your hammy! That is truly an amazing home. I can't wait to have time to build something like this for my hamster.
What a beautiful cage, Mr Bb sure put a lot of work into it! I'm so sorry for your loss but Scarlet spent her last days in an amazing home, and was clearly pampered. x
Thank you so much! Not that her old home was lacking haha but I am so happy that she got the home I always wanted for her and got to enjoy it before she passed! And Aurora, our newest addition, seems to really be loving it as well! :)
I'm so sorry for your loss - Scarlet looked so happy in her new beautiful big home! I lost my three over the summer they were siblings they each died between (2.2-2.5 yrs old) of each other - not fair that their lifespans are so short but it is what it is and we just have to make the most of each day... There are so many that need rescuing be they will never have wonderful owners like us! This cage is big enough to to make into two cages if you decide to get dwarfs! Or rescue 2 or more from shady pet stores or from owners who don't want them anymore! Thanks for this great idea - will see if my hubby can build something like this for ours! I just got another rescue hammy that had only one eye (either fighting be pet store had him caged with another) or birth defect and no one wanted him - Whom I've affectionately named Mr. Magoo! 💕
This is an incredible cage and incredible video documenting the building process! I am just so impressed with Mr. Bb's building skills; he is like a pro! It turned out beautifully and I've been looking forward to watching this video for a long time. Thank you for uploading it! :) The music was cute and catchy. It's such a blessing that Scarlet had a chance to enjoy it for a bit before going to the rainbow bridge. Now Aurora can enjoy it as well as any future hammies.
***** Thank you so much HH! :) I am very lucky to have a very handy Mr. Bb! He keeps my home and the pet's homes looking so snazzy heehee! I am very thankful that Scarlet got to enjoy her palace for the last month of her life, not that her old accommodations weren't suitable but I know she loved all of the extra space this enclosure gave her! Aurora seems to love it as well and she makes full use of all of the space the cage has to offer! x
I don't know how but the music fits in so well! I want to just walk around feeling like I own the pet shop looking for a new pet and kinda strutting around with a new parrot in my shoulder
Having 18 2" holes with mesh provides plenty of ventilation. ☺️ If you look at something like the Ovo all it has is a few tiny holes drilled in to it and it still provides enough air. I would absolutely not recommend that type of cage for any animal but as far as ventilation goes just gives you an example. We have now been using this cage for 2 1/2 years with no issues.
Wow I need a mr bb in my life haha. A handy craftman is all us small pet owners need to keep us happy ;) big seriously wow what an extraordinary cage. So lovely that little scarlet got to enjoy it 😍❤
Yet another creative cage!! I'm sure Aurora will absolutely love it, if I was a recently adopted hammy I know this would be the kind of cage I would want to come home to, haha!
Scarlet is adorable! She obviously loves her new cage and Mr Bb is very talented I'm envious haha! I would live to create this if I had patience and the right tools. :D
For an in-depth description of the supplies we used and how we built this cage see How We Built Our DIY Hamster Cage: th-cam.com/video/g8eFSuNAB_o/w-d-xo.html
wow... I really really love your cage... It looks like a huge mansion for hamsters. I bet your hamster is surely really really happy living in there and I can see Mr. Bb loves you so much because he supports your happiness.. I wish I would find someone to support my happiness too... :)
HAMSTER RABBIT LOVE Thank you so much. I am very happy with how this cage has turned out and very lucky that Mr. Bb loves me enough to build me such amazing things for my pets! (Although sometimes I think he thinks it's a curse that he's so handy haha).
hehehe I let my dad watch this video and he planned to make the same cage with yours but the plan backed out because I was sent away from home for college, but someday I will make one... hehehehe and I hope when that time comes I already find someone like your Mr. Bb. :) :) By the way I'm happy and thank you that you replied to my comment. it is an overwhelming oppurtunity for a fan that her idol tried to interact with them. Stay strong and keep on making videos... you have my support... thank you :) :)
Amazing! i just made this cage, thanks to you! My hamster thanks you XD this is the best hamster diy i have ever seen, you are literally my favourite channel!!
I watched this video because I have hammies too & this is a REALLY GREAT cage! Sorry for your loss though... But now I have subscribed cause I have not subscribed to a TH-camr who gives out info about bunnies yet, & now that I have a bunny, I need any good info I can get for my little guy 😊 Thanks for this video, you have an AWESOME day!!
Thank you so much! :) The storage began because I just wanted the cage to be off of the floor a bit to keep it away from vents or drafts or cool flooring. Then Mr. Bb came up with the idea of also putting it on legs and I really like how it all turned out!
Mr BB is becoming quite the DIY celebrity! Haha. Maybe you should patent your hammy cage and sell it as an idea or Mr BB could make a few and ship them out to people! :D Such a great design, although in my personal experience Syrians don't fit too well down the small plastic tubes. I guess it depends where you get your hamster from. Show-type hamsters from breeders tend to be a lot bigger than pet shop hammies. Strange how there's such a difference! xx
Hahaha many people have told Mr. Bb that but with the cost of shipping that sucker and the time that goes in to each one there's no way people would pay for it! Hopefully though it will give some people a creative idea to better their hammie's lives! I notice that UK hammies seem to be massive lol compared to other country's hamsters. I think Erin had even mentioned this when she got Einstein (who is our typically sized hammy here). Aurora is my 5th Syrian and even with pouches stuffed full all of my hamsters have comfortably fit through the Habitrail/Crittertrail tubes!
wow, we really loved this habitat, I can't even call it a cage because it's so much more. My husband has agreed to replicate it, maybe amend it a bit, he's an engineer so I guess he will be taking liberties. We are so excited, in a few weeks we will have our own hamster. I use we liberally, the hamster is really for me, if the kids play their cards right I may let them snuggle it too. We have been wanting a pet for a long time, but my youngest is to small for a dog, and our lifestyle currently would be unfair to a dog, we are gone most of the day sometimes. But after seeing how affectionate some of the hamsters are, with proper training and love. .it's like having the tiniest little fluffy lover ever. It's been a long debate, but we have decided. I'm having sooooo much fun trying to figure out how to theme its cage. a garden theme seems appropriate to nature, but the fluffy bedding and colorful themes seem fun too. I wonder if the hamsters have a preference.
Thank you so much! I hope it turned out well and you are enjoying your fur baby! Always love to hear that people have put the time and effort researching and choosing the right animal to suit their lifestyle. ☺️
Wow! What a lucky hamster you have! i need to find someone like mr.bb... That cage is huge! i really wish i could afford something like that to give my hamsters
Mr. BB is very handsome, plus he can build stuff. Does he vacuum and do dishes? If he does you'll just have to clone him, hahaha. Another awesome video.
Oh my goodness! That is a fantastic cage design. Absolutely wonderful! Where can I get a Mr BB to make me some neat cages too? Is there a web link? ;) Anyways, all jokes aside, this is truly fabulous. Aurora is bound to love it! It was decorated and furnished to nicely too. Great job BB! Hugs from me and the AKFamily :) x
Thanks for the suggestion! The nice thing about melamine is that it's coated so it already has a naturally water resistant barrier. I also make sure there is lots of bedding for burrowing and to also keep urine and water droplets from bottles away from the bottom of the cage. x
LOL! I am not handy at all! I have the ideas but my husband is the one that has to do all of the work! :P Honestly the detolf itself would be cheaper then building this cage and makes for a great hammy cage!
Be careful because the height from floor to ceiling is pretty high which means it'll take longer for your cage to cool and give proper ventilation. Put a thermometer used for lizards and snakes in there to get a temperature reading just to play it safe. If it's not, then I'd make a big square on both sides and cover it with wire mesh. Aside from that, great job. I can see a lot of effort went into it.
NoirHammer Thank you, we truly love our pets and only want what's best for them! As for the thermometer - great idea - I actually have a digital thermometer so was curious and checked this out finding no variation between the top and bottom of cage. We keep our thermostat at the same temperature year round and hamsters should be kept in an area with no direct sunlight so there really is no reason for the cage to become overly hot or cold at any time. :)
I absolutely adore the cage and I know this was four years ago but still an amazing cage and this is not a complaint but I would advise you doing 6 to 10 inches of shavings for Syrian and 6 to 8 for dwarf
hi there till today i've been wonder if i can use melamine to make my couple's house made off and now i am sure ! :D thanks for sharing this with all of us its really cool and its some info you cant find in a regular pet shop which they are just trying to sell us extremely expensive cages and tanks ....thanks a ton for sharing... :) anytime soon ill upload my vid ! tbh because i am not a newbie with hamsters i thought they could eat some of the melamine and this its something we really dont want i believe but as i can see its a safe to use wood.
Ella P. To make it from scratch it would cost around $150. It wasn't cheap but to purchase an Ikea detolf and Kallax storage unit for it to sit on (a popular option for hamster owners and something I was looking in to) would cost around the same amount. For us we actually had that piece of plexiglass left over from building our guinea pig cage so it cut the cost significantly and made use of the plexi.
I asked my mom if I could build something like this and she was like "for the bunnies" I was like what the, heck no ya crazy Mamie, it's for my hamster and she was like your crazy, lol
Do the cage have to be white, or can it be black? I want a black cage, but i want it to be as safe for the hamster as possible☺️ If it’s unsafe with black paint, i would go for a white cage. Or is it the same?
HashHire Hi there, melamine (which is what we used on the majority of this cage) is coated making it easily wipeable. It can get damp or wet (for short periods of time) with no damage. In the corners of the cage we used aquarium sealant which sealed off any unfinished edges from dampness. Of course with hamsters you are going to use at least a few layers of bedding so the chances are that water bottle drips and urine will never make it to the cage base anyways.
Hey :) that size of cage made me faint xD i thought the ikea detolf was huge. But look at this one :o when i saw it i was in awe please tell me how much it costs because i want to make one myself ;) i think i need to borrow mr. BB for one day!!! Anyway your hams are soo lucky they are in 7th heaven in your house :*
jessica's osm msp Hahaha Mr. Bb says he is not for hire unfortunately! ;) It cost us around $100 but we already had the piece of plexiglass left over from building the guinea pig cage otherwise it would have been more. Also this is smaller then the detolf but for us it made more sense. The detolf makes for a great hamster cage but I would also want the shelving unit so both would limit where I could put it in the house and would end up costing me more then this DIY cage. :)
Yeah that would make sense :) this cage is just fabulous :D the detolf needs a sheliving or space to put it on, while this one you can just put it on the floor without worrying will the hamster get out/eaten. Anyways nice to know that scarlett enjoyed it just as much as we did ;) i just lovw your videos
Just easy to access depending on where she is in the cage or if one malfunctions and leaks etc. Our current hamster is now 2+ years old and mobility has become an issue so I'm especially grateful I put a water bottle at both ends so I know she can easily get a drink if she needs it.
A rabbit cage shouldn't be smaller than 2ft wide by 6 ft long. It also needs to be tall enough that they can stand up on their hind legs. Rabbits are much larger so they need more ventilation then this cage provides plus they are major chewers and would easily eat through the melamine. I definitely wouldn't recommend any 'tank style' habitat for a Guinea pig or rabbit. x
*Adds to long list of dream cages* This is an absolutely gorgeous cage Mr BB did a fantastic job! It was nice to see that footage of Scarlet too she was such a pretty hamster and I bet she loved her new home for the time she was in it :)
ErinsAnimals Awwww thank you so much Erin! I was so happy with how this cage turned out! :) And thank you for your kind words about Scarlet.
The bedding you used at the end isn't good for hamsters
@@gameplaynate7314 Looks like aspen to me, which is perfectly safe. If it was pine, then yes, but I figure someone building a custom cage for their hammy knows what's safe and what isn't.
We're did you find Mr bb I need to find someone like him! True love is when they make giant hamster cages for you xD this cage is honestly HUGE! Lucky little hamster!
ChocolateColors26 HAHAHAHA. I don't think Mr. Bb knew what he was getting himself in to! I am very lucky I have someone willing to satisfy my crazy pet addiction! x
This is actually an ideal cage size for a hamster. Unfortunately, pet stores like to sell cages labeled for hamsters that are far too small for virtually any small animal. I once saw one approximately the size of a large mixing bowl...this doesn't even allow for a wheel in the cage, which is a necessity, muchless any toys or tubes.
But anyways, I'm kind of rambling here, haha :)
Woah! I wish hamster tanks like these were easier to find on the market.... No way I could make something like this!
Your hamsters so sweet and obviously very lucky to have you! It’s so nice seeing happy hammy when most are kept in tiny pet store cages that you can hardly fit a wheel in 😩 love your channel 💕💕💕
Wow! Your husband put in so much calculated time and effort into this habitat for your hammy! That is truly an amazing home. I can't wait to have time to build something like this for my hamster.
He truly did! I'm very lucky to have him around as I am not the least bit handy! Haha 💞
What a beautiful cage, Mr Bb sure put a lot of work into it! I'm so sorry for your loss but Scarlet spent her last days in an amazing home, and was clearly pampered. x
Thank you so much! Not that her old home was lacking haha but I am so happy that she got the home I always wanted for her and got to enjoy it before she passed! And Aurora, our newest addition, seems to really be loving it as well! :)
I'm so sorry for your loss - Scarlet looked so happy in her new beautiful big home! I lost my three over the summer they were siblings they each died between (2.2-2.5 yrs old) of each other - not fair that their lifespans are so short but it is what it is and we just have to make the most of each day... There are so many that need rescuing be they will never have wonderful owners like us! This cage is big enough to to make into two cages if you decide to get dwarfs! Or rescue 2 or more from shady pet stores or from owners who don't want them anymore! Thanks for this great idea - will see if my hubby can build something like this for ours! I just got another rescue hammy that had only one eye (either fighting be pet store had him caged with another) or birth defect and no one wanted him - Whom I've affectionately named Mr. Magoo! 💕
This is an incredible cage and incredible video documenting the building process! I am just so impressed with Mr. Bb's building skills; he is like a pro! It turned out beautifully and I've been looking forward to watching this video for a long time. Thank you for uploading it! :) The music was cute and catchy. It's such a blessing that Scarlet had a chance to enjoy it for a bit before going to the rainbow bridge. Now Aurora can enjoy it as well as any future hammies.
***** Thank you so much HH! :) I am very lucky to have a very handy Mr. Bb! He keeps my home and the pet's homes looking so snazzy heehee! I am very thankful that Scarlet got to enjoy her palace for the last month of her life, not that her old accommodations weren't suitable but I know she loved all of the extra space this enclosure gave her! Aurora seems to love it as well and she makes full use of all of the space the cage has to offer! x
HI HOPPINGHAMMY :D
BudgetBunny I Think I May Need To Borrow Mr.Bb Lol I Need Him To Make Me A Cage JUST LIKE THIS ONE~ lol
HI HOPPINGHAMMY!
+TinyHampster TinyIdeas Lol me too!
The cage turned out so pretty. It looks a bit like Misty's cage. She's my Syrian hamster ^^
Mr. BB did an amazing job!!
Awww thank you so much! I am so happy with how it turned out! :D
I don't know how but the music fits in so well! I want to just walk around feeling like I own the pet shop looking for a new pet and kinda strutting around with a new parrot in my shoulder
Hahaha
Mr BB looks like such a handy guy to have around. Lovely cage!
Thank you! Yes he is! I think sometimes he thinks it's a curse haha!
This is one of the best diy hamster cage video. Thanks
Your hubby is very talented. What a beautiful home! I will miss watching Scarlet. Aurora is very lucky!
Yve Aly San Thank you!
you're welcome
Woowww that is a beautiful cage, love itttt, so sorry for your lost, awwww RIP 🐹
Cool cage although it should have more ventilation. Holes over the entire top or a mesh wire would be better.
Having 18 2" holes with mesh provides plenty of ventilation. ☺️ If you look at something like the Ovo all it has is a few tiny holes drilled in to it and it still provides enough air. I would absolutely not recommend that type of cage for any animal but as far as ventilation goes just gives you an example. We have now been using this cage for 2 1/2 years with no issues.
Wow I need a mr bb in my life haha. A handy craftman is all us small pet owners need to keep us happy ;) big seriously wow what an extraordinary cage. So lovely that little scarlet got to enjoy it 😍❤
Thebunnyshed1 Thank you so much! Haha, yes I wish everyone had their own Mr. Bb to build them all of the wonderful pet things they want! x
Yet another creative cage!! I'm sure Aurora will absolutely love it, if I was a recently adopted hammy I know this would be the kind of cage I would want to come home to, haha!
Awwww thank you so much Anna's Animals! She seems pretty content with her new home!
Scarlet is adorable! She obviously loves her new cage and Mr Bb is very talented I'm envious haha! I would live to create this if I had patience and the right tools. :D
PinkyPieHamster Thank you so much!
This is literally Disney World for a hamster! Great video!
Thank you!
For an in-depth description of the supplies we used and how we built this cage see How We Built Our DIY Hamster Cage: th-cam.com/video/g8eFSuNAB_o/w-d-xo.html
BudgetBunny what are the measurements of the cage
That cage is amazing! i have been looking at lots of DIY cages for my future hammy. I will definitely be coming back to this!
Love it! I just bought the same pink wheel for my new adopted hammy, Pixie! You are lucky to have such a handy mr :)
Awwww I bet Pixie is adorable! Congrats on your new addition! I am very lucky Mr. Bb puts up with all of my crazy pet diy's! Haha
wow... I really really love your cage... It looks like a huge mansion for hamsters. I bet your hamster is surely really really happy living in there and I can see Mr. Bb loves you so much because he supports your happiness.. I wish I would find someone to support my happiness too... :)
HAMSTER RABBIT LOVE Thank you so much. I am very happy with how this cage has turned out and very lucky that Mr. Bb loves me enough to build me such amazing things for my pets! (Although sometimes I think he thinks it's a curse that he's so handy haha).
hehehe I let my dad watch this video and he planned to make the same cage with yours but the plan backed out because I was sent away from home for college, but someday I will make one... hehehehe and I hope when that time comes I already find someone like your Mr. Bb. :) :) By the way I'm happy and thank you that you replied to my comment. it is an overwhelming oppurtunity for a fan that her idol tried to interact with them. Stay strong and keep on making videos... you have my support... thank you :) :)
Amazing! i just made this cage, thanks to you! My hamster thanks you XD this is the best hamster diy i have ever seen, you are literally my favourite channel!!
Awwww thank you so much!
I watched this video because I have hammies too & this is a REALLY GREAT cage! Sorry for your loss though... But now I have subscribed cause I have not subscribed to a TH-camr who gives out info about bunnies yet, & now that I have a bunny, I need any good info I can get for my little guy 😊 Thanks for this video, you have an AWESOME day!!
Wowowowowow!!! This is sooo creative! I love how you've added the storage shelves and that little level Awhhhh good job :)
Thank you so much! :) The storage began because I just wanted the cage to be off of the floor a bit to keep it away from vents or drafts or cool flooring. Then Mr. Bb came up with the idea of also putting it on legs and I really like how it all turned out!
Awh it's truly amazing! Very unique and cool :D
This cage is so amazing! I'm in awe!!! Mr. BB is definitely a keeper! Hehehehe. Lots of hugs!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awwww thank you so much carislittlepiggies! :) Heehee yeah I think I'll keep him! ;)
Mr BB is becoming quite the DIY celebrity! Haha. Maybe you should patent your hammy cage and sell it as an idea or Mr BB could make a few and ship them out to people! :D Such a great design, although in my personal experience Syrians don't fit too well down the small plastic tubes. I guess it depends where you get your hamster from. Show-type hamsters from breeders tend to be a lot bigger than pet shop hammies. Strange how there's such a difference! xx
Hahaha many people have told Mr. Bb that but with the cost of shipping that sucker and the time that goes in to each one there's no way people would pay for it! Hopefully though it will give some people a creative idea to better their hammie's lives! I notice that UK hammies seem to be massive lol compared to other country's hamsters. I think Erin had even mentioned this when she got Einstein (who is our typically sized hammy here). Aurora is my 5th Syrian and even with pouches stuffed full all of my hamsters have comfortably fit through the Habitrail/Crittertrail tubes!
Nice! That is a lot of what you are doing for you pets!!
Awww thank you! I just want them to have the best life possible! :D
BTW I noticed your hubby wearing the Jays Cap! Go Jays Go!!! I live north of Toronto - was born there (avid Leafs fan too!) 🇨🇦❤️🐾
+Lisa Leonard Woohoo! They've done awesome this year! #cometogether :)
The cage looks very good and looks well - made and decent also it is smartly thought out ! :)
love that this cage is massive!!
Wonderful cage!
Fantastic! I love it! I bet Aurora does too. Mr BB looks very handy to have around, can I borrow him sometime?! 😀
Hahaha no rentals sorry! ;) Aurora seems to really love it and I am very happy with how it turned out!
What an amazing cage!
wow, we really loved this habitat, I can't even call it a cage because it's so much more. My husband has agreed to replicate it, maybe amend it a bit, he's an engineer so I guess he will be taking liberties. We are so excited, in a few weeks we will have our own hamster. I use we liberally, the hamster is really for me, if the kids play their cards right I may let them snuggle it too. We have been wanting a pet for a long time, but my youngest is to small for a dog, and our lifestyle currently would be unfair to a dog, we are gone most of the day sometimes. But after seeing how affectionate some of the hamsters are, with proper training and love. .it's like having the tiniest little fluffy lover ever. It's been a long debate, but we have decided. I'm having sooooo much fun trying to figure out how to theme its cage. a garden theme seems appropriate to nature, but the fluffy bedding and colorful themes seem fun too. I wonder if the hamsters have a preference.
Thank you so much! I hope it turned out well and you are enjoying your fur baby! Always love to hear that people have put the time and effort researching and choosing the right animal to suit their lifestyle. ☺️
Awesome and I *LOVE* it! Such a lucky hamster! x
Thanks!
BudgetBunny No problem!! x
Very very nice! Lucky you and lucky Scarlet! :)
Thank you!
Wow! What a lucky hamster you have! i need to find someone like mr.bb... That cage is huge! i really wish i could afford something like that to give my hamsters
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Wow, impressive! And what an adorable little hamster
Thank you! :)
Mr. BB is very handsome, plus he can build stuff. Does he vacuum and do dishes? If he does you'll just have to clone him, hahaha. Another awesome video.
Lana Bragrock HAHAHAHAHA! Mr. Bb builds me stuff, in exchange I do most of the housework. ;)
Ah, I love your guys creativity when making custom cages! You guys should definitely sell these! haha
AllisonsAnimals Haha thank you! Honestly I would love to just to know that other animals have the homes they deserve but they are a lot of work!
Oh my goodness! That is a fantastic cage design. Absolutely wonderful! Where can I get a Mr BB to make me some neat cages too? Is there a web link? ;) Anyways, all jokes aside, this is truly fabulous. Aurora is bound to love it! It was decorated and furnished to nicely too. Great job BB! Hugs from me and the AKFamily :) x
Thank you so much! :) I love how this cage turned out and now that Aurora has settled in she is really enjoying it too!
Wow! Very creative BB! May I recommend you use some contact paper on the base of the cage to prevent pee seeping through the wood. Great video!
Thanks for the suggestion! The nice thing about melamine is that it's coated so it already has a naturally water resistant barrier. I also make sure there is lots of bedding for burrowing and to also keep urine and water droplets from bottles away from the bottom of the cage. x
Beautylove I don't find that at all but again there is at least 3 inches of substrate in the bottom so nothing but dry shavings touches it. :)
lovely cage! I am getting the supplies to make this great build well done mr bb
Awesome!
this will help my hamster a lot
Wow, it looks amazing! Well done
WOW i absolutely love this cage :) Great video :)
Thank you so much! :)
I love that cage! My dream hamster cage would be the detolf, mostly because I'm not that handy with tools .I don't think we even own a drill......
LOL! I am not handy at all! I have the ideas but my husband is the one that has to do all of the work! :P Honestly the detolf itself would be cheaper then building this cage and makes for a great hammy cage!
Be careful because the height from floor to ceiling is pretty high which means it'll take longer for your cage to cool and give proper ventilation. Put a thermometer used for lizards and snakes in there to get a temperature reading just to play it safe. If it's not, then I'd make a big square on both sides and cover it with wire mesh.
Aside from that, great job. I can see a lot of effort went into it.
NoirHammer Thank you, we truly love our pets and only want what's best for them! As for the thermometer - great idea - I actually have a digital thermometer so was curious and checked this out finding no variation between the top and bottom of cage. We keep our thermostat at the same temperature year round and hamsters should be kept in an area with no direct sunlight so there really is no reason for the cage to become overly hot or cold at any time. :)
Wow that's a fantastic cage! :D looks really great
Thank you!
This is amaZing, I've got a hamster cage tour but that's about all since I like to focus on one individual pet :)
I love that cage I'm sure going to make it!! for my 10 mouth old syrian hamster conner. he would sure like it and also sorry for your passing
that sooo big! oe lucky hammy! nice video :)
Nuggets life Thanks!
Cute hamsters!
This cage looks incredible! btw your hamster is so cute!!!!!!!!! and I have to agree with HH because the music ade me salsa... :P
Maristella Alcudia Heehee thanks!
I absolutely adore the cage and I know this was four years ago but still an amazing cage and this is not a complaint but I would advise you doing 6 to 10 inches of shavings for Syrian and 6 to 8 for dwarf
everybody has that rainbow bridge it's making me want one lol XD
Awesome hamster cage
Thank you!
Ugh I just want to make this cage but... I don't have anyone like Mr. Bb!! 😩 Great video though!!!!!! I loved it! Subscribed! 👌🏼💕
Haha thanks! The pets and I would be lost without Mr. Bb and his handy skills!
Awesome! I love it💝
I’m sorry for your loss xx
at first i thought 'what is the point of building a lid with holes that big' and then i saw the mesh lol
This was amazing! Also what kind of hammy do you have he/she is ADORABLE
Hamtastic Hammers Thank you! She was a long haired sable syrian. I just adored her and miss her very much!
I literally love this cage😍
Thank you!
Since the cage is big I recommend adding more bedding so it can borrow proper
hi there till today i've been wonder if i can use melamine to make my couple's house made off and now i am sure ! :D thanks for sharing this with all of us its really cool and its some info you cant find in a regular pet shop which they are just trying to sell us extremely expensive cages and tanks ....thanks a ton for sharing... :) anytime soon ill upload my vid ! tbh because i am not a newbie with hamsters i thought they could eat some of the melamine and this its something we really dont want i believe but as i can see its a safe to use wood.
You've got a new subscriber! That cage was amazing:-)
alexismathis01 Thank you!
Could I possibly buy one from you or do they have custom builds at home Depot?
Amazing thank you.
Beautiful d.i.y. cage. Big compliments.xxx
Amazing video! I loved the cage, it's really spacious and the extra storage is a great asset.
Around how much money did it cost you to make this?
Ella P. To make it from scratch it would cost around $150. It wasn't cheap but to purchase an Ikea detolf and Kallax storage unit for it to sit on (a popular option for hamster owners and something I was looking in to) would cost around the same amount. For us we actually had that piece of plexiglass left over from building our guinea pig cage so it cut the cost significantly and made use of the plexi.
hey! I know this video is old, but I just found it, and was wondering if someone had the price this all cost them. thank you!
This cost me about $150 to build, selling it for $250 OBO
amazing job!
Thanks!
I asked my mom if I could build something like this and she was like "for the bunnies" I was like what the, heck no ya crazy Mamie, it's for my hamster and she was like your crazy, lol
IM soo sorry for your loss sh must have been so special and important to u :*(
Sympa cette cage
this video has 50 dislikes right now that makes me mad this video is wonderful and helps people out love it!!!!!!😋😜😝
Very good!
Alex Reavley Thanks! I am very happy with how this cage turned out.
It looks soooo good!!!😝
Do the cage have to be white, or can it be black? I want a black cage, but i want it to be as safe for the hamster as possible☺️ If it’s unsafe with black paint, i would go for a white cage. Or is it the same?
Hello BudgetBunny,
Could you please do a day in my life with the pets.
Like what you do everyday with the pets.
I'm so sorry to hear about Rocky😥
weackland Thank you, I still miss him very much.
Could you use the wire mesh stuff you used for the lid instead of plexiglass?
+Sophie 789 Absolutely!
Could you give the measurements? Im planning on building my own 😊
How much did it cost altogether? I really like the idea and am thinking of doing it myself.
Thanks,
Tallulah
She said like 150 dollars
Yes but in pounds because I don't live in America.....
In pounds would that be 140 ish?
+Paws2Claws That would be around £114
How much does it cost to build the cage??
I am selling one for $250 OBO
Hello, may i ask what kind of wood did you use? I'm building one for my syrian
What a bittersweet story...Poor Scarlet
Its a little big for 1 hamster but it's amazing!!!
+Sally KAMMERER NOTHING IS EVER TOO BIG FOR ONE HAMSTER >:D
what size plexi glass did you use
I'm so.so sorry he enjoyed it that matters
how do you clean a cage like that? i've been curious because the pee would rot the wood, right?
Most people put lino on
***** melomine wood is water resistant
HashHire Hi there, melamine (which is what we used on the majority of this cage) is coated making it easily wipeable. It can get damp or wet (for short periods of time) with no damage. In the corners of the cage we used aquarium sealant which sealed off any unfinished edges from dampness. Of course with hamsters you are going to use at least a few layers of bedding so the chances are that water bottle drips and urine will never make it to the cage base anyways.
What are the measurements for the wood and glass?
sooooooo cuteeeee
Hey :) that size of cage made me faint xD i thought the ikea detolf was huge. But look at this one :o when i saw it i was in awe please tell me how much it costs because i want to make one myself ;) i think i need to borrow mr. BB for one day!!! Anyway your hams are soo lucky they are in 7th heaven in your house :*
jessica's osm msp Hahaha Mr. Bb says he is not for hire unfortunately! ;) It cost us around $100 but we already had the piece of plexiglass left over from building the guinea pig cage otherwise it would have been more. Also this is smaller then the detolf but for us it made more sense. The detolf makes for a great hamster cage but I would also want the shelving unit so both would limit where I could put it in the house and would end up costing me more then this DIY cage. :)
Yeah that would make sense :) this cage is just fabulous :D the detolf needs a sheliving or space to put it on, while this one you can just put it on the floor without worrying will the hamster get out/eaten. Anyways nice to know that scarlett enjoyed it just as much as we did ;) i just lovw your videos
How much bedding does it take to fill this?
Just wondering, why were there two water bottles? I'm very interested :)
Just easy to access depending on where she is in the cage or if one malfunctions and leaks etc. Our current hamster is now 2+ years old and mobility has become an issue so I'm especially grateful I put a water bottle at both ends so I know she can easily get a drink if she needs it.
i NEED to know the name of the white wooden edging please !
Was the ventilation good?
There are 18 holes around 2" each so provides plenty of ventilation. :)
If you made this way bigger, could you use it for an overnight rabbit cage?
A rabbit cage shouldn't be smaller than 2ft wide by 6 ft long. It also needs to be tall enough that they can stand up on their hind legs. Rabbits are much larger so they need more ventilation then this cage provides plus they are major chewers and would easily eat through the melamine. I definitely wouldn't recommend any 'tank style' habitat for a Guinea pig or rabbit. x