18 Things Hamsters Hate
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video, we’ll discuss the top 18 things that hamsters hate and you should avoid.
Loud Noises
Loud noises are stressful for your hamsters because they have much more sensitive hearing than humans.
The sound of slamming doors, vacuum cleaners, horror movies, loud vehicles, blenders, or hair dryers can be terrifying for your little pet.
Bathing them
Hamsters are known to be very clean animals who groom themselves often. Therefore, they don’t need to a bath. These animals also have sensitive skin, and baths may result in dry fur coats and skin problems. Bathing them can send a hamster into shock.
If your hamster has dirt in a certain area of its body, you can spot-clean them using a damp washcloth.
Sand bathing is also something most hamsters love. Provide your pet with a container of pet-safe sand.
Waking them up
Hamsters are nocturnal slash crepuscular. This means they naturally sleep during the day and are more active at dawn and dusk. This means you should not wake up your hamster to play with them.
Instead, plan your interactions for late afternoon or early evening after they've had their proper rest.
Strong Smells
Hamsters have very keen sense of smell. This is why hamsters hate overpowering smells such as perfumes, deodorants, strongly scented soaps, lotions, garlic, and some air refreshers.
Essential oils are another thing hamsters dislike. Don’t keep them around your hammy, especially if not diluted.
Hamsters also despise the smell of citrus as well as olive oil.
Likewise, make sure not to use pungent cleaning products in their living space.
Cotton fluff bedding
Never use cotton fluff for nesting. Cotton fluff is harmful because it is not digestible. If your hamster accidentally swallows it, it can cause blockage in your pet’s digestive system and lead to death. Cotton can also get wrapped around the limbs and cut off circulation leaving the limbs dead.
Too much change too often
Hamsters hate any type of change if it happens too often. That’s why they are very scared when brought to a new home. They will need time to adjust to the new environment.
A dirty or smelly living space
Hamsters are very clean animals and they appreciate a clean, nice environment. Dirty and smelly homes will create mental and physical health problems for your pet.
Make sure to clean your hamster’s cage regularly.
Sharing their territory
Because hamsters are so territorial and rather solitary animals, it's generally best to only keep one hamster per enclosure.
Most hamsters don’t like to share their territory with another hamster.
Small children
Young children are unpredictable and impulsive. They can sometimes harm or frighten a hamster.
Keep in mind that hamsters are sensitive to mishandling. A hamster could be put in danger of being mishandled due to their special touch and support requirement.
Make sure every interaction between kids and hamster is supervised.
Not enough space to exercise
Although hamsters are small, they need plenty of room to exercise, burrow and explore tunnels. Hamsters are high-energy animals and their bodies are built to run. In the wild, hamsters run up to six miles every single night to search for and gather food.
So be sure to provide your hammy with an environment as large as possible with the enrichment they need to stay happy. Keep in mind that hamsters are burrowers, so your little pet needs at least 6 inches of bedding to dig, burrow, hide and stay occupied.
Socializing with predators
You may think it’s cute to introduce your little pet to cats or dogs, but these are predatory animals, and they can be very frightening for your hammy.
Visitors and strangers
As prey animals, hamsters are very skittish animals. They are fearful of unfamiliar people and weird new smells. Therefore, strangers or visitors are often perceived as scary, which generates a stressful experience for your little friend.
Having nowhere to hide
Hamsters are prey animals and open spaces without a place to hide makes them feel nervous and vulnerable.
It is important for your little pet to have a safe place to hide when they feel threatened or are spooked.
Being picked up
Hamsters are prey animals, and as such are not comfortable with being picked up.
But hamsters can be trained to enjoy being held. The key is making your hamster comfortable around you and used to your hand.
Traveling
Hamsters hate traveling because they would rather be at home where they feel safe. Being outside of their known environment makes them feel anxious and vulnerable.
Chasing After Them
Although chasing after your hamster may seem like all fun and games from your perspective, it can be devastating for your pet.
When chased around, your pet gets frightened and their heart rate could skyrocket.
Living with guinea pigs or rabbits
Hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits are similar in size and all are prey animals but they should not be kept together in the same enclosure.
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So glad hamsters are finally getting the love they deserve! Hamsters need a lot more than people think. In fact, those terrible small barred cages that most pet stores sell are actually illegal in some countries because they're so inhumane! Wish some people would do a little more research before buying "fast food pets," like hamsters.
I hate small cages 2
Agreed！
I hate small cages too but what can I use that is not expensive? I have a hamster but I'm worried her cage is too small... I see people using aquariums but than my hamster can escape... sooo?? idk what to use😭
Yea my friends keep there hamster in a big see through open plastic container so that way they don’t feel crammed like the lid is off the container and they love it so
@@shaws4118 i personally made a diy cage out of a huge plastic storage bin. theres plenty of vids on how to make em!
As an introvert, I can relate with the hamster.
On my 8th birthday I went on a ASDA trip with my family, they stopped in front of the pet store saying that they are getting food for my dog. I asked if I can have a hamster. They kept trying to keep it going and eventually said "that's what we're here for.". That's when I got Star (I called him Starby fsr), I had him for 3 years! When I found out he died I was devastated, but I'm better now xx
Sorry you only got 1,one like😥
No now you got 8 likes 🎉
My hamster died
I'm so happy the video has hamster cages that are actually proper (BIG tanks, DEEP bedding, lots of chews, toys, and hides) with no awful bar cages!!!😭😭😭 But PLEASE don't ever use a metal mesh wheel or anything else with holes!!! They can get their little paws stuck and break them!!! 😭😭
Don't forget about bumblefoot too
we used to have a hamster wheel with holes inside, soon we realized one of our hamster's paw finger looked red and hurt, we put some tape around the holes and it was much better for the hamster, she passed away tho, I still miss her :')
@@mimicereal I'm glad you fixed it but it'd better to tape cardboard onto it to cover them haha and I'm sorry she passed I had a hamster I got from a petstore because there are no breeders or rescues near me and the pet store had her on a wire wheel and when we got her she had bumblefoot and some sort of skin irritation petsmart said I could have a different hanster but I said no judt you pay for her vet bills and they did and ever since I haven't seen them using any more wire wheels haha
@@mimicereal I'm also glad you noticed her paw was red before more damage could've happened but I wish those wheels didn't exist
I like it too - parents and kids don't understand what hamsters are really like store bought. And that the cages they sell at stores are generally junk toys to appeal to kids and far too small. Bin cages is what everyone has been chanting for years. Lots of cheap ways to make a cage. In other words, the animals are just there to sell the stores stuff for them, they make very little off selling actual hamsters. Not exactly their fault they don't know - everyone just assumes its normal and fine.
I'd say the Syrian shown running needs a bigger wheel, maybe since its back is so arched, but maybe its fine. But anything with bars or holes are a no no. I don't even like bar cages cause Syrians and stressed hamsters chew them, which isn't good for them. My dwarf winter white Buddy (His name was Wyn but I kept calling him Buddy) likes about 4 inches of bedding, and will pile up and move it if he wants it higher somewhere to let me know. He likes it at all different kinds of heights. Busy boy.
I thought this video was gonna be inaccurate because of the click-baity thumbnail but this is a very good video.
Same. Happy to be wrong.
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@@jennifermanibo3852ó6
I’m glad you used aquariums and larger looking enclosures in the animations. Very informative video that’s hopefully saved some hamsters from bad/inadequate care
Wow, thank you for the advice! I didn’t know that some of the things I am doing right now could be disliked by my hamster. With this advice, I am able to have my hamster, loving me instead of disliking me!
i really enjoyed this , the mix of animated hamsters and real hamsters made this an excellent and very informative video.
😂 I can’t believe that my daughters BFF is hated but my daughter is gentle 😂
The worst kind of animated hamsters, the animation is so god damn UGLY
@@hiromasumoto3489 who asked???
same! so cutee
@@TheToiletCloggerstraight up.
Wow, this is a well researched video! Great job! ❤ I would not expect this from a channel that isn't about hamsters or pets. There are small inaccuracies here and there not directly related to the list but all of the things you've pointed out are correct. I would just add two more things, a wheel of wrong size and type, and a hamster ball. A small wheel bends their spine in a U shape and can lead to permanent damage and a wire or mesh wheel can break their leg or foot. A hamster ball is stressful, has poor ventilation and often can break their foot. They should never ever be used.
Think he mentioned something like having a wheel in the right size shortly after talking about their exercise though not about the wire :)
@@ingelasvennson3672 it cant be mentoined enough. and besides that there will always people who think they know it better and say things like: if the pet store is selling it, it HAS the be correct for my hamster :/
@@thedon1262 Well yes, there will always be that one ignorant family or person. However I don't think they would from the beginning care to do any research other than the basic needs for the pet and therefore I don't see how it's too big of a deal if he missed one or two facts. He got a lot of important things already in the video and so i'm quite satisfied with what he presented to us, the viewers. Second of all the only people watching this video will be people willing to learn and take actual responsibility.
@@ingelasvennson3672 yea i think so too. It made me happy to see that too!
Dogs better
My hammy has just gone to sleep 😕 I'll miss him so much. He knows how loved he is and knew he had the best life he could ever get ❤️❤️❤️
aw im sorry for ur loss 😢 i lost mine too back in december :( ik i tried my best to take care of them ❤ i hope they felt that too R.I.P
@@yours.truly_ann I'm so sorry too. R.I.P. I'm sure you did do everything you could for them. I had mine cremated yesterday and I'm just on the way to pick him up now! Can't wait to see him again ❤️❤️❤️
Imagine if this guy meant that their hamster was asleep and they is just saying their hamster is having their best life
This is a joke so if your gonna say that they said their hamster was dead go do something else
@@ambush1056 wow that was hilarious
@@ambush1056 that’s exactly what i thought😂
That's a great video about hamsters! I was suprised to see so much correct information! :D
I would like to add some things tho:
- a hamster's cage should be at least 100x50cm (40x20 inches) big
- when buying a wheel it's impotant to buy one with a closed running surface. Also don't buy a wheel which could get your hamster trapped! Also the size matters: Make sure your hamster's back doesn't have to bent while they're running
- don't place your hamster on grids. It's hurthing their feet over time
- a good diet doesn't only consist of grains. Hamsters also need protein (mealworms, shrimps, eggs, yogurt) and veggies (no fruits for dwarf hamsters tho)
- hamster balls are NOT a good toy. Your hamster freaks out in them because he can't see properly and he's constantly bumping into things, which is very scary for them
- hamsters need access to a large playpen for at least an hour every day. Not every hamster enjoys it tho, so keep an eye on them and don't force them if they look to scared. If they DO like the playpen tho it's a great way to introduce them to new toys every now and then. Or just sit down and be a big toy yourself. :D
Hamster balls are meant for hamsters
Thank you
The cages in this animation are amazing!
I’m so happy that this video shows an appropriate size cage
My hamster would like to take a moment to thank you for spreading correct information about her online
My hamsters finally got saved by video,because I had no idea that I was hurting my hams.Thank you, you saved the day for my ham hams.❤😊
Even though I've spotted a few wrong things with this video it's still more informative than most It gives better care than most hamster videos
I did not expect such a well researched video when I clicked. I am happy to be wrong.
@@MyCuteHamster00 me too
@@MyCuteHamster00 Same!
I agree
Why not outline those things so people reading the comments have the proper information?
i love that this video showing actual hamster care
Pleasantly surprised to see how well researched this video was!
Some things I'd like to be added (feel free to ask questions!);
- Syrian (golden) hamsters need to live solitary and NEVER in pairs or groups, as they will fight to death. This includes siblings of the same sex, they cannot live together.
BUT, dwarf hamsters (campbell, winter white/djungarian, and roborovskis) need to live with a partner. Campbell and winter whites are recommended to live in groups of 2-3 (in some countries, you need to house at least 2 together by law) while roborovskis can live in groups. Some recommend at least 3-4 robos housed together but 2 is the bare minimum. They've very social animals in the wild compared to their bigger cousin.
- A lot of people separate dwarves as soon as they see them fighting; most hamsters play-fight or argue over things like food or the wheel. As long as no one is injured, this is harmless. If you see your hamsters fight, don't interfere. You need to let them solve it on their own so they reach a conclusion and don't build up aggression that escalates later. They might squeak when they fight but unless there's serious injury, it's the same as siblings yelling at each other.
To minimise fights, have 2 of each item (2 wheels, 2 water bottles, 2 houses, etc) and if one steals food too often from the other, feed them at different ends of the cage. Also spot clean any place you see them scent mark to remove territorial behaviour if one acts too dominant over the other. Hamsters don't pee to mark territory, they use their scent glands that are placed on their hip joints (syrian) or on their lower abdomen/tummy (dwarf). Like cats, they rub these against things to mark it.
- Recommended hamster wheel sizes and types; mesh types are NEVER recommended, their toes or feet can get stuck in the holes and break off. They need to be at least 21cm (8") for dwarf hamsters and at least 30cm (12") for syrian hamsters.
- Absolutely NO HAMSTER BALLS! Hamsters are curious by nature, them entering a ball willingly does not mean they like it or that it's safe for them. Just because a hamster walks into a fridge doesn't mean they want to or should be in there either, right? Hamster balls have way too little ventilation for them to comfortably breathe in and the holes it does have have the same danger as mesh wheels do; their limbs can get stuck and break off. They also have no control over being locked inside it or let out so it's extremely stressful for them.
- Food! Hamsters are omnivores and eat animal protein (boiled chicken, boiled eggs, mealworms), seeds, vegetables (fresh or boiled), dried herbs and flowers, nuts, baby food (look up which ones are safe and avoid anything with salt, pepper/spices and sugar). Mealworms and eggs are highly recommended for their necessary protein intake.
Avoid anything with sugar, especially fruit. Only syrian hamsters can eat fruits (in minimal amount, maybe as a treat once a week) while dwarf hamsters are prone to diabetes and should avoid sugary treats. Campbells especially are at higher risk of diabetes, this is why you should always buy from a breeder so you know they come from healthy lines.
Hay is not recommended! Since hamsters stuff their cheek pouches, you need to make sure the food you provide them is safe for them to put in their cheeks. Hay is long and sharp and can punch holes in their cheeks. Same with pasta, they can eat things like pasta but be careful with sharp ones like spaghetti. I rarely give mine pasta but if I do, I break it down and run it under some water so it's a bit soft. I also give mine baby food but you need to do careful research on which ones are safe for them.
Be careful what you feed them too much of, things like nuts and sunflower seeds has too much fat in it so it should only be given in minimal amounts.
NEVER GIVE SALT/MINERAL STONES!
Avoid berries and citrus fruit, they can eat boiled potato but not raw.
ALMOND IS NOT A NUT AND IS TOXIC FOR HAMSTERS, it's a type of fruit but it's not safe for syrians to eat either.
- Give them safe toys (untreated wood) and branches (apple, pear, willow) to chew on. Pine, cedar, yew and oleander are toxic.
Hamster teeth grow their entire life, they need chewing toys to maintain them.
Their claws also always grow and should never be cut unless absolutely necessary. Place rocks in their cage in places you know they walk and they'll keep them short naturally (aquarium ones or from outside that have been boiled first).
They might live a short life but they're absolutely wonderful pets and give you 10x more love back from what they receive. Keeping them healthy and safe is the road to a long and loving life with your little furball! 😊💕
Also avoid cages with bars, they will try to climb them and get hurt. They're not monkeys, they should not climb. Some hamsters end up breaking their back of teeth when climbing and chewing on bars.
Aquariums or big enough bins are better than what they sell at pet stores. IKEA has two great options for much cheaper than what the pet store offers;
DETOLF - if you want something BIG that works like an aquarium, this is the #1 cage any hamster owner will recommend.
SAMLA - if you prefer a bin (I use this) then the 130 litre one is perfect in both size and cost. It has wheels so you can move it around if you keep it on the floor, I don't use a lid on mine but if you want to you can google "hamster samla" to see how people make easy diy lids.
Added some more stuff!
Uhm.. That's not entirely true. Dwarf hamsters prefer a life in solitude too, just like gold hamsters. Sometimes letting them grow up with some family members CAN work out, but it will most likely lead to fights later on. :(
Everything else is correct tho. I'm always so happy to see people who actually know their stuff about hamsters! :D Do you have hamsters right now? :)
@@Sabishi1985 Yes I've had syrians and winter whites and currently have two roborovskis! What you say about dwarf hamsters not always being able to live together is also true, I had to separate my current ones when their play fighting started to cross the border from play to serious.
But in a lot of countries dwarf hamsters are still by law required to live in at least pairs, robovoskis especially prefer groups and do live so in the wild. But not all hamsters are the same, some dwarves prefer to live in solitude and are much happier that way (like my current robos) while others thrive in company. Hamsters can also experience grief from losing their cage partner, my last winter white was so depressed after losing his brother that it lead to his death... He was still very cuddly and sweet, ate and drank as he should, but his behaviour changed after losing his brother. He wouldn't even sleep in their house anymore even after I cleaned it. They would fight like any siblings, but they always slept together, groomed each other and played together.
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Aaah thank you for this video! 🤩 always glad to see channels sharing proper hamster care, since there's so much misinformations out there sometimes! Hopefully this will help future or current hamster owners 😊
I'd also just add that the wheel at 5:48 is way too small (you can tell because of the hammie's back being curved, which will cause health problems!)
The wheel in the animation shown right after is also not good, but this time because it is a wired one (which hurts the hammy's feet, and can injure them if caught in the wires 😱)
So the best wheel is one that is full (aka not wired or meshed) & That has a diameter of around 30cm (12inch) for a syrian hamster, or around 20cm (8inch) for a dwarf hamster! :D
Oh and the enclosure/cage would be at least 100×50cm in size (which is around 39×19inch I think? 🤔)
I mean it's not the minimum in every countries, of course, but from what I've learned and seen, I personally think it's a good minimum size! ^^ (I bought a second-hand glass cage/tank with these dimensions for very cheap! There's also big cages DIYs on youtube! So yeah, hope that helps!)
((I also made a playlist of hamster care & infos, with videos from Victoria Raechel, SomethingAnimal, Munchie's Place, etc 👀 which I recommend their content if you love hamsters and other pets, or want to learn more! 🐹🧡))
Love all the correct research, just make sure not to use barred wheels!! Good job!
This video is so well done and I was very surprised it would show such great hamster care! The animated cages shown in the video looked amazing with deep bedding, sand bath, and so much detail with grapevine wood and cork logs! I don’t see these type of videos often done as well researched as this one. Great job !!💖🐹🐹
My hamster is all awake in the morning helppppp she slepps at dusk
the thing with the cage, i had a way too small cage before that i bought from the pet store. and i noticed my hamster got bored. i’d talk to people and say that i really wanted to get a bigger cage and i’d ask them if they had any ideas. and everyone i asked would say that it was a waste of space, a hamster doesn’t need a big cage. but i just knew that the cage i had was too small so i bought a way bigger one anyways. and i’m so glad i did, my hammie is so happy. he runs around, digs a lot, is way more active and loves climbing on stuff. it makes me so happy to see him thrive. i also let him out of the cage every day and he will always come out of hiding and run up to my hands when he can hear me coming. he’s a very social hamster and i’d say he does have a lot of personality. it’s sad that so many people will put their pets in way too small cages and not interact with them enough. no matter how small a pet may be they can still have so much personality and deserve a good quality of life.
thank you for this informative video!
Tbh my cat and hamster LOVED cuddling. He was always wanting to be near my cat and there's nothing i adore more than their little unique friendship
For NO 16 the only reason you should wake a hamster up is for vet appointments and treatments and medications.
Also pet-safe sand for hamsters is reptile sand with no calcium and added dyes.
Edit: OMG,The hamsters back is curving!
Ir Premium aquarium sand and ha curved backs are terrible
Thank you for this information. I have the sweetest hamster ever. I will make sure she has the best care until she passes.
@Hamster it can wait a little and as long as you hzve a bug enclosure like 50 gallons how you should, it only needs to be cleaned once a month
@Hamster other then spot cleaning that's once a week or so and just the dirty parts of the cage like where she goes to the bathroom or underneath her food and water bowls
@Hamster I spot clean once every 2 weeks and do a full clean out every 3 months. When I do a full clean I keep 1/3 or half of the old bedding so the sent of the hamster stays in the bedding
I’m so happy someone made this video I also made this on my channel but happy to see people are getting better at taking care of them! Make sure to get SAND and NOT dust.
My whole life is an hamster, that I realize why all these things makes relatable like cold and hot temperatures, loud noises , children’s being crazy , dirty to clean new environments and new people
This is most accurate information about hamster by far! Absolutely loving it! It would be great if include min. wheel size & cage size for different spices of hamster. (Even though the video did mention about big space and size)
I’m pleasantly surprised at how good this video is, which is sad that I was expecting it to be bad, misleading or promoting improper care. But it is a descent video with some good points about what new/potential hamster owners should keep in mind! Also I love how there is a large cage with some good enrichment shown in this animation at the beginning. I think there are some things that should’ve been mentioned, and some things that aren’t quite right but on the whole a good informative video :)
Yes 🙌
I thought since its one of those popular channels, they'll just say all false information but its actually pretty good
SAME I WAS LIKE NOO NOT THIS AGAIN but it was great
Yess!!! From the thumbnail and stuff I thought it'd be clickbait-y like Bright Side, but the video was actually pretty good
So true, hamsters are always seen as "first pets" that apparently even a small kid could handle, which is absolutely not the case, they deserve as much work and care as any other pet
I listened to everything in this video, i got rid of my kids, stopped cleaning my house, got rid of my dogs, told my friends they couldn’t come over because i really don’t want to stress out my hamster😢
good job!
Maybe you dont need a hamster if you dont have right condition for it…
Wait how did you get rid of your kids…
i know its a joke but let me tell you dogs are way better than hamsters
What the?? You got rid if your kids instead of your freaking hamster like bro I'm still a kid and I'm 12 but I'm going t9 have kids when I grow up. I mean don't get me wrong I like hamsters but not enough to get ride of my own fa,ikr like my own kids and dogs
I rescue hamsters, this is one of the first good video on hamsters I've seen. Thank you so much for this informative video❤ hamsters are amazing animals, they are seen as "easy" pets to look after, 100% not true.
It's good to see someone outside the hamster community who can reach more people put out such informative content. This will save so many hamsters.
Thank you for doing what you do🙏🏻
Rats make better pets for kids to handle in my little experience. Just smellier and need more cleanup, and high cages, so I strictly mean interaction.
Where you are cleaning cage, you shouldn’t clean all of the bedding. What I do it I usually get the potty corner and anywhere with food(because the food may get mold) and places with too many poop
Although it is stressful for hamsters if you remove their food stash, and then they may feel threatened and spray urine on the food.
Okay tysm
I used to sety that to customers when I worked in a pet shop for years ago for years and it was good to talk to people about them and any other rodents or any
my hamster doesn't even use the wheel
Omg Same my hamster doesn't use it or something use the wheel
Hamsters are pets not toys. Even though they're small and cute they're not plushies. Thanks for this video to inform people! Of course you have to put your hamster in a car when they need a vet or you put them in their home you have build fot them but that's the only exception to held them in your car.
Also does that count for my boyfriend? He looks like a hamster lol!
Love this so much! This is an amazing way to inform people. Thank you for advocating for our small fluffy friends 🥰
I love how accurate this is! More people should know what hamsters actually need instead of what your average petstore says.
The video is pretty good but it's...
IMPORTANT to point out that the wheels that are visible in this video are bad, even deadly dangerous. The wheel at 5:48 is way too small, the hamster's spine is bending upwards causing pain and with time deformation which leads to chronic pain and injuries that cannot be restored. The wheels that do not have full running surface can break legs easily and the hamster cannot run freely it has to concentrate to step on the bars. Wheels that are ridged and have a stand on both sides can even break the hamsters' spine.
Always use wheels like getzoo's cork wheels. :) (I'm not advertising, just good wheels as reference.) (We use Glirex wheels btw, in Hungary.)
i was a bit worried about this video cause a lot of videos like this spread misinformation, but when i saw the big cage in the picture, i new this would be the right video :)
I just got another hamster my other one that we have had since April loves us, he will just sit on our lap and watch tv with us , sit in our pocket and just squeak in happiness , so glad to have him
Idk if I could ever have two hamsters haha. Mine already takes up enough space lol
there not togheter right?
I got three, they’re all so cute (no they’re not all together)
90% of people watching this video don't even have a hamster 🐹
I have 2😊
ima just watch this incase i have a ham😊
You couldn't have been more wrong
I want to buy soon
I’m watching it because I have one. 😇
that was absolutely amazing! so many true facts! I also LOVED the cage
Great information!! Wish I knew this when I had hamsters. They make great pets.
Such a great video! We are fairly new hamster owners and these facts and tips were super helpful. Thank you!
We are home now and then thought I'd mention the school 🏫
Excellent video, thank you for your kindness ❤️
Thankyou for this video 💙 As an owner, all of this are true and we need to give them the best because their life is short.
I love the illustrated enclosure :3
my hamster loves the new wheel i bought! he uses it every time and it makes no sound! 🥰
you make learning about new topics exciting and fun!
Thanks you for this video of information. Good job! 😀👍
When it says clean your hamsters enclosure regularly honestly if you have a tiny cage then you shouldn't even have a tiny cage then you shouldn't even have a hamster but if you have a appropriate sized enclosure with 450 square inches or more like a 200 qt or 50 gallon bin cage or more than it only really needs to be cleaned at once a month as a deep clean and weekly spot clean
Every time I turn the vacuum on my guinee pigs start to popcorn! It seems like they love it! Or am I wrong?
When they popcorn, that means they love it.
THANK YOU... at long last, somebody has put an accurate video about hamsters on here with the correct information!!
I love how they show a prop r in closer and proper bedding in the diagram!
After watching this, I changed my plan to buy a hamster 🐹
True😂
the fact that i have a limited budget and a small house with 1 room
Hamster care doesn’t have to be expensive! You can make a lot of toys with cardboard tubes yourself, and a bin cage can cost less than $20.
This video is well presented and informative and 100 percent accurate.
I got emotional when I saw the size-appropriate enclosure with proper care in the animation.
5:48 The wheel must not be smaller than 28 cm, it cannot have a scissor effect, it cannot have a grid tread! Important: those who do not have enough money to give them everything they need should not keep a pet! If you get sick, the exotic vet is expensive too! If there is a poor pet in a small place, in bad conditions, then it is like a prison for him, he will only suffer all his life! If you mistreat your pet, you are an animal abuser!
Yeah because God forbid poor people do anything that makes then happy. Keep the poverty ridden peasants depressed, am I right?
I was pleasantly suprised by the good tips in this video! Great to see that people are starting to learn more about what hamsters need for proper care!
Love that hamsters are finally getting what they deserve. Next step is to educate kids on hamsters and tell them that the small cages they see in pet stores are FAR from ok to have.
1:45 I do the same too... 💤
(But can be seen awake during the day)
My hamster and I approve of this video. 🐹
School Teacher: oh my gosh! Your backpack is full of hampsters *laughs*
Student: they’re so cute and funny
i bet they’ll collect cute little school supplies and play cute little old school/playground games with all four legs/paws and even wear cute little backpacks and school uniforms
And pack their cute little lunches in tiny lunch sacks/bags/boxes
And they’ll somewhat buy their cute little lunches in the lunchroom/cafeteria
the pink hamster wheel is too small. if their back bends when they are on it get a larger wheel. syrians need at least 10 to 12".
Etsy has carolina storm wheels. All 5 of my hammies have one!
@@thatateezgirl thats what my boy has. its a very well made wheel!
I’m very surprised by how great this video is! As a hamster connoisseur I am very strict with my hamster care, I was ready to hate on you, but good job!
I'm glad you are displaying a large enclosure instead of a small one
Don't let your hamster get wet at all!!
i put my hamster on the floor sometimes and after like 30 minutes she goes into the cage alone.
i guess she is trained
Im getting a hamster this weekend, and its great that this popped up on my fyp!
🐹 hammy
thank you so much I am getting a hamster for my birthday that is nearby and I need to know about it so this helps me alot
It seems the more i give him room the more he gets scared, I’m wondering if putting him in a smaller cage next to my bed will get him to bond better as the current one is super huge with multiple hideouts. It seems the closer the enclosure is to his habitat, the more he regresses to old wild/instinctive ways. Before when i first got him with the small cage from the petshop he wasnt as skittish. I’ve also tried rarely visiting him to give some sunflower seeds and all he does is run away into the hideout. If i go in with food he will snatch it and run off to eat it in his hole, or if I go in without food he will just bite me. It has been over a month now and he is a winter white. How often must you do the bathtub bonding process for him to feel safe?? And do you have to keep it up every few days or so? He seems to forget and goes back to being scared if I dont bring him out often enough
Let me tell u something. NO MATTER WHAT DO NOT DOWNGRADE ITS CONTAINER!!!
@@Tiperia haha alright
Hmm if he is so afraid than maybe I would start with you voice and you scent. You could talk to the hamster or read it something so he get used to your voice. then you could put some toilet paper with your smell in the enclosure. Otherwise you shouldn't chase it either, just put your hand in the enclosure with something to eat and wait patiently for the hamster to come towards you. Maybe your hamster had a bad experience before it came to you, which is why he's so scared. there are some who will never lose their fear or their shyness, in which case you just have to accept it.
@@nightlunastar thank you i will try again
A big enclosure is definitely not the problem the minimum I’m 450 square space. A full enclosure is necessary tho! A lot of hide outs, branches, tunnels are really good for your hammy since they are a prey animal, they are stressed in big open spaces but love big crowded spaces where they can walk under, in between and over.
The way they drew the hamster in the intro is cute
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Jesus I was expecting something really shitty, but this is solid and proper modern correct information, fantastic. Well done!
Im glad for your information! ❤️
What if we get bugs in the cage? Would it be necessary to clean the whole cage out?
Yes because bugs can irritate your hamster and can even make them sick
Yes, that is a situation where you have to clean the whole cage. Another one of these situations is if your hamster is diagnosed with a dangerous disease.
Yes! It once happened to me and I cleaned out everything, washed stones and dishes that I had ik the cage and put all of the wooden hideouts in the oven so the bugs die
1:01 :( *IM A MONSTER*
i am happy that people can see this and give their hamsters a sweet and a happy life😍🥰✨
super informative video! thanks, now i know how to treat my queen hammy properly!!
Then Petland should not have hamsters, I know, you would want to buy a hamster probably from there, but they make the hamsters share cages with other hamsters and there's many sounds that scare the hamsters, like many people talking, birds chirping, dogs barking, that might scare the poor hamsters, and also other people go to carry the hamsters! They are strangers! So the hammys are scared.
Quick question, my hamster stays with me in my room at night, but that’s when he likes to run on his wheel. The wheel is really loud and I’m worried it might be too loud for him, even tho he seems to love it enough that he keeps doing it. Should I fix it or just leave it?
I recommend watching Victoria Rachael
Munchies place has some tips to make a wheel quieter
Being active at night is normal and if he is using the wheel he probably doesn't mind the noise. If it bothers you and you can't sleep you can lubricate the wheel to make it more quiet.
It probably isn’t too loud for your hamster, but if the noise bothers you, you might want to buy a better wheel (you can usually get properly sized ones for under $30) or move the enclosure out of your bedroom.
There's a few things you can do:
1. Put a small amount of lubricant such as petroleum jelly on the wheel's shaft to reduce squeaking & squealing.
2. Put rubber feet on the base to dampen vibrations. Just make sure they're not exposed such that your pet could chew on them.
3. Buy a better wheel. Spin it in the pet store before purchasing to make sure it's silent and doesn't shake when spinning.
This video is amazing! I do not have a hamster, but my friend does. His first one passed away so he got another one a week ago. He is afraid about what will scare and upset his hamster so I think he will like this video! Tysm for making this!
I have two gerbils. And one of them are already a year old. So I'm here looking for my next pet already. I love pets, and this is a good video
Someone needs to explain this to my hamster she loves being picked up, happily climbs into our hands, loves traveling and meeting new people and climbing on them. She also loves seeing my friend's cat. They touch noses and show no problems in being in the same space. She's fearless.
Sorry but it's very irresponsible from you to put a hamster near a cat, they use their noses to examine what's around them but it's stressing for them to be around a natural predator and cats have instincts which could lead to very sad "accidents"
Please don't let your hamster 'hang out' with a cat or any other predator. It's really dangerous! Even the smallest scratch by the cat can kill your ham.
my hamster terrifies my dog and she’s a fucken giant, they’re never in physical contact because we put him in a hamster ball for safety but the second he’s on the floor she hops on my bed and refuses to get down lol
@@AmethystCrystal.. Got some bad news. Hamster balls are really bad for hamsters. A broken foot, leg or finger are common injuries from hamster balls because their leg goes through the ventilation holes and it snaps. 😢 Other problems are that there is not enough ventilation and that it is stressful for your hamster. A safe way to let your hamster out of the cage is a playpen.
@@MyCuteHamster00 my friend, i get the dangers of the ball, but we currently do not have the room to have a play pen for him, he was a gift from my cousin and we are trying our best to make him happy, but as a broke family in a small house i think we’re doing fine in our situation
My hamster die today I am sad
I am sorry for your lost, hopefully you get a new one so you can be happy agian:)
Thanks I will
Mine died too. I am sorry.
RIP ... your Hammy !
I’ve liked hams but never been too crazy until recently - I discovered the Syrian teddy bear ham (ik) and I’m OBSESSED. They are about the cutest thing alive.
THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO BLOW UPPP SERIOUSLY!!!!! I SEE SO MANY VIDS ON INSTAGRAM WHERE THEY JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THERE HAMSTERS!!!!
19. Being fed to a Pac-Man frog.
My hamster is a dwarf hamster and he doesn't care what room I move him in, I mostly keep him in my room, and he likes to be woken up to play with my hand.
Nobody likes being woken up. Please don't wake up your hamster, he won't like you for it and it is unnecessary stress.
@@MyCuteHamster00 I don't always wake him up I wake him up like on weekends sometimes since I have school
@@jeffreythearmygiraffe714 Please don't. You are not being woken up during the night for play time, too. 😔
Thanks I needed this!
Im getting my first pet soon (a hamster) and im glad i watched this bc i wanna love them as much as i can ❤️
the picking up hamster one is so true everytime i do she trys running out my hand lol
This is perfect video for me and others because I'm getting hamster in August and this helped me a lot 😂❤
Great information. Thank you from me and my hamster.
A very very good Video! Didn't expect that because most videos and webpages provide wrong informationa about Hamsters.
I would have added two more things:
Hamsters should get a "closed wheel" so they don't get stuck.
Also they shouldn't be fed too sweet, because they're prone to diabetes.
I'm getting my first hamster today so this will help!
Thank you for tips
I own four lovely little hamsters. Two Syrians, one hybrid dwarf and a Roborovski. All in their own individual IKEA Detolf enclosures with 28cm wheels and lots of hides and tunnels! All appropriate for the size of their bodies and on paper based bedding (don't use Woodshavings/Sawdust... causes respiratory infections!) with a lovely sand bath (not too dusty, I use oven baked children play sand) for them to clean themselves naturally.
Am getting a hamsteri in december and this is good to watch now i know that they don’t like perfume (i don’t use them) or Cleaning EVERY single time thanks you this is helpful FOR them who dosen’t know this
Thank you very much for the advice, I have a hamster that i had for 2 months trying my best off a book to take care of him.