Reading Your Unpopular Hamster Opinions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2021
- I asked you on Instagram to tell me your UNPOPULAR hamster opinions! It's nice to learn what others may think about a certain topic and to discuss/debate them in a friendly manner, because not all hamster care is always black & white, we usually form different opinions from our own experiences, morals, points of view etc At the end of the day the majority of us all have one thing in common and that is our love for hamsters
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yes I realize my brain exploded and confused 1/4 as being larger than 1/3rd 😂 my brain becomes filled with spaghetti when I film from anxiety 🥲 rest of my opinion still stands though.
um i am 10 and i have a ham
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Haha 😂 don’t worry it happens to the best of us 🤣
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Oh me too lol
I don't think you understand how many hamsters you have given a better life so remember how appreciated you are ❤️
I agree! I binged the channel before getting my Hammy and learned lots. Still have a few things to improve to make him live like a King, but I'm so glad I have the knowleadge on how to make him happy.
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Same she helped me out soooo much
Totally agree! I did the same as a lot of people here. You helped me realize the poor hamster care of my youth and gave me loads of information to get it right this go around while helping my son with his hamster. My son loves your channel too by the way. ;-D
I'm always happy to help in any way!
I’m 14 and I am getting Syrian hamster in 2 days!!!! I have done a ton of research (thanks to you Victoria!) and using my own money have bought everything a hamster needs. I spent almost $400 on hamster stuff and bought a 40 gal breeder. With every purchase it was so hard bc my parents just didn’t understand what a hamster needed and kept questioning whether a hamster needed certain things. I just hope that some day in the future good hamster care will be common knowledge and hamster won’t be thought of as a “cheap” or “easy” pet.
I'm probably as old as your parents. All of the current care is mostly stuff seen online through social media, groups, and people caring for hamsters promoting it. When I was growing up (90's), hamsters were kept in small cages with tiny wheels. I had two as a kid. One in something that resembles the Prevue 1 story hamster cage (154 sq inches) with a 4-5" plastic rung wheel. I had a syrian male living in there. Then I had a syrian female living in a 10 gallon aquairum with a wire wheel. My father in law who is late 50's had hamsters growing up in 10 gallon aquairums and wire wheels. So there is literally generations of stereotypes, biases and cultural norms (so to speak) we're fighting when it comes to proper hamster care. A lot of adults will scoff at stuff their kids see online, even if there is scientific evidence backing it up. Sadly, not all of us get into research when getting a pet. A lot of elder millienials are not as tech-savvy as the media would claim. :/
I don't have kids and I'm a nerd who likes researching things, so owning them as an adult, I went right for appropriate care. I have friends who thought it was weird that I was filling huge enclosures with 8-10" of bedding, like "how much are you paying to clean all that bedding?" or "all that just for a hamster?".
So exciting!!! I got my Russian Dwarf girl when I was 13 (I'm 15 rn) and it's really cool to see ppl researching b4 adopting/buying a pet like I did! They are totally worth it, believe me! Good luck ❤
I got my hamster! He is a super sweet Syrian and he already seems super tame! Thank you!
I’m 13 and trying to get a hamster and if you guys have tips I would love them. I am also using my own money and it’s cost almost 500 dollars
Yesss! My parents always question why I get things for my hamster so it’s always hard to tell them I need to buy something!
My unpopular opinion: it is far more important to chose a species or breed (of any animal) that you can provide the best care for and keep the happiest, rather than one that you think is cuter or will be easier to tame.
For example, if the price differences between an 8 and a 12 inch wheel add up and are an issue for you, it would be better to get a dwarf/robo than to force a syrian to run on a wheel too small
I completely agree! although I do think that if someone can't pay the extra couple dollars for 12 inch wheel they shouldn't be owning a hamster if they cannot provide proper care in the future. But definitely agree that if someone for example really wanted a dog, and a certain breed, but they were not prepared to give that dog the 3 walks a day that is needed, they should get a different breed that requires less walking.
@@margalothegreat_hams Thats so true! I was foster mum this year at the same time for a Chihuahua and a Terrier for 3 months until they returned to their owners. I can state first hand, that having the Chi alone, who goes onto the cat litter box, would have been so much easier. The terrier wanted his 5 times walkies per day, coming up to me, looking into my eyes and if I did not move he would put his paw onto my knee, demanding his walks. So this is a dog for a sportloving outdoor person.
The Chi always was with us in the woods, went through water, he really enjoyed the wilderness as well but the difference was, I could have slept longer with the Chi using the cat litter and of course I would have taken him several times out, every dog needs this, but when I was ready, after breakfast for example and not with a demanding terrier before my breakfast. So, think about your personal bio rhytm befor getting a dog.
Honestly? This shouldn't even been an unpopular opinion, it should just be part of how people choose ANY pets.
For example: I would absolutely love a snake. But, I know I am too squeamish to handle feeding one. So what do I do? Knowing I'd be unable to properly care for one, I don't get one. Easy enough decision to make
@@thatradfailure5197 Definitely true. People should first think of if they're able to give that animal what it needs, and if they are in no way able to, they shouldn't get that animal.
Agree this is why i have dwarves i dont have space for aquariums but i have space in my bed for 2 large bincage
Hamsters👏deserve👏just as much👏care👏as any other👏animal👏😤
👏🏻YES👏🏻
@@conaway1684 👏
So they don't deserve care? The sad truth
@@PavlosB178 that's not what they are saying-
@@noodle- Bruh you missed the fact
Thx a lot Victoria because now my hamster is living a better life because of you
Same❤️
@@maddiepierre527 wow 11 seconds
Same
Same!! My hamster went from a Katie cage she kept getting out so she went into a 10 gallon tank it was my old lizards and then she is in a 780 square inch bin cage!!
Same! Thanks Victoria!!
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Regarding the age of owners, I’ve seen cases where younger people have been better hamster owners than adults. Although I’m not under 13, I remember back when I was about 12 was when I started taking care of everything (after discovering this channel). Before that my parents weren’t doing many things right and never bothered to research. Our ways of thinking were different and it really showed in the difference of our hamster care.
most adults now a days don’t really care. it’s the kids ( and teens ) that will be willing to do there research. ‘they don’t hear u they are just animals, it doesn’t matter they are just stupid animals’ it’s acc getting sad
@@fatimahabussaud9365 you have to keep in mind that they grew up not knowing about what animals like hamsters really need too. But they really should learn if they’re going to be buying an animal now
I’ve finally convinced my mum to get a bigger hamster cage!! You’re the reason my hamster is getting a bigger cage because you’ve educated me a lot 🥰
That's wonderful to hear!!
SOOO true what you said abt some cages being $200-300 while a dog crate is used for only a short time at similar prices and the hamster utilizes that cage its entire life. I never thought abt it that way but terrific analogy!
Probably because hamsters are thought of maybe just above mice and not really worth or cared about much just for cuteness and maybe making their kids/ children happy for some. They’re intelligence isn’t as high and they aren’t as loved an like dogs and cats usually
@@Yeewen88 Yeah. I think people think that hamsters are cheap animals just for kids so they shouldn't have money spent on them, but their lives are just as important as any other animal. Even if they only live for a short time, it's still totally essential to give them the care they need.
All Things Hamster hiiii!!
@@imnotcool2782 Who are you and what have you done with Bedrock Player?! 😂😂
@@Allthingshamster 😂
My Hamster is so lucky that you are helping me and Giving me more helpful tips for my hamster. Thank you so much Victoria! You are so kind!
Edit: OMG thank you for all the love!
Your hamster looks like a chicken Nuggy! He is super cute😊💕
Yes same I just got a hamster and she is helping me so much
OMG your hamster looks like mine
I see your hamster in your profile picture! And she/he is SOOO CUTE
@@ItzNotSoCreativeKyleigh Thanks! That was my past Hamster
Rip lenny
when i got my first hamster when i was younger, i was also really shocked by the pricetag of bigger cages
but the woman that was putting together the purchase made a very good (and maybe little morbid) point. a good cage is so expensive because its an investment. your hamster will most likely die in 1-2 years. while a good cage will house multiple "generations" of hamsters. its a one time big investment that will outlive many many hansters!
so while the pricetag is high at first, imo is very fair! so i hope nobody feels bad when they spend big money on a great enclosure for their hammy! 🥰
If you don't live in first world countries having a hamster and providing them good care is extremely expensive. Here in Brazil, you can't find proper wheels without searching the internet like crazy :(
If you have access to crafting tools, there's great ideas on DIY wheels too! ErinsAnimals (who also lives in a place with not so great access to hamster care products) has some great videos on that!
@@tezzanoia yes!! I'm planning on doing a wheel by myself :)
If you know of any small pet or hamster rescues in Brazil I’d love to donate some supplies
@@proserpine3332 that's so nice of you! unfortunately I don't know any
@Death Omen exactly!! if they think north american petshops are bad, wait until they see latin america ones lol. I guess this is why I get lowkey pissed off when I see people from de US buying critter trails, cause they have access to so much stuff
5:13 that, I feel, is a really controversial subject. I totally agree with what you said, I think lots of people love those natural setups, myself included, and I think a reason why people choose them is because they provide enrichment for the hamster as well as they are sort of a way to break away from the misconception that hamsters are "kids pets" and that basically all items for hamsters are fun and colorful. But honestly, like you said, the hamster doesnt care if it lives in a natural theme setup or a super colorful one as long as care requirements are met and the hamster is enriched. Someone could make one of those awesome German hamster care setups with Carefresh colors bedding and maybe give a few colorful toys and hideouts, and the hamster would still be enriched with bedding depth, places to hide, and food to forage. All you need to do is make sure the enclosure is stimulating and big enough.
Natural setups is just, well anything you put in since it's natural colored it will look aesthethic. So it's easier. Trying to match color palettes when each company has their own idea of colors can be difficult sometimes. And might look messier after your ham digs througj everything. Also chew toys? If it's natural they likely can chew on everything in the cage so that's a cool added bonus. Also that wooden branches and stuff are often multipurpose. I think it isn't about one setup being better than the other but the added bonus for natural setups are cool.
@@kittenmimi5326 Yes, totally agree with everything you just said. Very true that, as an added bonus, a hamster can chew on most anything you put a natural themed cage, never actually considered that! I like natural cages a lot, but I just cant stray away from a bit of colorful bedding and maybe a few colorful ceramic items here and there. They just look nice. But very true what you said. And it is a whole lot eaiser to make a natural cage than a color themed one! There are a lot of pros to natural cage themes I agree.
I completely agree with Victoria’s statement that new hamster owners can grow there care and cage overtime. I personally am owning my first hamster right now, and just this month I was able to give my hamster bedding all over her cage, instead of it sloping down into a sand area with her wheel in it (this wasn’t a great setup for my ham and i definitely think she enjoys have bedding all over). My enclosure has grown a lot, all because of Victoria’s videos 😊
Why is sloping not ok?
Hamsters are burowers so sloping is good.
Sloping is totally ok, just for my ham being able to burrow all around her cage is better, she still has a sand bath but it’s enclosed with privacy so she feels more comfortable. 😊
My first hamster is now 9 months old... I have done everything right by the proper care guide but I still worry for my hamsters well being almost everyday. Idk she has had no sign of stress but I still worry.
im getting my second hamster soon and i have learned so much now, hoping to be a better owner for this one :)
My old friend got their hamster from this “pet shop”
It was locally owned by this couple who would rescue hamsters and guinea pigs from homes that didn’t want them any more.
They only sold c&c cages for the guinea pigs and had a great selection of hay from a farm and pellets.
Lots of great houses and toys. That was the only good experience I had in a pet shop.
You should share the name! I’m sure sharing this business would help the owners financially and allow people to shop more ethically if they’re in your area (and coincidentally read this comment)
@@nataliadoe7126 i don’t live there any more sadly but I think it’s called, “Pets right” or “Pets the right way”
I have no idea if their even open since it’s been 4 years
I need to be more Insta savy 😂 because I always miss out 😂😂.
Here is an opinion.
People are not abusing their hamster if they don’t know the correct information.( just going off the “care guides”)
Too many times I see the comments of people just screaming abuse when people are just showing their new pet. Nothing to add onto it or no information after saying it needs a big cage/wheel.
Care , understand and educate is the way to go 🥰
@@Claireee1742 yeah it’s a few that let the team down. But we have all been there. I had a hamster in a rota stack back in the day but we didn’t have all this as a kid. Then went from a pets at home cage to a tank to an Alaska to a detolf. Now I have my gerbils in there with a high lid. If it wasn’t for the staff member at pets at home telling me I need to upgrade and people like Victoria. I would not be where I am today. 🥰
People are extreme about everything man esp on the internet. Terrifying rlly
@@Claireee1742 Our last hamster, Yari, was sadly in a way to small cage. Idk the measurements of it and yes it was 2 levels but yk it was still too small, especially if I look at our new cage now that is like, idk, thrice as big. When we got Yari I was only 16, and my parents being abusive and also not wanting to spend much money I had no influence. I took great care of Yari despite that and she lived to be almost 3 and I genuinely think she loved me. I love her too.
Now after she has died my mother and I both agreed that we want a new hamster and I said I'll only agree to a new hamster if we get a bigger cage and yeah that's where we are at right now. I don't feel ashamed anymore walking into the hamster room and seeing the cage. I see Mina and I reckon her ears and she seems to be interested and active. I'm taking her taming step-by-step and I'm only going as far as she wants to go! I want to give her a beautiful life!
And whenever I'm gonna move out, I'll invest even more money for proper hamster care.
@@lilyjones4289 i wouldn’t say abuse, it’s unintentional neglect
I had two Syrian hamsters in the past they live in an aquarium and they were 2 in 1 cage because i didn't yet know that Syrians were solitary back then. Now my Campbell dwarf hamster is living it's best life in a large bin cage❤️❤️❤️
That's amazing! Thx for upgrading💕
She is so determined towards giving hamsters good life. I appreciate her hard work. She is trying to help hamsters from abt 11yrs.
Hey Victoria, I just heard about Lenny... I'm so sorry that that happened... and I know it must have hit you hard when you found out he had a tumor. He had an amazing life with what you have given him... He couldn't have been with a better owner. ❤🧡💛
Best wishes~
I agree with the high price for a hamster one. When I was a kid I saw that they were really cheap and you know, who's mom doesn't like cheap stuff😂 so I begged my mom for a hamster without knowing the proper care. Luckily she said no or I would have tortured it.
Ah, my past hamster I had as a child... they're like 70 cents and even though I claim to love them very much I'm a terrible pet owner. Bc misinformation
Same man. 7 years ago I wanted a hamster and almost put it in a critter trail with everything wrong but luckily my mom said no and I waited until 7 years later and I got everything correct.
So two thirds of these comments (not counting mine) disproves the high-cost/better-care theory. Two claimed that you could've had a hamster at a cheap price and would've tortured or neglected it...but you didn't or couldn't buy it. Price had nothing to do with your decision in buying a hamster. Only one claimed they bought a cheap hamster and gave it a poor home, but back before the internet, nobody knew the best way to care for the hamster. Personally, there are a lot of "new rules" I still don't agree with, but I'm not going to start any arguments. I will say, however, increasing a price does not weed out better carers any more than a low price increases them.
The only exception in low cost effecting the care of the hamster is when snake owners buy the hamsters ... especially in bulk.
@@flxmkr price acctually has something to do I my decision in. Buying something. For example, if I wanted to buy some food, and I saw that it was a lot of money, I would decide not to buy it even though I want it.
I don't agree with the price thing. I adore my baby boy and I will spend whatever I need to to keep him happy and healthy. If it costs hundreds, I'll spend hundreds. He means everything to me and I want him to live as long and happily as possible. However, I would not have bought him in the first place if he was $50 or something like that. He's a Russian dwarf hamster. They're average lifespan is a year. I don't want to spend that much to buy a pet that lives such a short amount of time. I am sorry the low price tag can give the wrong message, but you can get dogs and cats for free all over the place. Personally, I think if you're not willing to take proper care of a pet that's $15 (what I spent for Ivan) you probably aren't going to be more willing to do it if the same pet was $50.
My little Campbell’s dwarf Cookie was living in a critter trail when I got her. I always wondered why she acted crazy. I argued for 7 months to convince my parents to let me get a better cage. Now she lives in a huge tank with plenty of toys and bedding, a proper sized wheel, and a wonderful diet of herbs, mealworms, pellets, and seeds. Thank you for educating so many people!
I hope you were able to see the change in her behaviour!
@@VictoriaRaechel Yes, it was incredible! It’s like she’s a different hamster.
@@amerisartanimation wow congrats! Also I admire you persisting through all that. But 7 months man... I swear some parents are just, problematic. The problem people have with kids as pet owners is actually well, because they don't live alone and the parents are just.. welp.
I am 12 and I have a Syrian hamster and I do respect him and care for him as best as I can and I have spent all of my savings on him and from watching your videos you have showed me that’s hamsters are not just toys and they are very fragile pets and important to be cares for my hamster particularly does not like to be held or interacting with humans so every morning I gave him a treat and that’s as much as he likes to see me and that’s perfectly fine! :)
my hamster is living a better life now because of you Thx VICTORIA
Hi Victoria! I just wanted to say that you have helped me with my hamster journey in so many ways. I currently have a 75 gallon tank, 11 inches of bedding, toys, hideouts, wood and I need to get much more! Every video you have posted has helped me so much and I just wanted to say thank you so much and I hope to get my Syrian hamster from a recuse soon!
I agree
I agree, me too. I had my hamster in a petsmart store bough cage and since watching her videos, he's now in a IKEA detolf. Every video I watch of hers, I learn something new.
@@lilyjones4289 haha! I got it for 50% off at Petco. Unfortunately the sale is over but I am super glad I got it when it was on sale 😂
The title *unpopular hamster opinions* just shrivels my heart haha! Can’t wait to watch this, also btw queen, u dropped your crown 👑
Thank you so much for your opinion on human interaction with hamsters. I used to think I was such a bad owner because my boy is not really interested in being around me, but I know I provide him with proper care, so I know he is living his ideal life.
Any time I hear someone wanting to put a hamster pair together my brain just-- "Are you trying to start a gladiator colosseum?"
Can we see all the pets soon :( I haven't seen the rabbits in a while
Follow their Instagram they have a lot of pet photos!
Can we appreciate How many hamsters Victoria's saved from liveing in critter trails ?😊💞🥺🌻
Defo
She saved mine
@@hibiscuspetal1026 awww!💞🥺🌈 well you seem like a amazing owner to take Victoria's GREAT advice !⭐☺️
@@cheese_breeze 🙂 yeeeepserz ! She has helped alot of hams!🎀
My hamster used to live in a tiny cage with a 6 inch wheel then I listened to her and then he got a detolf with a 12 inch wheel and a natural theme 🐹🐹🐹
The girl who said people under 13 shouldn’t on hamsters probably just turned 13 lmao. I have owners Hamsters since I was 10 with correct care without my parents help so I don’t like when people associate age other than small children.
Same but I'm 11, I believe it you can do these you can own a hamster at any age
Have the money:
Have the time:
Have proper research done:
Then yes
@@thejoshowd6418 have an understanding parent is the most important part. The problem with kid pet owners is often "but my parents won't let me" and there's not much the poor kid can do about it ;-;
@@kittenmimi5326 I said " have proper research" so it should have proper care to begin with
Not a Hamster owner, but I have a group of mice and I honestly think, having a combination of bottle and bowl is a good way to go regarding water sources. This way, the animal can choose what they prefer to drink from and if one doesn't work (ball in the bottle gut stuck, bedding thrown in the bowl, water evaporated from the bowl cuz its hot etc) there's still the other option. Plus having a bottle as backup in case they poo and pee in their bowl or get dirt in there any other way is beneficial as well (not sure how good hamsters are at getting their water bowls dirty, but my myce do it a lot)
Also addition to plastic items: I started out without using any plastic in my cage, but at this point actually decided to go with plastic wheels instead of the wooden ones, as the mice just love to sit in their wheel and pee on it, so it's just easier to maintain and keep it clean and from smelling awfully
I agree with the water. My water bottle sometimes doesnt work, so my hamster has both bottle and bowl just in case
I use both too. I think they use whichever is closest at the time they want a drink because I see both of them use the bottle and the next day the bowl will be almost empty because they drink out of that too. One tends to get more bedding in her bowl than the other.
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Same me too!
I got a pet rabbit when I was 4 years old but when I was 9 I started being more responsible and to this day I still take care of her.
I am ten and have my own hamster. I do all the care for her, but she is happy and healthy. However, people have their own opinions and that is fine. Thank you for your time and effort, you have helped many hamsters and their owners! :D
I think the problem with kids is... not the kids but if their parents isn't responsible? I mean you may know everything about their care but if your parent says no it's over.
But, Alice, look where you are. You’re spending your time researching how to care for him. When I was your age, we had to walk uphill in the blizzard to a building just to find an outdated book on hamsters. The internet wasn’t even thought as a possibility back then. My point is today kids are smarter and more responsible than we were (but our mothers were usually home to help take care of the pet, too).
I personally believe today's kids are more responsible to care for a hamster. But I think the parent should buy them a stuffed toy to practice on, first; how to hold him, how to care for him, etc. Then when the parent can see the toy hamster is cared for responsibly, the parent can consider getting them a real hamster. But each child and each parent and each hamster is different. There are a lot of variables in this equation.
I also believe child hamster carers don't bully other kids. Why do I think that? Because they want to take care of something small and vulnerable. It's part of their personality to care for others, not harm them. By teaching a child how to care for a hamster, they are teaching them to care for other kids. 🙂 Am I right?
Also when someone says "kids" they could mean a 2 year old or even a 14 year old so it's quite vague. Generally they aren't pets that should be marketed as being great for kids and very small children should not have hamsters unless they are being taught and supervised by an informed adult.
So it depends on the individual child and how mature, knowledgeable and capable they are. Most caring, empathetic, animal loving, kids that are around 10 or older should be able to look after a hamster well, provided they have done the research etc like any other hamster owner should.
@@_Somsnosa_ You are right, it is quite vague! And it really does depend on the type of child, for a 6 year old could be a great hamster owner. However, most young children are rough with the animal and they are unaware of the damage they could do to the animal. I remember my cousin once played with my past guinea pig and pinned her down (thankfully she was fine and he got told off!).
@@flxmkr I like the idea of using a soft toy, and I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you having to walk through blizzards, only to get an outdated book!
I know this is about hamsters, but you give such good life advice. We all need to listen to each other, unfortunately a lot of people are trying to divide us by our opinions and we should always listen to each other and listen to other people’s opinions, whether it be unpopular, widely considered false or the mainstream voices say it’s bad. We all need to see each others opinions and choose love & kindness over assumptions & yelling. Love you Victoria ❤️🐹
I’m 13 and I successfully own a rabbit, a hamster, and 2 leopard geckos with (I’d say) pretty dang good care. Plus I’m thinking about adopting a second rabbit! Age honestly doesn’t matter, responsibility and maturity does.
Edit: And yes I take care of them by myself :)
Cool!
Same I’m also 13 and have my guinea pigs in a 3x4 c&c cage
That's awesome! I have 2 hamsters and want guppies lol don't think ill get them anytime soon...I'm around your age as well...pay for everything on my own if I have the money if not my mom will buy it but most of the time I pay for the supplies. I definitely don't think age matters it's responsibility and maturity 100%
Now don't get a hamster for a toddler or someone who just started Elementary school...I would say maybe around 4th grade it may be OK...but again it is all about responsibility and maturity
I don’t own as much but I’m younger. I just have a hamster in a 600+ square inch bin cage, with lots of enrichment. I do have to pay for my own stuff so it’s kinda hard but love my hammy.
Deffinetly get that second rabbit! They need a friend 99% of the time!
Rather than a question and answer, watchers were able to explore different opinions on hamster care. Great video! Happy Saturday!
Thank you for all your information! My hamsters are living a good life because of you,I actually got two of the cages you recommended and they both love it!
My mom is so awesome! My hamster had seven babies (accidentally), and my mom did not sell them to a pet store! She has literally spent a thousand dollars and not slept all weekend to help these babies go to good homes!
I love your content and you got me to convince my parents to get a bigger cage a while ago. My hamster Pumpkin was in a cage under 100sq and now has a cage greater than 800sq
The only two things in my hamster's box that are from plastic are two toilets/sandbaths. A little one close to his house and another bigger one across the box. Everything else is from wood or cork, so he can bite it if he wants. Toilets from wood would be a nonsense because of their maintenance.
I would add to the video the great option of ceramic items☺️ mine love flower pots! They are easy to clean like plastic but impossible to chew like plastic is. Cause they can easily destroy it and hamster is a chewer by nature
@@marjae6483 true. Definitely not as bad as gerbils but... yea, when they got chewed up it's a bit worrisome that my ham eats a bit of plastic and eventually plastic stuff looks all cloudy, if used as toilet pee seeps into it eventually
Yep! I have a plastic litter box, plastic wheel and plastic container to hold sand for digging/sand bath. All because these are things that my hamster like to pee on, and it helps keep things more hygienic. I actually make my litter boxes out of food containers from the dollar store, so I can just toss them out and don’t have to deal with any germs from cleaning them out after they’ve been used up.
I agree with a lot of these, and thanks Victoria I’ve been watching you all morning for my hamster!
i found your channel when i was 10 & i’m 17 now, and have my second hamster. Your videos have allowed me to give my hamsters the best care! Thank you your videos are helping so many people!!
Watching your videos made me realize how little good information there was when I owned a hamster 20 years ago 😭 I owned a galaxy themed critter trail cage with 100’s of dollars worth of tubes and accessories. My pet hamster Muddy was $5 at some random store and while he lived to be full grown I feel bad I didn’t provide him the best care. He ended up having a tumour and I got him on cancer treatment but it didn’t help. I felt so bad for him being in pain so we put him down. Now that I know so much more about hamsters once I move into my new house I’m going to be getting one to remedy my past care and give a new little baby an amazing life that they deserve.
I clicked faster than Lenny can make me smile(that’s quick!)
I think the whole "bigger is better" is very hamster dependant too. My current 2 dwarf hamsters have a lovely big cage each, however my last Syrian was incredibly skittish and would spend a lot of time screaming at me. His cage was crammed with enrichment but it made no difference. He felt much more secure and therefore happier in a smaller cage. Although by smaller, I dont mean below minimum still!
Thanks for making this video. I believe we've been able to give our hamsters much better care because of the information you've provided. There are a lot of hamsters that have you to thank!
You have already gained 3K subs in the matter of a week! Wow! That is so great! I LOVE how educational your channel is and it is so inspirational! Also do you think we could also have plant updates 😂
Thank you!!! I might make a plant video as an extra upload if people want 😂
@@VictoriaRaechel yay! That will be awesome! That’s a BIG yes from me! 🥰💛
@Victoria Raechel yes! That would be great!
@@VictoriaRaechel please do!! I love your plant updates on Instagram!
I’d just like to thank you so much Victoria because thanks to you my hamster is able to live in a detolf rather than a critter trails I’m ten years old and a first time hamie owner and I had ordered enrichments from Etsy! Thank you again
I'm 11 and my hamster has a 11 inch Woden wheel
This is such good information! 💕 Thank you for helping bust some myths about hamsters and talking about how some things just depend on the hamster's personality. 😊
"Bloopers" I and sure many others would love to see a collection of bloopers , there must be some classics hidden on your hard-drive.
hahaha I don't keep any clips from my videos besides pet ones that go on another hard drive or else I'll run out of computer space :c
I like water dishes because they encourage me to clean it every day (unlike bottles) and I don’t have to worry about clogging. Also she drank much more, which is great.
bottles are also just a pain to clean. a dish is sooooo much easier
Same! And I once had a hamster who didn't understand the bottle for some reason...
@@emmam3819 if I were a hamster who only had a bottle, i think I would die of dehydration before figuring out where the water is lol. At least most hamsters understand them.
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when I was ten years old I took care of my first hamster to get the hamster I made a power point presentation about why should get a hamster payed for all of the things required and gave care up to victorias standards by my self
Wow! That’s impressive! Whenever I have the inclination for a new pet, I research the heck out of it until information is oozing out of my ears because my brain is so FULL! & even then there’s more to learn! 🙌🏼. It irks me 🤯 when I read a post saying - I just got a hamster, can you give me tips on cage, food, etc! Uuughhh 🤯
@@anniematthew2608 lol so true it makes me so mad when people get an animal that depends on them and they don't even know how to take care of it!
The intro of the video was very informational and I really loved the whole video! Love you 💕
This is a great video! I hope it helps put peoples perspectives on what was discussed and to all come together to understand more.
I’m here to tell u that u saved my hamsters life thank you
Hi you've helped me alot with hamster care and things like that! My hamster recently got sick and we brought her to the vet and she getting alot better! She has an upper respiratory infection :( we got her some medication and she getting but I know this has nothing to do with this video just wanted to say how much you've helped me (your past hamster bumble looks like my hamster cheese!)
I’m glad she’s getting better ❤️
When I got my hamster it took me months to finally get the perfect cage with as much enrichment as I could provide, I started of small and my care eventually got better 😌 and it was all thanks to you!!
Woah! I was gone for a few days on holiday and missed this video. But this is an amazing video and I love seeing your opinions on hamster topics as I have learnt most of my hamster care from you.
because people know hamsters dont live long so think they dont deserve money spent on them or time, which is where a lot of the bad care stems from
I agree on this high price or not unless people truly care for these animals like us, unfortunately they don't get the best care from the vast majority simply because of their lifespan. It sucks.
My hamster right now looks exactly the same as your past hamster, Bumble! My hamsters name is Butter Scotch.
Such a cute name!!
@@harambe836. Thank you so much!
You have had a great impact on me and drove me into getting a hamster and now I cant stop spoiling her she has not bitten me or anyone else my hamster has a healthy happy life because of you thank you 😊 ☺
Ms.Victoria is an Hamster's hero,you literally help a lot of hamster and hamster keeper,thank you so much
Not necessary the child thing is true because my sister is 9 and she is the most responsible hamster owner in the world. And yes most children take better care of hamsters because they are fragile and gentle
I disagree that most children would take better care or be more gentle, plus hamsters are nocturnal. I had a hamster that would wake up at midnight earliest, that's not a pet that's suitable for kids. Of course it depends on the age and maturity level.
That's like saying that children would be able to be more gentle with a newborn baby than an adult. Very young children will also often "punish" their hamster for biting. Also because kids can't stay up as late all the time, when they do get to see their hammy on weekends they can be less patient and want to play and pet it even if the hamster isn't tame or doesn't want to be touched.
There are children and adults alike that are ignorant about hamster care and can make mistakes or be apathetic towards their pet.
Another point is that it would be harder for children to have enough emergency vet money saved up as well as potentially hundreds of dollars worth of enclosures, bedding, accessories needed for a decent quality of life over your hamsters lifetime.
Unfortunately hamsters are marketed as cheap pets for little kids because pet stores make more money than if they were honest and told you that you need a large enclosure and a fair amount of spare cash, time and energy required for proper care.
Sorry for the rant, it was mainly for me to air my frustrations 😬
I wish you and your furry babies the very best! 🐹🐾
Children have different levels of being responsible at different ages. I would not recommend a hamster as a starter pet but after the child had shown responsibility in caring for a fish, dog, cat, etc. Also the night time thing reduces the amount of time the child can spend with the animal. I was off work last night and interacted with my hamsters off and on most of the night. One went to sleep around 6:30 and the other around 7 am. I get home from work after 7:30 am so I usually don't get to see them until the evening which is okay since I sleep during the day too. One has been getting up around 7pm but the other rarely gets up before 10 pm. Which is why it took longer to tame her because I have a small window of time to interact with her on nights I work. A child with an early bedtime is not going to get much time with the pet unless they are startling them awake.
Hi Victoria
I am a experienced hamster owner yet I am really struggling to tame my 3 month old male Russian dwarf hamster who is extremely nippy. I have had him for around 1 months now and their is no improvement.
Do you have any tips?
Thanks
I tend to have issues with dwarves too, definetly take it slow, i would reccomend using some gloves at first and maybe putting some food on a blanket then lifting up the blanket so hammy gets used to being held. Is he a winter white or hybrid by any chance?
@@alixtaylor9717 He is a VERY active Winter White.
Hello Victoria, I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the advice and support you've given me for me and my hammie 😊 I'm so grateful that I found your channel and gave my hamster the best life possible and its all thanks to you!! Again, thank you so so much 💖 have a great day everyone :)
yes! love this video and it shows that hamsters need a lot of love and there are not cheap pets they need a lot of love! love your videos!!
Hi, are they’re any updates on the new hamster (Syrian)
The new hamster is chinese dwarf
@@mestarihiisaaja they meant the other new hamster that she will be getting and was originally supposed to get in April
@@daisymaerabbitry you’re correct
@@scarlettkarwoski2383 Just in case you didn't know, the @ for the breeder she's from is @strongbrewhamstery so you can see some updates of her on there :)
@@alixtaylor9717 thank you!
I disagree about the 13 year old limit because I am 10 years old and I have a 578 sq inc cage and a bunch of enrichment for my pet. All because of Victoria Raechel. Thank you Victoria Raechel.
My first hamster died almost two weeks ago. He was sorta a rescue, and was originally from a pet store. He lived to be two and 9 months. He was a robo. He lived in a DIY 1100 sq inch cage. He was so happy, and I miss him.
There is no rescues, in my area, and I've searched Craigslist, with no luck. But there is an ethical breeder, about 3 hours from me. I'm thinking about getting on the waitlist soon. They breed Syrians, and I've always wanted one. They are called Poppy Bee Hamstery! I'm really excited for when I get another hamster. But I kind of hate putting another hamster in the cage I built originally for my robo.
I'm so glad your videos exist. I work at a pet store and I want to be able to help people with their hamster care because I have always known they need wayyyy bigger enclosures & more bedding than people think, but I haven't been able to help them well enough. You are the best teacher. I would dislike owning a hamster but I still want to give them the best care possible♥
Victoria: 100 $ people consider a height price
Me: yes 100 is more than 20 dollars
High if the hams only $1. Also mayve it dont have to be $100 unless one's being extra. $20 for the cage (bin) and maybe the rest is $30
@@kittenmimi5326 well, the bedding needs to be changed 1 time every month and a half, and the rest is pretty expensive like the mesh for the bin and the food, etc.
I'm 12 so under thirteen and my option in that: I've owned 9 hamsters and 12 guinea pigs ( i know their firstly different btw) but I think a lot of children work really well with small animals
That's really true but i think a hamster is for kids at 10 or 11+....my sister is 4 and can't always handle my 3 hamsters..i think we just have to make them understand to not squeeze them etc.. My sister learned a bit.. 👍👍
I’m so happy I found your Chanel! Thanks to you my hamster didn’t have to start in a Tiny tails cage or have any improper/unsafe care. I now have 3 hamsters that have cages over the minimum cage size. Thank you Victoria!
I love this channel! Thank you Victoria!
When Victoria means : my opinion she means the right opinion😂😂😂
Nope! Just what I personally think on a topic
Ohh I loved hearing your opinion on bathtub bonding! Great video as always!
I’ve been watching you for so long doing soo much research and my mom is finally letting me get a hamster! Thank you so much for all your advice 🥰 I find your videos very relaxing and educational so I will continue to support you to hold my end of the bargain
Thank you for the support ❤️
I love watching your channel for great bunny n hamster ideas super educational and I love your against wire cages 🥺❤️
Video recomendation:
Why you need to upgrade your bin cage.
A video made special for children, why hamster is not a good pet for them.
and a funny video of types of hamster owner.
I really appreciate all the tips you have given me and my hamster has a better life then he used to because of you ❤️
I got my first hamster (robo) when I just turned 13, and your channel was one of the things that helped majorly. Now, I’m 14 and have two hamsters (a female Syrian and robo) and both cages are 800+ square inches and both very natural and enriching. :) thank you so much for helping with my care from your channel ❤️
Ty for helping improve my hamsters life because when I first got my hammy we got a cage off of Amazon. I forget what it was called but it was somewhere around 300 square inches. Then I watched your videos and I improved by creating a bin house with 2 350 square inch bins, that connected with a tube. Then I added on to it with another bin that was around 500 square inches. Then I wasn’t happy with it, so I saved up my money and got the IKEA detolf,I bought a few things from niteangle like the wheel, a tunnel,sand bath,the 6 room chamber. At first I had a sand bath powder,with a tiny little sand bath holder, then I stopped using it cause I found out they were both bad. So thanks for introducing me to the proper sand for sand baths,the right size houses for them, and some hamster brands like niteangle,and Redwoodgove, and the IKEA detolf!!!
P.s my profile picture is my hammy Rocket (he’s named after Rocket the raccoon from guardians of the galaxy.)
It's awesome you've been making improvements to your care!
Thank you, Victoria! My dwarf hamster started in a Crittertrail cage with barely any bedding, a 4.5 inch wheel (sooo small looking back) and loss if hide and chew toy. There were other upgrades in between, but now she lives in a 50 gallon bin cage with a 9.5 inch wheel, 7ish inches of bedding throughout (aspen and paper) a ) chamber hide, lots of chews, lots of bendy bridges, lots of other hides, many other accessories too. She also has a large playpen. Thank you for all of your help and information on hamster care for making this possible. ❤️ 😊
yesss! ive been waiting for this video :D
Very diplomatic responses. You are a natural leader. Kind and communicative. Nice
I am currently 11 and getting my first hamster BUT have done a lot or research and and very calm and gentle. I’m not loud and will try to be the best I can for my new hamster💜 You have helped me learn a lot so thanks! 🙂
I love your channel! Thank you for helping me and so many people! Your so sweet kind and cute! :)
This was a great video to watch I really enjoyed it!
Thanks for these videos Victoria I have managed to give my hamsters much better lives an to provide them with appropriate care this past year:D♡♡
I loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing your opinions!
Thanks for watching!
I took all of you recommendation and my hamster is now living better. Thank you! ❤️
I'm glad to hear they've got a great owner!
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So thankful that you say these things
Great video, thank you for keeping those end of reel bloopers. Many good subjects covered. :-)
I'm so happy you talked about handling hamsters based on how they feel. I have a robo dwarf and I love him to pieces, but he gets nervous and frantic enough whenever a human goes near him even after months of attempted taming that I mostly just leave him be. I usually feel guilty that I don't handle him unless I absolutely need to so it's nice to have some consolation in that :)
Thank you tori bc of you hamster are living like there in heaven! your AWESOME!!!! 💙
This was a perfect video because it gave me the answers I needed!❤️🐹❤️
Thank you so much for doing what your doing! With out you my sweet hamster Duchess would have continued to live in a tiny crittertrail for the rest of her life, luckily I found your channel while looking for DIY hamster treats. Thanks to your videos she got a huge bin cage and lived her life in a wonderful environment. Sadly she passed on at 3 years old earlier this year, but she and I are both so grateful for what you are doing! Thank you! ❤😊🐹🥰
I could not I got a hamster with out your facts and tips , your so helpful and because of u I can always have something to do on sat