@@reginaphalange8390 they leave a residue. now Erin is using 50/50 vodka/water and kitchen roll tissue and i think that's the best thing ! no perfum no redidu.
Hi Erin, I just wanted to tell you that I have finally completed my diy hamster cage that was inspired by you! I am also starting a hammy channel. The cage is 1000 ish sq. in with a sand bath, platform, and several toys and is the home of my adorable hammy Cauliflower 🐹. He is a happy ham!
When you first get your hammy is it okay to change food/water && spot clean while they’re adjusting within their first 4 days? do I do the routine but leave hammy alone?! && also when the leave items in their preferred home do I clean the dropping and urine ? Or leave it all alone ! LOVE UR CHANNEL 🌈💚🐹
It’s ok to change out their food and water. If you need to, it’s ok to spot clean, like if the hamster quickly got the bedding super dirty. This also helps get the hamster used to you being in their cage, so it will help out on taming slightly!
Omg Erin your amazing! Im a new hamster owner and i had absolutly no idea how to take care of it and the things it should have butive been watching your videos and now my hamster is so happy and shes lived for 3 years and 2 months!! Thank you so much for the great videos, your saving many hamsters!
you're such a positive person and like. you always brighten my day. I just found your channel in the past few days and it's great. I used to have a hamster, her name was mousey for whatever reason. seeing your videos have made me want another, so once I get out of my parents house I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one. I forgot how cuddly and sweet they are
Hey Erin I just got a 7 week old hamster and I give her around 1-2 tablespoons of food a day but I can't really tell if she's eating it I do give her a few carrot pieces a day and some sun flower seeds as treats
hello! my hamster only has one nest, she likes to poo in it and i feel really guilty about disturbing the nest to clean it. i have a detolf cage so i only do a big clean every 3-4 weeks so i was wondering what you suggest? :)
Dennis Sampson I recommend a 40 gallon aquarium! I have a Syrian hamster too and I got the 40 gallon aquarium yesterday and it is so big!! He loves it already and Petco has a sale for a dollar a gallon ending some time next week! I got mines for $40 opposed to $120
Well, that would be awesome, but here in Greece it is quite difficult to find a cheap 40 gallon aquarium... Now he is in an Ikea samla bin cage (34 gallons) and I think he likes it, but I was thinking about cages like the hamster heaven or the zoozone 2. Anyway, thanks a lot for the recommendation😀.
Sara Buchanan No, I do not use critter trails because I know they are small. But I had this question in mind: Is it okay to use small cages like a critter trail for short periods of time (e.g. 2 weeks, because it's the only way I can take my hamsters with me on vacation)?
Have you ever heard of using a black light flashlight to look for where the hamster or mouse urinates? It’s hard to find where my mouse urinates and it’s not consistent, unfortunately. I just ordered a black light - hopefully it will help!
Bubblegumatlove Absolutely do not get use to your hamster biting their cage. It could break off their teeth, that cause uneven growth... Or even worse, cause brain damage. I would recommend to change to a glass or plastic cage where they can't bite on the bars.
So i have 2 main cages and one small habitat that are all connected by tubes for my hamster and one of them is 38 inches round and the other big one is 15 by 9 inches the smallest one is about 15 inches round is that big enough? my Russian Dwarf hamster is almost 2 years old and i know he will die soon once he dies should i get a bigger rectangle one like your but a little smaller if i get a sirian?
hi Erin! So, I'm either planning to buy a Syrian or a dwarf and I'm going to place them in the ZooZone 2. So um, is it absolutely necessary? If so, may you give me some tips on how to do it? Thank u.
What if my hamster refuses to make a new nest? I have given her several hideaways and tried to clean her hideaways and give her nesting material, she goes to bathroom there A LOT and I tend to miss day old veggies when I change them. Her nest smells really bad and she refuses to move! And when i try to clean it she gets annoyed with me.
I am courious about how often and how even to clean the nest - when the hamster usually got some vegetables and may store it . How not to disturb him, but make sure there is no rotting food inside the nest ? My rats used to store their veggies too, but they did not dig holes so cleaning was easyer. ..I know cleaning too much only causes them to feel unsafe and mark a lot.
Nesting material is what goes in the nest itself, most people choose to use shredded tissue as hamsters prefer to use soft materials in their nest . Bedding/substrate is what's used around the entirety of the enclosure for burrowing, playing in, etc. Using multiple substrates in your enclosure provides more stimulation for your hamster and is a better replication of their natural environment :)
I got a new hamster 2 days before Christmas for a gift and she’s been great I haven’t had a hamster since I was a kid and I did a lot of mistakes so I try not to do them again but is it normal to feel scared you are messing things up my old master never bit me but I’m so scared my new one will she’s never been aggressive but she is jumpy I gave her a hole week to settle in but now I’m scared idk what to do
My syrian hamsters cage is 1200sqinches big, ive tried every kind of toy (even the puzzletoys diy etc) and he shows very little interest in most of them, gets boored easily. Ive had him 4 weeks now, and hes still realy scared! like hes shaking and jumpy, skittish just realy scared and dosent feel safe at all D: sometimes he runs to much on the wheel whitout brakes, and other times he dont run at all. I have no other pets, i gave him 7 days b4 i started any taming and i try to be as gentle and patient as i can be. Taming has gone ok fore now, he started taking seeds/veggies from my hand after 5 days of taming, but still quite unsure about me. Could this be because of an realy bad experiance (in/before the petshop) or somthing with hes personality/illness? or do he just need a bigger cage and even more toys? none of my past hamsters have ever been this scared, and im worried he will get sick because of all the stress hes under. I feel like ive done everything right so far, maybe he just needs even more time? (hes also bar chewing,) could the wheel increase his anxiety? Im not expecting the tamig to be quick, but im worried about the level of stress and how scared he is all the time.
If your enclosure smells after only 5 days then there is a problem with the set up. Usually this is from the enclosure being too small so first make sure your cage is larger than 450sq inches (ideally you should be aiming towards 1000sq inches). If the cage is already larger than 450sq inches then the problem lies with the substrate. Check that you're using enough substrate (minimum of 6" deep for dwarfs, 8" deep for Syrians. If you are using enough then try changing to a different type of substrate that has better odour control. For example if you're using paper, try switching to aspen, hemp, or another natural substrate. If you address all of these potential issues first it should solve your problems 😊
You can use either vinegar/water or boiling water (if you have a plastic bottle don’t use boiling water lol). If you have a bottle brush that can help too. I put in a 50/50 ratio of vinegar and water, shake the bottle vigorously, and soak the entire bottle tip in a bowl of vinegar/water for a few minutes (while I’m cleaning the bottle) before rinsing well.
Hi. How do I deoder wood. My hamster keep peeing inside. I'm trying to litter train him and worry he will go back to peeing on the wood if I don't get rid of the smell.
LOVE all of your videos, watch as much as I can and you have helped me so so much with my new hamster, I have subscribed to both channels and followed you on instagram, thank you, if you see this please reply ;)
If he doesn't want to run its his choice :) and check your hammy at night as they are nocturnal and your hammy may run at night. If you want to know if they are running on their wheel get a comfort wheel. They are so noisy you can hear what your hammy is doing :D
A couple of times a week. Leaving water sitting out for too long will promote bacterial growth and algae so you should aim to change the water at least every other day :)
ErinsAnimals Thank you very much. By the way I subscribed to you because you give such good advise for hamsters. And I also got Instagram to follow you and see your hamsters. My Instagram is: happytails108
hi everyone!! I was wondering, moving a cage with the hamster from one room to another once a day would be stressful for the hamster? Thanks for your time!!
The best intro ive ever seen.
Bluh 😂👌🏼💛🧡❤️💜💙💚
BLUH IS ME ALL DAY
Everyone loves the intro Lol
BLEUGH
BLEUGH 🤣
What pet safe Wipes do you use
You can use baby wipes
@@reginaphalange8390 they leave a residue. now Erin is using 50/50 vodka/water and kitchen roll tissue and i think that's the best thing ! no perfum no redidu.
I use vinegar and water
Nature's Miracle is good
Hi Erin, I just wanted to tell you that I have finally completed my diy hamster cage that was inspired by you! I am also starting a hammy channel. The cage is 1000 ish sq. in with a sand bath, platform, and several toys and is the home of my adorable hammy Cauliflower 🐹. He is a happy ham!
Aw what a cute name, I had a hammie once, her name was makaila❤️
Yes!!This video is super helpful!!
Now my robo doesn't mind me cleaning his cage.
Thanks for making this video
Same😂
intro: BLAH!
After you did the intro (the gag noise) I immediately yelled SAAAAAAME
Hammie left me today 😭😭 so sad miss him so much ❤❤😭😭
❤
jasmine cp I'm so sorry ;(
I’m sorry 😢😢😢❤️❤️
I am sorry
I am so sorry
When you first get your hammy is it okay to change food/water && spot clean while they’re adjusting within their first 4 days? do I do the routine but leave hammy alone?! && also when the leave items in their preferred home do I clean the dropping and urine ? Or leave it all alone ! LOVE UR CHANNEL 🌈💚🐹
It’s ok to change out their food and water. If you need to, it’s ok to spot clean, like if the hamster quickly got the bedding super dirty. This also helps get the hamster used to you being in their cage, so it will help out on taming slightly!
Omg Erin your amazing! Im a new hamster owner and i had absolutly no idea how to take care of it and the things it should have butive been watching your videos and now my hamster is so happy and shes lived for 3 years and 2 months!! Thank you so much for the great videos, your saving many hamsters!
Great video!!! Po's cage is so big and beautiful!! How do you know whether the wipes are safe or not? Thanks!
How often do you change the water??
every day twice
I change mine every other day, and clean it out. So like I’ll clean it Monday Wednesday Friday, and the water stays fresh and clean :D
Thank you.
Frenchiest Fry thank you!!
PetTips56 lermania thank you!!
Awesome cage theme!
How do you clean wooden houses? Would you ever give a new hamster an old wooden house?
You can soak it in boiling water and then leave it to dry. It will smell a little though, you can’t get them good as new.
You can bake them for half an hour
you're such a positive person and like. you always brighten my day. I just found your channel in the past few days and it's great. I used to have a hamster, her name was mousey for whatever reason. seeing your videos have made me want another, so once I get out of my parents house I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one. I forgot how cuddly and sweet they are
My hamster poops everywhere 😂
Same 😳 he always poops but I don’t see pee :/ any tips?
AprianaPlaysRoblox use white bedding! Itll make the pee easier to find
AprianaPlaysRoblox yess white bedding is a lifesaver, i wouldnt know where the pee spots would be otherwise
@@aprianaaa just feel around their substrate lol
1:33 ya her wheel 😹
Hey Erin I just got a 7 week old hamster and I give her around 1-2 tablespoons of food a day but I can't really tell if she's eating it I do give her a few carrot pieces a day and some sun flower seeds as treats
You have the cutest hamster ever!❤️
Wow! I've learnt so much. Thanks.
Hi! I spot my dwarf's droppings quite easily, but I can't really find any pee spots. Do you have any advice for that? 😥
I love how she just starts the video with"blwuarh!"
Your cage is adorable!!!
Yesss I really needed this video thank you!
hello! my hamster only has one nest, she likes to poo in it and i feel really guilty about disturbing the nest to clean it. i have a detolf cage so i only do a big clean every 3-4 weeks so i was wondering what you suggest? :)
Does your hamster get up too late for you to not disturb her/him? Try and get it even a very tiny nest, you can use ceramic mugs too!!
Erin, do you recommend any particular syrian hamster cages?
She made a video on this i think xx
Dennis Sampson I recommend a 40 gallon aquarium! I have a Syrian hamster too and I got the 40 gallon aquarium yesterday and it is so big!! He loves it already and Petco has a sale for a dollar a gallon ending some time next week! I got mines for $40 opposed to $120
Well, that would be awesome, but here in Greece it is quite difficult to find a cheap 40 gallon aquarium... Now he is in an Ikea samla bin cage (34 gallons) and I think he likes it, but I was thinking about cages like the hamster heaven or the zoozone 2. Anyway, thanks a lot for the recommendation😀.
Dennis Sampson DO NOT USE CRITTER TRAIL CAGES
Sara Buchanan No, I do not use critter trails because I know they are small. But I had this question in mind: Is it okay to use small cages like a critter trail for short periods of time (e.g. 2 weeks, because it's the only way I can take my hamsters with me on vacation)?
that snowman food dish is so cute!
I love your winter theme!
I love the plush toys in your background so cute🐹🐭🐀🌵
Have you ever heard of using a black light flashlight to look for where the hamster or mouse urinates? It’s hard to find where my mouse urinates and it’s not consistent, unfortunately. I just ordered a black light - hopefully it will help!
What is a good brand of pet safe wipes? Thanks! This helped a lot! New hammie owner! 💕💕
Check out Malica's channel & she shows the wipes she uses.
What’s Malica’s channel name? Thanks!
Thanks so much I followed you and my hamster lived to 5 he has passed away now but thank you so much for giving me a good guide xx
I have an ikea detolf and spot clean every 2 days 😃 💖 🐹
This is quite helpful as I have a large cage and it is very wasteful to clean every week as it takes a hole bag of medium sized bedding bags 😁
Hi Erin my hamster won't stop chewing the bars is there anything you would suggest, I have tried olive oil and lemon juice? please reply xx
Evie's pet hideaway 1 Maybe they're board?
Evie's pet hideaway 1 my hamster dose it and I just had to get use to it no matter how annoying it is
Evie's pet hideaway 1 my hammy chewed it's bars soooo much it broke out of its cage
Evie's pet hideaway 1. your hamster is probably bored also is t.your cage big
Bubblegumatlove Absolutely do not get use to your hamster biting their cage. It could break off their teeth, that cause uneven growth... Or even worse, cause brain damage. I would recommend to change to a glass or plastic cage where they can't bite on the bars.
loved the intro!
So i have 2 main cages and one small habitat that are all connected by tubes for my hamster and one of them is 38 inches round and the other big one is 15 by 9 inches the smallest one is about 15 inches round is that big enough? my Russian Dwarf hamster is almost 2 years old and i know he will die soon once he dies should i get a bigger rectangle one like your but a little smaller if i get a sirian?
If it is 360 square inches it is big enough for any hamster.
hi Erin! So, I'm either planning to buy a Syrian or a dwarf and I'm going to place them in the ZooZone 2. So um, is it absolutely necessary? If so, may you give me some tips on how to do it? Thank u.
YES! I have been checking this channel like three times a day after your last video for a new one lol.... I love this channel ok?! No judging!! ahah
I don't have a hamster yet but I am thinking of getting one. Is it okay to use a klorox wipe to clean the wheel?
Awesome video! Po is so spoiled with that giant cage :P
Where did you get that blue hippo hide away????
Thanks for the info, where can you get oet safe wipes? Thanks in advance.
What if my hamster refuses to make a new nest? I have given her several hideaways and tried to clean her hideaways and give her nesting material, she goes to bathroom there A LOT and I tend to miss day old veggies when I change them. Her nest smells really bad and she refuses to move! And when i try to clean it she gets annoyed with me.
Sometimes I get a little jealous of hamsters owners lol with mice you definitely have to spot clean more often!
Should I use a bin cage or a tank
Where would you put your hamsters when you spot clean? Would they get stressed if you leave them in the same cage you’re cleaning?
Stxrry_ Night you could put them in a travel cage or a bath tub
The Blwu in the beginning made me laugh SO HARD! LOL! I have no idea why!!!
Can u do a video on what safe brands u use for ur hamsters
I am courious about how often and how even to clean the nest - when the hamster usually got some vegetables and may store it . How not to disturb him, but make sure there is no rotting food inside the nest ? My rats used to store their veggies too, but they did not dig holes so cleaning was easyer. ..I know cleaning too much only causes them to feel unsafe and mark a lot.
Isn’t the nesting material the same as the bedding, if not please tell me what to use. Why do you have two different beddings on each half?
Nesting material is what goes in the nest itself, most people choose to use shredded tissue as hamsters prefer to use soft materials in their nest . Bedding/substrate is what's used around the entirety of the enclosure for burrowing, playing in, etc. Using multiple substrates in your enclosure provides more stimulation for your hamster and is a better replication of their natural environment :)
Hi Erin, I was just wandering how often you do your 'big cleans'?
thank you very much @CaliMoon CO that has helped massively
Amazing video!!! I love your channel and your animals tips make my day!! love you😘😄😄😚😚😂😂
Should you remove the good they have stored in the nest? Thanks, great vid :)
No, try not to move their stash if possible :) if you have to move try to place it back as close as you can.
I'm so sad my hamster yoshi died yesterday
I'm very sorry, may Yoshi rest in peace xxx
Lillipop 4571 I know I'm 11 and it's been 2 weeks since my hamster died hope you the best
Lillipop 4571 Aww I'm sorry, my hamster just passed as well. I hope all our hammy's are playing with each other in the sky. :D
Lillipop 4571 Awwww I'm so sorry
Aww im so sorry!
This is such a helpful video 😊
My hamsters are definitely pee on their wheels
How often should I spot clean my Detolf cage? I have one Syrian hamster.
Great video, very well put together as always :)
That blech in the beginning 😂😂😂😂
I buy a big Ikea cage this video is verry good for that 😂💜 i love Your video's
I have a detolf too!
What are some pet safe wipes?
You can use baby wipes
great video as always!
What kind of wipes are pet safe?
I got a new hamster 2 days before Christmas for a gift and she’s been great I haven’t had a hamster since I was a kid and I did a lot of mistakes so I try not to do them again but is it normal to feel scared you are messing things up my old master never bit me but I’m so scared my new one will she’s never been aggressive but she is jumpy I gave her a hole week to settle in but now I’m scared idk what to do
My dwarf hamsters poo EVERYWHERE, so do you have any tips on how to spot clean their cage?
My syrian hamsters cage is 1200sqinches big, ive tried every kind of toy (even the puzzletoys diy etc) and he shows very little interest in most of them, gets boored easily. Ive had him 4 weeks now, and hes still realy scared! like hes shaking and jumpy, skittish just realy scared and dosent feel safe at all D: sometimes he runs to much on the wheel whitout brakes, and other times he dont run at all.
I have no other pets, i gave him 7 days b4 i started any taming and i try to be as gentle and patient as i can be. Taming has gone ok fore now, he started taking seeds/veggies from my hand after 5 days of taming, but still quite unsure about me.
Could this be because of an realy bad experiance (in/before the petshop) or somthing with hes personality/illness? or do he just need a bigger cage and even more toys?
none of my past hamsters have ever been this scared, and im worried he will get sick because of all the stress hes under. I feel like ive done everything right so far, maybe he just needs even more time? (hes also bar chewing,) could the wheel increase his anxiety?
Im not expecting the tamig to be quick, but im worried about the level of stress and how scared he is all the time.
Rebecca Mørkve how is your hamster doing now??
Thanks for the video!
OMG I'M SOOOOOO EXCITED IM GETTING A HAMSTER ON MONDAY
Louis Kuye how is he/she doing
Do you still have the hammy??
How is it doing?
Is it okay to have food (or not) dye in a store-bought hamster treat? We didn't buy them just incase.
Um is it okay to clean it every five days.Cause its getting so much of a bad smell and wet bedding because of the water and food spilling
If your enclosure smells after only 5 days then there is a problem with the set up. Usually this is from the enclosure being too small so first make sure your cage is larger than 450sq inches (ideally you should be aiming towards 1000sq inches). If the cage is already larger than 450sq inches then the problem lies with the substrate. Check that you're using enough substrate (minimum of 6" deep for dwarfs, 8" deep for Syrians. If you are using enough then try changing to a different type of substrate that has better odour control. For example if you're using paper, try switching to aspen, hemp, or another natural substrate.
If you address all of these potential issues first it should solve your problems 😊
great video!!
if at night my room becomes pitch dark should I keep a light
You do not need to, hammy are used to this in the wild. They have super long sensitive whiskers and are just fine :)
while spot cleaning do you just give the water bottle with its tip a good rinse or wash it with soap?
You can use either vinegar/water or boiling water (if you have a plastic bottle don’t use boiling water lol). If you have a bottle brush that can help too. I put in a 50/50 ratio of vinegar and water, shake the bottle vigorously, and soak the entire bottle tip in a bowl of vinegar/water for a few minutes (while I’m cleaning the bottle) before rinsing well.
@@mel-yy9ip Thank youuu 💞
what is the softest type of hamster
sweetanamals 101 probably Syrians
sweetanamals 101 well, my Syrian is quite cuddly and soft but it could be different with other breeds of hamsters.
meggie SPECIES.
I know this comment is 2 years old but i would say winter whites
Hi. How do I deoder wood. My hamster keep peeing inside. I'm trying to litter train him and worry he will go back to peeing on the wood if I don't get rid of the smell.
Guys please help I watched video cuz my hammy was cage biting and it said to put oil on the bars and she started to rub it on her back what do I do
why is the softest type of hamster
LOVE all of your videos, watch as much as I can and you have helped me so so much with my new hamster, I have subscribed to both channels and followed you on instagram, thank you, if you see this please reply ;)
Erin, what hamster food do you use? My current hamster food seems pretty boring...
Lovely name I must say sir. Good day mr poopy butthole!
And good day to you as well!!
Sorry this has nothing to do with your comment but I recently got a hamster that I named morty, just thought you might enjoy that 😂
Would baby wipes be considered pet safe wipes??
Yes, baby wipes are safe to use with pets :)
ErinsAnimals thanks xx Going to be getting a new Syrian in the next few months and I'm updating my knowledge
Could baby wipes be pet safe?
Whenever I spot clean my new hamsters cage, he wakes up and tries to escape and gets really scared. How do I spot clean without making it stressful?
You have helped me through it thnx
My Syrian hamster is almost a year old and he's quite small and he has a zoo zone 1 he loves it like crazy but is the size okay? L73cm W42cm H32cm
Just about.
Whenever I take my hamster out to play he just falls asleep or sits in a corner grooming and eating. What could I do to make him run around more?
If he doesn't want to run its his choice :) and check your hammy at night as they are nocturnal and your hammy may run at night. If you want to know if they are running on their wheel get a comfort wheel. They are so noisy you can hear what your hammy is doing :D
I was wondering what are the red parts hanging from his cage can they climb in it?0
we're did u get your hamsters
very good x
Yes
Could I use baby wipes on my hammys toys??
Bare Bare, yes. :)
Yay new video!
how often do you spot clean and deep clean
Spot clean should be a once a week or 2-3 days if you prefer and deep clean once a month
Her at the beginning.BLEGH
me. Rewinds it six times..
how do you get those cages
She built them
what editing app did you use
What pet safe wipes do you use? 😁❤️👍🏽
Whatever I can get my hands on (I usually use baby wipes) the brand doesn't make a difference but try to get something unscented :)
Thank you Erinsanimals! 👍🏾😊❤️😄
How often do you have to change the water bottle
A couple of times a week. Leaving water sitting out for too long will promote bacterial growth and algae so you should aim to change the water at least every other day :)
ErinsAnimals Thank you very much. By the way I subscribed to you because you give such good advise for hamsters. And I also got Instagram to follow you and see your hamsters. My Instagram is: happytails108
How much should I feed my hamster
are baby wipes safe for hamsters?
What Can i use as a Pet Safe Wipe for My Hamster?
You can use baby wipes
hi everyone!!
I was wondering, moving a cage with the hamster from one room to another once a day would be stressful for the hamster?
Thanks for your time!!
Thanks x