Owning a Hamster on a BUDGET

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  • This is something I get comments about ALL the time! "I can't afford it" there are so many ways around properly caring for your pet and not having to spend hundreds of dollars, but do keep in mind if some of these things are still too expensive for you it's best you don't own the pet at all. Vet bills can easily cost more than the care of the pet and a vet isn't something that's optional.
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  • @VictoriaRaechel
    @VictoriaRaechel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1405

    Do you have any money saving tips when it comes to hamsters? I hope this video was able to give others some ideas. It really is sad when I hear someone say they can’t afford to do something that their pet requires. There are many ways to give them what they provide and if even the cheapest options aren’t an option for you I honestly would say to not get one until you do have the funds for one as it’s not fair at all to the animal.

    • @emma-vy9to
      @emma-vy9to 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Victoria Raechel thank you for helping me your so amazing

    • @cjneylan
      @cjneylan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thank you so much

    • @shiguuto
      @shiguuto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      thanks :D

    • @reptitan5498
      @reptitan5498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Eco bedding is the cheapest bedding I found online. It does look a little weird though lol

    • @Ashley-yj3tu
      @Ashley-yj3tu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Price match!!! I know for sure PetSmart and Petco do this, and almost always the price of the item I’m buying is cheaper online. All you have to do is pull up the item on their website (make sure it’s the exact product and size) and show the cashier and they will mark the price down to whatever it is online. This has helped me save so so so much money, I hope it can help someone else 😊🐹

  • @itssofia6840
    @itssofia6840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4177

    My dad: I will not touch your hamster!
    Me: ok
    My dad 2 minutes later with the hamter: I will love you forever.

    • @amirahmaisarah6120
      @amirahmaisarah6120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Aww

    • @bethsori7807
      @bethsori7807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      Dads have a soft side and I’m glad they do😊

    • @linaulnes8821
      @linaulnes8821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      Haha so cute. My dad adopted my winter white hamster after looking after him ❤️

    • @itssofia6840
      @itssofia6840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@linaulnes8821 awww, that's so cute!☺

    • @ayyyyalex2023
      @ayyyyalex2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      literally both my parents when i came home with my hamster💚

  • @madelineef
    @madelineef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1873

    victoria: no such thing as a free pet
    me: *looks down at pet rock*
    me: its true i paid for his blanket

  • @krustykrabkids914
    @krustykrabkids914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    honestly, critter trails are so expensive and for what? they just stress out your hamster when in reality all you have to do is buy a big bin and boom

    • @milkcheese9882
      @milkcheese9882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I made the mistake of buying one... So now I'm going to Walmart to buy a bigger bin for my hamster.

    • @krustykrabkids914
      @krustykrabkids914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@milkcheese9882 period love, good on you for making an effort ❤

    • @owl_32
      @owl_32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And critter trails cages cost is really high priced

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Plus a pain in the ass to assemboe and clean, and an eyesore to look at

    • @rainnn..1265
      @rainnn..1265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know this was a year ago, but I bought one today and realized how stupid they are, so tomorrow I’m gonna get a bin and DIY a good, natural, hamster enclosure.

  • @scarcly
    @scarcly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +846

    Why am I watching this, I have parrots... not hamsters 😂

    • @sugrhoneyicetea2605
      @sugrhoneyicetea2605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      lmao same i have a dog, four birds and four fish, but a hamster? nope

    • @croffling_around
      @croffling_around 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I have an pet ant and 5 gubbies 🐜&🐟
      No hamster..); 🐹❌

    • @bethsori7807
      @bethsori7807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Eh I have a Komodo dragon.
      Haha just kidding I would be dead 💀

    • @linaulnes8821
      @linaulnes8821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@croffling_around Pet ant?

    • @addisonelanore
      @addisonelanore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

  • @hamztergurltv3299
    @hamztergurltv3299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2104

    You know you're a hamster owner when.... ANYTHING you see .you want to turn in a hamster hide/toy
    Edit: woah thanks for the likes!!!!

    • @vanessaeastman3830
      @vanessaeastman3830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hamzter Gurl TV same with rabbits😂

    • @hamztergurltv3299
      @hamztergurltv3299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@vanessaeastman3830 ahhh YES!!!

    • @angelinuhh2852
      @angelinuhh2852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Lmao you also know you’re a hamster owner when any money you get u buy stuff for your hamster

    • @hamztergurltv3299
      @hamztergurltv3299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@angelinuhh2852 hamster first XD then you

    • @taylorelizabeth4044
      @taylorelizabeth4044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOl samme

  • @IRISARBOLEDA
    @IRISARBOLEDA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2379

    I just got a hamster and I've been binge watching your videos 😁

    • @anu.3663
      @anu.3663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I got a hamster back in May and binged her videos before getting her! Victoria’s videos really do help a lot and my hamster is happy and healthy :)

    • @IRISARBOLEDA
      @IRISARBOLEDA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@anu.3663 that is so true. Whenever I'm curious about something or im worried, i always go to her channel 😁

    • @IRISARBOLEDA
      @IRISARBOLEDA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@em8545 thank uuu ♥

    • @urfavandzie
      @urfavandzie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, XD

    • @bellabamboo3683
      @bellabamboo3683 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      IRIS ARBOLEDA saaaaame

  • @majabrackenridge6841
    @majabrackenridge6841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    ariana grande: i see it, i like it, i want it, i got it
    me:i see it, i like it, i want it...
    its not in the budget :(

    • @madelyn7271
      @madelyn7271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      BAHAHA SAMEE

    • @carolineburden2906
      @carolineburden2906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG sameee 😂👌

    • @aa_2021
      @aa_2021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sad boy hours

    • @lucyking798
      @lucyking798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAME haha 😂

    • @raima7799
      @raima7799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      unfortunately same😞✌️

  • @ambercleary989
    @ambercleary989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    victoria : there is no such thing as a free pet
    me : looks at the spider named spontagous on my windowsill

    • @oopoop4299
      @oopoop4299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      you bought the windowsill

    • @maazi-moo8153
      @maazi-moo8153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      oop oop Thats actually a good point!😂

    • @augustesagatyte6108
      @augustesagatyte6108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a spider pet named asparagus and i cried when he died. This was about a year ago

    • @C.Woodford
      @C.Woodford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We used to have 2 bathroom spider pets called Bob and Tony. I think they are dead now or they left bc they aren't in the anymore

    • @kaciefoster7952
      @kaciefoster7952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used 5o keep. Moths in boxes with wholes

  • @niall65
    @niall65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2392

    Victoria: There is no such thing as a free pet
    Me: lol what about that bug in your intro?
    Victoria: **paid for the swatter**
    Me:.....

  • @yuzhelim8622
    @yuzhelim8622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    the 18 people who disliked this video is probably the bug she swatted and the bug's family members or friends. I mean who would dislike this video it's super helpful thx!!!

    • @hamstersdailylife4938
      @hamstersdailylife4938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yu Zhe Lim leave them alone. Why bother to call them out?

    • @kaitlynredfield
      @kaitlynredfield 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now there is 160

    • @uendo
      @uendo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel bad for the family though..

    • @kaciefoster7952
      @kaciefoster7952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No 265 a lot of flies haha

  • @ShyHandArt
    @ShyHandArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    I managed to convince my friend her cage is too small, and she moved him from a critgertrail to a bin cage I made her!

    • @graceesmi
      @graceesmi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yay :D

    • @sticky_octo5799
      @sticky_octo5799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your a superhero!

    • @Meg-eq2md
      @Meg-eq2md 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's awesome of you!!

    • @makermania182
      @makermania182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a great person. Thank you for being awesome!

  • @missis_sippy7378
    @missis_sippy7378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    I swear if you can afford a tiny tail's cage you can afford the CORRECT hamster cage and supplies uh thank you 🙇‍♀️

    • @leeann636
      @leeann636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Fr like they cost 40-100 dallors and like 120sq inches

    • @missis_sippy7378
      @missis_sippy7378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@leeann636 IKR LIKE HOLY HELL

    • @diannecates8035
      @diannecates8035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes

    • @voltage5802
      @voltage5802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@missis_sippy7378 um but you need all the electronics to build a diy people dont think

    • @leeann636
      @leeann636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@missis_sippy7378 like it 1 dallor per square inch

  • @kadentai7120
    @kadentai7120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    Planning on switching my hamster cage to a better cage!

    • @len900aj5
      @len900aj5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kaden Tai samee 👍

    • @sylvie_on
      @sylvie_on 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Go you! Hope your ham loves it! :)

    • @lav3333
      @lav3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      samee

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thats great!

    • @ssip7339
      @ssip7339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same,but I don't know where to buy one. I looked in both of the nearest pet stores,but they had none.

  • @elsawenz1782
    @elsawenz1782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    victoria: there is no such thing as a free pet.
    me and my pet rock: are you sure?

    • @charlottespets3091
      @charlottespets3091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      THE GOOGLIE EYES THOO 😂

    • @rosairedaigle7816
      @rosairedaigle7816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Feed it dem sprinkles

    • @elq1zx
      @elq1zx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Elsa Wenz does it have a face?

    • @Cats-dv1ji
      @Cats-dv1ji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@charlottespets3091 no problemo. Steal it from your school, and if you cant find googly eyes? Steal a marker from somewhere. There is always a *somewhere*

    • @irene._.054
      @irene._.054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pet rock

  • @rebeccasloane3196
    @rebeccasloane3196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I just got a hamster. Your videos have enlightened me! I had a HORRENDOUS cage for the poor little guy (he's a Syrian, the cage had 156 square inches of room). Thanks to your videos I am giving him a huge update to a plastic bin with about 612 square inches. I will keep upgrading when I can. I also barely put any bedding in😓 I feel so bad! Thank you for saving my poor little Teddy!

    • @rdred8693
      @rdred8693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Don't feel bad, feel good that you have learned and are willing to make the changes needed!

    • @Qwiwx_
      @Qwiwx_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Update? How is he? How big is your cage now? I'm so curious!

    • @rebeccasloane3196
      @rebeccasloane3196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Qwiwx_ his cage is now 900 square inches, he's doing really well but he is definitely starting to age according to the vet.

    • @Qwiwx_
      @Qwiwx_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rebeccasloane3196 oh, well I'm just glad you were able to give him an amazing life! Glad he's doing well.

    • @joltjolt5060
      @joltjolt5060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rebeccasloane3196 yes syrians can get really big.

  • @thatgayhamster1561
    @thatgayhamster1561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I found a 10$ bin at my store that has 608 inches of floor space! 😊
    I’m using it as a travel cage since I’m going on a vacation to my cabin in the spring

    • @dreaaa07
      @dreaaa07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lilyjones4289 so am i

  • @emilyc9846
    @emilyc9846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    All my hamster treats aren’t targeted towards hamsters. I use baby snacks! $2 for a big container of puffs and my hamster loves them

    • @thatguy839
      @thatguy839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      emily c what flavor?? I’m getting a hamster soon and I would like to know 😂

    • @emilysarmiento9307
      @emilysarmiento9307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oo what flavor imma get a hamster in my b-day and I want to give it the best life since it's the first pet I will ever have since my mom hates animals and since my parents are divorced my dad will buy it for me and My mom will give me 200 dollers so I can keep on buying bedding and food and things it needs cause my mom surely wont buy hamster stuff for me -_--

    • @balloonforest6378
      @balloonforest6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@emilysarmiento9307 Apple is always a great go to

    • @balloonforest6378
      @balloonforest6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilysarmiento9307 Hammies love it

    • @balloonforest6378
      @balloonforest6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilysarmiento9307 so do rats. Sorry for spam lol

  • @infamousanimals8191
    @infamousanimals8191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    RIP fly
    2019-2019

    • @saulramirez1093
      @saulramirez1093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      InfamousAnimals • if a fly gets on a plane that’ll be the last time that fly will see their friends

    • @Animallover-ir5dt
      @Animallover-ir5dt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @clumsycritters5633
      @clumsycritters5633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *It had such a long life*

  • @wolfsbane3598
    @wolfsbane3598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    My brain is now wired to think about hamsters consistently, I will walk into a room and just think “oooh a detolf would look nice there!” 🤣💙

    • @BB-bq5eg
      @BB-bq5eg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Omg same. I walk around thinking about hamster names and look at products for them. I don't own hamsters or plan on getting one idk what I'm doing.

    • @margalothegreat_hams
      @margalothegreat_hams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hahaha same it's like I'm with my friend and look at her hat and I'm like "my hamster would enjoy walking around in that" and then I go into a restaurant and I'm like "if you turned that table upside down and put glass all around the spaces between the legs it would make the perfect hamster cage" and then someone asks where I was and I say "Oh I was just out to lunch with my hamster I MEAN FRIEND"

  • @vickysnyder4792
    @vickysnyder4792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Victoria,
    You should do a reacting to hamsters being classroom pets because my teacher had a hamster and she had a tiny tales and I told her about your channel and she made a bin cage so I think you should do something like you reacting to our hamster cages!!!

    • @margalothegreat_hams
      @margalothegreat_hams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes, it's very sad how hamsters are kept as classroom pets because they're almost always kept in tiny cages, without a good diet or bedding, or toys, and the little kids don't know how to handle them. Also a lot of the time they're kept together which might be the worst out of all the things.

  • @hatz5125
    @hatz5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Lil tip here! Anyone who has old cage bases they make great sand/soil baths

    • @hatz5125
      @hatz5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @AriasxGaming I am everywhere >:)

    • @hatz5125
      @hatz5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @AriasxGaming that's a mood lol 🤣

    • @hatz5125
      @hatz5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @AriasxGaming well why not? XD

    • @BB-bq5eg
      @BB-bq5eg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg what a great idea!

  • @horsegurl5300
    @horsegurl5300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    after this video, no more excuses for having a small cage

  • @x.safiya.x7876
    @x.safiya.x7876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Mom - Ok, I'm going to get you a hamster but you must have perfect grades, perfect hammy care, and be really well behaved.
    Me - Yes!
    Mom - Keep in mind I'm not going to even touch this hamster.
    Me - Ok.
    *About 1 week later when the hamster is tamed*
    Me - walks into the room.
    Mom - Oh I love you so so much Pumpkin!

    • @keyaheliza6091
      @keyaheliza6091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So relatable 🤣

    • @chrissie508
      @chrissie508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      aha!

    • @margalothegreat_hams
      @margalothegreat_hams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha same my mom was like "You must take care of the hamster, pay for everything, and I will NOT clean the cage or deal with the hamster at all" Then one week later I walk in on her with my hamster playing with him and a bunch of cardboard tubes and whispering "You are mine and I love you..."

    • @perkyanimals6723
      @perkyanimals6723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. That was my mom

  • @anthonyvilla1391
    @anthonyvilla1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This helped so much, I thought I had to clean once a week

    • @oopoop4299
      @oopoop4299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      omg me too but i stopped

    • @mylifeismadness5465
      @mylifeismadness5465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same I thought it had it to be like every ten days or so

  • @leliq6248
    @leliq6248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I’ve found some good money saving tips are:
    1. For a themed enclosure, sometimes tissue companies will theme their boxes for seasons or holidays. (Spring theme, Christmas theme, fall theme, etc). These can make great themed hides, and good to chew on!! 2. If you already bought a hamster ball, but don’t use it anymore, cut a hole the size of your ham in it, sand down any sharp edges, and add a few more ventilation holes, it makes a nice hideout! Or if you split the ball in half (and sand down any sharp edges) and add some more ventilation, it can be an igloo! 3. Is it summer and your worried about your hamster getting hot? Take a empty popsicle box and make sure there are no spills on the inside or out, then put the box in the freezer. Put in in your hammies cage it and you have a summer themed, cool area!

    • @suveenamarla3494
      @suveenamarla3494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow I’m so surprised that you wrote all that and I LOVE those ides especially the the freezer one I’m going to try that this summer thank you!!!

    • @leliq6248
      @leliq6248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      suveena marla haha I know I can’t believe I wrote all that either! Anything to help others with their hamsters though! Another idea/tip is putting ceramic houses or hides in the fridge! It keeps them nice and cool for a while! 🐹 My ham really likes her wheat sprays, so wheat sprays and hugs to your hammie! Haha!

    • @juliebarnard6963
      @juliebarnard6963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leliq6248 what is a wheat spray?

    • @ieatkidsforbreakfast2369
      @ieatkidsforbreakfast2369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love in a hot place and when its afternoon it gets really hot. Thank you for the info 😊

  • @plainnvanilla
    @plainnvanilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I had a terrible cage for my hamster by mistake, and you helped me. Now my hamster, Alex, is in a much better cage with a homemade platform and a much much bigger enclosure which he loves so much!!

    • @opticracer3927
      @opticracer3927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice! 👍

    • @margalothegreat_hams
      @margalothegreat_hams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same, I had a friend who used to have hamsters, and supposedly knew all about them but had pretty much just read Petsmart's care guide. My hammy had to live for a whole month in two tiny cages I had gotten from my friend's old hamsters. Luckily I spent that month researching hamsters, and disproving the information she had told me. Hammy is now happily living in a bin cage thanks to great hamster sites and youtubers!

    • @plainnvanilla
      @plainnvanilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      After a while I moved them to an ikea Deltof, Alex and Birch separated in the cage lived well over 2 years. Alex passed away not too long ago, but Birch who was caught by the cat twice is still going strong.

  • @jaydenwallace8865
    @jaydenwallace8865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I just realized how much she blinked in this video😂

    • @natalie-cu3to
      @natalie-cu3to 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably trying to remember things, I tend to blink when I try to remember things

  • @deniismyname8385
    @deniismyname8385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    OMG I WAS I WAS JUST SHOPPING ON AMAZON FOR BUDGET HAMSTER STUFF THANK YOUUUUU

  • @avaboolchandani7280
    @avaboolchandani7280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Hey Victoria! I have an idea for you! Once summer is over, you should do a reacting to classroom pets!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Like videos of them? or just my thoughts? I personally think no pet should be a classroom pet :(

    • @avaboolchandani7280
      @avaboolchandani7280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Victoria Raechel
      Kind of like what you did for reacting to our hamster cages. Ask for a picture and see if they meet the requirements and give your feedback. (Most of them don’t☹️) And it could be like a little message that you don’t believe that people should keep hamsters and classroom pets.

    • @avaboolchandani7280
      @avaboolchandani7280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Victoria Raechel Tyler Rugge did something like that. You could watch his video and kind of do the same thing😀

    • @lillianapatricia2582
      @lillianapatricia2582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YESSSSSSSSSS

    • @itsadrie2637
      @itsadrie2637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Victoria Raechel my teacher has a guinea pig as a class pet & she personally adores her!

  • @summere.squires9773
    @summere.squires9773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I just saw this video this morning, and went to the store! I got my hamster Balboa a new cage that is 608 sq inches! Looking at my old critter trail just breaks my heart thinking that I used to have him in it 😥 my overall cost for everything needed was only $18! Thank you so much!

    • @balloonforest6378
      @balloonforest6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats! Proud of you for being so responsible!

  • @bryantate7975
    @bryantate7975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm getting a hamster in like 5 minutes you have really helped me learn how to take care of a hamster.

    • @okaykei9740
      @okaykei9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have your hamster now :0,WHATS THE BABIES NAME?

    • @Kyra.criel.
      @Kyra.criel. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s he doing?

    • @idk-ow1gt
      @idk-ow1gt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@okaykei9740 mike-

  • @wolfadevries2857
    @wolfadevries2857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    “there is no such thing as a free pet” tell that to my pet rock😂

    • @davidenns7810
      @davidenns7810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It cost money to make that rock tho :0

    • @valentinastuparu701
      @valentinastuparu701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rocks aren't made in a factory , its nature

    • @nfislife4017
      @nfislife4017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don’t have a bed, table,hat, or house for your rock? Poor rock ☹️

    • @yallfwj
      @yallfwj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nfislife4017 ikr poor baby

  • @jordynjade1230
    @jordynjade1230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I actually just got a hamster today and i love her so much!

  • @WD1271
    @WD1271 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We inherited a syrian hamster from my brother-in-law's children and thanks to you it's being looked after much better than it was before. It's been moved to a big enclosure and receiving the right bedding and a much more natural environment to exist in and also my 6 year old daughter is learning the correct way to look after and handle a pet. Your videos are clear, professional and fun. Thank you for being one of the more important channels on youtube!

  • @jesussaves6625
    @jesussaves6625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have a Christmas tree holder bin that is six feet long by 3 feet wide and right after Christmas it was on sale for about ten or fifteen dollars. Just another suggestion for people wanting to get a large, cheap, enclosure.

  • @eebengalexchan
    @eebengalexchan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    The paper bedding is extremely cheap.. 30 dollors for 99L.. I wish I can get it in Malaysia.. After converting rate just RM130+. I'm hunger for the paper bedding.

    • @hamsterloverforever1
      @hamsterloverforever1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Alex Chan Ee Beng you can make your own using toilet paper shreds! Or use aspen shavings in 2/3 of the cage and toilet paper shreds in the other 1/3!

    • @animalsfurever7899
      @animalsfurever7899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hamsterloverforever1 don't use shredded toilet paper for all the bedding! its not very good for burrowing

    • @mega88maru
      @mega88maru 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      check out shopee! theres a seller that sells a 60L bag of hemp bedding for rm90, a lil cheaper than the kaytee aspen/clean &cozy (which they also sell). theres also another seller that sells a 10L bag of aspen for rm10 too, so easily get 100L for rm100. save up to buy the bedding, it'll be worth it in the long run. harap ni dpt tolong awk!

    • @amirahmaisarah6120
      @amirahmaisarah6120 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knowwwww, thats the reason why i cant afford a hamster

    • @mlenabenoit6261
      @mlenabenoit6261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Takes me 2-$20 bags of off brand paper bedding to clean my whole enclosure with 8-10 inches of bedding depth. My baby loves to burrow.. for me bedding is the most expensive expense for my hamster. Sometimes I mix aspen with my paper bedding but my hammy isn’t a fan of aspen she much rather just the paper bedding

  • @natyslittleanimations6294
    @natyslittleanimations6294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Muchas gracias victoria por ayudar a las personas a ser mejores dueños de hámsters porque al final todos somos seres vivos

  • @saxybaby4486
    @saxybaby4486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    A lot of the times i find that it can actually be more expensive to do it the wrong way than doing it the right way. Especially when you purchase a crittertrail "kit" where you get everything but it breaks so you have to get new stuff anyways. Those are 30 to 50 bucks. When a bin is about 20 to 30, then you are just buying the regular supplies. You can get popsicle stick from the dollar store, i use aspen bedding and paper mix, with a little hay too. Also petsmart price matches, so they have the 8 inch and 12 in comfort wheels/silent spinners, pricematch those suckers. I pay like 4 bucks for an 8 inch comfort wheel. If you know how to beat the system it can be super cheap and probably cheaper than doing it the wrong way.
    Not sponsored, but people who like carefresh, sign up for club carefresh, they give you 5 dollar off coupons, sign up for petco's program and REGISTER YOUR PETS BIRTHDAY. they give you a FREE toy or treat(under 4 dollars) and petsmarts treats, you get points back, and the treats price on items, petsmart also sends coupons for your pets birthdays.
    During halloween, look in target and walmart. They have these cute candy dishes that are perfect for hides, and they are 4 dollars? So yeah, there is a ton of ways to get your stuff super cheap. Fight the power and make those petstore cringe mwahahaha.

    • @jesussaves6625
      @jesussaves6625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the tips Sarah!

  • @taliahesley6127
    @taliahesley6127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    why are these videos so addicting

  • @gachakenzie5106
    @gachakenzie5106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I got 50 gallons of sand for 3$ at Lowe’s

    • @kaylak9470
      @kaylak9470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gacha Kenzie does that represent bedding?

    • @smellybehavior1988
      @smellybehavior1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Kayla K No. Hamsters actually like taking sand baths!🐹

    • @modernprague4936
      @modernprague4936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What type of sand though?

    • @Mel-tx6in
      @Mel-tx6in 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@smellybehavior1988 what kind of sand do you need

    • @smellybehavior1988
      @smellybehavior1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Mel-tx6in Play sand is fine! As long as it’s okay for children usually? But, Play sand needs to be baked to make it safe for your hamster!

  • @lacedguts
    @lacedguts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I'm sad! When my hamster was alive my mom would MAKE me clean her cage once a week, or I was grounded from screens. I am getting a new hamster soon, thanks for the advice. :)

    • @plutoville5433
      @plutoville5433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too and when i told her its only spot cleaning she would threaten to sell my hamster😓

    • @NoNo-ct8vw
      @NoNo-ct8vw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kira IDV
      That’s not very cash money of your mom

  • @lady_lamb427
    @lady_lamb427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have 3 hamsters and you have really changed their lives 😊thx

  • @thelostbread7259
    @thelostbread7259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This girl is perfect for advices, especially animals!! Ily victoria

  • @robloxthriving9198
    @robloxthriving9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guess what? I got a hamster because of you! He is a cute brown Syrian with a white belly and I named him Ginger. I gave him the prevue 528 cage and the correct size wheel. It’s 9 inches for now but I have an 11 inch he is still a baby. And I hav the same bedding as you! I gave him 2 days without me touching him. Then yesterday I started taking him. He was grooming in my hand! I picked him up three times without him biting me! I’m so happy and it’s all because of you! ❤️😁🤗

    • @sylvie_on
      @sylvie_on 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roblox Thriving go you! Hope he tames well and give him lots of love and sunflower seeds! 💜🐹

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw congrats on Ginger, it sounds like he's going to have a nice life with you!

    • @robloxthriving9198
      @robloxthriving9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mynti Girl thank you!

    • @robloxthriving9198
      @robloxthriving9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victoria Raechel wow you replied! That you sooo much!

  • @emmaholmquest
    @emmaholmquest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg being a kid who has little money this helps soooo much! I have so many new ideas for toys and treats for cookie ♥️ Ily

  • @gabygallego2151
    @gabygallego2151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got a hamster for Christmas and your videos really truly help me

  • @MascotRay7
    @MascotRay7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Victoria: there’s no such thing as a free pet
    Me: that fly in you intro seemed pretty free to me

  • @courtneydemarest8801
    @courtneydemarest8801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Petco had a tank sale a couple weeks ago, I got a 36”X18” for half off! Then there are mesh lids on amazon for $23! So for less than $100, I got a big glass tank for “my son’s” hamster (It will be his, but I’ll be doing the majority of the work as he is turning 5)

  • @haileybug_theoneandonly2767
    @haileybug_theoneandonly2767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I half clean my hamsters cage every month and fully clean her cage every 3 months and I still keep a bag of her old bedding to put in her cage after I fully clean it

  • @ava-wg4yf
    @ava-wg4yf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I own a hamster, I am 11 years old and once the government lets us go to stores and stuff, I’m gonna get a bin cage!!! :) I do have a Critter tales cage right now... but my hamster is out 80% of the time. He has only been in the cage for a month so he should be fine for now. But I promise to give him the best cage in the world! It may take some time to save up, but I will get there. ♥️🐹

    • @oliveuh273
      @oliveuh273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this is so pure and wholesome

    • @ava-wg4yf
      @ava-wg4yf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oliveuh273 honestly thanks for replying to this comment cause it just reminds me of when i had such positive energy lol

    • @oliveuh273
      @oliveuh273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ava-wg4yf we love positive energy🤩💃

    • @ava-wg4yf
      @ava-wg4yf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oliveuh273 💓✨

  • @trudypeters7034
    @trudypeters7034 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought myself a Syrian hamster a couple weeks ago and I've been watching your videos a lot. I love how you explain everything. It helped me out so much. THANK YOU!

  • @grace9265
    @grace9265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I have four hamsters, it's hard but worth it ♥️

  • @D1sturb3d.gh0u1
    @D1sturb3d.gh0u1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When my hamster passed my parents kept the enclosure
    Now im happy because two years later with more research and experience
    Im gettin myself a hamster today🥴

  • @silverdove88889
    @silverdove88889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been wanting a hamster for a while now and now im very tempted after watching your videos. I had no idea they needed so much space and im glad I stumbled across you before I adopted one. I absolutely LOVE your videos and how informative you are, thank you!

  • @equiineediits316
    @equiineediits316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a bin cage today because i am a child with almost no money, and it is a very good size and this video helped

  • @fdsjdhebjcs6726
    @fdsjdhebjcs6726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    You should make a video "reacting to try not to laugh hamster videos". They're all full of bad hamster care and a lot of people laugh at those and I think someone like you should make a video on that. A lot of them are problematic

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Abrisa poudel to the poor hamster??

    • @randomcat1962
      @randomcat1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Abrisa poudel what

  • @trinityoflove21
    @trinityoflove21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ok so we did everything wrong!
    A) impulse purchased hamster
    B) at a pet store
    C) bought the tiny tales castle for him on clearance
    D) got him a ball and totally stressed him out with it
    E) tried to handle him the first day and got bit, as deserved
    F) tiny layer of bedding.
    So, it’s six days later and I’ve binged your channel and a few others as well. I am totally in love with this hamster and so are the kids. So I’ve already made him a DIY bin cage with very deep bedding and some safe tunnels and caves, foraging food, and a sand bath. I connected it to his existing cage hoping that will enable us to keep the one week of acclimation he’s already got. Don’t want to stress him more. He’s getting used to coming to us for a treat and showing us his preferences. He’s very happy with the much deeper layer of bedding in his castle, and burrows and forages. He hasn’t found the bin cage though, he found the tunnel but wasn’t brave enough to go through it yet. It’s not been a whole day.
    So I have two questions!
    1) if I have a connected cage with water do all other cages have to have water?
    2) is there a stress free way to introduce him to the bin cage or coax him through the tunnels?
    Thanks!

    • @beans_avi9382
      @beans_avi9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No as long as one of the connected cages is easy to access and has water

    • @beans_avi9382
      @beans_avi9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your hamster will eventually discover a whole new enclosure for him to live in.

    • @trinityoflove21
      @trinityoflove21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He did figure it out! It took a couple of days. Now he’s a pro at going back and forth. He has a sand bath and a few burrows in the bin cage, lots of places to forage and hide, a little nook he stores his seeds in. I offer fresh food daily in the cage above and he uses his wheel a lot, sometimes sleeps there but seems to be changing his sleeping burrow these days like he hasn’t found a favorite spot.

  • @craftycheeseit8515
    @craftycheeseit8515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how when you say something wrong you don’t do a retake and just go with the flow I’m currently researching about hamsters and I’m planning to get one and your videos are lots of help thanks

  • @margalothegreat_hams
    @margalothegreat_hams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When making the lil toilet paper hideout you can spread little bits of peanut butter on it and put seeds between the layers because they're gonna destroy it anyway and they might as well have fun and get some seeds :)

  • @hoesverymad3074
    @hoesverymad3074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    who else clicked as fast as they could!? ❤️

  • @Abby-dg9ry
    @Abby-dg9ry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    For bedding, if you buy bedding when it is on sale it is way cheaper. It seems like a different type of bedding is always on sale so buy the sale bedding (as long as it is safe)

  • @Starrgurrl8
    @Starrgurrl8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love how mature it is over here ,,not bashing the kids bc they actually have some good advice too😅

  • @beanofthebeans7214
    @beanofthebeans7214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Victoria! For my past 2 hamsters I have had tiny critter trails because I thought they were fine. Thanks to you and munchie I have a new prevue 528 coming tomorrow. I can’t thank you enough for all your videos!!!

  • @TheKatracha219
    @TheKatracha219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I got my son his first hamster and now feel guilty cause I had chance her bedding 3 times in the last month. Am definitely spot cleaning from now on.

  • @sam-ix5ve
    @sam-ix5ve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    every single cent i get i spend on pet things because i want a mouse

    • @graceesmi
      @graceesmi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello we got the same pfp

  • @olivia.davis2009
    @olivia.davis2009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    honestly, u make owning a hanster so much easier, im 13 years old and i just got a hamster around a month ago. shes a baby chinese dwarf hamster and i love her so much! however, i bought a low quality cage not knowing the facts i know now because of you!!!! i figured out ways to afford being a hamster owner and u helped me so so much! im getting a nice affordable cage for her soon! and i love your videos so much. i just want you to know how much i appreciate your videos.❤️❤️

  • @Crazy-yr3rt
    @Crazy-yr3rt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the bin cage idea because in the UK large enclosures are very expensive and I want to it plenty of room

  • @dowahdiddy2215
    @dowahdiddy2215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was so pumped when I saw the title! YES.

  • @rubes8907
    @rubes8907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I can’t stop watching the introoo hahah

  • @Aversiteespabilas
    @Aversiteespabilas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My country is a big exporter of wine and as a result there are many people who will practically give you tons of sturdy LARGE wooden wine boxes for free!! These are absolutely amazing and can be used as digboxes or multichamber hideouts with very little modifications. Put some dowels on them and they can double as platforms too!
    The best thing you can do is be creative and find alternatives and sources close to you!! It will make your cage setup cheaper and unique!!

  • @_gh0sti3_
    @_gh0sti3_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. I NEEDED THIS SOOOOO BADLY, AND THANK YOU FOR SAY THAT YOU COULD GET STUFF FROM DOLLAR STORES. YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOO HELPFUL I DIDN'T EVEN THINK OF DOLLAR STORES.

  • @sophiannalise
    @sophiannalise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you’re so pretty, i just had to say 🤩 I love your hamster and your great ideas, i’ll keep this in mind!

  • @Crystalspets
    @Crystalspets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow sweetie I'm early today love your videos Victoria

  • @blvckforest9295
    @blvckforest9295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy I found you! Learning all I can before I get a little guy

  • @jessicasolano2
    @jessicasolano2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the advice. Sunny appreciates it.

  • @EmmaRose-zb1kj
    @EmmaRose-zb1kj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im so happy i found a 40 gallon tank in my garage! 😁 Im so excited to give my hamster a new home🤪

  • @Random-db3kn
    @Random-db3kn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so happy i found your channel, i was thinking about getting a hamster, but I did not know anything about them. I started watching your videos and they taught me a lot,now I have a Giant Cage, Good food, Good toys and everything they need.Also I am getting my hamster tomorrow! ( my birthday) So Thank you for your help! ☺️

  • @freybsworld1023
    @freybsworld1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got a male syrian hamster a week ago and is in a pets at home large cage witch I’ve now realised is too small from watching your videos. I am think of moving him into a bin tub. Thank you for this whole video it’s really helped me!

  • @igetwhatiwantwheniwant2966
    @igetwhatiwantwheniwant2966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hamster Queen luv your videos so much 💕🐹

  • @bluexmoon3419
    @bluexmoon3419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My philosophy if you can’t afford the pet don’t buy it 😂

  • @ysabellabenitez8432
    @ysabellabenitez8432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    something i recently discovered that’s perfect for hamsters, especially dwarves: the walmart school supply bins with all the holes in them. I got the smaller one, i can link it too but it doubles as a hide and my djungarian loves to go through the holes, and to climb up it!! it also doubles as a hide, and I got it for $1!

  • @pewpew9626
    @pewpew9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to you! I was able to switch from tiny tales cage (used only for a few days when I first got my hamster) to a bin cage! It’s so nice to see my hammy running around and burrowing 💕 such a great idea!

  • @piggywiggy7991
    @piggywiggy7991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for all the help and advice!! :)

  • @beckyxoxo5945
    @beckyxoxo5945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fun fact:If you get an eggcrate and place foods in random bits of it,its way more fun for hamsters to find and eat their food♡
    Edit:Btw I mean the cardboard eggcrates!☆☆

  • @kolbyniles1077
    @kolbyniles1077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i spent $180 on an aquarium for my hamster and i could’ve got the ikea detolf for $60😭

    • @vav5838
      @vav5838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      omg yeah when i found out about the detolf i kicked myself

    • @kolbyniles1077
      @kolbyniles1077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vav5838 it sucks!!

  • @cecilesolen250
    @cecilesolen250 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im so happy that u have this channel im getting a hamster! Thank you for these tips.

  • @HelloThere-hr2zo
    @HelloThere-hr2zo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pringels tubes is the BEST toy ever. Just cut the bottom of the tube and unwrap the decorate papers so u only have brown cardboard left. My hamster love it.

  • @felixdavila8750
    @felixdavila8750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    😩😩i've got a cage more than $100 and you're telling me I could've made a bin cage

    • @dkdjososls8972
      @dkdjososls8972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      attach a bin cage to make a mega big cage 😼

    • @voltage5802
      @voltage5802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But youll have to buy a drill

  • @najwaalzaghir7222
    @najwaalzaghir7222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My bin cage was $7 😂😂

    • @codyuii
      @codyuii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine was a 50 gallon cage for 24

    • @ended_ellipsis
      @ended_ellipsis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      110 litres for £13 oof

    • @user-vx9nk9tu2c
      @user-vx9nk9tu2c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 830 sq or sf of floor space for 10$ and I made most of the toys ( except for the chews ) and all of them were 35+$ and no over 50$!

  • @Typically_Azalynn
    @Typically_Azalynn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watch your videos all the time I go on your channel when I'm looking about thing about my hampster ❤

  • @radriless
    @radriless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love your videos! i plan on getting a bin cage once my mom can afford it which is hopefully soon. thank you for posting and educating people on how to better care for their hamster

  • @michaelkindelan6237
    @michaelkindelan6237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do u have any tips on pet rocks? Mine died and I want to know what I’m doing wrong

    • @waltergrove2657
      @waltergrove2657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe it got a little too wet and molded over the years, or mossed up(moss grew on it). Next time you should get more rocks so that this rock wouldn't die from depression! I'm so sorry for your loss though

  • @gracierunge3011
    @gracierunge3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes yes finally THANK YOU!!

  • @hime8042
    @hime8042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that I found your channel I’ve been doing so many things wrong relying on simple google searches🤧

  • @joadkins3684
    @joadkins3684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hamster died about a year ago and this was my favourite channel to watch I am finally ready to start planning for another one

  • @vieapor975
    @vieapor975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Aww i love your hamsters💙💙

  • @maxxxchanxx3359
    @maxxxchanxx3359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's actually my first time getting a pet and I'm getting a hamster! My parents are on a budget because they are saving for a bigger house this helped alot! Tysm!

  • @blingblang4087
    @blingblang4087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was looking for this type of video no one made one and now that I don’t need it anymore there’s so many

  • @xxs0lar_eclipsexx883
    @xxs0lar_eclipsexx883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You hamsters are absolutely adorable I love them I like how you take good care of your hamsters cause they need love too🙂