@@Y2KkAiKoI’m hoping you got the answer you were looking for, but she mentions at around 2:25 that Robos need more sand due to their habitat in nature. I’ve seen people advocate for up to 50% sand for robos.
I have everything you've mentioned here, in preparation of adoption in a few months time. I bought some things second hand. How would you go about disinfecting and cleaning cage elements including wood and Cork? Thanks in advance.
I like how Victoria used to advocate for bigger is better, but now she advocates for “ the enrichment, the better”. Which is so important(no i’m not saying to have a small cage!)
I have a cage with 1,500 sq inches, and my hamster always wanted more enrichment and stimulation. So yes, I had to move around her toys to keep her busy. I also had to frequently give her herbs and sprays to forage, and she was still stubborn about having new toys! She was such a greedy little ham. I loved her so much.
Tip of for Noobies: Don't forget the lid she shows on the beginning. Hamsters have poor depth perception and may try to climb out of enclosures. Without the lid on, they could end up hurting themselves especially if there's things inside to help them scale the walls of the enclosure.
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much. When I first got my hamster he was living in a tiny full cheeks cage, but after I little bit of time I went on TH-cam and found you. I got a new bin cage with 475 square inches of floor space. I got a new big wheel, more beding, and much more. My dad is still not convinced and says that hamsters don’t need all that stuff and it makes me so sad when he says that. ❤
just got a hamster today on an impulse because the pet store was closing out and i didn’t want it to get thrown out if no one got it. i bought the largest hamster cage from the store just for the time being. but will be buying a bigger enclosure for her soon. this video is super helpful in letting me know what my hamster needs! thank you!!!!
Girl, you don’t know how desperately I needed this. Thank you! I’ve been struggling to decorate my enclosure for awhile now, I didn’t know where to put anything!
We did it! After 2 weeks our little Marble is finally in a natural enrichment enclosure! I knew something was off when he kept nipping at his "2 floor cage" which you talked about before! We have gone detolf off marketplace, and its lovely to see how many detolf enclosures are posted in my city! It took me another 5 days to get more bedding and sprays, it was so fun to give him a "smell preview"... and he happily crawled right in to explore. Amazing to see how far a "pressed" 82L bag goes!!! Thank you, your channel is one of our favorites!
i have a dwarf hamster called badger who lives in the linmon (i recently upgraded from the savic plaza) but i’m so glad you did an updated one because even when i’m providing a lot for my hamster i still worry i’m missing something
I just found your channel over the weekend after I bought a hamster from Petco (with a cage) 😖 I legit had no idea how bad it was. Thank you for these videos, I now have her in a bin cage thats 600 sq in and 6 in of bedding! You were essential in this learning process! Thank you so much! ❤ btw my dwarf hamsters name is Wednesday and she’s the cutest 🙂
A nice video about the basics. This is great for sharing it with new hamster owners so they can start with good hamster care from the begining. It´s great that you also explain WHY you should do or use something so everyone can follow. ^^
Love the step by step explanations of the setup. 💘🐹 The white paper bedding looks so pretty and you made it stand out more with a bit of color from the hides. Also, relaxing to watch as usual 😊
You're awesome! Looking forward to when my son becomes a bit older and we have a bit more space to properly own a hamster. We love your vlogs and all the information you provide. Thank you! ❤
I have has 2 hamsters in the past and they both died so soon... After watching your vidios i realized what i has done wrong and getting a 3rd hámster 🐹 soon!!! Super happy and so greatful FOR you and your channel
thanks for this video victoria! it's a nice refresher for me as it's been over a year since my last hamster passed and now im looking into rescuing one
Great reminders. Two of my Syrians passed away in January and then March, so I am now ready for new occupants for my enclosures. I hope to adopt two dwarfs from a rescue this coming week, so I need to finish wiping down the enclosures and set them up again. As much as I enjoy my current Syrian's antics, I have become accustomed to having more than one hamster since they seem to take turns being out versus doing their thing underground.
I've been watching a lot of your videos lately in preparation for getting my first hamster. Having a cat or dog isn't an option for me right now so I kind of had the initial reaction of "well, that sucks, that's all the good pet options gone!" Till I saw my friend who really loves hamsters and put a lot of research into them before getting theirs, and thought it might be the right idea for me! I've got a list of lots of things I'll want to get (regularly updating as I get ideas from your videos + my friend). I'm excited to start saving up for one
Your the the best you have made millions of hamsters have an incredible life! I said to my mum about when my hammy was alive she needs more things Victoria raechel said it’s not the size that matters😂 your the only hamster TH-camr that cares alot about your hamsters and your animals.I’m sure everyone is grateful for you helping there hammys
I’m a new hamster owner. I got my hamster yesterday and I realized my cage is too small. So I’m gonna save up money and then use this cage idea : ) but I’m kinda panicking cuz I know my cage is too small but I don’t have much money right now. But I’m really saving up. Im still a child but I’ll try to save up as quick as I can. Im just kinda stressed
Don’t worry! I am a new hamster owner too! My cage is way to small and I am making him a bin cage this month! Try selling stuff or putting things on the market to make money. I hope I helped and don’t worry!!
Beautiful!! You should make a video on cleaning the enclosure. Seeing an enclosure this massive can seem daunting to new owners when it come to how and when to clean.
You read my mind Victoria! I'm fixing my hamster cage and baking used hammy supplies in the oven so I can set it up. I'm planning on a new addition in July...hopefully a boy!
Hi Victoria Raechel it's me, Nicholas. I've been watching your videos and you taught me good hamster care and I recently got my own hamster- Moonfruit. I live in England thankyou.
First! My hamster Hermione loves to burrow underneath her wheel platform 😂 I'm in love with the cactus hide and the ceramic sand bath! 🥰 I love your editing!
Hey Victoria, I’m so glad you made a video about this!! 😁 I’m setting up my Syrians hamster cage in a hour also and I was thinking how should I set it up! Love your channel, I hope you read this!!🥰sorry I’m late..😌
Do you use a small food dish like for veggies you feed hamster? Cus I feed my hamster like fresh veggies some nights but I don't want to scatter feed that cus it'll rott if he doesn't eat it...and it makes it so I know he's still doing good cus he sometimes will stay down in his borrow for like 3 days and I won't see him at all but when I see his veggie is gone then I'm happy
My hamster passed away today and eventho I feel bad for not crying as much as I did when my first one did, I'm glad she doesn't have to be in pain anymore. I didn't have enough money to treat her at the moment and I regret not saving enough money for her. I got them as birthday presents (sounds wrong because they're not inanimate objects, they were living beings) and I wasn't a good parent to them. I'm watching your videos to cope and to teach myself more so I can be a better parent if I ever want to take in a hamster again in the future
That's good, that's how I want to make the enclosure for the hamster that I really want to have, that's how well I'll do it. You gave me ideas, greetings from Chile 🥰🥰
Is 10 inches of burrow substrates too much or whats the best for a Djungarian dwarf hamster? I have a bunch of different substrates, ive seen some separate the substrates and mix but which way will be easiest for spot cleaning? Also for my dwarf hamster, i have i think an 11 inch nigel wheel...i think its too big tho. You state that bigger the better but im not sure cus hes tiny and the nigel wheel i got is so big when he runs his little legs are kind of sprawled back behind him, almost dragging and is it normal for them to run so fast that when they do stop theyre butt sorta flops over on top of them? Its hilarious watching, and hope thats not like something not good hes doing. Im guessing hes just not totally used to running on the wheel yet. Weve had him for about a week and a half now. The first week he was home he was doing this weird frantic burrowing dig but doing it on top of his platform where there isnt any bedding or substrate...it made me worry i didnt have enough substrate so i did add more but now his cage, aquarium is like mostly all substrates...is that ok and was what he was doing normal or something i should worry about? Then my next question is oak wood safe? I have a bunch of oak sticks and i did do the oven for a half hour on 420 degrees...and was thinking ide sand them down so theyre more smooth but would it be better for them to have the natural texture on them for his littke feet to grip on to the sticks climbing? Ide made a bin cage first night we got him... that was 32 by 20 × 17 h and knew thay was too small but was just bette than the horriable tiny kritter cage my sons Dad had brought him home in first day. He had no clue what he was doing and didn't even tell me he was getting a hamster, not cool to do to anyone let alone a busy low income single working Mom...but i stayed up all night researching everything i could about dwarf hamsters...literally all night, and havent really stopped since the first night i got him. But thank God, i found your videos Victoria, you have been my favorite hamster info videos and now your my go to place for info i need about hamsters. I went through nearly every video youve posted about hamsters, almost,lol, youve got a lot. Not too big in the "reacts" videos those i tend to skip, sorry no offense but im just looking for your info on the details of how to provide best habitat and care for hamsters snd maybe when i get that down ill be more into the other fun stuff you post. Youll be happy to know that today we just got a 40 breeder size aquarium that i totally cant even move by myself its so big..and got the new huge nigel wheel, a huge sand bath, an awsome new sand for it and aspen wood substrate, and coconut fibers. But im still trying to figure out some good DIY hideouts and bridges and chew toys i can make hopefully with the oak i have already and put into his habitat thatll be safe for him. I just have two giant oak trees in my yard and i have always some reason collected saved and dried out all the sticks and branches that have fallen off from it during last 5 years of storm's and wind so i have huge piles of all these wood sticks that look like alot of the wood other people buy for theyre hamster cage but i just dont know if oak is safe...like i said i put a bunch of the sticks in oven and did that, but would it be ok for me to start cutting them down and making hidouts and bridges out of them for my dwarf hamster?
I’m not sure if you will see this since the video is from 3 months ago, but I’m considering getting a hamster and I’m super excited and want to give it the best life possible! The only thing is, I’m not sure where to find a lot of the stuff that I need for them. like the wooden chambers, hides, proper sprays/food, chew toys, or the wooden bridges and sticks for climbing. If you see this, could you help me out? Thank you, I love your channel and the care you put into taking care of your little pets!
Thank you so much!! I was trying to get a new hamster- (rip Lexie and Basil- no they weren’t in the same cage and I had them at different times) and this’ll really help me with the enclosure!!
Hi Victoria! Could you make a video on how to safely and calmly change a hamsters cage? Maybe it’s too stressful for them but I’m thinking one getting my dwarf hamster a new and bigger cage! Thank you❤
I love these videos so much♥. I have learned a lot, even though my parents don't fully understand as much as I do, my hamster is in a much better place the she would be without me watching these amazing videos☺.
Hello Victoria you are my FAVORITE TH-cam channel I’m SO excited for your new merchandise I’m gonna buy it soon and will hopefully buy both I love your channel also can you please make a video on how you clean your shrimp/fish tank please thank you!
I don't have hamster cases, I'm a fish and shrimp keeper. I always assumed none of the hamster cages in the pet store would be suitable. I really do want to try to set up a hamster habitat that mirrors Waddles enclosure.
thanks for putting cm on screen, i'm dutch so thats a lottttt easier!, i learnt almost everithing about hamster from you and now i can help my friends with giving them hamster information because i know a lottttt about hamsters now soooo i just want to thank you for that and you are just an amazing youtuber keep up the good work loveee your vids, you are very motivating and inspirational *srry if i wrote semething wrong* *i have a hamster 2!!!*🤩🤩🤩😍🥰😇😜😊
I added a hideout to my hamsters enclosure and he was a little bit unsure of going inside because he had never used one before but so far he has got used to it and he's sleeping inside so I think he will be using it a lot more often
New hamster??? :D XD I love designing and setting up hamster enclosures, I wish I could do it regularly as a hobby, but I think 2 hamsters are enough for me and they wouldn't appreciate me renovating their home every week. lol
Since I was having problems finding sand without additives at my local stores, I found another alternative: walnut sand (made from walnut shells--I use Zilla brand). All my dwarves have enjoyed digging and rolling in it as well as using it as a litter box. No dust, either! When first introduced, they will nibble a few pieces, but quickly discover it's not as tasty as it smells. Compostable as well.
Also I'm a little bit worried cuz my hamster fell her water dish and I don't know if I should be worried or if I can fix it do you have any advice for me? 🙏
I've gotten a few questions on how you clean a cage like this, well I also have a video on that here! th-cam.com/video/JFep1JycdVA/w-d-xo.html
Exactly the kind of video I was looking for, thank you so much for making it! ❤
Can you do a video explaining a robo cage? Ive seen a lot of videos of robos with a loooooot of sand, is that apropiate?
@@Y2KkAiKoI’m hoping you got the answer you were looking for, but she mentions at around 2:25 that Robos need more sand due to their habitat in nature. I’ve seen people advocate for up to 50% sand for robos.
I have everything you've mentioned here, in preparation of adoption in a few months time. I bought some things second hand. How would you go about disinfecting and cleaning cage elements including wood and Cork? Thanks in advance.
I like how Victoria used to advocate for bigger is better, but now she advocates for “ the enrichment, the better”. Which is so important(no i’m not saying to have a small cage!)
Exactly, doesn't matter how big the enclosure is, if there's no enrichment! Enrichment is so important, and a proper size will be able to fit it all
I have a cage with 1,500 sq inches, and my hamster always wanted more enrichment and stimulation. So yes, I had to move around her toys to keep her busy. I also had to frequently give her herbs and sprays to forage, and she was still stubborn about having new toys! She was such a greedy little ham. I loved her so much.
@@rosepoppy544 did you make it
Maybe you should consider entertaining your hamster 🐹 by giving him/her live prey to hunt such as insects 🐜 or small lizards 🦎
@@shreeraaman1667no that’s a horrible idea! Lizards can bite a hamster and harm them, and insects maybe but certain insects can bite your hamster.
Im so so glad that people talk about this stuff. Its very important that hamsters get their proper nutrients! ❤
yeppp!
Tip of for Noobies: Don't forget the lid she shows on the beginning. Hamsters have poor depth perception and may try to climb out of enclosures. Without the lid on, they could end up hurting themselves especially if there's things inside to help them scale the walls of the enclosure.
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much. When I first got my hamster he was living in a tiny full cheeks cage, but after I little bit of time I went on TH-cam and found you. I got a new bin cage with 475 square inches of floor space. I got a new big wheel, more beding, and much more. My dad is still not convinced and says that hamsters don’t need all that stuff and it makes me so sad when he says that. ❤
show him this channel
omg same i love you victoria! my mum says they have pea brains and that im wasting my money on them :(
Your videos on hamster care makes me so excited to take care of little hammies and make sure they get enrichment
just got a hamster today on an impulse because the pet store was closing out and i didn’t want it to get thrown out if no one got it. i bought the largest hamster cage from the store just for the time being. but will be buying a bigger enclosure for her soon. this video is super helpful in letting me know what my hamster needs! thank you!!!!
First! Another amazing video, Victoria! This will be really helpful for lots of hamster owners! 🐹💕
I hope so!
Pancake The Hamster, I love your channel!! you have so much usefull advice!
@@turdgleybirdd5804 Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you like it! 🐹💕
Same!
Girl, you don’t know how desperately I needed this. Thank you!
I’ve been struggling to decorate my enclosure for awhile now, I didn’t know where to put anything!
It definitely can be hard sometimes but it just takes time trying to figure out how to set it up!
We did it! After 2 weeks our little Marble is finally in a natural enrichment enclosure! I knew something was off when he kept nipping at his "2 floor cage" which you talked about before! We have gone detolf off marketplace, and its lovely to see how many detolf enclosures are posted in my city! It took me another 5 days to get more bedding and sprays, it was so fun to give him a "smell preview"... and he happily crawled right in to explore. Amazing to see how far a "pressed" 82L bag goes!!! Thank you, your channel is one of our favorites!
So educational you really have taught me about proper hamster care , our little Bear really does look happy all thanks to you. Keep up the good work.
she helped me 2!!!
I'm really glad I've been able to help!
Same here, I started of with a tiny wired cage but thanks to her now I have a whole aquarium with lots of enrichment thanks!
i have a dwarf hamster called badger who lives in the linmon (i recently upgraded from the savic plaza) but i’m so glad you did an updated one because even when i’m providing a lot for my hamster i still worry i’m missing something
i get u
Could you send me the link for this enclosure please.
@@Cfchaydenclarkt’s a DIy so if you search up how to make it on youtube there should be videos
or you can buy second hand ones like i did
@@ameliaskyye oh okay, thanks.
I am very doubtful that Victoria will see this but she has never ever failed to impress any of us and has taught all of us so much
Thank you ❤️
I just found your channel over the weekend after I bought a hamster from Petco (with a cage) 😖 I legit had no idea how bad it was. Thank you for these videos, I now have her in a bin cage thats 600 sq in and 6 in of bedding! You were essential in this learning process! Thank you so much! ❤ btw my dwarf hamsters name is Wednesday and she’s the cutest 🙂
yesss you got this! 👏
You can get a full refund on the petco cage, up to a 30 day guarantee after purchase - - what kind of dwarf is Wednesday? :)
Love your setups, they’re so lovely every time!!
yeppp!!!
Thank you 🥺
A nice video about the basics. This is great for sharing it with new hamster owners so they can start with good hamster care from the begining. It´s great that you also explain WHY you should do or use something so everyone can follow. ^^
Love the step by step explanations of the setup. 💘🐹 The white paper bedding looks so pretty and you made it stand out more with a bit of color from the hides. Also, relaxing to watch as usual 😊
You're awesome! Looking forward to when my son becomes a bit older and we have a bit more space to properly own a hamster. We love your vlogs and all the information you provide. Thank you! ❤
I really appreciate your channel because I wouldn’t be where I am right now in terms of hamster care! Thank you ❤
I'm very happy I could help!
Getting my first hamster today since around 2012, when the info was very limited and outdated. Thank you for this video!
Thank you so much Victoria. You’ve helped me so much and helped with getting proper care for my hamster! Love you! 💜💜
I have has 2 hamsters in the past and they both died so soon... After watching your vidios i realized what i has done wrong and getting a 3rd hámster 🐹 soon!!! Super happy and so greatful FOR you and your channel
i want a hamster so bad and im happy that my mom is supporting me so much and watching your videos helps us so much !ty❤
thanks for this video victoria! it's a nice refresher for me as it's been over a year since my last hamster passed and now im looking into rescuing one
Great reminders. Two of my Syrians passed away in January and then March, so I am now ready for new occupants for my enclosures. I hope to adopt two dwarfs from a rescue this coming week, so I need to finish wiping down the enclosures and set them up again. As much as I enjoy my current Syrian's antics, I have become accustomed to having more than one hamster since they seem to take turns being out versus doing their thing underground.
I'm sorry for your loss! I also enjoy having two hamsters at a time for the same reason!
I've been watching a lot of your videos lately in preparation for getting my first hamster. Having a cat or dog isn't an option for me right now so I kind of had the initial reaction of "well, that sucks, that's all the good pet options gone!" Till I saw my friend who really loves hamsters and put a lot of research into them before getting theirs, and thought it might be the right idea for me!
I've got a list of lots of things I'll want to get (regularly updating as I get ideas from your videos + my friend). I'm excited to start saving up for one
Thank you! This gives me a lots of ideas of how I can set up my hamsters home.
Your setups are so cute! Thank you for posting these informational videos… I’m sure they make a lot of hamsters lives better.❤
Thank you Chloe!
Its true!!!
Love your videos as always! Thank you for your hard work ❤
Thank you for the support 🫶🏼
This video was so helpful, thank you this really helped me with my hamsters care💗
My hamster passed recently but i still love watching these videos, and watching the setups you make, also who is the cage for?
Victoria is the best hamster owner ever! you have taught me so much
Thank you this is helpful bc I am getting a hamster for the first time 😊
Thank you so much for this video! My hamster passed away two days ago, and for my next one, I feel like this will help me reset the cage.
Sorry for your loss!
Omg I’m so sorry my hamster recently passed away too
💛🐹
I'm in the same boat having lost two hamsters in the last three months. Getting ready to adopt again, so good timing for this video.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss!
Your the the best you have made millions of hamsters have an incredible life! I said to my mum about when my hammy was alive she needs more things Victoria raechel said it’s not the size that matters😂 your the only hamster TH-camr that cares alot about your hamsters and your animals.I’m sure everyone is grateful for you helping there hammys
Aw well thank you so much!
No problem thank you for responding it always makes my day ❤
Amazing! I hope all new hamster owners will watch it ❤
I’m a new hamster owner. I got my hamster yesterday and I realized my cage is too small. So I’m gonna save up money and then use this cage idea : ) but I’m kinda panicking cuz I know my cage is too small but I don’t have much money right now. But I’m really saving up. Im still a child but I’ll try to save up as quick as I can. Im just kinda stressed
Don’t worry! I am a new hamster owner too! My cage is way to small and I am making him a bin cage this month! Try selling stuff or putting things on the market to make money. I hope I helped and don’t worry!!
That's a great setup! Kinda mimics a lot of the outdoors for the little guys x
My hamster has a large aquarium that is about 70 gallons. This video made me realize that I need a cage that is not only long but farther back!
Thank you for doing this video.I have to set up my dwarf hamsters cage to day and this video really helped me.
Can’t wait to watch this!!!!
I love that you helped so many people. Your videos are super relaxing. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you 🥺
Beautiful!! You should make a video on cleaning the enclosure.
Seeing an enclosure this massive can seem daunting to new owners when it come to how and when to clean.
It's added to my list of videos to make! 😊
You read my mind Victoria! I'm fixing my hamster cage and baking used hammy supplies in the oven so I can set it up. I'm planning on a new addition in July...hopefully a boy!
I love this video bc I’m gonna be making one of your diy cages and now I will also be able to find great supplies for the cage!!!!!!!
Love the cage setup videos really gives me inspiration for mine 😅 we need more!!!
This is so useful. Thank you! I love your channel, I am going to use these tips to help my new hamster bobs. Thx!
Happy I could help improve your hamster care!
Thankyou for this information. I've been doing the cage all wrong. Very much appreciated ❤
These videos are always so helpful!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Victoria Raechel it's me, Nicholas. I've been watching your videos and you taught me good hamster care and I recently got my own hamster- Moonfruit. I live in England thankyou.
The cage looks really fun!
Love itt!! Thanks for helping me improve a lot!
Love IT! Thank you for helping me care for my own hamster! It truly means a lot❤❤
I’m always happy to be able to help 😊
First! My hamster Hermione loves to burrow underneath her wheel platform 😂 I'm in love with the cactus hide and the ceramic sand bath! 🥰 I love your editing!
Aw so funny 😂 Thank you!!!
Thanks you for these amazing vids and these are so helpful thank you so much!!
From a huge fan!!
Hey Victoria, I’m so glad you made a video about this!! 😁 I’m setting up my Syrians hamster cage in a hour also and I was thinking how should I set it up! Love your channel, I hope you read this!!🥰sorry I’m late..😌
Love this, very detailed explanation. I should reconstruct my cage too 😊
Do you use a small food dish like for veggies you feed hamster? Cus I feed my hamster like fresh veggies some nights but I don't want to scatter feed that cus it'll rott if he doesn't eat it...and it makes it so I know he's still doing good cus he sometimes will stay down in his borrow for like 3 days and I won't see him at all but when I see his veggie is gone then I'm happy
I love u Rachel another great video and u help a lot of people with there hamster care I just want to thank u
Thank you for wtaching!
such an amazing video. You take wonderful care of your pets
Thank you Alina!
my hamster passed away recently,thank you for your useful and informative videos, I miss you Bambi❤
It's so helpful, always love your video❤
Now my saturday is much better I love your viedeos your my favourite TH-camr :)
My hamster passed away today and eventho I feel bad for not crying as much as I did when my first one did, I'm glad she doesn't have to be in pain anymore. I didn't have enough money to treat her at the moment and I regret not saving enough money for her. I got them as birthday presents (sounds wrong because they're not inanimate objects, they were living beings) and I wasn't a good parent to them. I'm watching your videos to cope and to teach myself more so I can be a better parent if I ever want to take in a hamster again in the future
That's good, that's how I want to make the enclosure for the hamster that I really want to have, that's how well I'll do it. You gave me ideas, greetings from Chile 🥰🥰
I love your videos! Thank you so much for all your advices
Love it! I just got a hamster so I definitely needed this
Congratulations! 💚
@@lexTS89 thank you!
Is 10 inches of burrow substrates too much or whats the best for a Djungarian dwarf hamster? I have a bunch of different substrates, ive seen some separate the substrates and mix but which way will be easiest for spot cleaning? Also for my dwarf hamster, i have i think an 11 inch nigel wheel...i think its too big tho. You state that bigger the better but im not sure cus hes tiny and the nigel wheel i got is so big when he runs his little legs are kind of sprawled back behind him, almost dragging and is it normal for them to run so fast that when they do stop theyre butt sorta flops over on top of them? Its hilarious watching, and hope thats not like something not good hes doing. Im guessing hes just not totally used to running on the wheel yet. Weve had him for about a week and a half now. The first week he was home he was doing this weird frantic burrowing dig but doing it on top of his platform where there isnt any bedding or substrate...it made me worry i didnt have enough substrate so i did add more but now his cage, aquarium is like mostly all substrates...is that ok and was what he was doing normal or something i should worry about? Then my next question is oak wood safe? I have a bunch of oak sticks and i did do the oven for a half hour on 420 degrees...and was thinking ide sand them down so theyre more smooth but would it be better for them to have the natural texture on them for his littke feet to grip on to the sticks climbing? Ide made a bin cage first night we got him... that was 32 by 20 × 17 h and knew thay was too small but was just bette than the horriable tiny kritter cage my sons Dad had brought him home in first day. He had no clue what he was doing and didn't even tell me he was getting a hamster, not cool to do to anyone let alone a busy low income single working Mom...but i stayed up all night researching everything i could about dwarf hamsters...literally all night, and havent really stopped since the first night i got him. But thank God, i found your videos Victoria, you have been my favorite hamster info videos and now your my go to place for info i need about hamsters. I went through nearly every video youve posted about hamsters, almost,lol, youve got a lot. Not too big in the "reacts" videos those i tend to skip, sorry no offense but im just looking for your info on the details of how to provide best habitat and care for hamsters snd maybe when i get that down ill be more into the other fun stuff you post. Youll be happy to know that today we just got a 40 breeder size aquarium that i totally cant even move by myself its so big..and got the new huge nigel wheel, a huge sand bath, an awsome new sand for it and aspen wood substrate, and coconut fibers. But im still trying to figure out some good DIY hideouts and bridges and chew toys i can make hopefully with the oak i have already and put into his habitat thatll be safe for him. I just have two giant oak trees in my yard and i have always some reason collected saved and dried out all the sticks and branches that have fallen off from it during last 5 years of storm's and wind so i have huge piles of all these wood sticks that look like alot of the wood other people buy for theyre hamster cage but i just dont know if oak is safe...like i said i put a bunch of the sticks in oven and did that, but would it be ok for me to start cutting them down and making hidouts and bridges out of them for my dwarf hamster?
I’m not sure if you will see this since the video is from 3 months ago, but I’m considering getting a hamster and I’m super excited and want to give it the best life possible! The only thing is, I’m not sure where to find a lot of the stuff that I need for them. like the wooden chambers, hides, proper sprays/food, chew toys, or the wooden bridges and sticks for climbing.
If you see this, could you help me out? Thank you, I love your channel and the care you put into taking care of your little pets!
Thank you so much!! I was trying to get a new hamster- (rip Lexie and Basil- no they weren’t in the same cage and I had them at different times) and this’ll really help me with the enclosure!!
I love the enrichment video
Hi Victoria! Could you make a video on how to safely and calmly change a hamsters cage? Maybe it’s too stressful for them but I’m thinking one getting my dwarf hamster a new and bigger cage! Thank you❤
Put your hamster in a carrier
I love these videos so much♥. I have learned a lot, even though my parents don't fully understand as much as I do, my hamster is in a much better place the she would be without me watching these amazing videos☺.
I'm happy to hear that!
Great video as usual! Love the example cage setup.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello Victoria you are my FAVORITE TH-cam channel I’m SO excited for your new merchandise I’m gonna buy it soon and will hopefully buy both I love your channel also can you please make a video on how you clean your shrimp/fish tank please thank you!
Thanks for this, I always have such a hard time setting up my cage!
This helped so much🥰this was so amazing video
happy to hear that!
This video is so helpful!
So exciting!! 🥰
This Video is amazing ,I got allot of advice!😊
Glad it was helpful!
I don't have hamster cases, I'm a fish and shrimp keeper. I always assumed none of the hamster cages in the pet store would be suitable. I really do want to try to set up a hamster habitat that mirrors Waddles enclosure.
loveeee!!! your vids Victoria!!!!🤩😍😇😝
im watching this even though i dont have hamsters anymore lol i cant stop watching your content
thanks for putting cm on screen, i'm dutch so thats a lottttt easier!, i learnt almost everithing about hamster from you and now i can help my friends with giving them hamster information because i know a lottttt about hamsters now soooo i just want to thank you for that and you are just an amazing youtuber keep up the good work loveee your vids, you are very motivating and inspirational *srry if i wrote semething wrong* *i have a hamster 2!!!*🤩🤩🤩😍🥰😇😜😊
Happy to help! thank you for the support ❤️
@@VictoriaRaechel thanks ypu keep reacting to MYYYY comments!!!
Hi thank you so much this will really help my sister she is getting her Hamster next week Wednesday 🎉
Congrats to your sister!!!
@@VictoriaRaechel by the way My sister's hamster looks just like Bumble from some of your older videos! 😀
@@VictoriaRaechel I will tell my sister what you said ( Btw she wants to name is Peter) 😀
Victoria is such a great TH-cam channel love you
Thank you for the support!
i definately need this for the new enclosure im settim up!!!💜💜💜💜
Yay she’s posting again
I post every Saturday :)
Omg i love you and you’re cat,hamster,house,pet room,AND YOU’RE VIDEO❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!!!!
I added a hideout to my hamsters enclosure and he was a little bit unsure of going inside because he had never used one before but so far he has got used to it and he's sleeping inside so I think he will be using it a lot more often
New hamster??? :D XD
I love designing and setting up hamster enclosures, I wish I could do it regularly as a hobby, but I think 2 hamsters are enough for me and they wouldn't appreciate me renovating their home every week. lol
my hamster is 1year 2 months old, and I recently got 2 male guinea pigs, and I love them sm!
I am looking to upgrade my hamsters cage to your DIY one (or something similar if my dad can make it lol) so this is really helpful!
Glad I could help!
Wish such videos existed when I was having hamsters in the past
Hey Victoria!! Love ur content 💜
Thank you so much!!
Is natural bedding which are biodegradable safe for my hamsters as i seem to have either pine or this this type of bedding around my local pet store
This is amazing! Can i ask where you get your grapevine branches from please? I am based in the UK. Thank you :-)
Great video!❤
Yay new video💕⭐️
Since I was having problems finding sand without additives at my local stores, I found another alternative: walnut sand (made from walnut shells--I use Zilla brand). All my dwarves have enjoyed digging and rolling in it as well as using it as a litter box. No dust, either! When first introduced, they will nibble a few pieces, but quickly discover it's not as tasty as it smells. Compostable as well.
Hm I feel like I had heard something about crushed walnuts not being safe for the skin as well as not being able to remove oil the same way sand does.
Thank you for this!!
Also I'm a little bit worried cuz my hamster fell her water dish and I don't know if I should be worried or if I can fix it do you have any advice for me? 🙏