Ranking Pets I'd Love (and Never Want) to Own 😧

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  • I am constantly asked why I don't get certain pets like rats, mice, guinea pigs etc- So today I finally go through all of the most common household pets and rank them based on if I'd like to own them or not and of course give you my own reasonings why! I'm excited to see what the future holds for our little pet family and to see if we bring any new species home in the next couple of years 👀
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  • @forgottenskys.
    @forgottenskys. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    As a bird owner, i totally respect your opinion! Birds need toys, natural perches, treats, food, big cages, vet visits, etc. They are also sensitive! I own 5 birds and its a lot of work, so i understand ❤

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      Thank you!! I think they can be wonderful for the right owner and I love watching videos of them getting the proper care 🥰 I remember hearing they're very sensitive I think somewhere I read said you shouldn't have any telfon cook wear if you own them! 😮

    • @pintardogs
      @pintardogs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Also i feel that birds are not for someone who is barely at home. They are for people who spend most time at home and have time and energy for birds. I have just one bird for now and it is definitely a lot of dedication and sacrifice! PS. And yes they are loud and this is soemthing that is not easy to get used to 😂

    • @H_a2006
      @H_a2006 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VictoriaRaechelI have a full bedroom for my hamster with a pool of sand

    • @forgottenskys.
      @forgottenskys. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel your welcomee!🫶🏼

    • @forgottenskys.
      @forgottenskys. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pintardogs right! Birds do need company

  • @lucianaellefson6628
    @lucianaellefson6628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Victoria has never been more right then about what she said about owning a dog! I am so glad to see when people like Victoria do true research about the animals. They are getting to make sure they are compatible with their lives so that they can give the animal the best life possible. It is so responsible! I love your videos Victoria and your content is so fun to watch!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you!! I think my opinions have changed so much in the last couple of years about dogs, because a lot of my friends are training for service/assistance dogs so I see the research and care they put into them, like I had no clue before about all of the enrichment dogs require!

  • @cayla3025
    @cayla3025 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    1:20 “a bit more destructive” gerbils are like hamsters on crack multiplied because theyre social. my past hamsters always left their enclosure nice and neat and my current gerbils have destroyed everything in their enclosure that isn’t ceramic 😭

    • @Reese680
      @Reese680 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this is the best comment by far 😭

    • @DeanRubenkoenig
      @DeanRubenkoenig 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mine have already covered up their food bowl😂

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      LOL okay glad to know 🤣 I was worried if I said they're more destructive than hamster's I'd be wrong and get yelled at for misinformation 😭

    • @ella-louisewhite7938
      @ella-louisewhite7938 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd love gerbils but I have supplies going back five hamsters that are so sentimental and they would destroy it all in twenty minutes. My sister had one once... the destruction is insane.

  • @dezcrafts5354
    @dezcrafts5354 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    You are like the polar opposite of Emiology lol 😂 I’m glad I get to follow you both and get info on different exotic animals though 😊

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Probably why we’re best friends 🤣🤣 we get to enjoy and hear about each other’s different species, their problems and cuteness without actually having to own them!

  • @emilyedits9228
    @emilyedits9228 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    I have 2 Guinea pigs and they are a LOT of work and you have to absolutely love them if you are going to own them. I’m still undecided on whether I will get more in the future but ill definitely love them and enjoy them while I have them❤

    • @topguncharlie3964
      @topguncharlie3964 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m the same with hamsters I just got my first one in 20 years 6 months ago and I love her but I defiantly wasn’t fully prepared to not ever really get to hang out with her. I work from 3pm to midnight and even when I get home she’s still sleeping I see and hold her twice a week max😂

    • @caseyj869
      @caseyj869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

  • @lunz.thatsit3787
    @lunz.thatsit3787 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    0:33 You don't have to explain yourself really! You are the person responsible when you get them so it's of course completely your choice if you would want them or for whatever reason wouldn't want to own them

  • @LittleKingdom3
    @LittleKingdom3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    As an owner to most of these animals, they are all a lot of work. Guinea pigs have such unique personalities and some are loud and some aren’t. My group of 4 in my room is much quieter than my sisters. Guinea pigs to me are little rabbits or extremely small cats. Guinea pigs have helped me so much throughout my life as I’ve owned them for 11 years.
    I love seeing other people rank pets and getting their opinion. I find it so interesting on what people would want to own or would absolutely never own. But I think most people say things because they have no idea what these animals need. But you explained each animal really well.
    Fish are pretty neglected and it hurts. They are not easy like you said and I don’t know why people normalize having a fish in a bowl or tank and not knowing anything. It really does kill me. But I don’t have an issue with trying to help them. That’s why my channel and all my social medias are here for. To help and educate others because there are so many animals that require so much more.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I also really like hearing people's opinions on what pet suits their lifestyle! I think when it comes to fish its the cheap price of them and how so many just think they have no feelings :( they think of them as disposable like many people think of hamsters.

  • @WinstonArmani
    @WinstonArmani 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I have a hedgehog, and yes they definitely do collect a lot of poop on their paws, and at the moment he does not enjoy lots of human interaction, you were definitely right about that. Thanks for this video❤

  • @Diligently_Joyful-cc1ne
    @Diligently_Joyful-cc1ne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    14:38 I agree! When i decided to get a fish I was doing some research and couldnt believe how much more there was to them than just a fishbowl

    • @topguncharlie3964
      @topguncharlie3964 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same I started fish keeping January 2023 and started with a 10 gallon with 2 guppies a year later I had 4 tanks with multiple different fish now 1 1/2 years later I only have one fish tank with an Oscar and that’s all I’ll ever own😂

  • @ThatGirlRosey
    @ThatGirlRosey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    My hamster recently passed and i dont plan on getting another one, but i still really enjoy watching your videos ❤

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm sorry for your loss ❤️

    • @ThatGirlRosey
      @ThatGirlRosey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      💗​@@VictoriaRaechel

  • @Beads.for.life.
    @Beads.for.life. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really agree with your statement on Guinea pig!
    My piggie uses SO MUCH bedding but remember you can always use wood chips like me :)
    It gives them more of a natural environment.
    But of course they are not everyone’s cup of tea 🤍✨

  • @PetRevolution
    @PetRevolution 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    1 minute ago let’s goooo! I’m excited for this video :D
    Edit: as someone who owned guinea pigs in the past, the washer was on EVERY DAY to clean the fleece bedding. Although, their squeaks of joy when they heard the fridge open always made my day, and I would love to own guinea pigs again in the future

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yay 🥳🥳🥳

    • @autumngrace.
      @autumngrace. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes my washer is never off 😭😭

    • @forgottenskys.
      @forgottenskys. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@autumngrace. omg autumn?? I luv your vids :)

  • @vm__vm-z8l
    @vm__vm-z8l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    heyo,this is random ,but after about 4-5 years of watching your channel I finally got my hamster 5 days ago and already made quite a progress when it comes to taming and bonding with my boy,thanks to you he lives in a 120cm by 60cm diy enclosure and I am super thankful❤

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      oh my gosh congrats!! 🥳 That must feeling so so excited after waiting that long! And also super exciting to be making progress in bonding with him!! ❤️

    • @vm__vm-z8l
      @vm__vm-z8l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel yess,it iss,i just love my boy smm,thank you❤️

  • @brooklynsmithyall
    @brooklynsmithyall 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    As someone who owns a hedgehog I can confirm the ‘poop boots’ are a TASK i totally agree with what you said 😂

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LOL I'm so glad hedgehog owners agree, I was worried maybe I was wrong about the poop boots but it's something very specific I remember someone talking about with them 🤣

  • @Xxmillie7
    @Xxmillie7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really like this video because i feel like everyone expects victoria to own animals they want her to own forgetting she’s a human being with a life meaning she’s not going to/want to own every single pet just because people on the internet tell her to! ❤❤

  • @FreyaSnyder
    @FreyaSnyder 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You should do a video rating your old hamster care/ cages!!

  • @That-olive-named-olive
    @That-olive-named-olive 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    12:12 guinea pigs arent actually very loud! They can associate sound with stuff (like my guinea pigs week to the sound of packets and the fridge door😅) and they only week if they hear a certain sound thats related to treats!😂 i do respect ur opinion, i was just making a point bc i have 2 guinea pigs :)

  • @hqshadow
    @hqshadow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    im so excited to see ferrets in the s tier! i grew up around pet ferrets up until a couple years ago (my mom always owned ferrets) and ive always loved them! our ferrets were really good around our cats and just so playful and cute. she treated them with such care and i've learned so much facts and research from her when it comes to ferrets! ive seen so many different kinds of ferrets too because of it! anyways yeah, im here to vouch for the idea of ferrets, loved the video as always!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Aw that is so sweet! I remember when I was very young going to a house with ferrets and they had stolen my flip flops and hid them in the couch haha but since then I haven't had any chances to interact with any :(

  • @libby7686
    @libby7686 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should make a list of the pets that are more commonly more neglected, so you can bring awareness. I love your videos 🥰

  • @pintardogs
    @pintardogs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for mentioning that dogs require lots of enrichment and time spent with the owners (playtime, training, sniff walks in the nature etc) ❤

  • @parkmarr4650
    @parkmarr4650 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have such a good heart. Always thinking and giving them the best. Hoping there are a lot out there like you.

  • @lily3323
    @lily3323 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You’re a comfort youtuber

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🥺🥺 ah thank you!

  • @m4cy8
    @m4cy8 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a pair of gerbils currently but I’ve owned many in the past and I completely respect your opinion. While they make amazing pets and (From my experience) are easier to tame then hamsters, the constant worry over bonding is very stressful and I can completely understand why it would put anyone off of owning them; their destructive nature is quite costly so that’s another factor that makes them not so good pets to own. Overall I really respect your decision and how much thought you put into even the pets you don’t want to own

  • @Alexandra-mx8dx
    @Alexandra-mx8dx 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i am with you on the vast majority of all of these. there are some species i really love, but often times there is just a major deal breaker (like hedgehog poop boots and guinea pigs being a lot of laundry). I do think you'd really enjoy duprasi though. I don't consider them a social species of gerbil, they're more like hamsters just friendlier imho. and they don't really burrow much (just dig), certainlly not as much as mongolian gerbils. they're just very chill and sometimes active during the day, which is nice
    and you didn't mention these species specifically, but you may enjoy African pygmy dormice (APD) or Spiny Mice. APD are very fun, less like mice and more like tiny squirrels, and they're social, but they live quite a bit longer than mice (about 4-6 years). They're also arboreal, which is so much fun to watch. They're a bit like keeping very active and social reptiles, like emerlad tree skinks or green keel-bellied lizards. Spiny Mice are a bit more like traditional mice, but they do live longer (3-5 years) usually need some supplemental heating. Tenrecs may appeal to you as well if you ever want a pet that looks like a hedgehog, but doesn't have poop boots. they go through a period of torpor, which is weird, but other than that, appeal to me much more than hedgehogs

  • @AlmightyThagomizer
    @AlmightyThagomizer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve worked with many kinds of animals, including a few guinea pigs. I can definitely say I’ll never own them again! They were very cute and fun to interact with, but cleaning up after them was extremely draining.
    On the other hand, I own two ferrets, and I both have more fun with them AND have an easier time cleaning up after them. I really love them and definitely would consider getting more in the future. If you end up with some ferrets I know they will have amazing lives with you, I just hope yours are better about using the litterbox than mine are!
    I’m a reptile guy at heart. To me the appeal of reptiles is very much like the appeal of fish. I enjoy setting up naturalistic environments for them and watching them go about their days. My reptiles are much less delicate than my fish, but they are also less active, so there are pros and cons to either. Unfortunately many reptiles end up in neglectful situations just like fish, because they seem so easy to care for that people are willing to buy them on impulse. Very sad.

  • @jadetaylorsversion
    @jadetaylorsversion 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi victoria! i’m sure you don’t remember me but you helped me start my hamster obsession and helped me make the perfect life for my hamster. this has been hard to talk about but i got my hamster in july of last year and he sadly past away last night. thank you SO MUCH for the life you provided him he was happy and always was running around ready to play! thank you so much for everything thing!! rip bear.

    • @kt2906
      @kt2906 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rip bear 😢😢😢😢😢😢 my hamsters name is Bear ❤❤❤

    • @jadetaylorsversion
      @jadetaylorsversion 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kt2906i love that!!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm so sorry for your loss of Bear 🐻❤️ I'm sure he lived such a happy life with you caring for him!

    • @jadetaylorsversion
      @jadetaylorsversion 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VictoriaRaechelthank you ❤️

  • @Ballpython_love
    @Ballpython_love 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a ball python, and let me just say you did this video so nicely and your opinion is 100% valid! Reptiles are a lot of work and can be very expensive plus their not for everyone I totally understand people can get creeped out. Great video 😊

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!! I don't even find them creepy, I love watching them do their own thing!!

  • @Kaleah-g6b
    @Kaleah-g6b 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I agree with you! Hamsters 🐹 & cats are always at the top!

  • @user-KR386
    @user-KR386 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love Guinea pigs, they live for a while and have a lot of personality. I can say as a former owner of a Guinea pig they can be very loud and pee a lot. I would get two or three if I had more space than I do now. A common mistake is solo housing Guinea pigs, they are the opposite of hamsters in terms of how social they are.

  • @nirvanabox7044
    @nirvanabox7044 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    8:18 yes ferrets are the best!
    I have 2 from work (I work at an animal sanctuary) they are so funny and have such good personality.

  • @randomtingz5277
    @randomtingz5277 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You don't know how long i've been waiting for this video!! I love it so much. Thanks for the great content usual. God bless❤❤

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you enjoyed it!! ❤️

  • @InfinityOnHannah
    @InfinityOnHannah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Chinchillas aren’t as difficult as you think!! Once you have all of the supplies they are so easy to care for. I have 2 and they are SO entertaining and fun, and they can live 15-20 years!!!

    • @InfinityOnHannah
      @InfinityOnHannah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They also don’t stink, even a dirty cage doesn’t smell compared to a ferret’s

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the 20 year lifespan is a bit tooooo long for me 🫣 Just seems like a very very long commitment compared to many of the other rodents! The sweet spot of 5-10 is doable for me haha

    • @InfinityOnHannah
      @InfinityOnHannah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VictoriaRaechel I totally get that haha it’s a big commitment! I’m tragically allergic to cats and dogs so chins are one of the only pets I can have that lives a long life like that. My 2 boys behave a lot like dogs or cats but more lowkey lol, they’re the best ❤️ not for everyone though of course

  • @MimiLuvsTweety
    @MimiLuvsTweety 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love guinea pig videos, I get you girl!! Though the thought of the maintenance and they have to be in herds and they're so LOUD I wouldn't be able to tolerate it. I love my piece and quiet, if the noise was rare or sporadic I could probably handle it better

  • @chickienug
    @chickienug 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love that you know & respect your boundaries ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 🫶🏼 Setting boundaries is an act of self love ❤️

  • @junchan_3200
    @junchan_3200 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As someone who lives in a country that is very, very mean to dogs, I can confirm that keeping dogs are a lot of work, even if I’m choosing the most maintenance breed. Also, I have a friend who lives in Florida and she is constantly rescuing all the old rats and spending tons of money in their healthcare and when one dies, she have to adopt another because they they are social creatures. Me myself although I don’t like cats that much I probably choose cats more than anything if I can only have one animal because they are like the best pet you can own. Or probably birds.

  • @Call-Me-Lavender
    @Call-Me-Lavender 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree with you. Mainly the fish because I own some myself and they are a lot of work. I still love them tho!!

  • @carriemiles937
    @carriemiles937 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gerbils are SO FUN!!! They are 1000x more destructive than hamsters 😂 You also cannot have any part of the enclosure made of wood or they’ll chew right through.
    When I owned them, I didn’t know any better & they were in a 10 gal tank w a topper 😢 I don’t own any anymore bc I have back issues & cannot lift a 40 gal + tank. I really miss having them.
    I won’t own mice anymore bc I had a group of 4 & all of them got tea bad health issues. It was SUPER traumatic for me & my daughter.
    In my current apartment, bunnies are a no bc they need SO MUCH more room than guinea pigs.
    We really can’t see you owning guinea pigs 😂 They need a lot more veggies than rabbits, they don’t really litter train & yeah, like you said, A LOT of laundry! 🧺

  • @syn980822
    @syn980822 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Victoria!
    I’ve been a big fan of you, not just because you are a great hamster informant but because of how much ethical care you want to give to the animals! It made me think how much more thought I could put into the animals that I have and will have, and I think that is the core value of your channel. I hope you can expand your channel, more than just hamsters, also about your cats, shrimps and plants as well! It would be amazing to have separate video compilations like “Cat ethical care”, “rabbit ethical care” etc. thank you for your dedication and as still can’t believe there are 12 years worth of hamster ethical care here. And also ethical care of yourself too! Love yourself more and let us know your journey of taking care of yourself! It’s easy to get drained as a pet owner cuz it can easily feel you are not doing enough for them. You are amazing!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! ❤️ I'm so glad I've been able to do that for you! I definitely am working on my journey of loving and taking better care of myself 🫶🏼

  • @Jesuslovesyou3234
    @Jesuslovesyou3234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually have sugar gliders and agree they are very exotic like you are always learning about them they are really cool little animals and have very unique diets . They take a lot of research but they are super cool and fun !!

  • @Sub2ConradPlayz
    @Sub2ConradPlayz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for your thoughts Victoria, I’ve always wondered what animals you like and don’t like

  • @torydixon2635
    @torydixon2635 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have owned a ton of animals. Birds, lizards, dogs, cats, chickens, a horse, hamsters, rabbits, etc. FERRETS are BY FAR the funniest creatures I have ever owned. They are so fun to play with, they are more hilarious than I could ever explain, and they CUDDLE TOO!The main downside for me is that, at least in the U.S., there really aren’t easily available premade foods that are good quality. You would ideally need to do a ton of research and make your own, but that isn’t easy or cheap (it’s also very smelly). I know you have experience with making your own food based on nutritional needs though, so if that’s the route you go, I’m sure you’d feed them great food! (Oh- the smell they have is definitely something to get used to though by the way). Love your videos!

  • @thomaslawrence4695
    @thomaslawrence4695 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video! This is so fun! Classic tier ranking of pets. Lol! You're being so fun now and I love it. Thank you!

  • @kellywhetton3853
    @kellywhetton3853 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Love your videos

  • @loganmoranoutdoors2.056
    @loganmoranoutdoors2.056 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s always a good day when I get off school and you posted ❤

  • @MarcelajaquelinVasquez
    @MarcelajaquelinVasquez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your channel, your content, greetings from Chile ❤❤❤

  • @jiminshii-g1g
    @jiminshii-g1g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as someone who has a bunny and 3 budgies i think birds are one of the easiest pets in the word but bunnies are also easy but not as easy as birds BUT bunnies are like easy mini dogs they are super fun to have and most buns are loving to their owner which is super cute when they lick you,rub their chin on you, run around you, and lay down next to you! ( also my birds are 99% quiet the entire day except for the first hour of the morning so like 7-8 o clock so If you are worried about the noise just know they scream in the morning but the rest of the day they are probably just as loud cats!

  • @poppyMia-rl8bl
    @poppyMia-rl8bl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aww on Instagram i follow quite alot of ferret accounts and i always see you like a video! I guessed you have grown a soft spot for them and i am so happy ! They are amazing🙌

  • @SquishyCe11
    @SquishyCe11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    knowing both degus and chinchillas i'd say they are the same in the way you'd take care of them, neither of them have sweat glands and both are herbivores who love bathing in sand and climbing ♡♡♡

  • @fitzguineavision
    @fitzguineavision 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that you are so real with your reasons on why you wouldn't own guinea pigs!
    But it's super awesome that you admit to watching other guinea pig content creators and note on how high maintenance the species really are.
    They are also very social animals and so it wouldn't meet your criteria of solitary preferred species. As someone who owns 13 guinea pigs currently yes, it's a lot of laundry to do if choosing fleece lining as the substrate however, some people can get away with only doing the guinea pig laundry once a week. I personally choose to do laundry daily so that the smell of the ammonia does not build up within my home.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!! It's very nice to be able to enjoy watching others care for them from afar!

  • @Emmaxskincare
    @Emmaxskincare 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a person with a reptile (bearded dragon) I 100% respect your opinion I have beaded dragon and let it run around my room bc I have a clean room and can spot were she is very easily and TAKW it out side and let it sit on my arm and enjoy the sun. And they aren’t fuzzy and soft like you said. They also include a lot of feeding. I feed her 3 times a day and 20 alive, crickets per feeding session they are a lot of work and mine does not really like to cuddle. But she likes to lay next to me ok my bed and she LOVES to look outside! I respect you opinion ! ❤❤❤❤

  • @caseyj869
    @caseyj869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love my guinea pigs but they are definitely a lot of work! I'm happy to have them now and maybe in the future again potentially, but I would want to take breaks I think. I'd love to adopt or foster rabbits at some point. Cats are my favourite though!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fostering is a great way to see if they'll make a good match for you! and if you really love them you can just adopt them 🥰

  • @miaharvey7112
    @miaharvey7112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone who has owned both hamsters and gerbils, I can definitely say that other than their living area they are not alike at all. Gerbils are very confident and curious so will interact with you more, but they don't like being handled, plus they are too quick moving to handle, I used a coconut house to pick them up, which they gladly jumped into because they want to know what you're doing. They are also awake most of the day (and night), if you are doing something near them they will get up to see what you're doing. They are also very comical and mischievous, and very very intelligent. They are very destructive and will chew anything, it also costs a lot in chew toys because they destroy them in minutes, sometimes seconds. You need to put a couple of new chew toys into their cage everyday, because they are so active they get bored easily so need a lot of stimulation. I used to change their tank around all the time so they had new areas to explore which they would get really overexcited about lol. They smell a lot less than any other rodent pets which was a plus for me as they were in the main living area, as long as you keep their tank clean they don't smell at all. They don't seem to have many health issues in my experience until they reach the end of their lives, and in general they live up to a year longer than hamsters. A downside is that they like to live in twos or more, but my old gerbil lived happily alone for over a year after her sister died, and that is because I interacted with her all day long and we had a very strong bond. It is doable if you are at home to give the remaining gerbil lots of attention. They need a wheel in their cage because they are on it all the time, because of how much energy they have, you may even go through quite a few wheels because of how much bettering they take. For reasons mentioned above gerbils cost a lot more money to keep than hamsters, but in my opinion they are worth it because they are the most loving, comical, friendly, little scamps that you could encounter, and I miss mine very much ❤️. I miss my beautiful hamsters very much too, it is just a very different experience between only the two ❤️

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the quick to moving and difficulty to handle is what has held me back from being interested in them!

  • @Isabxlle_xx567
    @Isabxlle_xx567 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey there Victoria I have subscribed to you and my sister has a dwarf hamster called poppy and we both love your videos ❤❤❤❤

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for subscribing 🥰!!

  • @lizzielogic
    @lizzielogic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The rat and mice one is so relatable I want them so badly but can’t keep bonding every couple years 🥲

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it stresses me out thinking about it 😭

  • @annmyers7888
    @annmyers7888 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I laughed when you talked about guinea pigs! 😂 I have a herd of four, and yes! They pee everywhere!!! I love them, but they are not for everyone. They are more work then any animal I've had besides a horse. I love them so much, and will probably always have them, but I caution people and getting them. They need a lot of things. So I totally get why you wouldn't want them. I also agree with you on fish. They are way more work then you would think.

  • @morganjeidy8359
    @morganjeidy8359 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super looking forward to a day where you may have ferrets! There is definitely a lack of ferret PetTubers who are currently posting consistently. Regardless, always enjoying your content, ferrets or not ☺️

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Aw thank you haha! I'm looking forward to that day too!

  • @HazelBeee
    @HazelBeee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You know its getting serious when the camera slowly zooms in 😅
    Loved this video Victoria! I really hope you get ferrets!! Their so adorable and funny pets 💓

  • @ImdefLexi3
    @ImdefLexi3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey victoria. i woke up this morning to my hamster, guss, dead. i miss him sm. i actually just found out a few minutes ago. and i knew to come to you. thank you for making me feel better. i will get another fur baby soon 🤞

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so sorry for your loss 🥺

  • @ThePiggies3743
    @ThePiggies3743 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE ferrets!! I could totally see you have one! Just make sure that they aren’t near your buns and can’t get to them as they are obligated carnivorous! But they are so cute and I think you would like them!!💕

  • @edwinatalley3024
    @edwinatalley3024 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are already so kind to the animals you do have so I don’t have any problems with ones you don’t wish to own…..you are a wonderful young lady….and again I learned something from your vid….
    Never knew about Degus….long life I’m probably in one day researching now….😊❤
    Thanks for sharing such great loving educational and interesting content❤❤❤😊😊😊

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aw thank you! If you want to see more of degus I love the instagram instagram.com/themouseroom?igsh=cHZkNXpmbG43dGxk They post a lot about them in their stories ❤️

  • @balicard00
    @balicard00 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After hearing your opinions about rats and mice i was surprised to see ferrets make the list considering they also need bonding every 2-3 years (at least north American rescues due to inbreeding in mills) so their pros must outweigh the cons for you they really are such amazing animals and are towards the top of my own list beaten only by hermit crabs

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am going based on our ferret association of 5-7 years, many have even had ferrets who lived to 8 🥰

  • @amywald3536
    @amywald3536 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have owned chinchillas they need big cages. And alot of room. And grils are more sassy then boys. When we had chinchillas there names were chi chi and latte! There super cute thought.

  • @Oaktheleafwing
    @Oaktheleafwing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I get so excited every time i see a notification from u!
    Also i js finished gravity falls season 1 and 2 plus the shorts in only 3 days 😭

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh no!!! time to rewatch it 🤣

    • @Oaktheleafwing
      @Oaktheleafwing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel my exact thoughts 😂

  • @HaileysSmallPetChannel
    @HaileysSmallPetChannel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Victoria!! I own hamsters and a rabbit but one day want to get a second bunny! Also I wanted guinea pigs for a while but after seeing how much cleaning and money would have to go into it (laundry too) I decided to put that on hold and think I’m just sticking to the animals I own lol! Ferrets are super cool and I think you would be a great owner! I don’t think I personally would ever own them for a few specific reasons but I could definitely see you owning them and enjoying them a lot! Ik things change but I hope you keep owning hamsters for a long time! I love watching your hamster content and really enjoy seeing all your new hammies! I’ve been watching your channel since Mable, Waddles, and Dipper (rip) and I really have enjoyed getting to know your new hamsters thro your videos! And hope to keep getting to know Penny, Nickel, and Loonie all the same! And future additions ofc! Sending love 💗

  • @sallylovesguineapigs
    @sallylovesguineapigs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a great video, I have owned many animals since I was a kid, dogs, cats, rats, Guinea pigs, fish and rabbits. Cats stole my heart a very very long time ago, they r just amazing animals. I don’t own any now as my husband is very allergic but I do have 2 Guinea pigs and I really never thought I would love them and be as attached to them as much as I am, mine don’t wheek very often only if they hear veggies, and I have them totally trained to come out of cage and lie with me and I can hand feed them but they are way more work than people think, I would say more work than cats and they r really expensive. My next pet will be a dog though as I want an animal that will live longer than 10 years, my boys are already 3 and I am already worried about the passing away.

  • @christinaconklin5896
    @christinaconklin5896 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is a great video!!! Thanks Victoria!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Christina!

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love that you research animals before deciding to have them as a pet. I do same. That's what responsible pet owners do. 😊

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Of course!! 🥰 I would hate to bring home a pet I have no clue about and unintentionally do something wrong with their care or become stressed because they don't fit my lifestyle because I decided to not look into them enough!

  • @Scissors_YouTube
    @Scissors_YouTube 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As a gerbil owner I totally respect your opinion!! But if you provide them with the correct amount of enrichment they won’t be as destructive. Also, bonding shouldn’t be such a big deal with gerbils, because you could get three and then if one dies they will still have each other. But I respect your opinion and I really love your videos!❤

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh I wouldn't mind the destructiveness haha I was just comparing them to hamsters! Though for the bonding, eventually you will get down to just one, and if you ever want to stop owning them you'll have to rehome them which I hate to think about! 🥲

    • @Scissors_YouTube
      @Scissors_YouTube 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VictoriaRaechel ya I totally get it. It can be really stressful at times, so no worries ❤.

  • @dreamingwide
    @dreamingwide 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also looked into guinea pigs before owning hamsters and your reasons for not wanting guinea pigs are exactly the same as mine.
    It was cool to get to know you a bit better through this tier list and in the end it's always personal choice wanting to own or not own a species. You don't need to justify

  • @vivianelabelle3992
    @vivianelabelle3992 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I totally agree with you! I love all animals but I could take care of them all. I love watching them in videos. That's not hard.😂The hamster is the easiest for me.❤🐾🐾

  • @RachelStormborn
    @RachelStormborn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I owned sugar gliders. Need lots of space and LOTS of attention and personal one-on-one time. Lots of cleaning of their environment or they can smell because they pee when they have to pee no matter where it is. They bond to you like a dog. They are adorable but a lot of work for proper care.
    I've also own a ferret. OMG, super fun! LOTS AND LOTS of cleaning of their play areas and toys to keep musky smell down but even so, you WILL get a musky smell to some slight degree in your home. Just FYI
    I also own parrots. Right now a Sun Conure (OMG LOUD!) but have owned budgies. SO much fun. Fairly easy care but should have a larger cage to fly around in, imo. Lots of toys and stimulation.
    CAT PERSON HERE! I have 7. One rescue who decided to have kittens. Couldn't bare to part with them, lol. That was 15 years ago and we're one big furry family. :P

  • @Carmelthegreat
    @Carmelthegreat หลายเดือนก่อน

    i own a reptile a urtle his name is moon he is about 2 or 3 years now and i love how you take good care of your pets and know so much

  • @hehe2629
    @hehe2629 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a chinchilla owner and let me tell you these pets are not super difficult to take care of but they are super sensitive! Sounds, Temperatures, and even certain spaces. I left my chinchilla in the living room instead of my room and it stressed her out so badly that she almost passed away from stress but we caught it early.

    • @youreinvalid8493
      @youreinvalid8493 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chinchillas are also social* and don't do well by themselves.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think @youreinvalid8493 meant to write social not solitary 🙈

    • @youreinvalid8493
      @youreinvalid8493 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel I did! Sorry and thank you!!

  • @girlmeetspup5778
    @girlmeetspup5778 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i liked this video a lot!! it was very interesting to see your take on all these animals! very enjoyable! omg I laughed a little when you said gerbils are a bit more destructive than hamsters, I was like "just a bit?" my gerbils destroy everything I give them in like ten minutes lollllll

  • @Rievalerie
    @Rievalerie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used to own a ferret. They are very playful and smart.The cons are that you have to bathe them because they have a smelly odor

  • @Not_Deb
    @Not_Deb 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    6:16 Hamsters 🐹 live for just 2 years tho!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hamsters aren’t social animals

  • @k.l.p.c
    @k.l.p.c 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can totally connect with your list and feel pretty much the same about it :D Actually I own one hamster and two gerbils. In addition to hamsters I would love to get cats in the future. They are my absolute favourite pets ever ❤ I would love ferrets too, but they are a lot more work and I am not sure if I could deal with their smell. Also they can have quite a lot of health issues and are expensive :/

  • @SaltyAvocadoToast
    @SaltyAvocadoToast 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Nickle's pie/tart dish with the corn cob. I need to do that, it's so precious

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They make such nice substrate dishes!!! It would be even cute to have one and fill it with safe herbs/flowers/dried leaves 😍

  • @PhoenixDinan2582
    @PhoenixDinan2582 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG yay you posted!!! Thanks so much for the video!🥰

  • @NikiGonnaGetcha_aka_UnicornGal
    @NikiGonnaGetcha_aka_UnicornGal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey victoria, I wanted to ask if you would consider filming a video where you recreate pinterest inspired hamater inclosures, obviously only if they are propperly built but I think that would be pretty cool

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would be on the harder side as all my enclosures are set up already.

  • @presentpossible
    @presentpossible 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i read somewhere that if you love dogs, you love people. if you love cats, you love animals.

  • @jcchanel9912
    @jcchanel9912 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Let me just tell all of y’all something…. TO OWN A BIRD TAKES A SPECIAL PERSON!!! I have 2 birds, a cockatiel and a Jenday Conure and when I tell you conures are loud as sh*t they’re loud as sh*t. My conure’s SCREAM/ SCREECH drives me absolutely crazy, but I love him so much. Cockatiels aren’t that loud, but they are…and they’ve got a really bad attitude. They also take up a butt load of room cause they ALL NEED BIG CAGES!!!!! And fish are complicated to take care of, I have a little betta fish and 5 snails in a 10 gallon tank with bunch of hiding spaces, water heater and filtration system. Depends on the size of tank which in my opinion should not be less than a 5 gallon tank, water changes are essential. For a 5 gallon tank a water change should be done once a week, for a 10 gallon I change mine every 2 to 3 weeks depends on how my water testing strip comes out which is always perfect. I’ve owned a hamster, a bunny, I have a dog, birds, and fish. I never once second guessed myself on hamsters they are amazing. I second guessed myself on my senior rabbit who passed away a few years ago, he was in a bad home previously and HATED people (not all bunnies are the same tho). My dog can be a pain in my butt sometimes, but I love him and don’t regret getting him at all. Everyday I wonder if I really should keep my birds, but inside I know I’d miss having them around cause sometimes I actually do enjoy the noise. And fish in my opinion, they may be a tad bit complicating to new owners, but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. So yea this is my experience and my option on some of these animals.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I bet haha! They are such smart animals, I always feel bad when their needs aren't being met or are neglected 🥺

  • @Sharon-x3c
    @Sharon-x3c 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand that reptiles aren't for you. They can be a lot of work sometimes depending on the species. And I TOTALLY agree with your placement of cats! I have three and they are the best.👍❤

  • @transandpets
    @transandpets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guinea pig owner here-the amount of laundry my mum and I do for them is insane!

  • @BRandonlyn-mz7sl
    @BRandonlyn-mz7sl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As a chinchilla owner, they poop like 250 times in a day, and if you dont clean, it will be so hard to clean, and they do a lot of mess😅

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      oh no 🤣 do their poops look more like guinea pigs or rabbits?

    • @BRandonlyn-mz7sl
      @BRandonlyn-mz7sl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@VictoriaRaechelis more like Guinea pigs poop just smaller😅

  • @Nothemomma904
    @Nothemomma904 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m also a cat person for sure and the degus are so cute

  • @noqueq9003
    @noqueq9003 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chinchillas are my next dream pets. But yeah they're hard to care for and the climate where I live doesn't help either.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really want to pet one 😂 If I'm not gonna own any I at least want to know what they feel like.

  • @topguncharlie3964
    @topguncharlie3964 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got my first hamster in 20 years 6 months ago and I love her! so much I impulse bought 2 more and then rescued a 4th I rehomed 2 and one passed away. I just got a male baby Syrian and still have my dwarf. I know I’m gonna get hate for the 2 I rehomed but they were 2 female Syrians and they were stressing me out and I wasn’t aware of the heat cycle every 4 days but they are in wonderful homes now❤️

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad they went to good homes! I think sometimes that is the most fair thing to do when we cannot provide what they may need!

  • @Grace-d7t
    @Grace-d7t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im a duprasi owner and love my little doppy peanut he is so funny to watch and play with hes very cuddly and fluffy 😂

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awww I wish I could boop him!!! 🙈

  • @939868
    @939868 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have had gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, degu’s, hamsters, chinchilla’s, fish, mice , cats, dog and rats. Also babysit few times on ferrets.
    Atm still have bunnies, a hamster and 2 cats
    what i wouldnt want to own anymore is ferrets ,rats and chinchilla.

  • @sofialynn15
    @sofialynn15 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When are you moving? 🏠I would love to see a video about the rabbits room and what products you currently use with them. 😊❤🐰

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hopefully in a year or so! 🙈 I can definitely do something like that!

    • @sofialynn15
      @sofialynn15 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel yay! Could you do a reaction video? Or a video about your plants? 🪴

    • @sofialynn15
      @sofialynn15 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel by the way I’m a HUGE fan!!!!!! 🥰😍😍😍

  • @StinkyKidEmi
    @StinkyKidEmi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your reasoning is the exact reason I decided against mice and rats. I have always wanted them but once I started researching them i realized it wouldnt be a good fit for me.

  • @jaredjordan9863
    @jaredjordan9863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My little buddy Horus died. Don't feel bad. He was a Syrian hamster who lived 2 years in spoiled luxury, largely because of what I learned on your channel. Now I'm starting to think about what pet I might want in the future. I'll probably get another hamster, but not a Roborovski. Like, I think Roborovskis and cute and neat to watch an all that, but they tend to pee on all their stuff and aren't very sociable with humans. I know each hamster has their own personality, but each species also has certain tendencies and behaviors. I'll probably get a Winter White when I'm ready. I know they don't live as long as Robos, but Robos just... They don't do it for me.
    Edit: You really have to appreciate the confidence of people who buy a parrot. I don't know that I could make a 60 year commitment to a pet.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw may Horus rest in peace ❤️ I know he lived a great life! A hybrid dwarf is a great choice, I think they're really lovely!

    • @jaredjordan9863
      @jaredjordan9863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictoriaRaechel Thank you so much! I try to focus on what I gave instead of what I lost. I'm waiting for my new job to start before getting another hamster. I have no regrets with Horus. He lived a better life than most hamsters and never showed any stress behaviors, but I know I can do even better. I'll probably name my next hamster Gandalf (if I get a WW) or Emperor Rodentus Hamsterius the First if I get another Syrian.
      I noticed you've been saying we a lot in your videos. You've brought so much happiness to hamsters and their humans. It's only right that you should find happiness as well.

  • @hollyanddylan492
    @hollyanddylan492 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is my brother:HAMSTER is the best

  • @jaceywulkow4750
    @jaceywulkow4750 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can totally see Victoria becoming a not so crazy cat lady when she’s old 😂

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll also be crazy so it'll work 🤣

  • @uwouldntknowthem
    @uwouldntknowthem 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing about betas: they're a bit more low mantince and are solitary! Guinea Pigs ARE a lot of work, their cages need a full cleaning about once a week, and they're very loud. But I loved their personalities, and they don't bite much (I've never been bitten)! I have 4 birds, and they do need a lot, and are social, however, they can be left alone if you have more than one. You don't HAVE to bond with them, but they have strong personality! My guinea pigs were overall the same, only slight differences in temperament, but all of the birds I've had over the years have had radically different personality!

  • @MimiLuvsTweety
    @MimiLuvsTweety 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love birds! 😭😭 I had a green cheek conure growing up and I loved her and now I have a cat as an adult and I just couldn't put my cat and future bird through that stress of being predator and prey in the same house. I'd need a separate bird room just so I'd feel comfortable my bird would be safe

  • @SerenaBrooks2686
    @SerenaBrooks2686 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree, cats are amazing 😻

  • @halliec379
    @halliec379 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I used to babysit for a family with chinchillas, the mom told me to watch out for the chinchillas overheating and if they start to I would have to pop them in the freezer to cool them down (with the door open and me standing there to make sure they are safe of course) but I was like omg 😳

  • @peachycamie1013
    @peachycamie1013 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could not agree more about the difference in responsibility between owning cats vs dogs. When I moved out 2 years ago I was going to get a dog for companionship since I grew up with nothing but dogs, however after a lifestyle change my parents got cats and slowly transitioned from dog to cat people. After owning nothing but cats for 4 years now, I can confirm they are the easier of the two. I ended up getting my cat instead of the dog I wanted and I think it was the best decision I ever made. She’s cuddly and wants attention on her own time while also still providing me companionship, as well as requiring literally half the work a dog would’ve.