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 ❤
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! 😮
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 😂
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!
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!
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 😭
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.
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.
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.
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!
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❤
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😂
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
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❤
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😂
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
You should totally get a dog! They are so sweet! I’m pretty sure they also get alone with cats. Don’t take my word on it, I’ve never had a cat sadly. But I’m so happy you know how dogs are neglected sometimes. You actually have to have time for them! If not they will end up getting neglected. I love my dogs so much, they helped me get through my suicidal ideations. Love you Victoria
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❤
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!! ❤️
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 🤍✨
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 🤣
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!
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 :(
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! ❤❤
Gerbils are so cute but I prefer hamsters cause they’re not social it’s just difficult with social animals cause you can never stop owning them (ethically) you need to either keep getting them or rehome them and bonding is such a stressful and just sad
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
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 ♡♡♡
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!!!
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
@@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
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
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
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.
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!
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 🫶🏼
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 🤞
I completely disagree rats are some of the most nicest and affectionate animals my aunt had a few pet rats and they were very friendly and kind and you could take them out and just let them chill on your shoulders oh also the sugar gliders my mom used to have sugar gliders they were very sweet and they would just sit on your door and when you called for them they would just glide right onto your hand
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 😊
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 😳
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.
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❤❤❤😊😊😊
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 ❤️
I agree with you, guinea pigs are definitely not your style, they poop a lot, and are quite noisy. Btw, I will wait until you have 4 cats and a ferret in your channel 😂
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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 ! ❤❤❤❤
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!
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
I would love to get a snake, I find them fun and very interesting but I understand it’s not for everyone, when I tell my friend they either agree or look at me like I’m crazy
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 💓
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!❤
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! 🥲
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.
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.
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 ☺️
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
My hamster turned two this year in May, we're already about halfway to her next birthday. She'll turn 3!! She's super healthy, and I feel like she might make it to 4. Anything can happen, however.
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
Thank you! As of 2024 I wouldn't recommend it as there are many other mixes now that are better such as bunny nature expert food, crazy critter toys Brie's blend and dwarf blend food, robins gourmet food on etsy and even NiteAngel's newest food (even though the protein is on the lower side, so it likely would be better for older syrian hamsters).
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 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.
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🙌
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.
Really respect you not wanting to get birds with cats around. It's not safe or fair for the birds, but so many try to do it anyway without properly excluding cats from their bird's location
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 !!
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! 🧺
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 💗
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
Hiii Victoria i just discovered your channel and have been binging your content i plan to maybe get a hamster 🐹 any main advice for a first time pet owner
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 ❤
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! 😮
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 😂
@@VictoriaRaechelI have a full bedroom for my hamster with a pool of sand
@@VictoriaRaechel your welcomee!🫶🏼
@@pintardogs right! Birds do need company
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!
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!
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 😭
this is the best comment by far 😭
Mine have already covered up their food bowl😂
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 😭
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.
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.
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.
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 😊
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!
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❤
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😂
Same
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
Thank you ❤️
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❤
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
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😂
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
Yay 🥳🥳🥳
Yes my washer is never off 😭😭
@@autumngrace. omg autumn?? I luv your vids :)
You should totally get a dog! They are so sweet! I’m pretty sure they also get alone with cats. Don’t take my word on it, I’ve never had a cat sadly. But I’m so happy you know how dogs are neglected sometimes. You actually have to have time for them! If not they will end up getting neglected. I love my dogs so much, they helped me get through my suicidal ideations. Love you Victoria
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❤
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!! ❤️
@@VictoriaRaechel yess,it iss,i just love my boy smm,thank you❤️
My hamster recently passed and i dont plan on getting another one, but i still really enjoy watching your videos ❤
I'm sorry for your loss ❤️
💗@@VictoriaRaechel
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 🤍✨
As someone who owns a hedgehog I can confirm the ‘poop boots’ are a TASK i totally agree with what you said 😂
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 🤣
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!
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 :(
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! ❤❤
You should do a video rating your old hamster care/ cages!!
Thank you for mentioning that dogs require lots of enrichment and time spent with the owners (playtime, training, sniff walks in the nature etc) ❤
The rat and mice one is so relatable I want them so badly but can’t keep bonding every couple years 🥲
it stresses me out thinking about it 😭
Gerbils are so cute but I prefer hamsters cause they’re not social it’s just difficult with social animals cause you can never stop owning them (ethically) you need to either keep getting them or rehome them and bonding is such a stressful and just sad
You should make a list of the pets that are more commonly more neglected, so you can bring awareness. I love your videos 🥰
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.
Rip bear 😢😢😢😢😢😢 my hamsters name is Bear ❤❤❤
@@kt2906i love that!!
I'm so sorry for your loss of Bear 🐻❤️ I'm sure he lived such a happy life with you caring for him!
@@VictoriaRaechelthank you ❤️
You’re a comfort youtuber
🥺🥺 ah thank you!
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 :)
I agree with you! Hamsters 🐹 & cats are always at the top!
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.
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.
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 ♡♡♡
You have such a good heart. Always thinking and giving them the best. Hoping there are a lot out there like you.
Thank you 🥹
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!!!
They also don’t stink, even a dirty cage doesn’t smell compared to a ferret’s
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
@@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
This is my brother:HAMSTER is the best
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
i read somewhere that if you love dogs, you love people. if you love cats, you love animals.
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
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.
Chinchillas are also social* and don't do well by themselves.
I think @youreinvalid8493 meant to write social not solitary 🙈
@@VictoriaRaechel I did! Sorry and thank you!!
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.
Aw! 💞
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!
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 🫶🏼
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
wait you use Fahrenheit in Canada? i use mostly Celsius
I use both for certain things, for in my house I use F and for regular weather outside I use C haha
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 🤞
I'm so sorry for your loss 🥺
I completely disagree rats are some of the most nicest and affectionate animals my aunt had a few pet rats and they were very friendly and kind and you could take them out and just let them chill on your shoulders oh also the sugar gliders my mom used to have sugar gliders they were very sweet and they would just sit on your door and when you called for them they would just glide right onto your hand
Well I never said they aren’t nice or affectionate 😅 that doesn’t change their short lifespan haha
Thanks for your thoughts Victoria, I’ve always wondered what animals you like and don’t like
Love that you know & respect your boundaries ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you 🫶🏼 Setting boundaries is an act of self love ❤️
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 😊
Thank you!!! I don't even find them creepy, I love watching them do their own thing!!
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 😳
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.
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😅
oh no 🤣 do their poops look more like guinea pigs or rabbits?
@@VictoriaRaechelis more like Guinea pigs poop just smaller😅
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
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❤❤
I hope you enjoyed it!! ❤️
Guinea pig owner here-the amount of laundry my mum and I do for them is insane!
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❤❤❤😊😊😊
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 ❤️
I agree with you, guinea pigs are definitely not your style, they poop a lot, and are quite noisy. Btw, I will wait until you have 4 cats and a ferret in your channel 😂
Hahaha hopefully one day 🤞🏻
I love that you research animals before deciding to have them as a pet. I do same. That's what responsible pet owners do. 😊
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!
I love your channel, your content, greetings from Chile ❤❤❤
When you ranked the cat i got an add for cat food😰😰😰😰😰😰💀💀
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Wonderful video! This is so fun! Classic tier ranking of pets. Lol! You're being so fun now and I love it. Thank you!
Thank you! 😄
I agree with you. Mainly the fish because I own some myself and they are a lot of work. I still love them tho!!
Love your videos
Thank you Kelly!
6:16 Hamsters 🐹 live for just 2 years tho!
Hamsters aren’t social animals
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.
I can totally see Victoria becoming a not so crazy cat lady when she’s old 😂
I'll also be crazy so it'll work 🤣
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!
It’s always a good day when I get off school and you posted ❤
Yay!! 🎉
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.
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
this is a great video!!! Thanks Victoria!
Thanks for watching Christina!
OMG yay you posted!!! Thanks so much for the video!🥰
Thanks for watching!
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 ! ❤❤❤❤
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!
Hi Victoria I was just wondering how often do you give your hamster's dandelion root and also I found some on Amazon
You could give them a couple times a week!
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
Thank you!!
I would love to get a snake, I find them fun and very interesting but I understand it’s not for everyone, when I tell my friend they either agree or look at me like I’m crazy
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 💓
🤣 Thank you!
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!❤
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! 🥲
@@VictoriaRaechel ya I totally get it. It can be really stressful at times, so no worries ❤.
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.
Thank you!! It's very nice to be able to enjoy watching others care for them from afar!
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.
Hey there Victoria I have subscribed to you and my sister has a dwarf hamster called poppy and we both love your videos ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for subscribing 🥰!!
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 ☺️
Aw thank you haha! I'm looking forward to that day too!
How do you make the tier list? Would love to do it my self!! 😊😊
You can make your own on tiermaker.com/single-use-tier-list/?presentationMode=false 😄
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
My hamster turned two this year in May, we're already about halfway to her next birthday. She'll turn 3!! She's super healthy, and I feel like she might make it to 4. Anything can happen, however.
Aw that's so wonderful!
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
I am going based on our ferret association of 5-7 years, many have even had ferrets who lived to 8 🥰
I really like rats but I wish they lived longer. I don't think I could stand getting close to such a personable animal that only lives for 2-3 years.
I am a bird owner and I have had a hamster he lived for 4 Years 😊
Chinchillas are my next dream pets. But yeah they're hard to care for and the climate where I live doesn't help either.
I really want to pet one 😂 If I'm not gonna own any I at least want to know what they feel like.
Love your videos ❤ also I’ve been wondering is sunburst seed mix good food for my hamster? Thanks ☺️
Thank you! As of 2024 I wouldn't recommend it as there are many other mixes now that are better such as bunny nature expert food, crazy critter toys Brie's blend and dwarf blend food, robins gourmet food on etsy and even NiteAngel's newest food (even though the protein is on the lower side, so it likely would be better for older syrian hamsters).
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.
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!
@@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.
Hi Victoria I’m going to be getting a hamster so I thought of using chispi instead of paper bedding is chispi safe for a hamster……please tell❤😊❤
We don't have chipsi here so i don't have any experience with it but I have heard it's safe.
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🙌
What is the link to this tiermaker? I would love to try this!
Oh it's tiermaker.com/ the one I did was a single use template so i can't share it unfortunately 😭
Oh ok :)
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.
haha very cute names!
Really respect you not wanting to get birds with cats around. It's not safe or fair for the birds, but so many try to do it anyway without properly excluding cats from their bird's location
When are you moving? 🏠I would love to see a video about the rabbits room and what products you currently use with them. 😊❤🐰
Hopefully in a year or so! 🙈 I can definitely do something like that!
@@VictoriaRaechel yay! Could you do a reaction video? Or a video about your plants? 🪴
@@VictoriaRaechel by the way I’m a HUGE fan!!!!!! 🥰😍😍😍
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 !!
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! 🧺
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 💗
I have a gsd and absolutely adore him, but he’s SOOOOO much work. owning a dog is a huge responsibility. I don’t know if I’d get one again😭
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
Hiii Victoria i just discovered your channel and have been binging your content i plan to maybe get a hamster 🐹 any main advice for a first time pet owner