I just went to the pet store to get some new things for my rats and the amount of bad cages and wheels that are being sold hurts my heart. So sad My rats are loving their new toys. ❤️❤️

@chipperandlola5457

3 жыл бұрын

I know 😞 every time I go for my two guinea pigs see my profile pic if I need hay or bedding or I just go for fun it’s so disappointing glad your rats like their new toys

@kyiacassidy

3 жыл бұрын

@@chipperandlola5457 I have guinea pigs too

@kalenadams1918

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only rat owner watching the hamster lady! 😅

@lotte__unknown

3 жыл бұрын

@@kalenadams1918 another one here hahs

@ratsforlife8464

3 жыл бұрын

@Hamster Life0302 instant back pain.

The thought of three gerbils being trapped in this tiny plastic torture chamber made me feel physically ill.

@saigeethamogali9583

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

I don’t understand why Kaytee decides to keep selling outdated cages. I had the critter trail extreme for my first hamster when I was 10. I’m turning 30 this year and they’re still selling it?! Wow smh.

@Chifly-te5vc

3 жыл бұрын

fr 🙄

@AutumnSwift2

3 жыл бұрын

When you first saw the cage did you think it was for a toy like I did? Most kids would be excited to see they got a hamster cage, I looked at it a bit confused trying to grasp what I was looking at. It says a lot when an 11 year old me can't comprehend those cages being meant for anything but a toy. The bright colors, the design and the size of the cage didn't scream "animal enclosure!"

@Pooh_Bella

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutumnSwift2 yes for sure! My 10 year old self thought the slide and the wheel were the coolest thing ever. Now I cringe thinking I ever had a hamster in those. I started keeping hamsters again this year so I built them all their own 4 ft by 2 ft enclosures

You can use the base pan of them as a sand bath for the main cage

@gremboxes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes,is a good idea

@chipperandlola5457

3 жыл бұрын

@@gremboxes thanks 😊

@gremboxes

3 жыл бұрын

@@chipperandlola5457 your welcome :)

I wish our cages could all be like Germany’s TwT

@flowercat9883

3 жыл бұрын

Here in germany there also a lot of hamster hell holes sadly.

@mistythehamster8405

3 жыл бұрын

@@flowercat9883 😢

@ashmh9228

3 жыл бұрын

You could just order from a German store?

@thelifeoflenny2275

3 жыл бұрын

It would cost to much to import

@mistythehamster8405

3 жыл бұрын

I mean like how they have the bare minimum really big and stuff but I guess a lot of people probably just ignore it too😂

HAMSTER CAGES SHOULD NIT BE BASED OFF OF HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE!! BEGINNER CAGES SHOULD NOT BE SMALLER!!

@adriennequimby3983

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@caiitliin

3 жыл бұрын

YESS I hate when they are called “starter kit” or something with a tiny cage and tiny wheel and stuff 🙄😕

@camillak9321

3 жыл бұрын

omg 31 likes yay!!

@lgbtq4everluna172

3 жыл бұрын

@@caiitliin tho it kinda makes sense to use a smaller cage first while your new hamster is getting use to you but I agree with u still.

@camillak9321

3 жыл бұрын

@@lgbtq4everluna172 I don't think so... I feel that stressed them out more, what I mean is that you shouldn't have a small cage because it's your first hamster

You helped us so much, on behalf of my hamster Silver and I think you

I watched a vet show (it was an older episode) where one of the Critter Trails and a mouse was in it and the vet said the mouse was, and I quote, "in a palace" and the mouse got it's leg stuck in between the bars on the door and was freaking out. Luckily it didn't break or hurt it's leg. I dunno why but I just wanted to share that, awesome video Munchie!

@MunchiesPlace

3 жыл бұрын

I just watched Dr. K this morning with the same episode. It's interesting to hear the vet recommended these mice as adult pets and not for kids, yet complimented the enclosure she had the mouse in to which its leg got stuck in the door. Freak accidents do happen but I find it amusing that she liked the child inspired enclosure.

@Stephanie568

3 жыл бұрын

@@MunchiesPlace It was interesting for the first part (about mice hot being a kid's pet) but I wasn't so happy about complimenting the enclosure but then again this was the same vet in another episode that said it was "pretty cool" to put a rabbit in a "bunny coma" (aka trancing) even though it's been proven that trancing a rabbit can actually kill it or mess up their heart. 🤷‍♀️

I can’t believe that SOME uk pet stores and online websites are starting to sell this cage 😭😢 And people are giving it good reviews 😡🤦‍♀️

@-_YouMayFind_-

3 жыл бұрын

Small cages are found everywhere, but here we have the choice to take bigger cages easier

You can also use the bars for bin cages knstead of mesh :)

I'm so glad I found your channel. My winter white and I thank you so much. I'm so glad that after my hiatus from owning rodents I did my research and upgraded my hamster and mouse husbandry. Thank you for everything you do ❤️

I won’t be able to get any animals, my mum won’t let me even though she’s had pets before, I’m happy I’m watching these videos because they’re very educational

@phrog5003

3 жыл бұрын

Explain to her you feel lonely and it would be a really good mental impact on you

I just had an awsome idea!!! You could take the bottom of the critter trail off, sand any sharp parts off and reuse the bottom as a sand bath!!💡 I'm not sure if it will work tho.

I went into PETCO for the first time in years last weekend. It was so sad- not just the animals being sold, but the UNSAFE products! For sand, they only had calcium sand that was dyed. Absolutely nothing natural! Even wheels, none were large enough for their syrians, which were the only species of hamster in the store! I even seen there guinea pigs with no hay- an employee came up to me because I was taking pictures of them and asked me to leave. I gladly did because there wasn't anything I could do about it. I PRAY THIS ENDS DURING MY LIFE

@aaralynnkarman

3 жыл бұрын

I went to get sand last time and all petco had was calcium too!! Ahg why do petstores have to sell such unsfafe products.

@anaiyahgarcia6048

3 жыл бұрын

I hate it😕whenever i go into the pet store for my hamster and i walk past the hamsters and they have wire wheels

@aaralynnkarman

3 жыл бұрын

@@anaiyahgarcia6048 me too, its so sad😢

I told my mum I wanted a mouse and told her we’d need a big cage and she said that she already knew and that small cages are inhuman, I’m happy she knows that.

@saigeethamogali9583

3 жыл бұрын

Just remember enrichment is just as important as space for lil mice

@Nervous101

3 жыл бұрын

@@saigeethamogali9583 Oh yea, thanks! I had forgotten about that since I’ve just been hearing about the bigger ones and cages. I’ve been watching a lot of pet videos, mainly about cages and care for rats hamsters and mice, I know I won’t be able to get one any time soon but it’s nice to know this information.

@saigeethamogali9583

3 жыл бұрын

Miss_Perfection yeah it really sucks but at least we can utilise this time to research about pet care rather than rushing into buying one .about the cage size for mice 360 sq inches is ok bigger is always better but people usually manipulate the studies done and conclude that mice should live in tiny inclosures while the studies actually mean that a big cage can keep a mouse happy although you need to fill it completely with enrichment.I often see people with 40 gallon breeder tank which is a great size but only with a wheel ,chews food and water no enrichment of any sort! It really bugs me that small animals like hamsters mice and rats are thought of as “disposable items” or “pests” just because they dislike them I am not a big fan of rats but I still would treat them right?!!?

@Nervous101

3 жыл бұрын

@@saigeethamogali9583 yea I totally agree, I myself am not a fan of rats but they still need taking care of just like any other animal. Thanks for the help! I’ll keep this all in mind.

@hilaryfox5323

Жыл бұрын

I love seeing mice on glue traps

People always tell me “hamsters are small, so they can live in small cages.” Huh?? Okay, look at the size of your house compared to you. You are a lot smaller than your home, right? Because you need space to move around. Hamsters are no different.

It would be amazing if she did a video on how to roadtrip or long distance car travel with mice, hamsters and gerbils ! I often go between two states (Kentucky and Texas) and have three girl mice myself and would desperately like to know how to make it an easier trip with small animals - plus tips for staying at pet friendly hotels with little guys too :)

My hammy Tot is safe and has a safe home thanks to you having educational videos so he came home to a safe large bin cage. Thank you so much Munchie! This video is also really helpful for other people! Thank you!

i just bought a hamster and the lady at petco told me that the crittertrails are the best to use. thank you for making these videos i will definitely be getting a much bigger cage for tatertot (my hamster) :)

Thanks for taking the time to educate us.

Love this unique ham video topic!! One day I would love to hear your tips on traveling with a hamster if you have to move etc. or is it better to rehome in that situation? Thanks for everything you do!

YAY ITS VERY HELPFUL INCREDIBLE MUNCHIE!!

I feel a lot better after this video. My first mice were kept in a couple of kaytee cages including one large vertical cage. They absolutely loved being able to climb around it. We were able to upgrade before they all eventually and will never return to any kaytee cages. They are so, so annoying to clean and they don't offer nearly enough bedding. My mice now have plenty of room and bedding to build tunnels in

First Big fan here munchie :)

@clumsycritters5633

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

I got a petsmart full cheeks ad on this lmao

How many critter trail cages do you think Munchy has? My guess is around 15.

How much you have a really big fan I love your videos I actually have a hamster myself he’s in a 115×60 CM long cage it’s made of wood and he actually hasn’t shit out of it it’s got three massive levels and has 8 inches of bedding me and my hamster Steve love your channel so much thank you for educating me on hamsters and helping me raise a healthy happy hamster

@hailton9530

3 жыл бұрын

Biggest fan

Omg this remembers me from the time I had such this kinda cage for my hamster when I just got her, after like one week we switched cages. I had to do the research myself and I thought it was for Siberian hamsters🥲 I still feel bad, now we have a good big cage for her tho!

I recently rescued a dwarf hamster off of craigslist though I wasn't planning on owning a hamster for a while. He's supposedly only 6 months old and he was kept in the first cage you showed. Alas I don't think they cared much or maybe stopped caring. I didn't get a name and they sure wanted their money's worth. I have him in a semi larger enclosure for now until the one I ordered comes in. But at least that horrid cage can have some use hopefully. I did reuse the food bowl which was horribly chewed up at the bottom, surprising right....but it's now a water dish and he is just fine with that. Might keep the tube since he's small enough as well. He's pretty nippy in his enclosure still though but that's not surprising either since he was stuck in such a small cage before and not a single chew toy or whatnot in sight.

They should be illegal smhhh

@macysanimalspostingagain7324

3 жыл бұрын

I just hate these cages

I’m so glad critter trails are harder to find in the uk. I have seen one or two in The Range (it’s kinda like target?) every now and then but otherwise they are quite rare. 😅 But then again pets at home sell their own tiny cages 😣.

Would you put an appropriate sized wheel in a travel cage(provided it fits), or would you not have a wheel in a travel cage?

Ha yay finally early number 15!!!

Wait until you see all of the 3D printed parts available "for free" online now. All you need is a good friend with a 3D printer and you can make all of the adaptations you'll need.

Can i use the yellow thing thats on top of one of the cages for my mice to be in while i clean there cage?? Im nervous the bars are spread to much and one of my mice are jumpers

5:15- My hamster does. She's escaped about 3 times by climbing up the bars and pushing the thing out.

i have upgraded my hamster and mouses cage 2 times for the mice and 3 or 4 for my hamster, atleast now i know they have good sized cages

Hello this cages are good for mouses(?) I want one but I don know if this is the best for a mouse that may grow

I had the same experience with degus the chewed thier way out of a rat cage I don't know why they make rodent cages with plastic bottoms but when they did get out they stay close to their cage so I didn't have to go looking for them

One question,what its the bare minimum for gerbils?

Which hamster is best to feed my python

I have my small cage if I’m adopting a new hammy or gerbil. Yes you ca sell them but then another person uses a bad cage.

whoever can comment first i will answer

Is it safe for my baby hamster she is small

I am a big fan

Sometimes when my hamster stops his wheel with bedding, he'll climb to the top of his crittertrail (attached to the top of the bin cage) and chew the bars. He is not fully tamed yet. Is there way I can safely (for both me and my hamster) grab him and put him on the floor of the cage? I wouldn't want him to get hurt from fall damage like you said.

@jayjaythejetplane5390

3 жыл бұрын

a lot of hamsters will do that because they are bored, they need a lot more enrichment (there are some great videos about how to provide that)

@nicoletaffi4964

3 жыл бұрын

You can use a mug or a tube to safely carry him. I suggest getting a platform for your wheel so it doesn’t get buried. You can also try blocking off the critter trail at night.

@kalenadams1918

3 жыл бұрын

You can wrap him in a towel or old shirt to keep him from freaking out but I'd remove the Critter Trail as soon as possible if you're worried about him falling.

can you use a cage marketed for guinea pigs for a hamster?

@delaneynation4529

3 жыл бұрын

The bars for a guinea pig cage will most likely be too far apart for a hamster, they’ll be able to fit through it

I thought it was going to be like: Step one: Throw cage away Step two: get an either a. Appropriately sized cage, b. Travel carrier or c. Whatever you were going to use critter trail for (/hj)

Hey, so my sister has a hamster and I dont know what cage to get her right now she is in the critter tales house hamster cage but it was getting small she is a Syrian hamster and I just bought her the midwest arcade hamster cage but I just saw your video and now I dont know what cage to get her can you please tell me what cage I would really appreciate the help

@jorwayblacknight3619

3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest the Prevue 528 cage, which you can get from Amazon. You can also look on KZread to find tutorials on making bin cages which is a more budget friendly option that is also humane as long as your cage meets the bare minimum of 450 sq. Inches but bigger is always better

@delaneynation4529

3 жыл бұрын

You can make cages out of plastic storage bins! You’d want to attach chicken wire to the top of the bin with zip ties, which you’d probably need help from an adult with, but it’s relatively cheap! I saw somebody recommend the prevue 528 which is an awesome cage but it’s a bit pricey when could make your own DIY cage instead :-) hamsters need 450 square inches of space minimum, and many plastic storage bins meet that!

@lakesidestables58

3 жыл бұрын

Please do research

That cage that is unsafe for gerbils could be used for an animal that doesn't chew like a temporary holder for newly hatched chicks or to transport chicks ducklings goslings or even small chickens

Now I'm realizing that critter trail cages really look like toys,btw I never had a critter trail cage just saying

My cousin sister has this .. and only have bedding in there

I would use this cage as a temporary cage when I am cleaning my hamsters cage.

6:38- those stoppers aren't stoppers unless you put tape on them. I learned my lesson just 2 days ago.

HI

@nicoletaffi4964

3 жыл бұрын

Hi

So there's someone on tiktok who has a bin cage but connects it to a cage like this for her hamster, and is hateful to anyone trying to inform her.

Hiii

Hamsters rule

where in the world will I get a big enough hamster house in our country?!?!?! I just can't find a large and affordable enough hamster house (cage or enclosure) any where in pet stores around our area.... you see I want to have a pet hamster, particularly a female serian hamster but because of this big and affordable enough enclosure problem.... I just can't have one.

Hi

What if you bought 30 of them and connected them all for one hamster?

@nicoletaffi4964

3 жыл бұрын

Hamsters need unbroken floor space so if you attach a cage with tubes it doesn’t increase the floor space. You can of course attach a different cage with tubes *as long as* the main cage is at least 450 square inches.

@janree75

3 жыл бұрын

How much would that cost? Petco has 40 gallon breeders on sale for $50. Why spend hundreds on inappropriate housing when you can invest in something great?

@samanthahughes4961

3 жыл бұрын

@@janree75 I have no clue lol 😂 it’s just a rhetorical question

The irony here is that I got a Kaytee add 🤦‍♀️

Why was this barely viewed?

My petco is housing Syrian hamsters together and labelling them as robos

@janree75

3 жыл бұрын

There are little black robos I mistake for baby Syrians so maybe they are?

@zzkittykat

3 жыл бұрын

@@janree75 those are Russian dwarfs if they are black. Not robos.

@janree75

3 жыл бұрын

@@zzkittykat Thanks! I don't remember the context I just remember seeing them together and being concerned they were Syrians but learning they were dwarves.

no if you want to travel with your pet just get a big Carrier it’s common sense

so im so sad I just noticed you

My hamster died and my mom is telling everybody I killed it

This video is going to help a lot of people to o not buy these cages