How to PROPERLY Set up a Hamster cage
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Have you ever been unsure what to put in your hamster's enclosure or looking for tips? Don't worry as I'll guide you through the process of setting up your hamster's cage, selecting the right bedding and accessories. You'll learn about the size of enclosure you'll want to get, the amount of bedding to include, and which types of enrichment a hamster needs. Hopefully, by the end of this video, you'll be equipped with all the knowledge you need to properly set up your hamster's living space. Don't miss this chance to give your hamster the best possible home!
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0:00 intro
0:18 cage
0:48 Bedding
1:19 MCH Hideout
1:53 Wheel
2:15 Platforms
2:24 Sand bath
3:00 other substrates
3:20 other hides
3:47 cork logs, wood
4:00 Bridges
4:14 Water bowl
4:27 sprays
4:53 Moss
5:03 chews
5:15 herbs
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I've gotten a few questions on how you clean a cage like this, well I also have a video on that here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHqZ0pODqcbKhqQ.html
@flaminleopardg4939
4 ай бұрын
Exactly the kind of video I was looking for, thank you so much for making it! ❤
@Y2KkAiKo
3 ай бұрын
Can you do a video explaining a robo cage? Ive seen a lot of videos of robos with a loooooot of sand, is that apropiate?
I like how Victoria used to advocate for bigger is better, but now she advocates for “ the enrichment, the better”. Which is so important(no i’m not saying to have a small cage!)
@imle9279
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, doesn't matter how big the enclosure is, if there's no enrichment! Enrichment is so important, and a proper size will be able to fit it all
@rosepoppy544
Жыл бұрын
I have a cage with 1,500 sq inches, and my hamster always wanted more enrichment and stimulation. So yes, I had to move around her toys to keep her busy. I also had to frequently give her herbs and sprays to forage, and she was still stubborn about having new toys! She was such a greedy little ham. I loved her so much.
@Yeewen88
Жыл бұрын
@@rosepoppy544 did you make it
@shreeraaman1667
10 ай бұрын
Maybe you should consider entertaining your hamster 🐹 by giving him/her live prey to hunt such as insects 🐜 or small lizards 🦎
@Chloe-jt4yb
10 ай бұрын
@@shreeraaman1667no that’s a horrible idea! Lizards can bite a hamster and harm them, and insects maybe but certain insects can bite your hamster.
Im so so glad that people talk about this stuff. Its very important that hamsters get their proper nutrients! ❤
@XShiro_X
Жыл бұрын
yeppp!
Tip of for Noobies: Don't forget the lid she shows on the beginning. Hamsters have poor depth perception and may try to climb out of enclosures. Without the lid on, they could end up hurting themselves especially if there's things inside to help them scale the walls of the enclosure.
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much. When I first got my hamster he was living in a tiny full cheeks cage, but after I little bit of time I went on KZread and found you. I got a new bin cage with 475 square inches of floor space. I got a new big wheel, more beding, and much more. My dad is still not convinced and says that hamsters don’t need all that stuff and it makes me so sad when he says that. ❤
@mikehasamaverick
Жыл бұрын
show him this channel
@D34R4NN
11 ай бұрын
omg same i love you victoria! my mum says they have pea brains and that im wasting my money on them :(
First! Another amazing video, Victoria! This will be really helpful for lots of hamster owners! 🐹💕
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@turdgleybirdd5804
Жыл бұрын
Pancake The Hamster, I love your channel!! you have so much usefull advice!
@pancakespets
Жыл бұрын
@@turdgleybirdd5804 Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you like it! 🐹💕
@randomyt918
Жыл бұрын
Same!
Your videos on hamster care makes me so excited to take care of little hammies and make sure they get enrichment
Love the step by step explanations of the setup. 💘🐹 The white paper bedding looks so pretty and you made it stand out more with a bit of color from the hides. Also, relaxing to watch as usual 😊
So educational you really have taught me about proper hamster care , our little Bear really does look happy all thanks to you. Keep up the good work.
@XShiro_X
Жыл бұрын
she helped me 2!!!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I'm really glad I've been able to help!
@Sharelle81
Жыл бұрын
Same here, I started of with a tiny wired cage but thanks to her now I have a whole aquarium with lots of enrichment thanks!
Thank you so much Victoria. You’ve helped me so much and helped with getting proper care for my hamster! Love you! 💜💜
I just found your channel over the weekend after I bought a hamster from Petco (with a cage) 😖 I legit had no idea how bad it was. Thank you for these videos, I now have her in a bin cage thats 600 sq in and 6 in of bedding! You were essential in this learning process! Thank you so much! ❤ btw my dwarf hamsters name is Wednesday and she’s the cutest 🙂
@haleyh9875
Жыл бұрын
yesss you got this! 👏
@RoflEpicFail
Жыл бұрын
You can get a full refund on the petco cage, up to a 30 day guarantee after purchase - - what kind of dwarf is Wednesday? :)
You're awesome! Looking forward to when my son becomes a bit older and we have a bit more space to properly own a hamster. We love your vlogs and all the information you provide. Thank you! ❤
Girl, you don’t know how desperately I needed this. Thank you! I’ve been struggling to decorate my enclosure for awhile now, I didn’t know where to put anything!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
It definitely can be hard sometimes but it just takes time trying to figure out how to set it up!
We did it! After 2 weeks our little Marble is finally in a natural enrichment enclosure! I knew something was off when he kept nipping at his "2 floor cage" which you talked about before! We have gone detolf off marketplace, and its lovely to see how many detolf enclosures are posted in my city! It took me another 5 days to get more bedding and sprays, it was so fun to give him a "smell preview"... and he happily crawled right in to explore. Amazing to see how far a "pressed" 82L bag goes!!! Thank you, your channel is one of our favorites!
A nice video about the basics. This is great for sharing it with new hamster owners so they can start with good hamster care from the begining. It´s great that you also explain WHY you should do or use something so everyone can follow. ^^
i have a dwarf hamster called badger who lives in the linmon (i recently upgraded from the savic plaza) but i’m so glad you did an updated one because even when i’m providing a lot for my hamster i still worry i’m missing something
@XShiro_X
Жыл бұрын
i get u
@Cfchaydenclark
Жыл бұрын
Could you send me the link for this enclosure please.
@ameliaskyye
Жыл бұрын
@@Cfchaydenclarkt’s a DIy so if you search up how to make it on youtube there should be videos or you can buy second hand ones like i did
@Cfchaydenclark
Жыл бұрын
@@ameliaskyye oh okay, thanks.
Love your setups, they’re so lovely every time!!
@XShiro_X
Жыл бұрын
yeppp!!!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥺
This video was so helpful, thank you this really helped me with my hamsters care💗
just got a hamster today on an impulse because the pet store was closing out and i didn’t want it to get thrown out if no one got it. i bought the largest hamster cage from the store just for the time being. but will be buying a bigger enclosure for her soon. this video is super helpful in letting me know what my hamster needs! thank you!!!!
thanks for this video victoria! it's a nice refresher for me as it's been over a year since my last hamster passed and now im looking into rescuing one
Love your videos as always! Thank you for your hard work ❤
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support 🫶🏼
I really appreciate your channel because I wouldn’t be where I am right now in terms of hamster care! Thank you ❤
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I'm very happy I could help!
Getting my first hamster today since around 2012, when the info was very limited and outdated. Thank you for this video!
Love the cage setup videos really gives me inspiration for mine 😅 we need more!!!
i want a hamster so bad and im happy that my mom is supporting me so much and watching your videos helps us so much !ty❤
Your setups are so cute! Thank you for posting these informational videos… I’m sure they make a lot of hamsters lives better.❤
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chloe!
@nievescarnerosgomez
Жыл бұрын
Its true!!!
I love this video bc I’m gonna be making one of your diy cages and now I will also be able to find great supplies for the cage!!!!!!!
Love itt!! Thanks for helping me improve a lot!
Can’t wait to watch this!!!!
I am very doubtful that Victoria will see this but she has never ever failed to impress any of us and has taught all of us so much
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
That's a great setup! Kinda mimics a lot of the outdoors for the little guys x
I love your videos! Thank you so much for all your advices
Love this, very detailed explanation. I should reconstruct my cage too 😊
The cage looks really fun!
It's so helpful, always love your video❤
I love that you helped so many people. Your videos are super relaxing. ❤❤❤❤
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥺
Thanks you for these amazing vids and these are so helpful thank you so much!! From a huge fan!!
I've been watching a lot of your videos lately in preparation for getting my first hamster. Having a cat or dog isn't an option for me right now so I kind of had the initial reaction of "well, that sucks, that's all the good pet options gone!" Till I saw my friend who really loves hamsters and put a lot of research into them before getting theirs, and thought it might be the right idea for me! I've got a list of lots of things I'll want to get (regularly updating as I get ideas from your videos + my friend). I'm excited to start saving up for one
Love IT! Thank you for helping me care for my own hamster! It truly means a lot❤❤
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I’m always happy to be able to help 😊
Thanks for this, I always have such a hard time setting up my cage!
I was just waiting for a video like this. I don’t want to watch a billion videos on just the go age so it was really nice baring able to see it all in one video.
Victoria is the best hamster owner ever! you have taught me so much
Hey Victoria, I’m so glad you made a video about this!! 😁 I’m setting up my Syrians hamster cage in a hour also and I was thinking how should I set it up! Love your channel, I hope you read this!!🥰sorry I’m late..😌
Thank you this is helpful bc I am getting a hamster for the first time 😊
These videos are always so helpful!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much!! I was trying to get a new hamster- (rip Lexie and Basil- no they weren’t in the same cage and I had them at different times) and this’ll really help me with the enclosure!!
This is so useful. Thank you! I love your channel, I am going to use these tips to help my new hamster bobs. Thx!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Happy I could help improve your hamster care!
Thank you for this!!
Great video!❤
I love the enrichment video
i definately need this for the new enclosure im settim up!!!💜💜💜💜
You read my mind Victoria! I'm fixing my hamster cage and baking used hammy supplies in the oven so I can set it up. I'm planning on a new addition in July...hopefully a boy!
First! My hamster Hermione loves to burrow underneath her wheel platform 😂 I'm in love with the cactus hide and the ceramic sand bath! 🥰 I love your editing!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Aw so funny 😂 Thank you!!!
Great video as usual! Love the example cage setup.
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
That's good, that's how I want to make the enclosure for the hamster that I really want to have, that's how well I'll do it. You gave me ideas, greetings from Chile 🥰🥰
My hamster passed recently but i still love watching these videos, and watching the setups you make, also who is the cage for?
such an amazing video. You take wonderful care of your pets
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alina!
Yay new video💕⭐️
This video is so helpful!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
So exciting!! 🥰
Great reminders. Two of my Syrians passed away in January and then March, so I am now ready for new occupants for my enclosures. I hope to adopt two dwarfs from a rescue this coming week, so I need to finish wiping down the enclosures and set them up again. As much as I enjoy my current Syrian's antics, I have become accustomed to having more than one hamster since they seem to take turns being out versus doing their thing underground.
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss! I also enjoy having two hamsters at a time for the same reason!
This helped so much🥰this was so amazing video
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
happy to hear that!
I have has 2 hamsters in the past and they both died so soon... After watching your vidios i realized what i has done wrong and getting a 3rd hámster 🐹 soon!!! Super happy and so greatful FOR you and your channel
I love u Rachel another great video and u help a lot of people with there hamster care I just want to thank u
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for wtaching!
Now my saturday is much better I love your viedeos your my favourite KZreadr :)
This Video is amazing ,I got allot of advice!😊
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for doing this video.I have to set up my dwarf hamsters cage to day and this video really helped me.
Amazing! I hope all new hamster owners will watch it ❤
@StanIrene7
Жыл бұрын
I’m a new hamster owner. I got my hamster yesterday and I realized my cage is too small. So I’m gonna save up money and then use this cage idea : ) but I’m kinda panicking cuz I know my cage is too small but I don’t have much money right now. But I’m really saving up. Im still a child but I’ll try to save up as quick as I can. Im just kinda stressed
@mimipoppimiller1
7 ай бұрын
Don’t worry! I am a new hamster owner too! My cage is way to small and I am making him a bin cage this month! Try selling stuff or putting things on the market to make money. I hope I helped and don’t worry!!
So inspiring 😍😍
loveeee!!! your vids Victoria!!!!🤩😍😇😝
Love it! I just got a hamster so I definitely needed this
@lexTS89
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! 💚
@Happycornlife123
Жыл бұрын
@@lexTS89 thank you!
my hamster is 1year 2 months old, and I recently got 2 male guinea pigs, and I love them sm!
Hello Victoria you are my FAVORITE KZread channel I’m SO excited for your new merchandise I’m gonna buy it soon and will hopefully buy both I love your channel also can you please make a video on how you clean your shrimp/fish tank please thank you!
Your the the best you have made millions of hamsters have an incredible life! I said to my mum about when my hammy was alive she needs more things Victoria raechel said it’s not the size that matters😂 your the only hamster KZreadr that cares alot about your hamsters and your animals.I’m sure everyone is grateful for you helping there hammys
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Aw well thank you so much!
@Horserider1
Жыл бұрын
No problem thank you for responding it always makes my day ❤
Yay she’s posting again
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I post every Saturday :)
Beautiful!! You should make a video on cleaning the enclosure. Seeing an enclosure this massive can seem daunting to new owners when it come to how and when to clean.
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
It's added to my list of videos to make! 😊
Hi Victoria Raechel it's me, Nicholas. I've been watching your videos and you taught me good hamster care and I recently got my own hamster- Moonfruit. I live in England thankyou.
Omg i love you and you’re cat,hamster,house,pet room,AND YOU’RE VIDEO❤❤❤❤❤❤
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
looks really good
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Hey Victoria!! Love ur content 💜
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
i love your voides
I love these videos so much♥. I have learned a lot, even though my parents don't fully understand as much as I do, my hamster is in a much better place the she would be without me watching these amazing videos☺.
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that!
I am looking to upgrade my hamsters cage to your DIY one (or something similar if my dad can make it lol) so this is really helpful!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Victoria is such a great KZread channel love you
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
Great video
First! And love ur vids! X
Love your contant!
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
My hamster has a large aquarium that is about 70 gallons. This video made me realize that I need a cage that is not only long but farther back!
Gold ❤
I’m not sure if you will see this since the video is from 3 months ago, but I’m considering getting a hamster and I’m super excited and want to give it the best life possible! The only thing is, I’m not sure where to find a lot of the stuff that I need for them. like the wooden chambers, hides, proper sprays/food, chew toys, or the wooden bridges and sticks for climbing. If you see this, could you help me out? Thank you, I love your channel and the care you put into taking care of your little pets!
so cute
im watching this even though i dont have hamsters anymore lol i cant stop watching your content
wow look cool your hamster house
love it
I added a hideout to my hamsters enclosure and he was a little bit unsure of going inside because he had never used one before but so far he has got used to it and he's sleeping inside so I think he will be using it a lot more often
Wish such videos existed when I was having hamsters in the past
Thank you so much for this video! My hamster passed away two days ago, and for my next one, I feel like this will help me reset the cage.
@hisnamewasrocco
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss!
@BrownieTheHamster
Жыл бұрын
Omg I’m so sorry my hamster recently passed away too 💛🐹
@donnarn2727
Жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat having lost two hamsters in the last three months. Getting ready to adopt again, so good timing for this video.
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your loss!
Since I was having problems finding sand without additives at my local stores, I found another alternative: walnut sand (made from walnut shells--I use Zilla brand). All my dwarves have enjoyed digging and rolling in it as well as using it as a litter box. No dust, either! When first introduced, they will nibble a few pieces, but quickly discover it's not as tasty as it smells. Compostable as well.
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Hm I feel like I had heard something about crushed walnuts not being safe for the skin as well as not being able to remove oil the same way sand does.
Great video! 💕 Any chance this could be for a future ham? 😉
thanks for putting cm on screen, i'm dutch so thats a lottttt easier!, i learnt almost everithing about hamster from you and now i can help my friends with giving them hamster information because i know a lottttt about hamsters now soooo i just want to thank you for that and you are just an amazing youtuber keep up the good work loveee your vids, you are very motivating and inspirational *srry if i wrote semething wrong* *i have a hamster 2!!!*🤩🤩🤩😍🥰😇😜😊
@VictoriaRaechel
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help! thank you for the support ❤️
@XShiro_X
Жыл бұрын
@@VictoriaRaechel thanks ypu keep reacting to MYYYY comments!!!
Love this and thank you. Your videos are so helpful. I got a massive enclosure with all of the things I see you use and set it all up. Then got my hammy. I named him Sullivan, Sully for short. I am curious if you ever had a hamster who was not at all tame and have you ever been bitten? I dont force myself on my sully, I talk gently and have handed him a treat here n there and finally after 3 weeks of this and him taking treats from me I tried to gently pet him. He was ok until he realized I was petting him and turned to bite me. I felt so bad for scaring him. I hope he doesnt hate me now.