I recently got a robo-dwarf and if it weren’t for you he’d probably be living in a tiny-tales cage and a wheel that’s much too small. But instead I have a bin cage with 600+ square inches of floorspace and a 7 inch wheel! I just got to hold him for the first time two days ago

@julietastllc

2 жыл бұрын

Same! My Syrian hamster used to have a princess tiny tales cage and a 4 inch wheel, when I started watching Victorias videos I realized I was giving my hamster bad care, I started buying new stuff IMMEDIATELY. Now he has a 12 inch wheel and a 600+ square inches of floor space too!

@Kayciio

2 жыл бұрын

@@julietastllc That's so nice to hear! I'm happy for you AND your hamster :D

@bwaybitch863

2 жыл бұрын

same - i was just thinking that there is no way i would have known to get a wodent wheel or upgraded my robo to a 40gal without VR

@-mystery-.

2 жыл бұрын

Same, my dwarf used to live in a 30×15cm cage. Thanks to victoria now she has a 11 inch wheel and she lives in a detolf( 1,63m × 40cm ) [if u dont know how a detolf looks u can search on google ,,detolf hamster cage" kinda the size of a 90 gallon tank

@ellencarlberg4476

2 жыл бұрын

same!!

The Kaytee bedding one, I work at a petstore and we get that packaging in! It's the same thing but it's a "store use" packaging or bulk!

Just a second ago, my hamster got stuck in my sauna heater 😭 it was so stressful but I eventually got him out with some good ol’ apple

@zoebartholomew4991

2 жыл бұрын

My old hamster did that we had to take the heater off the wall and she had chewed through one of the wires and broke it she was fine tho.

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh that’s so scary 🥺 glad you got him out!

I've been banned from /hamsters because I told someone their cage and wheel were way too small 🙄 People only care about other people's feelings, not so much about the actual well being of the hams.

@rebeccadelacruzz

2 жыл бұрын

wdym your banned from them?

@Yeewen88

2 жыл бұрын

No reply just ban? How did you tell it?

@TheyLuvEms

2 жыл бұрын

I told my friend her hamster cage was to small and she said he’s happy in it and is mad at me like wth 🤦‍♀️

@0aprilanne0

2 жыл бұрын

Did you tell them nicely, or did you tell them in typical redditor style?

@-mystery-.

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i once commented on a video ( a video where someone had 5 dwarfs in a plastic can) i told that person the propper care they had to do for the hamsters and they started texting me stuff like : ,,stop bullying" or ,,il report u for bullying me" the whole thing was about the hamsters not the bullying i never meant to bully that person, anyway yt banned me a week for bullying even if i just tryed to help and guess what? That person isnt banned and now they have 3 SYRIANS in a tiny tales. 0-0. Yt must do smt ab the animal abusers around here and those pepole must understand they are abuzive. I know it wasnt reddit but still tho, these platforms and thos epepole do nothing good

video suggestion: eco friendly hamster care - i guess looking at second-hand enclosures (have to be big enough obviously), second hand tunnels and toys (and how to clean them), bulk buying bedding for minimal plastic wrapping (and possible composting afterwards), small eco hamster businesses (like Oakwood forest shop from insta doesn't use plastic packaging ect. brilliant video as always though, thanks so much for everything you do :)

@yonit

2 жыл бұрын

@✨pearl✨ thanks!

@fabledlight908

2 жыл бұрын

secondhand toys are a bad idea

@PrepExpert

2 жыл бұрын

yes!

so grateful for all you’ve done for the hamster community! i cannot imagine what hamster care would be like if it weren’t for you

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot!

r/ hamsters is how I learned about you and I'm so glad! It was easier to watch your videos than read in sections them trying to explain what I needed to know. My son's hamster went from living in a tiny tales cage (going off of what I did when I was a kid with hamsters), bored, peeing and pooping where he slept, etc. to a 682 sq in DIY bin. The first morning, we found he did in fact separate his bathroom from his roaming and especially eating spaces, immediately began digging and is more willing to be petted by us. It's not quite right, but I am still adding little by little, and replacing some of the plastic junk from the original purchases. I wish I found you before we got him, he would have been happy as soon as we brought him home.

The right version of the kaytee is because it's directly from the manufacturer instead of re-packaged to fit store eye catching style. It's typically used for bulk buys. I got two 50L bags from amazon and got the manufacturer style.

I had 2 hamsters a really long time ago when I was 7 and they lived in a tiny tales cage. I did clean their cage, give them good food and veggies, played with them tons and really loved them. I learned in 2021 how bad of a cage i gave them and cried a lot. I wished I would have given them a better life and did the right research. Now with my new hamster vanilla has a 576 square inch cage, 12 inch wheel, sand bath, 6-7 inches of bedding and overall much better care. Thank you for insuring that my new hamster is living its best life 🥺💖

My hamster used to have one of those critter trail cages. She bit on the bars when ever I was trying to sleep, and when I went on vacation for a day or two I found her under my bed shivering. Then I started watching your videos and I instantly bought her a larger cage.

My hamster just passed away, and I wanted to thank you for guiding me to be able to give him a good life. He was a sweet lil' guy, and I'll miss him, but at least I can sleep at night knowing that I did everything I could to make his life better. So, thank you. ❤

@-mystery-.

2 жыл бұрын

Im sorry for ur loss :(

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢

I let my past hamster run across my phone keyboard once, he hit the letter 'h' then the 'hamster' speech suggestion since I type it so much. I'm literally not even joking it was quite amazing lol!

I love r/hamsters!! It's such a friendly community and helped me a lot in my early days of hamster care. There's the odd few strange posts, but I always try and help people with their care on there if I can.

@typicallyusual6984

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think people are too harsh when talking about Reddit. Literally all the pet subreddits I’m in have very nice people for the most part. If anything the meanest people are uninformed people asking for advice but won’t take it. It doesn’t happen most of the time either. Some people can get a bit annoyed as a result of how often we see bad pet care from people who clearly didn’t do any research, but that’s about it

I love these kind of chill vids where u react/ give advice on things :)

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like them!

So I was in a live on instagram and someone brought your name up, because talking about bunnies, they want you to do a video about how much space rabbits really do need, why they need it, and what would life be like living in a small cage being a rabbit which is like what 20X bigger than a hamster.

@caiitliin

2 жыл бұрын

Whats ur user ill follow hehe

My mum says I’m really lucky that my hamster doesn’t bite all the time but I’ve just tamed him thanks to your amazing videos

I absolutely love your videos! It helps so much.

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear that!

8:08 that got me laughing so hard!!!! 😂 keep up the good work, tori lol

I love when you do reaction videos like this!! Also, please tell Mabel I wish her a happy birthday!! 💕🎂

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll let her know!!!!

a surprise wednesday post!!🤩🥳 im glad you posted, hope everything is ok. i’m so excited to watch this later!! it looks entertaining i love when u react to comments they are so amusing😂 i love your content so much, keep up the great work victoria!! hope you’re having an amazing day!!💕💕

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

It’s to make up for missing Saturday 😄 thank you!!!

@sofiagodfreyy9426

2 жыл бұрын

@@VictoriaRaechel that’s perfectly fine, it’s ok to take breaks when needed. but it made my day better once again😆💕

This video was so funny! Please do more of these in the future ✨

I thought feeding your hamster KFC is ridiculous enough, but that hamster kidnapping story just blew my mind! :O

You tackled these posts with tact and humor…funny and informative 🙃

Hi, Victoria, love ur videos. U inspired me to get a hamster, it is my 2nd hamster and he has proper care! Before I had a dwarf hamster(if u spell it like that), he didnt had proper care, but cuz of ur videos I learned so much! My hamster is very happy now :) I've followed ur tips amd did a lot of research before getting a hamster!

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

It’s great you’ve been able to learn more and improve your care!

Victoria I love your videos ! Because of you I’m going to adopt a hamster from a shelter soon and I hope it will have the best care all thanks to you ! Thank you for teaching me

@-mystery-.

2 жыл бұрын

I wish u and ur future hamster loads of happines! Goodluck!

@Nikolaaaa000

2 жыл бұрын

@@-mystery-. tysm !

@-mystery-.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nikolaaaa000 np! Goodluck

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so exciting! Good luck ❤️❤️

Amazing video as always, Victoria! I am a huge fan, and you have really helped me with my hamster care and research, so thank you!! 💕

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I’m glad I could help

Love your videos so so so much thank you for all you’ve done for me and my pets xxxx

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ thank you!

This was really informative :) thanksss a lot!

Video suggestion: DESCRIBING HAMSTERS Video suggestion: All hamster recipes! Video suggestion: A VLOG (I miss seeing vlogs lol-) I love your videos, especially those “Reading Hate Comments” ones! They’re so hilarious!

I used to see hamster tiktoks ect and I always thought they were cute, but most hamsters I thought were being treated nicely with five blueberries a day were actually neglected and probably had diabetes, but thanks to you I educate other hamster owners and can tell right from wrong when taking care of a fuzzy friend

I got nervous when I saw this cause I followed /r/hamsters and /r/hamstercare and thought you were gonna filter the posts by top posts. I've since stopped following those subreddits as I'm taking a break from keeping a hamster but when I did I definitely told several people to check your videos out since you always give such excellent advice!

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I actually had it on top posts, hot posts and new posts, there wasn’t really anything alarming. Majority were posting just pictures of their hamsters or memes haha

10:11 That wink 😉 made me burst out laughing haha! Love the video, it was a fun one to watch. 😆

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Hey victoria I’m a really big fan I love your videos and I really appreciate your help in explaining these things💕

@VictoriaRaechel

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Hey Victoria! Sorry I’m a little late. Awesome video (as always 😊☺️I love all your videos)! I love seeing the cats, buns, and hams, but these videos are just so funny! I love seeing people’s questions and watching you answer them. It’s very entertaining!😂Well, great job. Tell the pets (especially the hams) I say hi!❤️🐹🐹🐹🐰🐰🐱🐱

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate! It’s always interesting to see what people have questions about! & I’ll make sure to tell them that! 🥰

Thank you for posting these vids bc I wanted to buy a small cage but I saw ur vids so thankful for you

thank you Raechel for the past years for giving us knowledge on what to do and what not to do on hamsters, once I save up a lot of money, I will get a hamster. This time, with proper care. In the meantime, I will overcome my little fear of hamster bites

@static_kitten

2 жыл бұрын

super dope that ur waiting until you can afford everything your hamster needs. just wanted to say in my experience hamster bites are made out to be a lot worse and more common than they really are, they never bite unless theyre a rare antisocial type of hamster and u annoy them or u hurt them on accident. ive only been bitten by 1 hamster out of the several ive adopted and it didnt even hurt. no clue how scared u are but u sound like uve done a lot of research and youll be a good ham parent so i definitely dont think ull have to worry about bites

Hi Victoria! Love ur content! U hv made my hamster hv a way better life! Thank you for teaching me! Ur the best!!

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that!

Love your context ♥️

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Is there anybody who likes Victoria's videos before you even see it? Cause I do that all the time with her videos because I just know it is going to be good! Thank you for the Wednesday surprise! Hope everything is well for you and your pets!! :)

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot! Thank you ❤️

@ryleegurls7762

2 жыл бұрын

OMG! I can't believe you replied to my comment!! I am such a big fan!!

the ikea folder one it’s true, i have a paper one and once my strain tried going through it and got stuck. luckily i was there and he got out quickly but make sure it’s whether forger with a lot of bedding or something else.

You look very confident in this video. Excellent answers. I always learn something new from your videos.

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Oh my goodness I literally LOVE these! I hope Sadie and all the babes are doing good! 🤎🧡🤍🌿 tell them i said hello :)

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! They’re doing good 😄

I JUST GOT AN AD BEFORE THIS VIDEO FOR PETSMARTS FULL CHEEKS LINE AND I THINK I MIGHT CRY, THE CAGE THEY SHOWED THEY SYRIAN WITH WAS SO SMALL OMFG

This made my day! ❤️🐹❤️

i love your channel btw i’ve been watching ur vids since i was 14

I WAS ABOUT TO SUGGEST THAT! anyway, great video as always!

i love your plants 🌱 looks so cozy

I love you Victoria some people were so funny on Reddit thank you for the videos your videos make my day and thank you for replying ❤️💕😊🙂

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support ❤️

thoroughly enjoyed the video!

Dunno if its the same in Canada but our emergency number is only for emergencies you wouldn't call them to report someone taking your pet. You'd just go to the police station to report it.

I have been watching you for days and your hamsters are rlly cute! I finally tried and convinced my dad to buy me 1. He said yes! I'm gonna get my first ever pet tomorrow. You helped me a lot :))

You are just..amazing, your on the internet, teaching people how to save a little life, it’s just..your an amazing person, my ham is living in an enclosure I can now FIT in, your 😭👌❤️🙌🐹🤗

lol so happy to see other people that have good ham care. (the guy that got his ham stolen) and OMG I can't believe u replied to my other comment that made my life I love ur vids!!! I used to have a ham (got it from pet store sadly) and she died the third month (obvi I got her from pet store) and I was sad but before she passed I had a critter trail because every time I get a pet I don't watch stuff before but after, unfortunately, so ye idk why I said that.

Omg hi , this vid helped so much!

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Hi!!!

Your channel is growing so much with all your pets my hamster got mites from the bedding but now he’s better

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad he’s all better!

@TylersRanchus

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah right :)

When u posted this i was so excited i love watching your vids most nights i bing watch ur old videos i xox

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!!

Yes I can relate so much my hamster has broken or hurt his leg and he was not happy because we had to take his wheel out but the vets didn't put a bandage on his leg it turns out that both of his legs were badly injured but now he is all better. He needs a bigger cage though

I love u so much Victoria😍😍🥰🥰🥰 I was really waiting for your videos

I love all your videos and am looking into building my own hamster enclosure and was wondering about the safest wood types to use. Thank you :)

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is a good list of safe woods 😊 instagram.com/p/CO1QCjHgPNM/?

@lornamcgill9224

2 жыл бұрын

@@VictoriaRaechel Thanks, sorry going to seem like a pain, I know you probably don't know the answer to this but going to ask anyway, do you have any idea about safe wood types in specifically the UK, since we don't have a home depot and I'm unable to source any PureBond aspen or birch plywood. Thank you :)

This was fun. Different kinds of questions. You should do it again sometime.

That Kay tee packaging is when they come in bulk. The OP probably bought a 2 pack.

Hey Victoria you should make a series where you cook little healthy recipes for your hamsters!

Y’all so many things happen to peoples hamsters that don’t even seem realistic 😭✋

Omg u posted I was getting scared!

i love your videos:D

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love your little propagation station in the background

My Syrian hamster was in a critter trail but it is now in a 450 sq inch cage (105 qt bin) and I’m gonna add more enrichment bu connecting to other bin that I already have.

I love your videos Victoria

@thecorlorlesspig1993

2 жыл бұрын

I think I've seen those

Suggestion: could u do an adorable picture contemplation of your pets plz! Love the videos by the way♥️

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

My Instagram is a good place to see a compilation of my pet pictures 😄

@Amory_1

2 жыл бұрын

@@VictoriaRaechel Hi l give my hamster an apple daily after eating, is it possible?

I loved this video much more then I thought I would! You should check out Hamster Hideout Forum after all these years!

love ur videos !!! just 2 more months until a year of watching ur channel :)

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!!!

5:10 I am laughing so much!!! KCF chicken LOL!

i love your vids

Hi Victoria, I wanted to thank you as yesterday i found one of your old videos about how to save your hammy from a respiratory infection, i bought some thyme asap this morning and looks like she is getting better, i was so upset yesterday before finding your video! Thank you. i wanted to ask you if you maybe can do a more recent video for anyone in need so it would be easier to be found on youtube ❤ thanks in advance

@Tiny_LightTBHK

2 жыл бұрын

aww i hope your hamster has a very quick recovery!

@laura-uc6ie

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tiny_LightTBHK Thank you so much! I'm struggling to make her drink the thyme infuse through the syringe, she really dislike it she is not even drinking it from her own water :( so hopefully i can make it happen! thanks again appreciated it xx

@Tiny_LightTBHK

2 жыл бұрын

nice.maybe if u add another flavour like strawberry she will drink it ?

@laura-uc6ie

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tiny_LightTBHK not sure I can do it! at the end I saw her drinking from her water bottle I was so happy, hopefully she will get better soon! thanks for being kind xx

@Tiny_LightTBHK

2 жыл бұрын

good!hope she carries on

When I saw the title I knew it would be a crazy video.

I was about to buy a cage too small and a bad bedding brand but after whaching you I can never imagine getting that stuff

That kaytee packaging i had d same issue it felt different too was wondering the same!

Omg this is THE BEST

I am so glad you posted today I was wondering if you think the Katee food from the wild is a good hamster food. Love your vids

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not really the best for a couple of reasons, the first ingredient is Timothy hay which hamsters don’t need in their diet (unlike rabbits and Guinea pigs), it also lacks a lot of variety with the majority of it being pellets, and it’s protein level is quite low!

@busyizzytv1845

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊❤️

Hi it's been a long time i don't watch ur videos, since my hamster past away... watching ur videos was not as excited when my hamster is still here . But obviously i will still watch ur videos ! I just wanna say that i will keep supporting you Victoria ! Ur videos are Amazingg.. people should know the right hamster care , even they don't wanna own one ! Hamster shouldn't be mistreated, they're just cute little poor creatures 😥 who needs the right care . Anyways i was thinking to get another one , but not now... cause i know i don't have time yet.. to take a Really good care and pay attention for them . I Love you Victoriaa ♡♡ Please keep doing what ur doing ❤ , to remind people that hamster needs a good care . Thanks Tori !

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for still supporting! I appreciate it!

I just got a Syrian hamster and your advice was great thank you so much for all the tips he’s ✨very✨happy💖🐹💖

I got kicked out of a Facebook hamster group because I told a person: the wheel is too small (it was 21 cm or something like that), they had a small cage that was obviously bar bitten, those color wooden toys that let of dye is unsafe, do not use pine bedding. I learned all of that from u

"Thank you Hammy" -Victoria Racheal 2022

I'm so happy beacuase i have wanted and watched you for 3 years and I going to get a hamster in a few days/weeks!!

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!! 🥰

@Razzy.Rea13

2 жыл бұрын

@@VictoriaRaechel Thank you i hope someday i can get a really big cage for my hamster

Thank you for helping me with my hamster

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I've used that bedding before, it seemed fine, no smell n it felt the same. My hamsters have been fine, I've seen others say its safe but to be 100percent maybe contact them.

The first hamster you showed looks exactly like my current ham , he just passed today actually. Most definitely a Campbells or Campbells hybrid!!

@Beret413

2 жыл бұрын

My condolences.

@0:40 - 'Ham-splained' 😆

Best KZreadr ever

omg the week after i first got my hamster i let her free roam in my bathroom cause my rats do it so i figured it would be safe for her but she found a hole under the cabinets and i thought she was gone forever but it was just a little crack that led no where and after offering some broccoli and raspberries she came out💀

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh man! Yeah definitely have to look very carefully around rooms to make sure there’s no holes! My bathroom had similar holes under the cabinets but thankfully my Syrians are too big for them but I covered them anyways!

I didn’t know there was a Reddit dedicated to hamsters. I usually just visit hamster hideout and hamster central. 😊🐹🐹

Video idea You could do another daily pet routine and cleaning of the rabbits hamsters cage vlog. I know you have done this before but it is very entertaining for me

My syrian hamsters are fighting and ik they are solitary but my parents dont have any avail cages and bins in my country are expensive and when i found ur channel i knew what i need for my hamsters and soon enough we probably seperate them

Hello! I have a question, i have a russian dwarf called Obi (he's about 18 months) hes has loads of soft bedding to burrow in and plenty of enrichment with a good size wheel. The only thing im not sure sbout is that he has a barred cage. He seems really happy and it hasnt really ben a problem to him i dont think. Is it okay??

There is no such thing as "stealing" a hamster. That woman KIDNAPPED a hamster.

@Beret413

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Video idea: you should do a q&a!

Thanks for another interesting video.

@VictoriaRaechel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love the hamster subreddit! I’m always posting my baby Frank on there, I was hoping to see him pop up in this video but maybe next time! Lol

5:20 I kinda get it. I have a hamster and no matter how many times I tell my mom to stop giving it random food, she still does and when I catch her it’s too late. Luckily she doesn’t do it too often but she has fed it cake, fried chicken and other stuff and it’s pretty annoying when she does so

@VictoriaRaechel Can't wait to watch!!