how to have a HAPPY hamster

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @VictoriaRaechel
    @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад +913

    Today's video I worked super hard on and I hope you all learn something from it! Next weeks video I will have a vlog will all the animals that I think you all will enjoy! Happy Saturday! ☺️💕

    • @rabbitquartet9273
      @rabbitquartet9273 5 лет назад +24

      I really appreciate all the work u put in to every vid ❤️

    • @Rosa-L978
      @Rosa-L978 5 лет назад +7

      I loved the video so much

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад +11

      @@thebatcorner8942 There's really nothing anyone online can do to help, if you have an emergency vet you really need to see them.

    • @sarahlily2719
      @sarahlily2719 5 лет назад +7

      Victoria Raechel you’re doing amazing!!!

    • @zoyaali5519
      @zoyaali5519 5 лет назад

      Thank you so much but I have a question where can you get dried insects from in Canada also what are some good seeds mix’s and pellets to use I use the kaytee pellets and mix is that good for a hamsters and last what if I have a 40 gallon for my hamster and she is still not satisfied With her cage what else can I do to make her satisfied instead of getting her a new cage

  • @tylerwhite1815
    @tylerwhite1815 5 лет назад +2008

    My girlfriend is in school for veterinary technology and they have hamsters there that were up for adoption. There was one left and if he didn't get adopted, he would be euthanized. So I decided to to rescue him, and your videos are helping me learn about hamsters! Thank you!

    • @popsicIes
      @popsicIes 5 лет назад +91

      Thank you so much for rescuing him!

    • @tylerwhite1815
      @tylerwhite1815 5 лет назад +106

      @@popsicIes One of the best decisions i've ever made! I absolutely love him so much, and he's opened my eyes as to how awesome rodents are!

    • @juebay1
      @juebay1 5 лет назад +20

      Tyler White that’s amazing what you did! Well done

    • @guardianofsummerset451
      @guardianofsummerset451 5 лет назад +18

      That is very odd, usually here in my college they euthanize old lab mice to feed lizards and such, was that the case? I dont see how would it be ethic to kill animals without purpose, maybe it could be a cultural difference since we are from brazil

    • @thatskai3070
      @thatskai3070 5 лет назад +7

      Good decision

  • @haileynicole7878
    @haileynicole7878 5 лет назад +669

    Does anyone else get extremely happy when they know your doing everything right to keep your hamster happy and healthy? 😁😁😁

    • @courtneyhunter6057
      @courtneyhunter6057 4 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @iikaylonii034
      @iikaylonii034 4 года назад +1

      Mee!

    • @skyforce2132
      @skyforce2132 4 года назад +1

      Yes I do

    • @Izz_nethz
      @Izz_nethz 4 года назад

      Meee😁😁🐹🐹

    • @puppylover2441
      @puppylover2441 4 года назад +4

      Problies me when CHRISTAMS ARRIVES omg ughhhhuts only october 18 WHY CARNT IT BE 23 and 24 of december as 23 im going on a hamster shopping spree and 23 um getting coco the hamster she is a girl but idk what she looks like yet cos i am going to chose jwr and i chosr the name

  • @hollandduggan6468
    @hollandduggan6468 5 лет назад +457

    You know what's better than the scared hamster meme's, wholesome happy hamster meme's 💕

  • @whackacole3
    @whackacole3 5 лет назад +771

    I had no idea the monkey barring was a stress/boredom sign.
    Well, now I know.

    • @dreampug7117
      @dreampug7117 5 лет назад +11

      I never saw a hamster money bar

    • @AwesomepuppygirlHolt
      @AwesomepuppygirlHolt 4 года назад +17

      Dream Pug711 that’s a good thing

    • @teresedaigle7336
      @teresedaigle7336 4 года назад +3

      When I took care of one over the summer, my sister thought it was cute and called her "Spider Ham" TvT Her owner got her a bigger cage though

  • @_Athos
    @_Athos 5 лет назад +709

    I used to laugh at the picture of the hamster getting scared but when I saw the video, I felt guilty as hell and super sad 😢😢

    • @libbypollock1148
      @libbypollock1148 4 года назад +8

      Google Firefox same

    • @Lol-bj8py
      @Lol-bj8py 4 года назад +9

      Google Firefox same I’m crying 😭

    • @user-tx5tr5so6l
      @user-tx5tr5so6l 4 года назад +2

      Beatrice Walker you mean the scared hamster meme?

    • @user-tx5tr5so6l
      @user-tx5tr5so6l 4 года назад +1

      Beatrice Walker you mean the scared hamster meme?

    • @user-tx5tr5so6l
      @user-tx5tr5so6l 4 года назад +1

      Beatrice Walker you mean the scared hamster meme?

  • @Damnitjanet-wx8zr
    @Damnitjanet-wx8zr 4 года назад +66

    swear each time she said something new I just thought to myself "shizzz I bought the wrong things" now I feel bad for my hamster :( but its nice to be informed glad to have found her.

  • @Kydktwo5rp7s
    @Kydktwo5rp7s 5 лет назад +409

    I want to know who disliked this because she provided a very informative wonderful hamster care video. I personally found it super helpful and I can't wait to have one of my own!

    • @corduroy3219
      @corduroy3219 5 лет назад +5

      Bots

    • @mayathapa803
      @mayathapa803 5 лет назад

      Me too

    • @chewbyham9197
      @chewbyham9197 4 года назад +1

      She or he will be welcomed gloriously to your home

    • @nataliadoe7126
      @nataliadoe7126 3 года назад +1

      The people who disliked it don’t want to admit to themselves that hamsters aren’t “easy” or “disposable” pets that need lots of space.

    • @user-ly1nt5ej3l
      @user-ly1nt5ej3l 2 года назад

      People that dislike was probably because they think they know everything even thought they are probably wrong

  • @isabelgee6905
    @isabelgee6905 5 лет назад +431

    Can you make a how to hamster proof a room video?

    • @yourfavoritgremlin
      @yourfavoritgremlin 4 года назад +24

      Yes because my hamster keeps biting at the play pen so this would be really helpfyl

    • @erikareisenauer5182
      @erikareisenauer5182 4 года назад +22

      I used the bath tub cause my hamster used to be CRAZY!!!😂😂😂

    • @estelamarquez2715
      @estelamarquez2715 4 года назад +15

      I dont know if she already made that video, but, you can cover up any gap that they can crawl under/through like under the door, under your bed, closet gaps, under drawers, drawer gaps, etc with long pieces of cardboard. I do this with my hamster and it works really good

    • @lisaarcher2631
      @lisaarcher2631 4 года назад +6

      Yes that would be good

    • @biscuitbakes8212
      @biscuitbakes8212 4 года назад +8

      Omg yes this would be great I blocked off everything in my kitchen but I didn't know there was a little hole under the counter so I had to lower my hamster out with peanut butter 😂

  • @johnegbertxd
    @johnegbertxd 5 лет назад +131

    I am getting my hamster this Saturday and I am 9. I am so excited! I have watched lots of your videos for advice.

    • @johnegbertxd
      @johnegbertxd 5 лет назад +33

      I have him! :D
      He is called teddy and he is a male syrian :3

    • @makaylamcgrath5216
      @makaylamcgrath5216 4 года назад +4

      Good luck with ur hamster I'm getting one today!

    • @jacobclement3706
      @jacobclement3706 4 года назад +5

      Amelia Parson yooo that’s so weird. My hamster called Teddy and also a Syrian.

    • @makaylamcgrath5216
      @makaylamcgrath5216 4 года назад +2

      I got one her name is Winnie and she is Golden

    • @gianna8110
      @gianna8110 4 года назад +3

      Roblox Amxlia mine is called teddy too hahah

  • @sydneymadison5802
    @sydneymadison5802 5 лет назад +358

    I used to have a mouse that would constantly climb up to the ceiling, hang, and fall off! I had no idea it was because she was bored...I’ll
    make sure to never keep a mouse in half a detolf again!

    • @noelwhite3708
      @noelwhite3708 5 лет назад +10

      syd,, My hamster does that! 😂

    • @murphdawgswizzle
      @murphdawgswizzle 5 лет назад +22

      was she a female? she was probably bored because females have to be kept with other females, half a detolf should’ve been more than enough for mice:)

    • @aresol6487
      @aresol6487 5 лет назад +26

      syd,, half a detolf actually doesn't sound that bad I think she was bored because you only had one. Girls need to live in at least pairs but 3 is 100% recommended and preferred.

    • @sydneymadison5802
      @sydneymadison5802 5 лет назад +6

      Alana’s Mini Zoo she had been in a pair prior to that cage, but would always get in fights with my other mouse. Honestly she seemed happier by herself, so I kept her alone. Unfortunately both of my mice have passed away... I was going to attempt to pair my other mouse but she died before I got the chance :( now I have three rescues all living together.

    • @piarossi1734
      @piarossi1734 5 лет назад +5

      @@aresol6487 Yes,mice should have a companion of the same sex, and mice love to climb. It's not really a sign of stress when a mouse is climbing. It's a natural instinct for them 🐁

  • @iamcenna7153
    @iamcenna7153 5 лет назад +337

    everytime i hear "happy hamster" i instantly think about izzy's toy time

    • @cheshi2391
      @cheshi2391 5 лет назад +10

      They did do a great job upgrading happy’s cage :3

    • @eleanor9097
      @eleanor9097 5 лет назад +2

      @@cheshi2391 they did I saw that the new cage was huge with all the needs

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 4 года назад +1

      Oh my gosh yes the upgraded cage is seriously amazing

    • @chucklindaily
      @chucklindaily 4 года назад +3

      Izzy is my hamster's name 😂😂😂

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 4 года назад +1

      @@cheshi2391 happy sure is a happy hamster!

  • @leynap8260
    @leynap8260 4 года назад +310

    Me and my hamster have something in common other than needing a large space
    *FOOD*

    • @flexilexih9935
      @flexilexih9935 4 года назад +3

      Rainbow_sparkle15 , best comment so far 😂😂😭👌🏼

    • @lilyking4765
      @lilyking4765 4 года назад +1

      I thought you were going to say you are both nocturnal 😂

    • @felixadriensfavoritecousin
      @felixadriensfavoritecousin 3 года назад

      I know I'm late, but literally same here 😂😂 I just eat when I'm bored

    • @boogiedown247
      @boogiedown247 3 года назад

      Yasssss

    • @cne1976
      @cne1976 3 года назад

      SAMEEEE

  • @ellie2108
    @ellie2108 5 лет назад +2849

    The dislikes are from people who keep their hamsters in critter trails

    • @ellie2108
      @ellie2108 5 лет назад +19

      Calli Argent she was talking about those 300 sq inch critter trail that a lot of people buy

    • @suicidal6912
      @suicidal6912 5 лет назад +42

      @Blossom, Crittertrails are not BIG enough. Just because fish tanks are meant for fishes doesn’t mean you have to put them in there. And plus your hamster will be bored and stressed.

    • @kyraking4379
      @kyraking4379 5 лет назад +17

      I’m trying I have a dwarf hamster I have no money to get her a big one as tall as me I need 47 dollars

    • @jeretoon8350
      @jeretoon8350 5 лет назад +51

      1: I didn’t dislike
      2: I KNOW CRITTERTRIALS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS CRUEL BUT MY MOM WONT LET ME GET A HUMANE CAGE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @kyraking4379
      @kyraking4379 5 лет назад +21

      JereToon I’m 11 I have to save my own money to buy it I have to buy her food and bedding all of her supplies

  • @MrMAMMUTTY
    @MrMAMMUTTY 5 лет назад +33

    I loved that you had to even put the definition of minimum

  • @emhope6495
    @emhope6495 3 года назад +52

    I was so happy when my hamster started making different burrows, he has one for food/sleep and one he goes to the bathroom in and it makes cleaning him out soooo easy as I don’t have to touch his food store and upset him

  • @emilyloveslife3115
    @emilyloveslife3115 3 года назад +122

    Me just over here having a bit of breakdown, crying to my hamster. She’s still stressed even though I just moved to her to a 620 square inch cage, with multiple sand baths, hideouts, toys, driftwood, and lots of bedding. She’s got three different substrates, I give her mealworms, veggies, herbs, fruit and homemade treats and she’s still frustrated. It’s so hard because I know that she just wants to be a free little hamster and I don’t blame her, but I’m trying my best to give a good life, but she just wants to escape. Even when I give her free roaming time, all she’s trying to do is escape my room so she can be free and I totally understand, I would want to be too . But It honestly breaks my heart a little. I can’t even stick my hand in the cage without her trying to climb my arm to get out. I wish I could upgrade to a bigger cage but I just upgraded it and I can’t afford to go bigger right now. Ughhhh I just want her to be happy 😭

    • @ansp0h
      @ansp0h 3 года назад +13

      You can make bin cages. Look them up because they are a really cheap way to make MASSIVE cages. It depens on the size of the bin on how big you want to make the cage but basically you just need 2 big bins cut one side and stick them together. If you need any other help search it up or you can even ask me if you want (I'll answer with what i know). It's been two weeks since you posted this so i guess you found a solution but still pls keep me updated.

    • @painslut
      @painslut 3 года назад +5

      @@ansp0h
      If OP doesn't respond, I'm still interested by that, I hope you can share your knowledge here ^^'

    • @painslut
      @painslut 3 года назад +2

      Good luck with your hammie, when did you adopted her? Maybe she doesn't trust you yet, it takes time with certain hamsters to completely love you ^^'

    • @ansp0h
      @ansp0h 3 года назад +1

      @@painslut Thank you i find that really sweet🥺❤ If you have any questions in the future you can ask me if you want

    • @selahr.1104
      @selahr.1104 3 года назад +4

      My little hammy is kind of like that too:((( where did you get her?? If you adopted her form someone else she might now have been taken care of well there and trauma might be the issue.. i think that’s why mine acts like that. But unfortunately we can talk to animals 😞

  • @brandonnagy8923
    @brandonnagy8923 5 лет назад +118

    We currently have 2 Hammies
    A Russian Dwarf and a Serian. Both love being handled and spoiled!
    Currently we have a 45 Gallon setup for each hamster and are upgrading our terrarium's to 100 gallons each 👍
    Happy Hammie = Happy Life

    • @autumnhayes2960
      @autumnhayes2960 3 года назад +1

      Where can you get a 100 gal? Im sure at a local pet store but i want something big for my next hammy and most things i fond online just dont look good enough or help cause they dont show the measurements in most of them

    • @selahr.1104
      @selahr.1104 3 года назад

      @@autumnhayes2960 I suggested looking on Craigslist or Facebook market place!!! Ppl sell their tanks for a lot less (most of the time) then of you bought it form the store!:))

  • @bananab3506
    @bananab3506 5 лет назад +50

    How to have a happy hamster: *give them everything*

    • @cSedx00022
      @cSedx00022 3 года назад +1

      Except things that will hurt them. 😂

  • @addi9219
    @addi9219 4 года назад +154

    I went to the pet store yesterday and a worker said to a new owner scented bedding is great for them
    I flipped out

    • @avasuniverse_star
      @avasuniverse_star 3 года назад +5

      I went to a pet store just to see the zilla 40 gallon cage and the worker said so much Bologna and I literally was like kicking my mom trying to tell her and she was like just trying to sell stuff she’s cruel but my mom got mad at ME

  • @BB-bq5eg
    @BB-bq5eg 4 года назад +13

    2:47 Awww look at his big ears! He's so cute😊

  • @SelanneFan8
    @SelanneFan8 5 лет назад +102

    YAY my hamster has all these things except the dried herbs and sprays. She uses her sand bath as a litter box though lol. She pees in it. But she’s a happy girl. Very large cage and tons of bedding to burrow in. 😊

    • @zzkittykat
      @zzkittykat 5 лет назад +4

      ugh same. my dwarfs sand bath is always being peed in. As for my syrian, he put his chew toys and some bedding in it

    • @SelanneFan8
      @SelanneFan8 5 лет назад

      Kristina haha my girl is a Syrian and she pees in it and covers it up with some bedding

    • @libbypollock1148
      @libbypollock1148 4 года назад +1

      I gave her a potty tray (filled with sand and litter) and all she does is pee in her sand bath and not the potty tray

    • @kuulemj7309
      @kuulemj7309 2 года назад

      @@zzkittykat hamsters tend to do that you just have to clean it

  • @jaceputman1547
    @jaceputman1547 5 лет назад +126

    I'm getting a hamster soon thanks for the tips 👍👍

  • @morganstrobel3662
    @morganstrobel3662 5 лет назад +207

    I think I’m the one that’s stressed now

    • @emilykennedy8457
      @emilykennedy8457 3 года назад +25

      Same. If feel bad for my baby hamster. I know I’m doing most things right but I still am missing a little of things on this list. DEFINITELY going to the pet store today!

    • @cSedx00022
      @cSedx00022 3 года назад +15

      Yeah. I feel like it’s so much more stressful to raise a hamster than a cat. 😂

    • @skyloaf-z7i
      @skyloaf-z7i 3 года назад +3

      Can relate

    • @overlookedban5440
      @overlookedban5440 3 года назад +4

      @@cSedx00022 its because people in the hamster community are toxic AF

    • @sammmk.1825
      @sammmk.1825 3 года назад +3

      @@overlookedban5440 I don't think so, I think it's just giving hamster the care they deserve

  • @rileypollack7051
    @rileypollack7051 5 лет назад +94

    My hamster will be so happy now😁

  • @temperance7582
    @temperance7582 5 лет назад +146

    *just because your cage is bare minimum doesn’t mean your hamster will be happy*
    PREACH GURLL PPL R ALWAYS LIKE: OH WELL BETTAS MINIMUM IS 2.5 gallon SO LETS ALL DO THAT.
    NUHH lets all do at least 950 gallon :)

    • @daxfrl
      @daxfrl 4 года назад +3

      no_name_one_day I’m sure all bettas will be very happy with 2.5 gal

    • @shfhjdhdudyevrv
      @shfhjdhdudyevrv 4 года назад

      Dax Winch yeah it’s better than a .5 gallon

    • @kirin1230
      @kirin1230 4 года назад +6

      @@daxfrl No they will not. Bettas in the wild live in massive rice fields. My Betta loves her 16 gallon and I'm sure she'd love a bigger tank even more. I believe 5 is the minimum, 2.5 is simply too small for anything besides shrimp and snails. Why would you want to keep a living creature in such a small home?

    • @thethiccboi9826
      @thethiccboi9826 3 года назад +4

      2.5 is not the minimum, its 5

    • @aydenrae7052
      @aydenrae7052 3 года назад

      @@kirin1230 my veiltail betta Pisces lives in a 10 gallon with a heater, filter, plenty of fake plants, and one real one, with a good sized cave. Is that good or is there something I need to add? (I also have gravel ofc)

  • @doewy2471
    @doewy2471 5 лет назад +157

    Nobody:
    Me: *writes down every price of advice in a notebook*

    • @dansnay5398
      @dansnay5398 5 лет назад +4

      yo can u share, i watched so much of her vids and dk which is important

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад +20

      @feederster KR All is important lol

    • @milkncookies4632
      @milkncookies4632 4 года назад +2

      Victoria Raechel true very true

    • @limjiating6875
      @limjiating6875 4 года назад +1

      @@VictoriaRaechel true

    • @petermason2743
      @petermason2743 2 года назад

      @@VictoriaRaechel I hi I am my dad's daughter I have too hamsters thank you for your videos my hamsters are good and happy 😁

  • @101rabbits
    @101rabbits 5 лет назад +157

    Yes! I love this!

    • @taylorbubolz8607
      @taylorbubolz8607 5 лет назад

      @Elizabeth Tashie I have a hamster channel, but will be posting videos that my viewers want to see that are not hamster related

  • @elena-vq8rh
    @elena-vq8rh 5 лет назад +45

    I probably watched this like 17 times before getting my Syrian hamster Ginger haha

  • @bye4453
    @bye4453 4 года назад +23

    ceo of short intros, WE LOVE THAT!

  • @jdjskdoakaduisjsos4442
    @jdjskdoakaduisjsos4442 5 лет назад +38

    Happy hamster, happy life

  • @equinevideoedits5995
    @equinevideoedits5995 5 лет назад +11

    Thank you for making your videos. I have always wanted a hamster but it has never been an option for me. But after watching all of your videos and doing much more research, I have finally convinced my parents to get one! Thank you so very much for what you do💞

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад

      Thank you! That's awesome you've been able to convince them! 💕

  • @leslieannvanhumbeck9444
    @leslieannvanhumbeck9444 3 года назад +3

    Thanks 😊 Victoria. You treat your hamsters better than a lot of people treat their kids.

  • @chewbyham9197
    @chewbyham9197 4 года назад +3

    After watching this video, my hamster loves her cage. She has many, many rotating toys so she won't get bored of them. Thanks for the advice to keep hamsters happy :)

  • @jollyally7542
    @jollyally7542 5 лет назад +17

    Domino doesn't seem to be interested in the wild flower things, I brought her some and sprinkled it around, she never ate it.
    Oh well, she loves to burrow though 🥰
    Thank you for your time and knowledge making this video, can't wait for the next 😁

  • @Littlecults
    @Littlecults 4 года назад +3

    i believe i have almost everything to keep my hamster happy! all i need is a sand bath that i’m planning on getting soon, your videos help me a bunch, love you!

  • @amybutler8183
    @amybutler8183 5 лет назад +30

    My cousin just got her first hamster and got the ikea detolf for the cage ❤️

  • @cellaa-j4o
    @cellaa-j4o 4 года назад +6

    I absolutely love this girl! She helps me so much!!

  • @lucass8516
    @lucass8516 3 года назад +1

    That clip of the hamster being scared always makes my heart melt and feel sorry for him 😔🥺

  • @skylaalexis7764
    @skylaalexis7764 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much! I am planning on buying a hamster, and i was going to put it in a critter trail, then i watched this video, now im getting a 55 gal tank for my hamster.

  • @DanniIsASquid
    @DanniIsASquid 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for the advice!!! Me and my parents are considering getting me a hamster after Christmas or later. I'm sending like a million of your videos to them.

  • @gamerastreitz4485
    @gamerastreitz4485 4 года назад +2

    My hamster is so happy he doesn’t show signs of boredom he loves to burrow and run on his silent runner and go in his hide and play with toys

  • @Redheadedlesbo
    @Redheadedlesbo 5 лет назад +6

    Most herbs are super easy to grow and dry! Many wild flowers and plants are very good but make sure you do proper research as to not get plants mixed up!!

  • @gigiplayz0083
    @gigiplayz0083 4 года назад +15

    This helped me a lot I have no idea that he didn’t get enough sleep because he was awake today and I went to go pick him up and he bit me but I’m OK so I picked him up again and put them in his house for him then he went to sleep I felt so bad Well also he lived in a horrible place when I got home three days ago because it was nothing but a bunch of noise he lives with other hamsters and there’s a bunch of birds chirping and I was so loud so I don’t expect for him to not bite

    • @jessicawest4515
      @jessicawest4515 4 года назад +1

      Don't keep him with other hamsters please

    • @gigiplayz0083
      @gigiplayz0083 4 года назад

      Jessica West trust me I have him still I don’t want babies and I know it’s not good

  • @paribhura6704
    @paribhura6704 4 года назад +1

    I am getting a hamster soon and I have been binge watching your videos for about a week for advice, so thank you for everything you do! You really help me!

  • @ami.246
    @ami.246 5 лет назад +11

    Thx for this now my hamster will be happy

  • @mizukiaurora6944
    @mizukiaurora6944 3 года назад +52

    Petsmart: It has 150 sq in of floor space, a large cage!
    Me: what

    • @nechamaapfelbaum2838
      @nechamaapfelbaum2838 3 года назад +7

      Petco: 60 sq inches is a ton of space!!

    • @azimochaa
      @azimochaa 3 года назад +1

      That cage takes up literally a fifth of our room 🥲

  • @vegardjohannessen3009
    @vegardjohannessen3009 3 года назад +4

    Im watching a hamster for two weeks for some friends and your videos have been incredibly helpful. I realize the cave she has is too small, but i've been trying to keep her entertained by making toys with food in them, hiding food and increasing the amount of bedding. She seems fairly happy (Doesnt display any of the stressed characteristics you describe). They really are adorable little critters and I might get one for myself :)

  • @HoppingHammy
    @HoppingHammy 5 лет назад +5

    I finally had some time to sit and watch this today, and just want to say you did an excellent job with this video! :) You've always been so good at putting together the informational type of videos. The pictures and videos were all good choices to go along with what you were talking about, and I think this topic will be so helpful to a lot of hamster owners! Well done! 💯 😄

  • @thathamsterbonny6142
    @thathamsterbonny6142 5 лет назад +22

    Give them..... enrichment? Ok.
    *gives Bonny some math homerwork.
    Bonny it's my enrichment 11-3

  • @-fritz-6627
    @-fritz-6627 2 года назад

    I’m getting another hamster today and I just wanna say thank you for all the help you’ve done to make sure your and other peoples hamsters are happy my syrian is quite happy in his enclosure and I hope that my robo will be just as happy!

  • @coldtopic4730
    @coldtopic4730 5 лет назад +31

    I’m getting a hamster soon thank you for the tips!! ❤️❤️

    • @RP-uw7hz
      @RP-uw7hz 4 года назад

      I getting Russian Dwarf hamster

    • @flexilexih9935
      @flexilexih9935 4 года назад

      Gl! I bet that he/she loves you now! x 💕

  • @shook7892
    @shook7892 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the advice! Great video as always, Victoria!

  • @cawo4086
    @cawo4086 4 года назад +2

    Thank you sooo much!! My hammy was in a really small cage of 380 sq inches of floor space but then I saw your videos and I realized I was doing it all wrong. She is now in a natural themed cage in the ikea detolf. Ur sooo helpful and I would still be doing improper hamster care if it wasn’t for you

  • @hollandduggan6468
    @hollandduggan6468 5 лет назад +5

    I have little hamster block puzzle and little treat puzzles for my hamster, but I'm always looking for more idea's to keep her entertained.

  • @rabbitquartet9273
    @rabbitquartet9273 5 лет назад +16

    Cute. My rabbit is having bad gas pian I am giving some baby gas drops so hopefully he will be okay he is drinking but not eating

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад +4

      Thank you, I would really recommend seeing a vet just in case.

    • @rabbitquartet9273
      @rabbitquartet9273 5 лет назад +1

      @@VictoriaRaechel yes I am going tomorrow

  • @iamluckytohavehim2575
    @iamluckytohavehim2575 3 года назад

    The hamster photo before clicking the video is so freaking ADORABLE 🥰

  • @izzybbyx1362
    @izzybbyx1362 5 лет назад +28

    Thank this will help me a lot!!

  • @andrielisilien
    @andrielisilien 5 лет назад +6

    I love the idea of dried herbs! I didn't know.

  • @freya.x744
    @freya.x744 4 года назад +1

    i’m just binge watching your videos because i might be getting a. hamster and i want to provide the best life for my hamster❤️

  • @rosep5502
    @rosep5502 3 года назад +6

    I feel lucky my hamster seems to get enrichment from interaction with me and my company. I get up at 5.30 every day so I can get her out for 1-1.5hrs every morning before work. I don't often see her in the evening as she loves to sleep in! Thank you for this advice. I switched Betsy's bedding to carefresh paper bedding and she is so much happier and creates lots of burrows now!

  • @Im15cheese
    @Im15cheese 4 года назад +4

    I just realized that I’ve been taking terrible care for my hamsters. Now I feel really bad :(
    I’ve been doing a couple hours of research but I can’t wait any longer to get my hamster what she deserves.

  • @pinkybuddycleo
    @pinkybuddycleo Год назад +1

    I really wish I had access to this kind of information when I got my first hamster (16 years ago). It’s sad looking back & finding out I didn’t take proper care of my hamsters. I blame myself, my parents & the pet store for purchasing an animal with such little information. I’m so glad there’s information so no one else will put another hamster through hell in their very short life span. Thank you for providing much needed info for pet owners ❤

  • @esthxriia2208
    @esthxriia2208 4 года назад +3

    victoria: how to have a happy hamster:
    what i expected: have the right care

  • @xander3muzik
    @xander3muzik 5 лет назад +12

    This video is great! I have never had a Syrian before and, I just got one! I will definitely use these tips!

  • @s_shake23
    @s_shake23 3 года назад +1

    Tysm, I have a dwarf hamster who has a good sized cage, he’s pretty chill, I have a mesh cage and he never monkey bars or bite the bars. He also never runs. I’m getting him more enrichment, such as logs, more toys, etc.

  • @nicolehaley3755
    @nicolehaley3755 5 лет назад +5

    My Syrian and my robo dwarf both got cage upgrades a few days ago and are both doing amazing!! They're both in large bin cages now, which look super cool thanks to blue and purple carefresh! My Syrian was previously in a rat cage but all she was doing was biting the bars and climbing to the top and falling off from the top even though she had tons of chew toys and enrichment :( and the cage was $150 😭 such a rip off, as the new bins from Walmart were only $20 each! There's enough room in the cages for both a wheel and a saucer and tons of tubes and bendy bridges and toys! Me and the hammies are super happy!

  • @gotrek44
    @gotrek44 5 лет назад +4

    If I had the power to make all the hamsters in the world (or at least everyone I come across) happy and safe I would.

  • @nylaaahh
    @nylaaahh 4 года назад

    i just got myself a hamster yesterday when i saw your channel i was amazed and these tips made my hamster feel more comfortable!

  • @chrzvsp2198
    @chrzvsp2198 4 года назад +9

    I really thought the title said how to BE a happy hamster 🤣

  • @heartsfortaehyung9452
    @heartsfortaehyung9452 4 года назад +6

    0:56 that poor hamster! i can only imagine what he's/she's been through :( i feel so bad

  • @ambxr0092
    @ambxr0092 4 года назад +1

    i’m getting a hamster tomorrow!!! i’m so excited .your videos help me alot🥰❤️

    • @gemmashammy2456
      @gemmashammy2456 4 года назад +1

      omg im getting one later in august! thats so cool!

  • @skylarhollifield7356
    @skylarhollifield7356 5 лет назад +11

    For some reason you remind me of Anna McNulty

  • @madridbills1113
    @madridbills1113 5 лет назад +6

    OMG I learned so much thank you my hamster says thank you too

  • @cliveedwards2958
    @cliveedwards2958 4 года назад

    Thanks for taking such care of our little friends..I've looked after hamsters for 20yrs ever since my daughter bought one and got bored..they quite literally have two huge rooms to run freely in and jump onto my shoulder to get a ride around the house as I do my work (I'm a musician so expected to be eccentric)...I believe they should be as free as is possible (taking great care not to tread on them)..but if they are caged then these videos are seriously v informative and done with great love and care for the little characters...good work!!

  • @angelaoleary4300
    @angelaoleary4300 5 лет назад +8

    I made sure I ticked all of these on my list 😀

  • @baby731girl
    @baby731girl 4 года назад +3

    The sad thing is that these videos didn’t come up when I was at your channel, so I didn’t know that, my serian hamster monkey baring and my robokski hamster jumping and running very fast amongst the cage was Boredom so I that it was cute and funny. But now I know!

    • @lavish_nk2465
      @lavish_nk2465 4 года назад

      Same i thought it was cute and funny but now ik

    • @baby731girl
      @baby731girl 4 года назад

      @@lavish_nk2465 We learn somthing new everyday

  • @victoriageorge9155
    @victoriageorge9155 2 года назад

    I have a hamster that used to be soooo bored but when my friend told me about your videos he is having the best time

  • @craftychica8588
    @craftychica8588 5 лет назад +27

    Amazing!

  • @rileyjolie8424
    @rileyjolie8424 5 лет назад +4

    Love your videos

  • @tjnapier4549
    @tjnapier4549 4 года назад

    Thank you for helping so many people with their hamsters. You make so many hamster lives better. I love your videos 😄

  • @sineadbarclay8321
    @sineadbarclay8321 5 лет назад +36

    I love you ❤️ would I be able to put 6inches of bedding in one corner in the cage? 🐹

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад +7

      Thank you! I would try for a section rather than just a corner!

    • @sineadbarclay8321
      @sineadbarclay8321 5 лет назад +3

      Victoria Raechel ok 👌 I will fix that rn

    • @krazykoala7329
      @krazykoala7329 5 лет назад +1

      Victoria Raechel I (being only 12) cannot afford to get enough bedding for my hamster and my parents said I am lucky enough to have a big cage made for me and to stop asking for too much ): I understand that bedding can be expensive but is there any solutions? I try homemade bedding but I often need my mum to help and she is quite busy.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад

      @@krazykoala7329 Thing is if you have a large cage using a ton of bedding barely gets wasted since it really ever has to be cleaned out full.

    • @krazykoala7329
      @krazykoala7329 5 лет назад

      Victoria Raechel True, I will try explaining that to them. Thanks again for the help! Xx

  • @luckywolf415
    @luckywolf415 5 лет назад +18

    Thank you so much for telling me this! Because you my hamster will be happy.
    #ahealthyhamsterisahappyhamster

  • @mariavictoriap.ednalgan2342
    @mariavictoriap.ednalgan2342 5 лет назад +1

    I just got a new hamster and don't know how to take care of it and this channel taught me a lot! 😊

    • @Ladybugluva
      @Ladybugluva 4 года назад

      You should have the things and no legs before you get a hamster.

  • @kyoopihd
    @kyoopihd 4 года назад +2

    Question: I've been shopping around for play sand for a while and I keep finding warnings on all of them about silica/quartz dust. I wondered if you had thoughts on that. I instead just ordered some feldspar-based play sand from a brand called Sandtastik, and that's silica/calcium/quartz-free and supposed to be minimal dust. Would love you hear you speak to this!

  • @nyxli6248
    @nyxli6248 4 года назад +7

    My hamster only sleeps in her burrow, is that normal? Tho sometimes she likes to redo her home-

    • @definitelynotavegan7285
      @definitelynotavegan7285 4 года назад +2

      Sleeping in a burrow is perfectly natural and should be encouraged

    • @nyxli6248
      @nyxli6248 4 года назад

      snail house thank you✨

  • @MaddyDeccio
    @MaddyDeccio 2 года назад

    I'm so glad I finally got the check list done. I hope my baby will live his best life!!!!

  • @crittercare4706
    @crittercare4706 5 лет назад +4

    Wow this really really helped. My brothers hamster is starting to chew on his cage

  • @chesballola9125
    @chesballola9125 5 лет назад +10

    When i want to do something i'm always too lazy like clean my hamsters cage.

    • @mzichelle6769
      @mzichelle6769 5 лет назад

      Same

    • @sienna_1596
      @sienna_1596 5 лет назад +4

      You’re supposed to clean their cage once a month on average, you are doing that, right?

    • @mzichelle6769
      @mzichelle6769 5 лет назад +1

      @@sienna_1596 No, atleast once a week or 2. It depends what kind of bedding, bc (i forgot the name) i know a brand with really good bedding and u can change it once a month

    • @sienna_1596
      @sienna_1596 5 лет назад +3

      Michel_x if you are changing your hamsters bedding once every 1/2 weeks you can stress the hamster out

    • @mzichelle6769
      @mzichelle6769 5 лет назад

      @Mackinsey Zemter Same

  • @thomasalvarez6456
    @thomasalvarez6456 2 года назад

    We used to put my robo in this large pen, he used to run around, hide under the natural logs we put in, chewing objects etc, many of the things you recommended. I didn’t see him try to climb away, he did get slower in his last year.
    I’m just happy that he died having lived a good life. Even the smallest creatures have a big impact on our complex lives.

  • @gwenpalmer4357
    @gwenpalmer4357 5 лет назад +5

    Never been this early

  • @brianmiller6589
    @brianmiller6589 5 лет назад +9

    Why did my hamster move his nest right under his wheel in his cage?

    • @timisnotonfire5019
      @timisnotonfire5019 5 лет назад +3

      Some hamster want to sleep different places my hamster does it it'll be okay :)

    • @chellelyn7564
      @chellelyn7564 4 года назад +1

      I just got a hamster her name is lily her favorite spot is in the corner next to the wheel

    • @edgardoreyes2425
      @edgardoreyes2425 4 года назад

      Mine does that too

  • @mimishella4915
    @mimishella4915 4 года назад

    Thanks for replying to a comment about my "sick" hamster. I think he feels great now. My hammy is in a very big tote...extra large see through. He has all the fixings but since he came here from his tiny cage at the store, he seems to do nothing but try to escape by scratching and jumping on the walls. I have plenty for him to do. Stumped.

  • @CoconutTheBunny
    @CoconutTheBunny 5 лет назад +6

    Early Sqaud :) Thanks for the tips! My sister has a Hamster so I will be sure to share this video with her💗!
    P.s I’m a small youtuber and some support would mean a lot!💖

  • @hayleerodriguez2711
    @hayleerodriguez2711 5 лет назад +10

    My hamster really hates dried mealworms. Could I offer him fresh? (Making sure the head is crushed first tho)

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  5 лет назад +5

      Yes, you can try that! You can also try dried crickets!

  • @Pooh_Bella
    @Pooh_Bella 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. Misinformation online about hamster care is astonishing. A website suggested only keeping a hamster wheel in the cage for a couple hours to prevent over exercising. Like wait what?! Where do people come up with this stuff? 😩

  • @allanimalswelcome9764
    @allanimalswelcome9764 5 лет назад +6

    I have a guinea pig cage for my hamster (it's really big) so that's a ✔
    My hamster loves humans so that's a ✔
    My hamster doesn't climb on bars (BCS I don't have any bars) and it doesn't try to eat bars either so that's a ✔
    I have 11 inches of bedding in my cage so that's a ✔
    I do usually hide food around the cage sometimes so that's a ✔
    I do give my hamster Dandelion leaves so that is also a ✔
    I don't have sprays but I will buy some now that I see this video! So that's a ❌
    I have 3 sand baths for my hamster, 1 that they dig chambers to find, 1 out in the open, 1 also out in the open so that's a ✔
    I give my hamsters seeds and vegetables so that is a ✔
    MY HAMSTERS HAPPY!♥

    • @bassintv5078
      @bassintv5078 4 года назад

      All Animals Welcome you got a great hamster👍🏻

  • @shironana420
    @shironana420 5 лет назад +32

    0:55
    haMSTER MEME

    • @annagrrr5089
      @annagrrr5089 4 года назад +2

      Melanie The Clown when your mom forces you to go outside once a year

  • @anniesue8885
    @anniesue8885 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for videos of hamsters. I really need them. Videos like these really helps

  • @ameliapotter4039
    @ameliapotter4039 5 лет назад +12

    I have a Syrian grey hamster who has gone through 3 cages in 1 year 2 of then she chewed threw 😂 can u do a video of ‘’how to stop a hamster demolishing every thing or ways to stop a hamster chewing through their cage 😂 ❤️❤️❤️

    • @jhannafaymorales8238
      @jhannafaymorales8238 5 лет назад +6

      Boo Hoo the whole video is literally about how to make hamsters stop chewing their cages by making them happy

    • @ameliapotter4039
      @ameliapotter4039 5 лет назад

      Jhanna Morales oh ok🤣

    • @DkcC1976
      @DkcC1976 5 лет назад +1

      I have the same problem with my syrian hamster 😂

    • @Julz34
      @Julz34 5 лет назад +4

      Get her a big tank. Female syrians often need much more space.

    • @juliej3541
      @juliej3541 5 лет назад +1

      What the person above me said, if you don't have any animals like cats or snakes that can get into the cage get an Ikea detolf (I believe it's about $60) that is the best and cheapest option but if you do have any animals that could possibly harm your hamster get a 40 gallon breeder aquarium/ terrarium at the least which is $100 at Petco.