I literally just made my first ever bin cage last night! I binged your videos as well as Victoria Raechel's videos so I'd know how to do it lol. Hoping to get my first little hamster in the next couple of weeks
What bin cage are you using and what are the square inches? I’ve been trying to find one for my hammy because he’s chewing on his bars! (He is in a 608 sq. inch cage with lots of things, I think a larger cage without bars will help)
@@persephoneemmert4818 where are you living if ur living in Canada or USA check Victoria Raechels vids or if ur living in the Uk check the description of this video
I’m getting a 160 litre bin (150x50x50) it’s just under 700sq inches! So excited! He has a small Pets at Home one at the moment that they recommend it too us 😬😬it’s like 350sq inches 😭
thats not necessarily true, my hamster chews right through any hard plastic, i tried to put her in a bin cage but she chewed through in under a month, shes in a 40 gallon breeder now
@@averyshaham1697 Really? My hamsters aren't interested in chewing out at all. I can take the lid off of most of my hamsters cages and they won't even try to climb out (there isn't really much of a climb as the substrate goes quite high.
For US owners: I HIGHLY recommend shopping around Christmas/post Christmas sales. Target, Walmart, the container store and stores alike come out with BIG containers sold towards storing trees/Christmas things. They are perfect for bin cages with high sides and large floor space :)
A little late to the party, but I just started my hamster care journey and I decided to use a bin cage. Totally worth it! My only gripe is that the cheapest bin I can find in my place is translucent so it is a little hard to find my hamster when she decides to sleep in her burrow. But hey, it's better than keeping her in a tiny cage or inadequate aquarium.
Your 101 bin cagesss. Setting fire in your bin cage. Lmaooo your too funny Erinn. I need teachers like this in my school so I can learn with humour. You inspired me to make my own fit hamster cage
For UK owners, I can definitely vouch for the Asda bin, linked in the description. We got one as an upgrade for our dwarf hamster, and she's more active now than she's ever been. You can fill it with a deep layer of bedding and lots of toys - the cage even has wheels on the base, making it easy to move around. Also, it's worth watching Erin's DIY shelf for hamsters, which is so easy to make and adds another level to the bin (if you're looking for materials, Wilkos do a telescopic drying rack that works well/is cheap!)
Thanks for this. I recently got mice to keep my dwarf hammy company. I used to leave her lid off because she would NEVER jump out of it and can't. The mice though, having reared gerbils, I know they can scale well over a foot. You introduced me to using mesh with plastic bins
A new way I have thought and am currently using to attach a lid to my diy cage is the baby proofing cupboard locks. They are easy to use without having to create any holes usually just stick on and can go round corners to hold something down enough a hamster can’t move it. My lid is to heavy for a hamster to move but I have knocked it so it want completely secure before so this gives me peace of mind that they are safe.
I don't have my bin cage anymore, but when I did, I used bolts to secure the mesh to the lid! Just an alternative for those whose hamsters might like the cable ties!
This is the first video I’d ever found of yours and I’m proud to say I’ve now watched about… 10% of your videos… While I have literally been watching you exclusively on RUclips and non stop you just have so much content… I love it!
Thank you! Since our hamster cage is a DIY Ikea KALLEX we are making a portable bin cage so Mr. Noodles’s can be portable. This way if there is an emergency or need someone to care for him while on holidays he has a familiar and suitable home. This way he can also come when we visit grandparents. We decided to not wait until we needed one since they do take planning and time to build:).
I was super adverse to bin cages until I found a hamster lost outside in winter and couldn't afford anything better 😅 suddenly they became my best friend
@@Hugallurfrends it probably was, there are not many wild hamsters, and they cannot be found in most countries except for certain exceptions such as Syria and Mongolia. European hamsters are critically endangered and are not domesticated and cannot be kept in an enclosure
If you don't have a lid for your bin cage (or cage in general) try using wire shelving from Lowes or somewhere similiar. They can cut these to size so it's cut perfectly to your cage. Use Velcro to keep the lid secure if you need to, however the shelves are fairly heavy themselves
I've changed my hamster from a normal cage to a bin cage due to its safety because he couldn't stop chewing the bars of his former cage. He's in bin cage for a couple of weeks now and definitely looks happier!
My new hamster loves his 200 quart bin. In just a few days he is burrowing his bin up so much it looks as if a tornado wasted his bin. Tonight there is going to be a cleanup...
I made a bin cage from two bins, and after I cut out the sides, I drilled holes in each side and connected the two bins with zip ties, then covered it in duct tape, and now I can easily pick it up and move it :) p.s. it is now around 700 square inches
OMG TYSM FOR POSTING LINKS IVE BEEN LOOKING FOREVER FOR A CHEAP BIN CAGES AND JUST SEEING 600 SQUARE INCHES FOR ONLY 17 DOLLARS MADE MY MOUTH DROP TYSM
I connected two bins to each other horizontally today!!! :D I love my frankenbin, its two ikea samlas with 884 square inch (5704 square cm) of floorspace hurray!
thank you for this video and others hamster videos. by watching your videos. I got rid of all of my Habitrail cages. By watching and learning from you. I will become be best hamster owner. Right now I don't have any hamster, because they past away by natural causes. I miss them, but I have to wait. When I first I was in mourn mode when I first saw your hamster video about bin cages. I decide you are right about those Habitrail cages. They are too small for hamster. Now I am saving up, so I can make and get a large bin cage and large wheel and other things that I need for a hamster. I am so ready to get another hamster now. Once I get the correct bin cage and wheel and other things that I need for a hamster then I will get a hamster again. It feel empty when you don't have a hamster in the house. Thanks for all of your advice. You taught me things that I didn't know. I wish I had your advice when I was child. There are things I would do different. I have hamster since I was child. My mom bought me my first hamster. Since then. I had hamsters all my life. There are things I didn't know that you show me in your video. Like whey they chew on the bars (cage is too small) and why they stop running in the wheel (wheel is too small) and hamster ball (they are dangerous). Thank you for showing me what I did wrong. I am correcting all my mistake. Becoming a better hamster owner. Once again thank you for your advice and tips. You are the best.
I don’t have a hamster I found this by accident and got sucked in because it struck me funny- I’m a goldfish keeper, the biggest issue goldfish owners have is they aren’t prepared for buying a proper sized tank because they have no idea about goldfish. So when the inevitable health problems start and they ask for help they have to emergency get a bigger home for the fish... so of course it’s the same plastic bins used in the video. If the plastic is safe for fish then it’s safe for anything else. If you care about your pets it doesn’t matter how it looks, you get what’s best for them or else! I’ve used these bins as brooders for chicks and hospital rooms for wild animals... great video thanks x
Another option for a bin to use that is available in many countries is the Ikea Samla bin, the 130L option has approximately 680 sq in of floor space and is only £11 (if you wish to purchase the lid clips that lock the lid they cost an additional £1)
Make sure your measuring the bin from the bottom not just the measurements the shop tells you. I think the ikea samla has more like 450 sq in, but I don't have one so I can't measure it exactly.
Aww... It's too bad that you're not reading the comments anymore! ☹️ If you did read them, I would tell you that the very first video I watched of yours was the old bin cage video...and I've been hooked ever since! I made a bin cage for my very first hamster, Nutmeg (a Chinese). It was quite the learning experience! I learned so much! Since I live in the US, I went to Walmart and got the largest bin I could find - a 50 gallon! I learned that I'm not strong enough or patient enough to use a knife to cut the windows, so I learned how to use a wood burning tool (if you're planning on using this method, make sure you're in a well ventilated area... And an adult!). I muddled my way through the project and I'm happy to say that it served Nutmeg well! It now houses Daisy (a Syrian). I just wanted to say thank you for making such excellent and entertaining content over the years! Sorry, I'm not on Twitter. 😉👍
A bin cage is great, but the lid can be opened half the amount for air circulation and small holes can be easily drilled along the top edge of the bin and more everywhere as long as they are smaller than the hamster’s, etc. head. The smaller holes will add greater air flow movement. I like the No cage look of bins and the incredible speed of cleaning them. Bin cages are great for viewing your pet and they will give him a spacious environment to enjoy. It’s a win win situation.
I’ve heard some people say that if the hamster finds the small ventilation holes they can still chew it until it’s large enough to escape from, so I’d keep that in mind :)
Unfortunately that is why hamsters are not a recommended pet for a child. :\ Try showing them this one and some other educational hamster care videos Erin made.
Well, a good start is to send your parent’s this video. If they still won’t buy you one, try proposing something to your parents in exchange for doing more work around the house. I’ve done this and I proposed $5 a week. They decided to give me $20 a month, which is a little less, but the amount of money I get amounts to $240 a year. $5 a week seems like a small amount of money to your parents, but start by proposing about $7 a week, which will amount to $365 a year, but say $7 a week instead of $1 per day. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
My personal favorite is the Sterilite 200qt stacker storage box for bin cages! more than 900 sq inches with a tightly latchable lid! Christmas tree bins are also great, but I've never found any that are transparent. :c
OMGGGGGGG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THISSSS I want to get a hamster on a budget but on Amazon’s the bins are like over $100 rollers so thank you for the links I appreciate it vary much
I made one of these just a couple weeks ago. I used a lighter to heat the box cutter blade and it worked so much better. I happened to have tin snips in the garage to cut the wire mesh which i highly recommend. I used 100+ zip ties. my hammy shall not escape!
These ads are so funny!!! Erin: the minimum size requirement for a hamster cage is- Ad: The kaytee open guinea pig habitat is the best habitat on the market! It is the perfect size for a healthy pet!
My bin cage is perfect for my dwarf. I don’t have to worry about her squeezing through bars, and I can fill it with more bedding than I would in a wire cage. The bedding doesn’t end up on the floor either when she’s burrowing or playing wildly.
@@oceanwidder8748 Yes I did. I switched cage to the detolf later. I would say a lid is necessary with any species of hamster, she almost jumped out of the bin once. :)
Evie Woodward if you look at the title and then look to the right there’s an arrow pointing down so when you click the arrow and scroll down all of the links should be there.
Hi! Human to a super hamster chewer here! She's training for the chewing Olympics and I think she has a good chance of taking the win. (On cage version 3 and counting) 😅
I just got nibbles a few days ago, he's okay in the second hand store bought cage i got for him for now but I'm definitely going to upgrade to a bin cage soon so that he has tons more space to do his hamster business
@@whyjustwhy2168 Getting them out everyday doesn't help any, they are still active at night, and need things to do in their cage, plus room to run and burrow.
I just got a detolf cage today, I currently have 2 cages (1 hamster and 1 gerbil, getting another one today bc one passed a few days ago) but I'm planning on creating a pet RUclips channel soon and sharing a rescue, so I need another cage. And I'm planning on getting a bin cage thanks to you! 💓
Around this time of year some stores carry Christmas tree storage bins which are about the size of a detolf. They're around $30 and can be found at Walmart, Target, and hardware stores.
If you can’t find wire mesh I would recommend using eggcrate, it’s something that’s usually used for ceiling lights but it has sizable breathing holes and it’s pretty easy to secure to the lid, I’ve used both silicone and zipties to put it down (although both work I highly suggest zipties) and it’s also pretty cheap, last time I bought some it was like $10 at Home Depot got a big sheet that I had leftover of when I was done making my cage :]
We actually bought a $20 dremel when we decided to make our bin, because we didn't have the patience to mess with a utility knife or box cutter. 🤣 I didn't think about the plexiglass cutter I had JUST used for another hamster project. We totally could have used that.
Yo thank you so much for this because I had two 350 square inch cages attached together with a tube and I thought that was okay so thank you!!!!! I shall upgrade!!
PUT A LID ON THE BIN CAGE!!!! Hamsters are fabulous escape artists and they will get out! My hamsters escaped a few days ago (luckily we found her) but it was a close call on her life. So put a top on.
The ikea samla bin is a very good option and you can get it in most countries also if your in the uk B&Q has lots of great bins from 540 square inches to 1000 square inches and are very good !
We love our bin cage! We have a hamster heaven, which cost us over 100 USD. We were able to get a Christmas tree bin for 10 USD which gives him over 900 sq. in. of interior space. He loves his home and we love watching him in it. We still want to give him more space, but we struggle with space in our home.
In the 90s I had a hamster with a multiple habtrail setup (the original habitrail designs) which was pretty cool. I have been thinking about getting a new hamster and I googled habitrail and was shocked to see how different their products are now. The cages are tiny! There's no way I would buy them now when a bin cage is an infinitely better idea.
Any 110 quart bin should be sufficient for any dwarf, and a 200 quart bin should be sufficient for a Syrian, in my humble opinion... Bigger is better...
For anyone (in the US) just coming to this video home Depot has a clear bin that's around 900 sq in floor space for $36. I use it. I'd caution to check corners frequently for chewing. My hamster diesnt but I'd bet there are some that would. I also have to keep the bedding lower than id like because I'm afraid if he reaches the top he could chew thru plastic part and zip ties but he can't reach it so it's not a problem.
Thank you for your links to places where they sell large bins. I was able to purchase a 50 gallon bin at Target today to go with two female mice I acquired. I hope to get more females when they become available.
i have a commercial cage that is like 350 sq inch i think and my hamster chews on the metal bars all night and keeps me up. So im going to switch to a bin cage, i found one that is liek 675 sq inch and i think im going with that one. im so excited
Since this wasn't mentioned in the video I feel like its a good idea to say this: if you join the two bin cages together by cutting off one side, you will no longer have a functioning lid unless you change that too. I feel like someone is gonna need that eventually, even if its in 10 years, and id like to make sure theyre hamster doesnt get eaten by the cat.
I have my little hammy in a bin cage that is around 620 sq inches and ive found a cheap bin for $7 and it has over 1000 sq inches of floor space which would be AMAZING but my mom thinks its too big but I think otherwise and this helps validate that it is perfectly fine having a bigger cage.
It really annoys me when I’ve got big cages for my hamster and my sister and dad says that it’s too big they don’t need this much space 😤 but I don’t care I want my two boys to be happy in their cages. Yes both their cages take space but they’re happy and I’m happy to see them happy
I like the way she talks, so informative yet also funny. I've had enough lectures throughout my university days.
But you talk so accurate
Also, protip: Use a hot knife or even a soldering iron for the cutting. It will melt right through.
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@@mithuanantharajah8127 heat the box cutter with a lighter or a candle flame. i've done it, it works great!
@@RosieGamgee ohhhhhhhh thanks for the tip
Thank you ❤️
I have done this too. It works well. Just note MAKE SURE YOUR IN A WELL VENTILATED ROOM!! the fumes are toxic
I literally just made my first ever bin cage last night! I binged your videos as well as Victoria Raechel's videos so I'd know how to do it lol. Hoping to get my first little hamster in the next couple of weeks
Lauren Craig I love watching Victoria! And I just found this channel!
Be sure to adopt! :) good luck
What bin cage are you using and what are the square inches? I’ve been trying to find one for my hammy because he’s chewing on his bars! (He is in a 608 sq. inch cage with lots of things, I think a larger cage without bars will help)
@@persephoneemmert4818 where are you living if ur living in Canada or USA check Victoria Raechels vids or if ur living in the Uk check the description of this video
I love Victoria reachel to!
Does anyone know here Victoria Raechel ?
Ye
Yes! :D
Yas
He'll yeah dude
It's literally my hamster guru
I honestly wish I had the space and money to give my hamster that cage behind you
Same 😞
Yes me too❤💙💚💛💜❤💜💛💜💚💜💜💜💛💜💚💜💚💓💓💓💕💓💓💘🐁🐭
No problem dear...shower your love on her..🙂
Same
I think it's called Ikea detolf
My favorite bin cages are Christmas tree bins! They are huge and have lots of space for the hamsters to run around!
MonkeyBubbles35 are there transparent ones?
madi w yes
MonkeyBubbles35 me too!
I’m getting a 160 litre bin (150x50x50) it’s just under 700sq inches! So excited! He has a small Pets at Home one at the moment that they recommend it too us 😬😬it’s like 350sq inches 😭
Tiny and Winnie what bing do you plan on buying it would really be useful to know
I had my last ham in a bin cage and she loved exploring and digging around in it. Perfect home for any hamster!
thats not necessarily true, my hamster chews right through any hard plastic, i tried to put her in a bin cage but she chewed through in under a month, shes in a 40 gallon breeder now
@@averyshaham1697 There are circumstances where a 40g breeder tank is necessary. Both are good homes for hamsters. So, yes, it still is true.
@@averyshaham1697 Really? My hamsters aren't interested in chewing out at all. I can take the lid off of most of my hamsters cages and they won't even try to climb out (there isn't really much of a climb as the substrate goes quite high.
For US owners: I HIGHLY recommend shopping around Christmas/post Christmas sales. Target, Walmart, the container store and stores alike come out with BIG containers sold towards storing trees/Christmas things. They are perfect for bin cages with high sides and large floor space :)
Your hair is rockin' today 😍
Dragontail1992 which day.. is the question. 😂
@@helloham7370 everyday
My Mom finally sees how Bin cages are so easy to make. Thank you so much for letting her understand why we need a bin cage.
Era Jello yeah I told my mum that we need one ASAP and she said “that’s a horrible idea they can’t breathe” so I will show her this video
I love your humar so much.
Your literally teaching things while making it extremely hilarious
ikr, a teacher could neverrrr
I’m not a hater but it’s spelt humour I’m so sorry
A little late to the party, but I just started my hamster care journey and I decided to use a bin cage. Totally worth it! My only gripe is that the cheapest bin I can find in my place is translucent so it is a little hard to find my hamster when she decides to sleep in her burrow. But hey, it's better than keeping her in a tiny cage or inadequate aquarium.
Your 101 bin cagesss. Setting fire in your bin cage. Lmaooo your too funny Erinn. I need teachers like this in my school so I can learn with humour. You inspired me to make my own fit hamster cage
For UK owners, I can definitely vouch for the Asda bin, linked in the description. We got one as an upgrade for our dwarf hamster, and she's more active now than she's ever been. You can fill it with a deep layer of bedding and lots of toys - the cage even has wheels on the base, making it easy to move around. Also, it's worth watching Erin's DIY shelf for hamsters, which is so easy to make and adds another level to the bin (if you're looking for materials, Wilkos do a telescopic drying rack that works well/is cheap!)
i don’t think they sell this anymore
Any bins for Syrian ?
@@lolai3823 I know, just hunting for them everywhere, it's out of stock. Have you found a good replacement and if, what did you get?
@@Hana_goes_East IKEA has some good SAMLA storage bins (just make sure you get the one with a lid)
When you did the hamster in the drawing of the floor space I literally died it was so cute
Thanks for this. I recently got mice to keep my dwarf hammy company. I used to leave her lid off because she would NEVER jump out of it and can't. The mice though, having reared gerbils, I know they can scale well over a foot. You introduced me to using mesh with plastic bins
Your hamster doesn't Fight with the rats??
A new way I have thought and am currently using to attach a lid to my diy cage is the baby proofing cupboard locks. They are easy to use without having to create any holes usually just stick on and can go round corners to hold something down enough a hamster can’t move it. My lid is to heavy for a hamster to move but I have knocked it so it want completely secure before so this gives me peace of mind that they are safe.
I don't have my bin cage anymore, but when I did, I used bolts to secure the mesh to the lid! Just an alternative for those whose hamsters might like the cable ties!
You are the first youtuber i see that lives in Cyprus
This is the first video I’d ever found of yours and I’m proud to say I’ve now watched about… 10% of your videos…
While I have literally been watching you exclusively on RUclips and non stop you just have so much content… I love it!
Thank you! Since our hamster cage is a DIY Ikea KALLEX we are making a portable bin cage so Mr. Noodles’s can be portable. This way if there is an emergency or need someone to care for him while on holidays he has a familiar and suitable home. This way he can also come when we visit grandparents. We decided to not wait until we needed one since they do take planning and time to build:).
I was super adverse to bin cages until I found a hamster lost outside in winter and couldn't afford anything better 😅 suddenly they became my best friend
Ahh I hope the hammy was abandoned not wild :")
What? XD
@@Hugallurfrends it probably was, there are not many wild hamsters, and they cannot be found in most countries except for certain exceptions such as Syria and Mongolia. European hamsters are critically endangered and are not domesticated and cannot be kept in an enclosure
I don't even have a hamster. I just love Erin.
If you don't have a lid for your bin cage (or cage in general) try using wire shelving from Lowes or somewhere similiar. They can cut these to size so it's cut perfectly to your cage. Use Velcro to keep the lid secure if you need to, however the shelves are fairly heavy themselves
I've changed my hamster from a normal cage to a bin cage due to its safety because he couldn't stop chewing the bars of his former cage. He's in bin cage for a couple of weeks now and definitely looks happier!
My really old hamster just passed away a couple days ago and the last 6 or 7 months of his life he was in a bin cage and he was so much happier
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for the advice though. I'm going to make my hamster a bin cage as soon as I can!
My new hamster loves his 200 quart bin. In just a few days he is burrowing his bin up so much it looks as if a tornado wasted his bin. Tonight there is going to be a cleanup...
I made a bin cage from two bins, and after I cut out the sides, I drilled holes in each side and connected the two bins with zip ties, then covered it in duct tape, and now I can easily pick it up and move it :) p.s. it is now around 700 square inches
what is the lid?
Thank you so much ! You're video is really exhaustive. All my questions got answers and your energy is big bonus!
Tip...you can heat your knife in a flame and than the cutting will go much easyer. And i made the holes in it with my hot gluegun👍👍👍
Perfect timing! I'm actually about to make a bin cage, though I'm still gathering my supplies. The masking tape is a great tip!
Goodluck!
@@vievie3661 Thanks!
tip #1 for new hamster owners:
don't set fire to your hamsters cage
surprise surprise the fumes will not be good for your hamster
shocking ikr
Caroline what?!?! Nooooooo that’s crazy!¡!
@@sarinachoudhury6865 yeah, that was stupid to say. clearly it's a smart choice. clearly.
Caroline it’s called a joke! Have you ever heard of one?
@@sarinachoudhury6865 Mine too.
@@sarinachoudhury6865 By the way, I have ;P
why don't i just buy a one story house and fill it with bedding instead of wasting my time on a bin cage ERIN?
xD
Its expensive I think.
Violet Evergreen
Who would’ve thought
That would be good 😂
Violet Evergreen 😐
Violet Evergreen hmm maybe but just maybe. Well i’m going to the store Now to buy a hole lot of bedding! ;D
OMG TYSM FOR POSTING LINKS IVE BEEN LOOKING FOREVER FOR A CHEAP BIN CAGES AND JUST SEEING 600 SQUARE INCHES FOR ONLY 17 DOLLARS MADE MY MOUTH DROP TYSM
TheHamsterGuy makes great connected bin cages
I never comment on videos but I don't think this could be more helpful thank you!!!
I connected two bins to each other horizontally today!!! :D I love my frankenbin, its two ikea samlas with 884 square inch (5704 square cm) of floorspace hurray!
thank you for this video and others hamster videos. by watching your videos. I got rid of all of my Habitrail cages. By watching and learning from you. I will become be best hamster owner. Right now I don't have any hamster, because they past away by natural causes. I miss them, but I have to wait. When I first I was in mourn mode when I first saw your hamster video about bin cages. I decide you are right about those Habitrail cages. They are too small for hamster. Now I am saving up, so I can make and get a large bin cage and large wheel and other things that I need for a hamster. I am so ready to get another hamster now. Once I get the correct bin cage and wheel and other things that I need for a hamster then I will get a hamster again. It feel empty when you don't have a hamster in the house. Thanks for all of your advice. You taught me things that I didn't know. I wish I had your advice when I was child. There are things I would do different. I have hamster since I was child. My mom bought me my first hamster. Since then. I had hamsters all my life. There are things I didn't know that you show me in your video. Like whey they chew on the bars (cage is too small) and why they stop running in the wheel (wheel is too small) and hamster ball (they are dangerous). Thank you for showing me what I did wrong. I am correcting all my mistake. Becoming a better hamster owner. Once again thank you for your advice and tips. You are the best.
Thank you for the links in the description! I have never been able to find affordable bin cages of a large enough size :)
I’m one of your 95 Australian viewers!!!
I don’t have a hamster I found this by accident and got sucked in because it struck me funny- I’m a goldfish keeper, the biggest issue goldfish owners have is they aren’t prepared for buying a proper sized tank because they have no idea about goldfish. So when the inevitable health problems start and they ask for help they have to emergency get a bigger home for the fish... so of course it’s the same plastic bins used in the video. If the plastic is safe for fish then it’s safe for anything else. If you care about your pets it doesn’t matter how it looks, you get what’s best for them or else! I’ve used these bins as brooders for chicks and hospital rooms for wild animals... great video thanks x
I’m SO HAPPY you put links to the bins 💝
Another option for a bin to use that is available in many countries is the Ikea Samla bin, the 130L option has approximately 680 sq in of floor space and is only £11 (if you wish to purchase the lid clips that lock the lid they cost an additional £1)
Make sure your measuring the bin from the bottom not just the measurements the shop tells you. I think the ikea samla has more like 450 sq in, but I don't have one so I can't measure it exactly.
Aww... It's too bad that you're not reading the comments anymore! ☹️ If you did read them, I would tell you that the very first video I watched of yours was the old bin cage video...and I've been hooked ever since! I made a bin cage for my very first hamster, Nutmeg (a Chinese). It was quite the learning experience! I learned so much! Since I live in the US, I went to Walmart and got the largest bin I could find - a 50 gallon! I learned that I'm not strong enough or patient enough to use a knife to cut the windows, so I learned how to use a wood burning tool (if you're planning on using this method, make sure you're in a well ventilated area... And an adult!). I muddled my way through the project and I'm happy to say that it served Nutmeg well! It now houses Daisy (a Syrian).
I just wanted to say thank you for making such excellent and entertaining content over the years! Sorry, I'm not on Twitter. 😉👍
A bin cage is great, but the lid can be opened half the amount for air circulation and small holes can be easily drilled along the top edge of the bin and more everywhere as long as they are smaller than the hamster’s, etc. head. The smaller holes will add greater air flow movement. I like the No cage look of bins and the incredible speed of cleaning them. Bin cages are great for viewing your pet and they will give him a spacious environment to enjoy. It’s a win win situation.
yes, exactly!
I’ve heard some people say that if the hamster finds the small ventilation holes they can still chew it until it’s large enough to escape from, so I’d keep that in mind :)
I want to get my hammy a bin cage but my parents wont let me 😢😭
Unfortunately that is why hamsters are not a recommended pet for a child. :\
Try showing them this one and some other educational hamster care videos Erin made.
I wanted one bot I think my hamster Pluto loves his cage!
Well, a good start is to send your parent’s this video. If they still won’t buy you one, try proposing something to your parents in exchange for doing more work around the house. I’ve done this and I proposed $5 a week. They decided to give me $20 a month, which is a little less, but the amount of money I get amounts to $240 a year. $5 a week seems like a small amount of money to your parents, but start by proposing about $7 a week, which will amount to $365 a year, but say $7 a week instead of $1 per day. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
Sophie Grace Richardson well what worked for me at first was saying I’d pay for the bin and they were totally okay with that
Sophie Grace Richardson what cage are you currently using
My personal favorite is the Sterilite 200qt stacker storage box for bin cages! more than 900 sq inches with a tightly latchable lid! Christmas tree bins are also great, but I've never found any that are transparent. :c
OMGGGGGGG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THISSSS I want to get a hamster on a budget but on Amazon’s the bins are like over $100 rollers so thank you for the links I appreciate it vary much
I used a wood soldering iron to cut my bin cage's ventilation holes :)
I got a detolf. I dont even know why im watching this.
Imperial Drone lol! Haha but it’s good that you have such a large cage for your hammy 💕
Imperial Drone I have a bin right now . I already have the shelf to put the detof on I just gotta drive to ikea
Imperial Drone same
I got a crittertrail cage, i can relate
fjAyaz x I hope not the super small critter trails, I think there’s one that’s big enough but not the majority.
I made one of these just a couple weeks ago. I used a lighter to heat the box cutter blade and it worked so much better. I happened to have tin snips in the garage to cut the wire mesh which i highly recommend. I used 100+ zip ties. my hammy shall not escape!
I just dipped my box cutter's razor blade into a boiling pot of water... Heat is the answer for easier cutting of plastic bin lids...
That opening 😂 (my insane collection of 101 bin cages)
These ads are so funny!!!
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My bin cage is perfect for my dwarf. I don’t have to worry about her squeezing through bars, and I can fill it with more bedding than I would in a wire cage. The bedding doesn’t end up on the floor either when she’s burrowing or playing wildly.
i know i’m late but do you use a lid for the bin? i just got a dwarf hamster and i’m upgrading to a bin cage!
@@oceanwidder8748 Yes I did. I switched cage to the detolf later. I would say a lid is necessary with any species of hamster, she almost jumped out of the bin once. :)
Thank you so much for the links. I’m from the US and they where very helpful.
Abby Johnson where are the links I can’t find them
Evie Woodward if you look at the title and then look to the right there’s an arrow pointing down so when you click the arrow and scroll down all of the links should be there.
Hi! Human to a super hamster chewer here! She's training for the chewing Olympics and I think she has a good chance of taking the win. (On cage version 3 and counting) 😅
Thanks for the bin cage links as now my hamster has had an upgrade from 500 sq inches to 690 sq inches .
If you live in the uk b&q is a very good place to get very big bins , the one I got was about £12 with a lid 👍
I just got nibbles a few days ago, he's okay in the second hand store bought cage i got for him for now but I'm definitely going to upgrade to a bin cage soon so that he has tons more space to do his hamster business
I love ur cage in the back
Just got a 450 cage from a 390 I think that’s better than nothing!
I’m getting my hammy the 2nd to last bin in the UK list. He has a 350sq inch cage now and is upgrading to a 800 sq inch! 😃
Tiny and Winnie what bin did u use
Eliza Wajid go in the description box. As Tinny and Winnie said, they bought the second to last one on the U.K. list. 🙂
Mines 360 but I am getting them out everyday
@@whyjustwhy2168 Getting them out everyday doesn't help any, they are still active at night, and need things to do in their cage, plus room to run and burrow.
AHHHH! How did I miss this? This is so helpful!
Very helpful 😄 as always a great and entertaining video!!
Use a lid! My brother's friend's hamster just went up to a corner and climbed straight up with the walls as it's only support xD
This was such a great video! A little project I am definitely going to do for my new buddy!
I just got a detolf cage today, I currently have 2 cages (1 hamster and 1 gerbil, getting another one today bc one passed a few days ago) but I'm planning on creating a pet RUclips channel soon and sharing a rescue, so I need another cage. And I'm planning on getting a bin cage thanks to you! 💓
@MobileGamingGod Thankyou very much! I'm doing a bit better ♥
Around this time of year some stores carry Christmas tree storage bins which are about the size of a detolf. They're around $30 and can be found at Walmart, Target, and hardware stores.
Christmas tree boxes make awesomeeee bin cages
If you can’t find wire mesh I would recommend using eggcrate, it’s something that’s usually used for ceiling lights but it has sizable breathing holes and it’s pretty easy to secure to the lid, I’ve used both silicone and zipties to put it down (although both work I highly suggest zipties) and it’s also pretty cheap, last time I bought some it was like $10 at Home Depot got a big sheet that I had leftover of when I was done making my cage :]
We actually bought a $20 dremel when we decided to make our bin, because we didn't have the patience to mess with a utility knife or box cutter. 🤣 I didn't think about the plexiglass cutter I had JUST used for another hamster project. We totally could have used that.
Amanda Hyre I got the $50 one. Best investment. I can use it to customize little wooden signs for my hammy!
Yo thank you so much for this because I had two 350 square inch cages attached together with a tube and I thought that was okay so thank you!!!!! I shall upgrade!!
PUT A LID ON THE BIN CAGE!!!! Hamsters are fabulous escape artists and they will get out! My hamsters escaped a few days ago (luckily we found her) but it was a close call on her life. So put a top on.
Excelent video! Thank you! 😊
I’ve been excited for this one! Thanks for making this vid!
It would really good to see a diy "frankenstein bin cage" in the channel 😻😻
Unfortunately since I don't need any more bin cages that won't be possible to do :)
The ikea samla bin is a very good option and you can get it in most countries also if your in the uk B&Q has lots of great bins from 540 square inches to 1000 square inches and are very good !
Your hair looks awesome Erin :)
We love our bin cage! We have a hamster heaven, which cost us over 100 USD. We were able to get a Christmas tree bin for 10 USD which gives him over 900 sq. in. of interior space. He loves his home and we love watching him in it. We still want to give him more space, but we struggle with space in our home.
In the 90s I had a hamster with a multiple habtrail setup (the original habitrail designs) which was pretty cool. I have been thinking about getting a new hamster and I googled habitrail and was shocked to see how different their products are now. The cages are tiny! There's no way I would buy them now when a bin cage is an infinitely better idea.
Any 110 quart bin should be sufficient for any dwarf, and a 200 quart bin should be sufficient for a Syrian, in my humble opinion... Bigger is better...
This was a great video!!! So awesome and chock full of info 💕💕
*Careful, she’s a hero*
Thank you for the links took me forever to try and find one
For anyone (in the US) just coming to this video home Depot has a clear bin that's around 900 sq in floor space for $36. I use it. I'd caution to check corners frequently for chewing. My hamster diesnt but I'd bet there are some that would. I also have to keep the bedding lower than id like because I'm afraid if he reaches the top he could chew thru plastic part and zip ties but he can't reach it so it's not a problem.
in the uk you can also get really good ones in the range ☺️
I Iove your accent 🥰
In canada in Lindsay ontario the dollar store has a big bin that has 594 sq inches
Thank yoh so much for the links
Thank you for your links to places where they sell large bins. I was able to purchase a 50 gallon bin at Target today to go with two female mice I acquired. I hope to get more females when they become available.
Idk that mine was destructive so my hamster chewed out she was missing for a week but I found her and got her a 55 gallon tank 😂
When I made my first bin cage, we didn’t have a dremel (sp?). Wire cutters, however, work surprisingly well!😂
Thankyou very very much ! I was wondering the correct measurements .
i have a commercial cage that is like 350 sq inch i think and my hamster chews on the metal bars all night and keeps me up. So im going to switch to a bin cage, i found one that is liek 675 sq inch and i think im going with that one. im so excited
Since this wasn't mentioned in the video I feel like its a good idea to say this: if you join the two bin cages together by cutting off one side, you will no longer have a functioning lid unless you change that too. I feel like someone is gonna need that eventually, even if its in 10 years, and id like to make sure theyre hamster doesnt get eaten by the cat.
I have my little hammy in a bin cage that is around 620 sq inches and ive found a cheap bin for $7 and it has over 1000 sq inches of floor space which would be AMAZING but my mom thinks its too big but I think otherwise and this helps validate that it is perfectly fine having a bigger cage.
Thank you for this video ❤🐹
Great video.👍🏼💖
so would the 740 sq inches one be good?
Yeah I do
Headsup that the UK homebase link is in fact an argos link
The ikea Samla bin is a very good option and you can get in most countries
It really annoys me when I’ve got big cages for my hamster and my sister and dad says that it’s too big they don’t need this much space 😤 but I don’t care I want my two boys to be happy in their cages. Yes both their cages take space but they’re happy and I’m happy to see them happy