8 Biggest Hamster Myths

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024

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  • @BottegaBeauty
    @BottegaBeauty Год назад +176

    Thank you for this video! As a proud Syrian hamster owner, I am a passionate advocate for small animals. Biggest myth- hamsters are not a kids’ toy. They are a little soul that deserves the best care possible. No one would put a human in a closet to live, just because hampters are small that does not equal small home. Hamsters need large enclosures and a large wheel is a must. Love to everyone ♥️🙏

    • @terrycross5589
      @terrycross5589 Год назад +1

      I hope your hamster has a great life while my hamsters are.... Dead😭🐹🥺❤️🙏🥹👀

    • @introspectivedreamer3864
      @introspectivedreamer3864 Год назад

      thank you for your lovely comment from a fellow hamster fan🐹🐹❤❤

    • @introspectivedreamer3864
      @introspectivedreamer3864 Год назад +1

      @@terrycross5589 so sorry to hear you have lost your hamsters I'm sure they had a great life with you and you can maybe give some other hammies a great home too in time, best wishes and thoughts at this sad time

    • @terrycross5589
      @terrycross5589 Год назад

      @@introspectivedreamer3864 after that I got a puppy named Willow she's a 8 mounth old dog loves to dig plus do you know any dog that has brown fur and white fur on her neck and half heart shaped tail? By any chance we adopted her from the Dallas shelter who loves to dig and likes to bite toes? 🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻👁👄👁🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻🦶🏻 btw what's her breed do you know read the other parts... Idk her breed and a escape artist?

    • @youareme1515
      @youareme1515 Год назад

      The enclosure entirely depends on how much time the hamster spends outside of the cage though. It also depends on the animal’s preferences as well. Not every animal is the same. There are many things involved with deciding on a cage.

  • @MrMannyGB
    @MrMannyGB Год назад +74

    I m an hamster breeder since 2006, they are so lovely.
    Few more myths:
    - yellow teeth means disease? NO white teeth for hamster is a problem!!!
    - Breeded hamster can be handled by anyone? NO, hamsters normally recognize the smell of no more than 2-3 people in their entire life. So be careful, your super docile hamster can bite your little cousin

    • @letsdostuff8967
      @letsdostuff8967 Год назад +4

      Although some hamsters are just angels in disguise. My hamster named Ham was like that. She would cuddle up and sleep with me. She only bit me once. It was because she was quite old and her digestive system was slowing down. This caused a buildup of painful gas. The vet sorted it all out. She didn't even bite the vet while they were poking and proding her. She was so tired though and slept on my lap the whole way home (I wasn't driving and our house was about 30 minutes away). Miss her. Little angel.

    • @Art.and.Hamsters
      @Art.and.Hamsters 6 месяцев назад

      My hammy never hurt a fly (he was gently handled by more than 15 people) ❤

  • @ruby23876
    @ruby23876 Год назад +81

    It's so sad that some hampters get treated wrong. They are the fluffiest little furballs! This video is so helpful, thanks again!

    • @redwolfdragonkirangordondj2840
      @redwolfdragonkirangordondj2840 Год назад +1

      Hey! ALL animals that encounter humans get treated wrong
      :( We seriously need more ways of getting information to everybody whether they like animals or not. I think ppl don't realize that karma exists and just how hilariously awesome it can be even if it's bad karma. You know what karma is, right? There is always going to be someone that doesn't know something but nobody will know everything but can know everything in one thing or another. Crazy, right? I love learning even though it hurts sometimes but the pain of everything will never go away so you might as well confront it instead of avoiding it. Good luck m8

  • @Hampter_edits
    @Hampter_edits Год назад +111

    I love how you put out a lot of effort into busting hamster myths that are false. Because of that, people will not make the mistake of doing the myth. Keep up the content!

  • @gigithemouse
    @gigithemouse Год назад +37

    The biggest myth is Hamsters get lonely and need company constantly. That is the craziest idea. I love this video and I think most of your hamsters are presented here.

    • @ifeelsojolly
      @ifeelsojolly 2 месяца назад

      people really are confusing hamsters with guinea pigs...

  • @DerSpanier5001
    @DerSpanier5001 Год назад +29

    The biggest myth by far is that they make a great and easy starter pet (especially for kids). These little floofballs might look small, but they need a lot of (expensive) attention and care at hours that are mostly not suitable for kids....

    • @zanib.279
      @zanib.279 Год назад +12

      To be honest, no animal is an easy starter pet for kids. Every single animal needs maintenance and work which the kids will never do even if they promised you they would. Unless you really want a pet too, don't get one for your kids.
      My honest thoughts.

    • @burntbeansoup
      @burntbeansoup Год назад +4

      @@zanib.279 Exactly. I think maybe a child could HELP care for a large animal, like a dog or cat. This means feeding them sometimes and playing with them. But under no circumstances should a child under 13 be the sole caretaker of a pet, and I think any child under 18 should get financial help from their parents to care for it, at least for vet visits.

  • @user-cb9es3sj3u
    @user-cb9es3sj3u Год назад +8

    I strongly agree hamsters are not toys. Thank you for your video to tell people how to treat hamsters appropriately ❤

  • @StarbitO
    @StarbitO Год назад +11

    I watched this video with my hamster asleep on my hand ❤️❤️

  • @HeatherTea2280
    @HeatherTea2280 Год назад +8

    So true! Many people think these myths are true, so I’m glad you’re able to point them out for us

  • @xthetansiblingsx5405
    @xthetansiblingsx5405 Год назад +10

    So cute, simple and understandable :)
    One thing I would like to reach out is that with the direct proper hamster care it will be very very costly and very high maintenance. I highly do no recommend parents buying a hamster for their kids because their too many things to consider. It is not just now but also their life journey :)

    • @youareme1515
      @youareme1515 Год назад

      I properly care for my animals and they are very inexpensive lol and definitely not high maintenance. The personalities of your animals must be quite interesting, haha. Because that’s definitely what anything depends on. Food is the only thing I need to buy frequently. Their toys and what not keep very well, because they they take care of them. I’ve never had to take a hamster to the vet, because my babies have all been very healthy.

  • @bunnysweet6013
    @bunnysweet6013 Год назад +8

    Very chonky hammies and plus very fluffy aswell:) love your videos and tutorial!

  • @lindaward1264
    @lindaward1264 Год назад +1

    You are amazing! So responsible and informed. Please keep posting these videos to educate other hamster owners and new hamster owners. We had hamsters for over 20 years (many, many years ago) and this information was not available to us. I still miss having hamsters, so thank you for sharing your knowledge and love and hammies!

  • @kjlb98
    @kjlb98 Год назад +4

    I honestly would be so lost without your fun and unique video's. I found your channel when I had my first hamster a couple of months ago, who unfortunately died of a tumour at 4 months old. And I done so much research with him. I get A new hamster in just over a week, a girl. And this time I am so much more prepared. But I always love learning new things. So I really do like your channel.

  • @introspectivedreamer3864
    @introspectivedreamer3864 Год назад +4

    Happy New Year to all at KumaQQ, and a big thank you from our household for fun, bright, educational and informative videos every time, you have done a fantastic job here of busting some longstanding myths especially the fact that they may get lonely, so if even one hamster gets a better chance after an owner seeing this, that's just wonderful.....and even my confirmed rodent disliking housemate is now involved and can't get enough of my hamsters and their antics. Best wishes and thanks for every video from a crazy hammy fan in London ❤❤🐹🐹

  • @user-yn1bh3tk4d
    @user-yn1bh3tk4d Год назад +8

    When I was a kid I had this one hamster and I realised it was wrong to have a small bar cage. So I told my mum and we just didn't get one. But he did have a big play pen.He lasted until two years of age and got put down because he became sick.
    Now I own a hamster by my own she is well cared for and spoilt rotten. She is happy and I really feel guilty about my first hamster.
    Always get lots of correct information before getting a pet ❤

  • @lornarettig3215
    @lornarettig3215 Год назад +2

    Your channel is delightful. Thank you for being a champion for sweet little hammies!

  • @robertmihai7546
    @robertmihai7546 Год назад +8

    Hamsters are the best pets!❤

  • @cyan_tempesty.official
    @cyan_tempesty.official Год назад +4

    First comment ❤
    Also, thanks for the helpful tips now I know what I have been doing with my hamster that was wrong~

  • @ShrekIsHot1234
    @ShrekIsHot1234 Год назад +1

    Dwarf hamsters especially with the sand bath part. It’s recommended to have at least a third of their cage with sand

  • @mushsqush7731
    @mushsqush7731 Год назад +2

    Only person I'll listen to when it comes to my little best friend! If you give them what they need they are the BEST little pet friends you could ask for

  • @JarlSeraPrivat
    @JarlSeraPrivat Год назад +3

    Got a little Hamsterlady 3 months ago and your Videos are so helpfull everytime!
    I made so many mistakes besides doing research beforehand... :(
    Bun know I think my little one has quite a good life because of your videos. Thank you!

  • @HammyCraft
    @HammyCraft Год назад +2

    We really need to do away with the stigma that hamsters are "children's pets" when in reality hammies are just like owning a cat or dog, they require good healthcare, a good diet and plenty of exercise and enrichment and it's ultimately the adult (parent) that is responsible for their well-being, not the minor. So often pet stores market hamster products with bright colors and make toy-like cages and accessories to entice kids and they sell hamsters at a low price making you think they are cheap. This only adds to the problem of improper care. Thank you for busting these myths and helping others understand what hammies really need to thrive🐹❤

  • @lacedribbons
    @lacedribbons Год назад +1

    thx for the 2nd and the "hamsters are for children" one because yesterday, my brother just got bit by my little 4 month old syrian hamster in his pinky without giving her food, only me. with this advice, he was a proud lil 6yo. tysm kumaqq

  • @durian_pawtong
    @durian_pawtong Год назад +3

    Thanks for making interesting and educational videos like this!

  • @ZekeTheFur
    @ZekeTheFur Год назад +2

    Everyone: chonk adorable hamsters
    Me: *looks at thumbnail* traumatized

  • @laurenmarshall6318
    @laurenmarshall6318 Год назад +1

    Love your videos!! Your information is always so helpful and I’m sure will help out a lot of new owners ❤

  • @kalxco
    @kalxco Год назад +2

    Another big myth is that hamsters are "compact" or low-space animals. Hamsters need minimum 450sq in. of space (according to the US standard), although 600+sq inches is highly recommended. If your enclosure can fit on your desk, its likely way too small.

    • @youareme1515
      @youareme1515 Год назад +1

      That will depend on whether your hamster stays in its cage all the time or not. And what it’s preferences are. I have two hamster and they are polar opposites of each other. The one likes a big house, while the other is nice and satisfied with a smaller cage.

  • @digitaldream1629
    @digitaldream1629 Год назад +1

    My favorite myth is how hampters are actually tiny bear mechs piloted by really small people

  • @letsdostuff8967
    @letsdostuff8967 Год назад +3

    Thank you for making this video. Not enough people are educated about them before getting one. Although i would take caution with the sand bathes and Syrian hamsters. Almost every Syrian I've had just wants to eat the sand. So, make sure to watch them the first few times. If they eat it after multiple tries (like 3-4) I tend to give up.

  • @yourlocal_croissant
    @yourlocal_croissant Год назад +3

    The video is cute!! Love your hamsters, kumaqq!
    Your hamsters are really chonky and cute❤

  • @HugbonGames
    @HugbonGames Год назад +1

    Cute little hamster and i love your vids

  • @sophieshomeschooljourney8963
    @sophieshomeschooljourney8963 Год назад +2

    I am a child with 2 hamsters with 3 babies. I know all that hamsters need. What’s the problem with me? Btw thank you for this video❤ You made me become a better hamster owner😊

    • @youareme1515
      @youareme1515 Год назад

      Most people don’t raise their children as responsible, that’s why. They play with the hamster like it’s some kind of toy and can be cruel to it.

  • @ameliaprince
    @ameliaprince Год назад +3

    I have the same set of brush and dust pan that you used in the first myth!! Although my hamster chewed mine up 😂 so it looks a little different

  • @elizaroy810
    @elizaroy810 Год назад +1

    Happy almost 200k sub's!
    🐹💖

  • @kuku891126
    @kuku891126 Год назад

    It's so true! Hamsters are not for children! Both sides can get hurt easily, especially the little hammy might be scared all the time because many kids are just too loud (shouting, crying etc.). Treasure your hampters and please give them a beautiful life ❤❤❤ Thank you for this video KUMA !

  • @ajsdljs
    @ajsdljs Год назад +1

    THAT WAS THE CUTEST LITTLE YAWN!!!!!

  • @KittyHarper
    @KittyHarper Год назад

    I work with kids and the amount of them who tell me they have hamsters as their own personal pets frightens me. They'll have scars all over their hands from being bitten, and some of them haven't even heard of a sandbath.

  • @markthorne9620
    @markthorne9620 Год назад

    We had a family hamster and we totally agree with your video. Hamsters are wonderful pets and they require alot of understanding, maturity, and care. This may require more money, space, and time than people realize! Always research before deciding to take on the responsibility of caring for these innocent and adorable creatures. If you play with your hamster often, they will be loving. Thanks so much for teaching people about hamsters!

  • @aranatalia4870
    @aranatalia4870 Год назад

    Nice vid! Thanks for teaching me more about hamsters!

  • @bluemonkey189
    @bluemonkey189 Год назад

    0:07 omg hi :) (Also KumaQQ which hamster is in your profile picture?)

  • @sammjaisais7135
    @sammjaisais7135 Год назад +1

    When I was 8, a friend had two hamsters in a tiny wire cage enclosure. Somehow even though it was a male and a female, they never bred, never fought and lived a pretty decent time. But every time I recall seeing the two in that small cage I cringe and I wonder how anyone can allow a living creature to live in such a tiny space.
    Also, my sister once got the class hamster for the weekend when she was like 12 and I was 6. We had dogs, so we decided the best way to keep it safe was to leave it in its cage in the bathroom with the door closed. Somehow it got out and got into the toilet and drowned. We still have no idea how it did it. But seriously, who ever thought a tiny creature like that would be a good pet for a child?

  • @ryyoung-hm2oy
    @ryyoung-hm2oy Год назад

    I liked the big opening yawn. And also very cute hammies, 10/10 video, only one problem, i think i might die of cuteness❤. Everyone do your research before getting a hampter please

  • @NataliaGarcia-ee5te
    @NataliaGarcia-ee5te Год назад +2

    Their getting so big, so cute🥰🥰🥰

  • @BimmerClubtx
    @BimmerClubtx Год назад

    the sound effects are golden

  • @kennedytaylor2301
    @kennedytaylor2301 Год назад

    Also it’s possible to potty train your hammy, so it’ll help with the possible smells too. My hamster, Kevin, used what was supposed to be a nice sand bath, as a potty so he was very easy to tend to smell wise. Took a little time to train but it worked out well in the end

  • @xMIRAIEEE
    @xMIRAIEEE Год назад

    This is very knowledgeable. I love it. Yes to proper care of hamsters.

  • @angelfroggie4045
    @angelfroggie4045 Год назад

    This is an amazing vidio! Hamsters need just as mutch as atention space and care as any other pet they are living creatures you can’t just despose of them they must be given proper care and a loving owner ❤ take care of your hammies peopole

  • @LunWeiKu
    @LunWeiKu Год назад +1

    this video helped so much! thanks!

  • @Evadedude
    @Evadedude Месяц назад

    Kumaqq I was wondering where to you buy your cage for your hamter cause I am getting one soon:)

  • @YuBeace
    @YuBeace Год назад

    Got bitten by a hamster when I was like… four years old. And that definitely wasn’t the hamster’s fault, lol.

  • @maxobbetriguild428
    @maxobbetriguild428 Год назад +1

    I think instead of research about hamsters, watch kuma qq heheheh righhhttt!!!!

  • @SgtReaper22
    @SgtReaper22 Год назад

    I had a hamster as a kid not super young,I took very good care of my Lucky and he lived for 4yrs back when I was a kid in the 90's.I have 2 hamsters now after 8yrs from when my 2nd hamster passed away on Christmas day in 2013.

  • @zimnykwas4249
    @zimnykwas4249 Год назад +1

    biutiful intro

  • @elizabethchristineyuanitam4638

    The myth about hamster bites that some people say can bring disease is the biggest myth. But in fact, hamsters are actually very clean animals. Almost every day my hamster of the Winter White type really likes to clean himself. Including his teeth. I get bitten by my hamster a lot because I used to have a WW hamster that was really mean. Bite until it bleeds. But be safe. You only need to wash the wound in running water, not because hamster bites are dangerous, but bacteria or viruses from the air can enter through the wound. And sometimes hamsters like to invite us to play by biting our fingers without any injuries. It was the same as when he scratched his body with his teeth.

  • @RoccoTheKat
    @RoccoTheKat 6 месяцев назад

    I took that thumbnail personally.

  • @zj7162
    @zj7162 Год назад

    I love your videos so much! Also, I’d like to ask you to name my hamster. You make perfect names for your hamsters, and I just can’t come up with a name for my hamster (That’s not already used). He is black and white like my other hamster, Oreo. I would like to know what you think!
    Btw, your hamsters are so chonky and cute!!❤

  • @irlyirish7134
    @irlyirish7134 Год назад +4

    "They aren't born in a sewer"
    I'd hope not😅
    Chubby hammy😃

  • @thatonegeographyaddict
    @thatonegeographyaddict Год назад

    thanks for the first one!my dad always makes the bedding not so deep i cant even get my hammies down

  • @alisonsmith4436
    @alisonsmith4436 Год назад

    Thank you so much for putting a smile on my face today bless you all ❤❤❤❤

  • @annikalecybil6168
    @annikalecybil6168 Год назад +1

    Biggest myth: Herbivores
    I swear the amount of people who don't know they can eat meat

  • @Rinkutheham
    @Rinkutheham Год назад

    😂My Stella chews me up pretty good and so far I haven’t got sick or septic. She’s the vampire one from all my babies.

  • @mattthehamster
    @mattthehamster Год назад

    3:25- tuna is blocking the sun!

  • @MSTUDIO_MISSA
    @MSTUDIO_MISSA Год назад +2

    Awwwwwww😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @0aprilanne0
    @0aprilanne0 Год назад

    Improper breeding is why we have things like brachycephalic syrians and lethal white. I own a brachy syrian, and it is somewhat cost and labor intensive having to make him a custom soft food diet and keep his enclosure more deep cleaned than you typically would to help his breathing. Even though he is seemingly stress free, no hamster deserves a life like that.

  • @TheLowEndTheory
    @TheLowEndTheory Год назад

    My hamster squeaks when he wakes up and don't feel him cold grits

  • @TheAndro5
    @TheAndro5 Год назад

    Biggest myth: they like climbing on the cage bars

  • @akukiakamila4884
    @akukiakamila4884 Год назад

    Wow, thanks for the video! I love so much my hamster. I hope i will keep it save dan calm

  • @YT_RB21
    @YT_RB21 11 месяцев назад +1

    the yawner also i have dwarf hamster

  • @Shinobu-q8t
    @Shinobu-q8t 3 месяца назад

    What type of bedding do u use? Also, my friend had a sand bath for her hamster, and after a week or so, he lost vision in one eye, is it the type of sand?

  • @nezuko5377
    @nezuko5377 Год назад +2

    so cutee

  • @ardranot2751
    @ardranot2751 Год назад +1

    Hey KUMAQQ, i would like to ask... What type of bedding are you using?

    • @KumaQQ
      @KumaQQ  Год назад +1

      Spruce, hemp and tissues

  • @YochevedPolak
    @YochevedPolak 2 месяца назад

    where do you reccomend getting a large plastic bin? i cant find them anywhere

  • @patrickbelcourt3090
    @patrickbelcourt3090 Год назад

    I think hamsters being herbivores is the biggest myth, as I believed it for 30 years until my lovely daughter did research for our new pet.

  • @shuoding6570
    @shuoding6570 Год назад +1

    人类总是把自己的感觉带入到其他物种上面。于是有人给仓鼠合笼,有人给仓鼠洗澡,有人给仓鼠喂一大堆花里胡哨的东西。然而仓鼠就是仓鼠,独居,干净,饮食简单,也并不会很亲人的一种小动物。像个单身宅男宅女,也是很幸福的。

  • @chelsearosa9895
    @chelsearosa9895 Год назад

    The nice toylit is so funny

  • @baumapfel9759
    @baumapfel9759 Год назад

    And also, good video!

  • @thelocalmoth3078
    @thelocalmoth3078 Год назад

    hamster yawns look like their trying to turn themselves inside out, or roaring.

  • @kakalina9190
    @kakalina9190 Год назад

    So sad when people think like “eh hamsters are some small animals they do not need much bedding and things” nope! That’s not true. My friend had a hamster and she had only 2cm of bedding.. poor hamster.

  • @Nico-lb2qe
    @Nico-lb2qe Год назад

    Thumbnail is 👌🏼

  • @Creek4life10
    @Creek4life10 Год назад

    My hamster died today but this made my day a little better

  • @danielrajagukguk2100
    @danielrajagukguk2100 Год назад

    I'm still somehow young and I have 2 pet hamsters. But I try to give a big care for these furballs as possible!

  • @Jjjjjjjj-nl6vb
    @Jjjjjjjj-nl6vb Год назад

    I want to have in the future but I have 5 nosy and curious dogs lol

  • @RaijuTheTiger
    @RaijuTheTiger Год назад

    Hamsters being a pet suitable for children is the biggest myth. They're actually one of the rodents that are more easily triggered to bite, and those little balls of fur can really bite!

  • @bluemonkey189
    @bluemonkey189 Год назад

    2:47 Ohh noo! Hamsters are evil after all!

  • @MFarid92
    @MFarid92 Год назад

    this is good Ms. Kumaqq

  • @xLeesaBella
    @xLeesaBella Год назад

    Great video :) thank you!!

  • @nothinginhere1044
    @nothinginhere1044 Год назад

    As a child some children can be responsible and take care of hamsters safely btw i love your channel!❤

  • @Emz.1
    @Emz.1 Год назад +1

    Yay wow -

  • @hollywalker3162
    @hollywalker3162 Год назад +1

    I was watching cocomelon with my hamster and my little brother and he got a heart attack from them bursting into song ;-;

  • @Ameliaa235
    @Ameliaa235 Год назад +1

    Im a 11 yo child and i think that im good aged to adopt me whiter white hams,I already own one its a male and he's so,adorable likee he sleeps in Human positions and it was the cutest moments now he's sleeping again sooo yeahh

  • @not4ya21
    @not4ya21 Год назад +1

    I loveeeee hammies !!!

  • @gabrielnelson4324
    @gabrielnelson4324 2 месяца назад

    what bedding are you using? @1:02

  • @the_noone._.
    @the_noone._. Год назад

    So cuteeee!

  • @unlocalized21123
    @unlocalized21123 Год назад

    Now I can solve my smelly hamster problem 😅😅

  • @jacquelinemoore9769
    @jacquelinemoore9769 Год назад

    I wish someone would do a video on the myths of Chinchillas

  • @houseoftoffee6910
    @houseoftoffee6910 Год назад

    I rarely see my Syrian female , your vids help me get my Syrian fix !
    Thankfully I do see me Robo boy daily, he is the best

  • @vegassims7
    @vegassims7 Год назад

    We had hamsters as kids and they don't smell and they are clean and smell clean. But like all animals you have to clean the cage. lol

  • @katherinevalenzuela2696
    @katherinevalenzuela2696 Год назад

    Biggest myth "hamsters are tiny, so they can live in a tiny space"
    I get so upset when I hear that.

  • @best_dog_ever1991
    @best_dog_ever1991 Год назад +1

    I love hamptar

  • @XiaWang-eb6gm
    @XiaWang-eb6gm 9 месяцев назад

    People think small pets are for children!- that’s false- hampsters are timide - fish are often abused and rabbit too- they see hampsters,fish,rabbit, and other rodents as not very smart and no feelings- all of them are a lot smarter than they think, I’ve had a rabbit and they are smart and chaotic