For bedding, it's recommended to use between 8-10 inches instead of 6. Youll also need a cage thats at least 100cm×50cm. Barred cages in my opinion and experience are not great options as the base is not deep enough and the bars encourage stress behaviours like bar climbing and bar chewing. You'll also want an upright solid 10 inch minimum wheel for your hammy to not have a bent back with no saucer wheels. They're not safe, neither are balls xx
It is so incredibly rare to find a video like this with proper information! This is so refreshing. Thanks so much for posting. I agree with others that we should shoot for 8-10 inches of bedding, but 6 is still a decent minimum. :)
My Syrian hamster has learned to recognize my voice and when he’s out and I’m around and I say hi to him he starts jumping around and trying to get to me. He sticks his nose up and patiently waits for me to pick him up. He’s adorable! I love him!
@@ernestliving I literally 'walk' my hamster inside my home where she can run around all that she can for two hours (keep my home hamster safe). Her home is a 6 ft dtolf glass cage with 12inch bedding blah blah
This is a great video! ❤One of the rare ones on yt that actually gives good information! I would just add that with bedding it is important not to use pine and cedar because they cause respiratory infections. When it comes to wheels the running surface must be solid, no wired wheels. They cause bumblefoot or even broken feet or legs. I am also so happy to see hamster balls are not mentioned because hamsters don't like them at all, they are stressful, lack ventilation and can break a hamster's toe or foot.
I just got my first hamster about a week ago. I’m so in love with him, he is soo tiny and cute! 🐹 he was very nervous and scared and didnt want to interact with me at all until after 5 days. He still doesn’t trust me fully yet but by giving him time and being patient, I hope to gain that trust at some point ☺️
Totally underrated as pets. My hamsters were affectionate, playful creatures. The only reason I don't have one now is that I have two cats currently. They really like exploring the whole house all evening long in one of those plastic balls. Just be sure to secure the lid with a little bit of scotch tape so it doesn't pop open when they crash into something.
our hamster goes crazy when she hears our voice, she instantly run around and jumps on the corner wanting us to get her up, if we don't she will ride in her wheel and wait. Her wheel is where we get her up, she likes being picked up a lot.
@@robloxdollies4266 If ur cage has any spots where u can put some seeds put the seeds there and maybe sprinkle some in the bedding so they will be on a scavenging hunt its fun to watch and its fun for ur hamster plus it is a great exercise too!
It's a good video for sure BUT, if you're gonna advise for "safe" bedding, or "right cage/wheel size" You really should follow through and provide people with that information. And add why the unsafe ones are unsafe.
I agree too because it’s super hard to find a good cage/enclosure thats actually big enough and deep enough for the bedding. Most thats sold are too small…
Great video, many people do not know this information. Think of all the crappy cages on tiktok. Thank you for trying to educate people. Hamsters all have different personalities and needs and you did a great job trying to educate. My one hammie (long hair syrian) hates burrowing and will over groom if too much bedding or substrate gets into his fur. He never burrowed and when I tried hiding food in deep bedding, he refused to touch it. (Don't get me wrong, he still piles bedding in his hides, but just doesn't dig in it. basically just enough bedding to cover himself and so that a lot doesn't get stuck in his fur. I have also tried many different brands). He prefers just to move the bedding into his home. So I keep bedding at 6 inches in winter, but lessen it when the weather warms up. My other hamster, (who is a Chinese hamster) loves bedding and climbing) So i give him as much as I can fit in the cage he is in! (8-10) and as many safe climbing toys since he doesn't have the greatest eyesight. Also, thank you for mentioning that not all hamsters like to be touched! It is all about personalities of the individual hamster. I have had robos that love to be cuddled but the next one is just zooming around and freaks out when you try to touch them. I have had hamsters that don't like specific people as well. They are such complicated beings and each one is different. Note: Females need bigger cages! My boy syrians fair well in a 75 gallon tank while my female was not quite satisfied. My boy Chinese is in a bin cage that is a tad bit bigger than a 40 tank. Boys are easy to please, girls are not.
I like to watch these videos even though I know these things sometimes you get ideas on the same knowledge that you know.. The first big thing I did was I put a camera to watch what he does at night..I highly recommed this bc there were so many times I saw him on the camera and it helped me know what things in particular he liked or what I could do differently or the toys he used the most.. When he was in his smaller cage I noticed he was stressed and so that's when I did research on those small cages and changed right away to a bin cage which I highly recommend doing! Some things I did that really have worked for my hamster who is picky.. I have tried many different ways to entertain him. And here are some things that really work: I like to use a shipping tube for my hamsters to crawl thru..my little guy love it! I just incorporated into his bin cage..along with ladders, He's got a huge wheel even though hes small He's a Chinese hamster ( they are Not to dwarf they are just a smaller breed) I had meant to order the 8-in wheel but they gave me a 12".. I wasn't going to use it but then I let him try it I was thinking if he can use it without straining to use it or having any issue using it then why not? He loves it! It's one of those that is closed and it's got the little holes they can run into the wheel with.. He loves it he uses it like a little hideout too..and another is I scatter feed him and I will put his seeds he loved in little spots all around his bin..Also for treats he likes oatmeal (just dry no water added) he loves chia seeds, And also hamsters can have eggs, They can have chicken They can have shrimp..I just give him a 🤏 small amount but he love it!
And then there is my hamster: a lot of bedding… doesn’t dig. A lot of different fruit wood sticks to chew… chews on one of the houses. A lot of high quality, natural local food… the most picky eater I have ever seen. I give him enrichments (like Papier tubes or pet plants) … he ignores everything He does have a massiv glass cage and as much as I can see he is happy. He is just weird. I love him though 🥰
Try just feeding them one to two table spoons and don’t give them more food until they finish what they have, if not they’ll keep being picky and have piles of food going to waste only picking out the little things they think taste good
0:16 - yes! They do love deep bedding I suggest, no less then 8 inches! ❤ 1:16 yes and I suggest a 10 inch or larger for your hamster wheel! 2:06 yesss! Hiding spots you need at least 2. NEVER grab them out of there hide out! 2:49 NEVER WAKE EM’ UP! 3:04 I WOULD SUGGEST ETSY! OR MAKE YOUR OWN! 3:33 sorry caps 3:43 you can do diy teething toys! 4:38 yes! You can and please be gentle. And be careful! The 1st 3 days you have them try not to bother them to much! 5:22 yes stress! Do not do small cages I suggest a 55+gallon fish tank! That’s all I have to say… so far
I agree with 85% of this .. most of today's commercial bred hamsters have nearly lost the old ways. Extensive breeding in captivity and today's use of tanks and cages have really changed what "instincts" they still desire to express. I have 4. Only one that cared to dig was my Robo! My Syrian and teddy bear, does not care for it. My teddy bear has lived happily for 3yrs and roughly 4 months. He is still going!!
Good video! I just got a sunfire djunjarian hammy. Hes got a really pretty blonde coat and deep red eyes. ❤️ I just fell in love, and i had to have him. He likes climbing up the bars of the cage so far and pops up everytime i come into the room or i talk to him. So far so good and i only got him a day in a half ago ❤ I put him in the room where i craft so i can be near him, but i do watch “TV” while doing my crafts.
Wow! SO much great info that I never knew! What kind\brand of sand do you recommend? I had no idea that my hamster needed a bigger cage than the one she has rn. TYSM for all of this info!
just make sure the sand is calcium free! If it has calcium it can cause an impaction in their GI system. Reptisand desert white is what I use and my hamsters love it 😊 You should check out Victoria Raechel on youtube for how to set up proper large hamster enclosures
I never put cardboard in my hamsters cage because I always thought the would eat the paper and that it could be bad. Now I know that they just chew on the cardboard. Many thanks from Italy for this information
Happy was sleeping during day and waking up later at night but now she's all about running in afternoon or early morning as well. Now she's sleeping sound in the wheel covering under the piece of cloth
Deep bedding is applicable if your country has a colder climate. If you live in tropical countries wherein the sunrays can already cook you some eggs, do not do deep beddings as it will cause your hamster bin to get super warm. Your hamster may get dehydrated and heatstroke... 👍
Today , my mum, my sister went to the pet shop to get some mealworms for my two pet spiders and without any research we got a dwarf, Russian, hamster she’s called Sofi
I have had 2 hamsters in my life. With the first one the cat use to sit on top of his enclosure. In look down probably thinking. “Only if I could get in there and eat you.”
what i sometimes do is if hes awake in the morning, i get him outta his cage and play a bit with him. and whenever hes tired, he just hides in myhand and sleeps. :)
Can you still put your hamster under a TV but wearing headphones so they can't hear it bcz the on,y place I can put the cage is under my TV will thatwork and thanks
Honestly, I’ve never ever ever been a fan of rodents: however, I was convinced to get a hamster and honestly… I never thought I could love something so small so much
For bedding, it's recommended to use between 8-10 inches instead of 6. Youll also need a cage thats at least 100cm×50cm. Barred cages in my opinion and experience are not great options as the base is not deep enough and the bars encourage stress behaviours like bar climbing and bar chewing. You'll also want an upright solid 10 inch minimum wheel for your hammy to not have a bent back with no saucer wheels. They're not safe, neither are balls xx
Six inches is enough
replying so hopefully it boosts it up
I put in 10 to 12 inches.
The wheel part is real but I think my hamster is lazy 😂
Balls can be safe if large enough not to bend the spine. Can't get cages that deep here so have to make do
It is so incredibly rare to find a video like this with proper information! This is so refreshing. Thanks so much for posting. I agree with others that we should shoot for 8-10 inches of bedding, but 6 is still a decent minimum. :)
My Syrian hamster has learned to recognize my voice and when he’s out and I’m around and I say hi to him he starts jumping around and trying to get to me. He sticks his nose up and patiently waits for me to pick him up. He’s adorable! I love him!
"Hamsters are energetic at night!"
Me looking at him at 3am:
"Dad hes just eating food.."
Thanks!
It's pathetic how people think of hamsters as disposable pets. Disgusting. Thanks for the good video
Ikr
@@ernestliving I literally 'walk' my hamster inside my home where she can run around all that she can for two hours (keep my home hamster safe). Her home is a 6 ft dtolf glass cage with 12inch bedding blah blah
@@dancingnachos3634 woah you are a great owner!
What do you by disposable? 😢
sounds like you
They are so precious ♥️
I have my first and wasn't sure if i was doing caring right, but now i can proudly say that i do/provide all of this
thank you for spreading proper, accurate information about hamsters!
Me knowing all of this but still watching any video to do with hamsters: 👁👄👁
@Jaw_DroppingFac shut up scammer
@JebBrooks618 no
So true 👍 👌 😢
Me too
15th thing hamsters like: being yeeted in your toilet
finally a good video on hamster care!
This is a great video! ❤One of the rare ones on yt that actually gives good information! I would just add that with bedding it is important not to use pine and cedar because they cause respiratory infections. When it comes to wheels the running surface must be solid, no wired wheels. They cause bumblefoot or even broken feet or legs. I am also so happy to see hamster balls are not mentioned because hamsters don't like them at all, they are stressful, lack ventilation and can break a hamster's toe or foot.
so much goes into making these little guys safe
I just got my first hamster about a week ago. I’m so in love with him, he is soo tiny and cute! 🐹 he was very nervous and scared and didnt want to interact with me at all until after 5 days. He still doesn’t trust me fully yet but by giving him time and being patient, I hope to gain that trust at some point ☺️
Good for you sweetjeart
Glad you learned right the first time
❤your hamster will love you for it
Totally underrated as pets. My hamsters were affectionate, playful creatures. The only reason I don't have one now is that I have two cats currently. They really like exploring the whole house all evening long in one of those plastic balls. Just be sure to secure the lid with a little bit of scotch tape so it doesn't pop open when they crash into something.
Getting a hamster had to watch!!!
our hamster goes crazy when she hears our voice, she instantly run around and jumps on the corner wanting us to get her up, if we don't she will ride in her wheel and wait. Her wheel is where we get her up, she likes being picked up a lot.
Omg my hamster is so lazy he never goes on his when and just sleeps yes I provide all of these
Sounds like monkey baring. it's a boredom behaviour
@@robloxdollies4266 If ur cage has any spots where u can put some seeds put the seeds there and maybe sprinkle some in the bedding so they will be on a scavenging hunt its fun to watch and its fun for ur hamster plus it is a great exercise too!
@@N3p-TONE I do but I’ll try!
Again
It's a good video for sure BUT, if you're gonna advise for "safe" bedding, or "right cage/wheel size" You really should follow through and provide people with that information. And add why the unsafe ones are unsafe.
I agree with you. Most people would probably hear this and, ask about it at a pet shop and get wrong information.
I agree too because it’s super hard to find a good cage/enclosure thats actually big enough and deep enough for the bedding. Most thats sold are too small…
Great video, many people do not know this information. Think of all the crappy cages on tiktok. Thank you for trying to educate people. Hamsters all have different personalities and needs and you did a great job trying to educate. My one hammie (long hair syrian) hates burrowing and will over groom if too much bedding or substrate gets into his fur. He never burrowed and when I tried hiding food in deep bedding, he refused to touch it. (Don't get me wrong, he still piles bedding in his hides, but just doesn't dig in it. basically just enough bedding to cover himself and so that a lot doesn't get stuck in his fur. I have also tried many different brands). He prefers just to move the bedding into his home. So I keep bedding at 6 inches in winter, but lessen it when the weather warms up. My other hamster, (who is a Chinese hamster) loves bedding and climbing) So i give him as much as I can fit in the cage he is in! (8-10) and as many safe climbing toys since he doesn't have the greatest eyesight. Also, thank you for mentioning that not all hamsters like to be touched! It is all about personalities of the individual hamster. I have had robos that love to be cuddled but the next one is just zooming around and freaks out when you try to touch them. I have had hamsters that don't like specific people as well. They are such complicated beings and each one is different.
Note: Females need bigger cages! My boy syrians fair well in a 75 gallon tank while my female was not quite satisfied. My boy Chinese is in a bin cage that is a tad bit bigger than a 40 tank. Boys are easy to please, girls are not.
I like to watch these videos even though I know these things sometimes you get ideas on the same knowledge that you know.. The first big thing I did was I put a camera to watch what he does at night..I highly recommed this bc there were so many times I saw him on the camera and it helped me know what things in particular he liked or what I could do differently or the toys he used the most.. When he was in his smaller cage I noticed he was stressed and so that's when I did research on those small cages and changed right away to a bin cage which I highly recommend doing!
Some things I did that really have worked for my hamster who is picky.. I have tried many different ways to entertain him. And here are some things that really work: I like to use a shipping tube for my hamsters to crawl thru..my little guy love it! I just incorporated into his bin cage..along with ladders, He's got a huge wheel even though hes small He's a Chinese hamster ( they are Not to dwarf they are just a smaller breed) I had meant to order the 8-in wheel but they gave me a 12".. I wasn't going to use it but then I let him try it I was thinking if he can use it without straining to use it or having any issue using it then why not? He loves it! It's one of those that is closed and it's got the little holes they can run into the wheel with.. He loves it he uses it like a little hideout too..and another is I scatter feed him and I will put his seeds he loved in little spots all around his bin..Also for treats he likes oatmeal (just dry no water added) he loves chia seeds, And also hamsters can have eggs, They can have chicken They can have shrimp..I just give him a 🤏 small amount but he love it!
After changing their bedding, i usually put just a ply of tissue and give it to them. They love to have it in addition for their sleeping spot
I spread my tissue out to also encourage foraging for bedding
Tissues?
@@MixieMoozcan you explain?
@@IntegrityMeansAll Yes. If you have hamster, just try it. Like MixieMooz said, it encourages them to forage for their own needs.
My cousin has a hamster and it is sooo cute I wish I had one❤❤💗💗.yayy I was the first to comment
Nop
What you mean
She is first- and this video was made 11 hours ago?
You guys dont get it
And then there is my hamster:
a lot of bedding… doesn’t dig.
A lot of different fruit wood sticks to chew… chews on one of the houses.
A lot of high quality, natural local food… the most picky eater I have ever seen.
I give him enrichments (like Papier tubes or pet plants) … he ignores everything
He does have a massiv glass cage and as much as I can see he is happy.
He is just weird.
I love him though 🥰
Same here! My hamster doesnt dig and is an extremely picky eater
Same😭😭😭
If I feed my hamster too much she won't dig. If I sprinkle food in her cage and only give treats. Then food like every three days she will dig.
Try just feeding them one to two table spoons and don’t give them more food until they finish what they have, if not they’ll keep being picky and have piles of food going to waste only picking out the little things they think taste good
same, my syrian doesn't chew on the wood sticks i gave him but chew on his wooden house instead 😭 he's so weird and i love him
Why is this video actually good and have accurate useful information?
0:16 - yes! They do love deep bedding I suggest, no less then 8 inches! ❤
1:16 yes and I suggest a 10 inch or larger for your hamster wheel!
2:06 yesss! Hiding spots you need at least 2. NEVER grab them out of there hide out!
2:49 NEVER WAKE EM’ UP!
3:04 I WOULD SUGGEST ETSY! OR MAKE YOUR OWN!
3:33 sorry caps
3:43 you can do diy teething toys!
4:38 yes! You can and please be gentle. And be careful! The 1st 3 days you have them try not to bother them to much!
5:22 yes stress! Do not do small cages I suggest a 55+gallon fish tank!
That’s all I have to say… so far
I can feel your love for hamsters.
"Hamsters love chewing things."
My hamster:"CHEWING MY FINGER"
This is a really well made video!
I love hamsters and I want to get a hamster when I grow up so I’m going to make sure I take good care of it
That is wonderful
I'm do proud of you
You are a good person
Don't forget that
Amazing video. It’s so sad to see people with bad care still
Give them a piece of baby sweetcorn. Oh my god they LOVE IT.
My hampsters get excited when I come home they can't wait to say hello and hugs and love
Wow... Very wonderful views and topics about Hamsters ...👍👌👌🔔
I agree with 85% of this .. most of today's commercial bred hamsters have nearly lost the old ways. Extensive breeding in captivity and today's use of tanks and cages have really changed what "instincts" they still desire to express. I have 4. Only one that cared to dig was my Robo! My Syrian and teddy bear, does not care for it. My teddy bear has lived happily for 3yrs and roughly 4 months. He is still going!!
Hamster are often misunderstood when it comes to their care. Thank you for the lovely information!!!
I have a Russian dwarf hamster named Poseidon and these tips really help me. Thank you🐹🐹
I have a gold syrian hamster .U helped me so much. TYSM!😊
ℂ𝕠𝕠𝕝 𝕚 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒 𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕕𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕗 𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣
@@D3ku21 🥺🥺 What is its name?
I have a orange/white Syrian named Poseidon 😄
@@julinana1016 Aw~~~cute
I'm surprised how good the information is on this video
I watched your videos and now my hamster is great
Thanks for sharing with us 💓
Nice video
Hammy 😂 super cute
I've never been this early, lol. Thanks for the video :)
Thank you so much I’m getting a hamster on Sunday and your video just gave me all the help I needed ❤❤
great video, i think that every person who buys a hamster should watch this video
Good video! I just got a sunfire djunjarian hammy. Hes got a really pretty blonde coat and deep red eyes. ❤️
I just fell in love, and i had to have him. He likes climbing up the bars of the cage so far and pops up everytime i come into the room or i talk to him. So far so good and i only got him a day in a half ago ❤
I put him in the room where i craft so i can be near him, but i do watch “TV” while doing my crafts.
“Hamsters like to hid in small dark places to feel safe” Literally me lmao
They Love "Live" Crickets!
Throw 1 or 2 Crickets in it's cage and it gets super alert and goes after them.
Like hunting... they love it!
this is actually a rlly good video !!' thank u!!!!!!
Tysm these facts can help me better with my hampter❤
Good to see a video on hamster care that’s actually good advice
Surprisingly based as hell. You'll want to do more than 6 inches of bedding but most everything else was good info.
This is awesome my hammy is so active and adventurous my hammy is so fun and cute and well behaved thanks to this video
I love your video I watch 5 times
thank you!! most people don’t know this. even veterinarians 😊
Great video & information! My hamster comes running every time he hears a wrapper. 😅
amazing video
Good information
Wow! SO much great info that I never knew! What kind\brand of sand do you recommend? I had no idea that my hamster needed a bigger cage than the one she has rn. TYSM for all of this info!
Reptisand is cheap and safe for your hammy!
@@melliemasters Thank you so much!
just make sure the sand is calcium free! If it has calcium it can cause an impaction in their GI system. Reptisand desert white is what I use and my hamsters love it 😊 You should check out Victoria Raechel on youtube for how to set up proper large hamster enclosures
@@user-dd2vu2xp3b tyyyy! Will do 👍🏼
WOW AMAZING VIDEO 🎉
So much help thanks 😊
Thank you so much
I love hamsters
I love hamsters more then anyone who loves hamsters
Thank you for all the knowledge what hamsters like.🐭🐭
The thumbnail is so adorable XD
This is great
I hate having to change their bedding. knowing she took her time making all those tunnels. lol
I never put cardboard in my hamsters cage because I always thought the would eat the paper and that it could be bad. Now I know that they just chew on the cardboard. Many thanks from Italy for this information
Surprisingly this is all correct for the most part!
I swear my hamster likes his bedding being dirty 😂🤣 he hates when I spot clean in his cage!!
Happy my dwarf hamster has everything they makes her happy! (I made a huge hamstercaping from 130-60-60cm
I have all of this but can’t fine any good sand for sand baths 😢😢
I hate your bird buy the way
@Ash-x9m i hate your cat btw
They are really really cute😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😻😻😻
The hamster at the thumbnail going like "WEEEE"
Thank you for the ideas😊... I just started petting a hamsters for days.
All of this makes me realize all animals should be free
I totally agree. I adopted a hamster from a family. They gave me cage and stuff. Totally free. Look at want or classified ads.
@@pennydavis9494 I think they mean free as in their natural habitat…
Happy was sleeping during day and waking up later at night but now she's all about running in afternoon or early morning as well. Now she's sleeping sound in the wheel covering under the piece of cloth
Tank u 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁(I’m just joking around btw)
I love people that property take care of hamster 🐹 ce
I’m still watching this after my hamster died
Too sad😢😢
Ouch
:(
Same😢😢😢
Same but I might get one more
SAME I love hamsters
7:41 Correction: Full cage cleans are VERY stressful for your hamster and should only be done if absolutely necessary (example: the cage gets mites)
My Hamster is so cute 🥺🥰❤
My hamster loves this,
Hamsters are very smart. Love
Thanks i Show it my mom and then she want a Hamster thanks you so much
Hamster are beautiful
I'm sooooooo happy to HEAR THAT I'm getting 2
I have three❤❤❤😃😃😃😄😄😄
A lot of useful information. I have guinea pigs and I wonder if hamsters are delicate to odors and fragrances like piggies are.
They definitely do!
I mean ARE lol
@@JustSoyy thanks 👍🏼
Deep bedding is applicable if your country has a colder climate. If you live in tropical countries wherein the sunrays can already cook you some eggs, do not do deep beddings as it will cause your hamster bin to get super warm. Your hamster may get dehydrated and heatstroke... 👍
I had 2 dwarf hamsters that passed away a couple years ago I miss them
Today , my mum, my sister went to the pet shop to get some mealworms for my two pet spiders and without any research we got a dwarf, Russian, hamster she’s called Sofi
I have had 2 hamsters in my life. With the first one the cat use to sit on top of his enclosure. In look down probably thinking. “Only if I could get in there and eat you.”
That's awful!
Mee too what a waste of time/money/smellyness etc just for a animal that doesnt do shit lol
SOOOOOO HAPPY
what i sometimes do is if hes awake in the morning, i get him outta his cage and play a bit with him. and whenever hes tired, he just hides in myhand and sleeps. :)
Can you still put your hamster under a TV but wearing headphones so they can't hear it bcz the on,y place I can put the cage is under my TV will thatwork and thanks
No. Put your hamster in a quiet room the tv can frighten them
Thank you for this video! It helps my hamster like me!
My hampter have a freaking favorite food
I Love Hamster
Good
Honestly, I’ve never ever ever been a fan of rodents: however, I was convinced to get a hamster and honestly… I never thought I could love something so small so much
I had hamsters as a kid. My daughter bought me one a couple of months ago & I'm in love 🥰