Seeing people insist that bar biting is to wear down teeth and because "they like the feeling" is just so upsetting to me, metal is the most unpleasant material an animal could possibly chew on, they would choose virtually any other material to chew first, I feel so bad for the hamsters in the care of people who refuse to accept that bar biting is a stress behaviour 😔
My friend was thinking about getting a hamster but thought about rabies and I told her that can’t happen and now I can give her proof and I’ll have her watch your videos for care! Once again the hamsters are adorable
Yeah I recommend slowly buying the things your hamster will need before you get the hamster, so you’re already prepared and so you don’t break the bank 😅
@@toad3640 yea TT 100cm cage cost atleast RM200-300 it might look cheap but for a 15 years old it’s too expensive cuz everything I buy for my hamster are with my own money now I’m using a 60cm cage bigger that the previous cage I use :3 Rm70 >< bedding 10.00 aspen shaving the food 6.00 anddddd the millet sprays are quite expensive lol
The myth that hamsters are vicious and violent was most probably perpetuated by the fact that hamster husbandry standards have been subpar until recent years due to a lack of scientific research. This means that most pet hamsters were kept in unsuitable enclosures that were too small and had little to no enrichment at all. A lot of hamsters were also kept in pairs or even groups, which often led to fights and deaths. The stress behaviours displayed by hamsters living under such circumstances were most likely what led people to believe hamsters to be aggressive, when the truth is with proper care and lots of patience, hamsters are perfectly docile, and even friendly if you're lucky.
Totally agree. I know many people who think hamster are terrible animals just because as kid they bought pairs (very typical if you have siblings) and one hamster killed the other one... Nobody never wondering "why?" , so they just assume they are evil -.-
@@danielaarienti9511 that goes hand in hand with the myth that hamsters die easy and so are not fulfilling pets. Yes their lifespan is not very long, about 2-3 years, but they don't die 'easily'. It's mostly because people kept them in horrible unenriching and DANGEROUS cages for their entire lives, exposing them to stress and/or other more aggressive hamsters, both of which weaken their immune system. They die *prematurely,* because until recently very few people were aware of what they truly needed to thrive and be happy.
Wow. It's really sad to hear some of these myths in my opinion. Hamsters aren't environmentally adapted for climbing! It just truly makes me sad that some people might let their hamsters live in a small habitat and let them climb on their cage. Great video Victoria! :)
I agree so much with the idea that they’re not pets for little kids. I’m in college now though and have a hamster and I’m able to use my scholarship to pay for it’s expenses comfortably and when I stay up studying it’s up with me :) I think it’s perfect for teenagers and young adults honestly
Im a 11 year old kid and i Do the research and im gonna have a hamster in a 40 gallon with the sunburst and muzury rat and mouse diet as food also 7 inches of bedding, 3 hideouts, 1 sand bath, 10 inch wheel, and a bunch of toys and enrichment and my parents approve of me having a hamster and taking it to the vet. So I think kids can also have hamsters and I know i cant interact with them much cause the sleep during the day.
@@ted_dog4647 that’s great! However, I’m talking about children and their parents who buy their hamster on a whim, with no research, and expect it to be an easy pet that is going to always be up to play and that can be kept in a tiny pet store cage. For that reason, it should only be bought by people who have done their research and can provide for it, not seen as a low-commitment starter pet for children. Very proud that you’re committed to that and I hope your parents are proud as well!
@@ted_dog4647 well you're one of not many kids ,which is good. Most kids don't do research.I've seen so many hamster that love a poor live because their owner are kids. They'd constantly post in a group asking "what should i do my (syrian) hamster have a baby and ate 3of them!!.should I separate the father?" Or " my hamster is sick and I don't have money for vet what should i do *insert a very sick hamster that need a serious medical care* or most time "my hamster is so cute they play together all the time!!*insert 2 grown syrian hamster that's currently fighting for their life* And these happen EVERY DAY!!! I have to see these post from 'mostly' kids that bought hamster because they thought it'd be "an easier pet than a dog/cat" I know there'd be a smart kids that know that they should do research before having pets like you. But mostly... kid just sees hamster as a toy that's alive. Or parents just thought they'd cost less than big animals just because they're small.😢
@@ted_dog4647 I’m just a little bit younger then you and I’ve done so much research I can’t believe I thought a critter trail cage was actually a good cage
We have received a very useful and gap-filling video from you Victoria! Many people have already asked me about these. There were some who didn’t believe me, but now I can refer to this video! You are the benchmark, for me! Thank you very much again for your hard work.
@@VictoriaRaechelI've just got a Syrian Hamster called otto, thank you for the lovely videos which have guided me into giving Otto the best life I can. You are a true animal lover and dont understand how anyone could leave mean or nasty messages as you are such a lovely lady
@@VictoriaRaechel Your fantastic and dont let anyone say any different, appreciate watching someone who is the same as me who loves animal and their wellbeing
Hey victoria!! You have helped me convienced my parents to buy my hamster a bigger wheel and sooooo much more!! Thank you soooooo much and i love watching your videos!!!
Im 13 and just got 1st hamster yesterday. Ive done a TON of research and took all the facts and cage setup tips from this channel:) my Hamster nugget already loves his cage and i hope he lives a good healthy life
Just found out my Christmas present Is a diy cage like yours, I’ve showed my grandparents your videos so many time. Going to help them build it this Christmas, thank you for your informational videos
I just recently realized that my hamster biting his cage was a bad thing. I also noticed that he doesn't use his wheel because it's so small. I can't believe I've been ignoring all of this, but as soon as I can, I'm making him a brand new tin bin cage thingy, and getting him a giant wheel! Thank you so much for spreading the message. Gizmo will be so happy now! You're amazing, thanks for doing what you do!
Same! I feel terrible about how I've been treating my Sweet Potato. I thought he wasn't using his wheel because he is an old man but I bought a bigger one and he was off like a shot. I have a detolf I need to put together for him.
I wanted to stop by and say how much I LOVE YOU!!!!! It's true, you are wonderful, intelligent, and someone who truly cares about small mammals. This is me, loving you and sending a big hug your way :) :) :)
One time, I overheard someone ask someone if their hamster has ever bitten them. The person said, “only when my mom gave her a bath, because she was a little nervous. And she loves to bite on her cage.” I was literally getting so fired up! How, out of everyone, DID THE MOM GIVE IT A BATH??AND the hamster doesn’t LOVE chew the bars on the cage, it’s just so stressed. I was outraged.
I liked the myth where it said hamsters who have red eyes are aggressive and evil haha. My dwarf has slight red eyes and he is super friendly and interactive. I always learn something new when I watch your videos. Your one of my favorite hamster care channels. ☺️
I had many rats with all shades of red eyes and they were all super sweet and friendly. My boy Steve Rogers had bright red eyes and was the gentlest rat ever. The only risk might be that they mistake your finger for a treat because of poor eyesight. 😂
I am a huge fan of your UA-cam channel you have helped me and so many other people care better for their hamster and I just want to say thank you for all the great things you do 😊
Its so upsetting to hear so much of this because so many people believe these lies, but your helping so much! Thank you so much for helping and I hope these will stop.
Victoria,I love your videos,I have a Syrian who is 4 months old and watching your videos have helped me an incredible amount.Your hamsters are so cute and so are all of your pets.I wish them all long lives and that they all stay healthy.
I was so excited when I got the notification that you created another video.😂 Honestly, some of these myths are ridiculous. Like how you get rabies when a hamster bites you? Please, I’ve been bitten so many times before.🤣 And hamsters are only for children? Honestly, I don’t see anything about hamsters that make them childish. I know plenty of adults who have had hamsters. And really, I think they suit any age as long as you give them the proper care they deserve 🙂. We all know the most common myth though: “ Hamsters only need small cages “ This is one of the myths that really annoys me, why should a hamster have to have a small cage? They deserve to explore and enjoy life just like humans.😕 Amazing video Victoria, as always.🌸
Hey Victoria I just found your channel ( because we are getting our son his first hamster soon). Never have I seen a girl who’s so passionate and knowledgeable about the little guys! This is now my go- to place to go if I have questions. If someone else recommends something different than what you say, I just go with your advice! Keep going girl, your channel is fantastic with such helpful tips and advice!!
Myth: "your hamster will looove exploring your house by using that kind of plastic sphere" That's something I've been told when I bought my hamster and I belived that, so I bought that stuff too! But as I put him inside I suddenly felt as it was pretty wrong... And in fact it is, don't trap your hamster in an unstoppable poor ventilation spherical cage, please
Great vid Victoria! You've helped THOUSANDS of us with our hamsters, my hamster used to live in a crittertrail, now she lives in a 780 sq in cage!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
omg this reminds me of my first hamster I had with a small cage a “bunny cage” and we would climb on the bars and chew all the time I wish I could go back and change his habitat, I have a IKEA detof now
I honestly can't tell you how glad I am that I found your channel. Realizing that basically everything I've ever done is absolutely wrong is kinda nauseating.
My parents used to have hamsters and got them tiny cages and improper care and think because their small they need a very small space, I showed them your videos and im now saving up for the nightangle large enclosure, and lots of hides, a proper sized sand bath and everything :) I’ve learned all the proper care because of you.
Your videos are so helpful!! When I first got my hamster she was living in a very small cage but then I stumbled upon your channel and learned so much about proper hamster care!! Now shes living in a 50 gal aquarium and I can tell she's happier thanks so much!
Thank you for making these videos! I didn’t know about the burrowing until I started researching. Anyhow, my hamster is in a huge aquarium with about 15 inches of bedding and she loves it! She loves it so much I can only cuddle her like once a day. She spends her time burrowing and hoarding food down there. It’s cute 🥰
I’m autistic and hamsters used to be my special interest and I’m getting back into learning lots about them (I still look after my hamster to the same standard I did before a different special interest took over, don’t worry)
I love you so much you inspired me to get a hamster who I absolutely cannot live without today and I’m actually going to start my own hamster so thank you for being such a good inspiration
When it came to the smell section, completely agree with Victoria! I had a hamster in 2010 (the hamster that got me banned by my family to own hamsters) that just notoriously stank so bad. It was probably down to the fact she was a female as well, so obviously they go into heat every 4 days but she was just in general always really smelly. I wasn't allowed a hamster until last year when I turned 20, (I actually currently own 3) and two of them really don't smell at all, the new guy I got about 5 days ago has quite smelly pee but it's not bad if you keep on top of it with daily spot cleaning! I've always wanted hamsters, and I'm so glad to say I own 3 lovely boys (1 dwarf and 2 Syrians) after 11+ years of not being allowed a single ham... Dwarfs have to be my favourite species out of all of them! But I love them all really, they all have their own personalities! (: (My 2 Syrians however are very alike, but they're possibly related as I was told).
Hello Victoria! I have just got a hamster and because of your videos she is so happy (I hope!) and I can provide her so much care! I put her in her enclosure and she was playing and it was much bigger than her previous one where she cam from, however, she was climbing on the bars. My mum and dad just thought that hamsters 'loved' to do that but because of your videos I found out its a boredom behaviour! Because of this I am planning on increasing the size of her cage despite her only just getting it! I had a 43L which was just above minimum but I am getting 83L which is double the size! I am hoping I can get this soon and include paper bedding when we would have just used sawdust if I didn't know because of your videos! I want to say a huge thank you and so does pepper (My hamster) for helping me provide the best care possible!
I actually really hate that point of view that hamsters are ideal pets for children. This is soooo frustrating. Children have zero understanding and patience, and they also always sleep during the night so they won’t ever be able to match their schedule with the hamster’s schedule. All these producers mass creating small and terrible children oriented cages for hamsters are simply spreading miss information about these pets marketing them as children pets when this is right the opposite. I had a hamster when I was a child but it was more than 15 years ago when there was so little information about the proper care. But today it is so different with all such great UA-cam channels like this, and it really makes me very sad to see how these animals are still wrongly marketed and perceived by the majority in our society. I adopted a small hamster a week ago and I ordered Niteangel acrylic habitat for him as well as plenty wooden toys and hideouts. I am a fully grown adult busy with an office job, so is my husband, and we literally have zero time for dog walking so we can’t afford a dog as well as we are not really into cats.. we value our personal space, and ability to travel wherever we want without having to think where we should temporarily re home our pet and if it will have a proper care not to be put in stress. So with all that said hamster for us became an ideal pet. We love to watch him digging and playing in his surroundings whirl we stay up late during weekends watching some cool series, so once again I truly believe that hamsters should be remarketed as a low maintenance and funny cool pets exactly for very busy adults who want to have some sort of pet a little bit more interactive than a fish ))) but definitely not for kids. Also Parents too often are not willing to spend a lot on their children’s hamster care. And adults like us, taking into consideration a proper care research and having earned that extra money, are making a way better hammy parents. If you are an adult owning a hamster too, would be happy to hear your stories)))
Great video! I have heard people say that their hamster likes their ball, and another myth I heard is hamsters will get along with cats and dogs. Hope you debunk more myths because these are great videos for people to learn and also just to enjoy. I’m always trying to give my dwarf hamster Sandie the best life. Your care is great by the way!
seeing that poor hamster biting the cages bars made me so sad i wish i could help it and give it a better life🥺🥺 btw this video was interesting to listen too ive always wanted to see more about the truth of these myths, thanks victoria!!❤️❤️
Victoria u are such a role model for kids my age(11-14) bc u are such a amazing teacher on hamsters and animals. I convinced my mum to buy me cafe fresh bedding instead of saw dust and my hamster ahas been in such a better behaviour since I’ve switched her bedding xx
I really love these videos they taught me a lot about hamster care. I know that you've made videos about what hamsters can and can't eat, but I really would like to see a video about what to feed an under weight or over weight hamster. That would be great ☺️
Its annoying how some people sell toys for hamster that are like climbing frames or hanging toys for hamster to climb, and some cages sold have loads of layers when hamster would much rather run along a flat surface not up and down stairs their whole life. :(
Fun fact: Just because it's smaller, it doesn't mean it's easier. In my opinion, cats are actually the easiest if they don't have special needs. You give them food and water, play and cuddle with them, and give them stuff to play with and scratch on. Boom, done.
My boyfriend and I recently adopted my boyfriend's brother's hamster. And I've been watching every single video of yours to give this little cutie her best life. I remember when I met izzy (the hamster) she was desperately treating to escape by biting the metal bars and I thought *that must hurt, something is not right here* I felt so happy when I got offered the opportunity to care for her. I've never had a hamster before but Izzy is so adorable that I think I've become addicted to her cuteness. Thank you so much for sharing this information and wish me luck I hope I am a good hamster mom.
Last week my boyfriend and I rescued a hamster from a family. The family said there hamster was to loud, they only provided the hamster with a water bottle and a tiny house, they removed the wheel because it was to loud. She was biting the bars all the time. The first night we didn’t have a better cage so we improved it with the tools we had. After giving her a better wheel she did run 12 hours straight! She loved the enrichment we provided and the next morning we got her a cage of 800 square inches. Unfortunately her back is damaged by the small wheel, she has a rounded back. We now use her as a example of what can happen when you don’t keep them properly. She doesn’t seen to have any pain and she has a big wheel now. But it’s so important to search up how to care for them! Daenerys is now happy living her best life, but there are so many hamsters out there that are kept wrong, it makes me so sad
A myth ive heard is that hamster cheek teeth (molar teeth) never stop growing like the incisors,omnivore rodents like hamsters,squirrels and mice have small molars that are like our molars (they have true roots and their cheek teeth do not grow) because they don’t eat grass but insects and seeds that are easy to chew,guinea pig and rabbits have molars that grow because they eat mainly grass that is hard to chew
Hey tori! How have you been doing? I totally forgot you were posting today! I have just been sort of stressed figuring out what to do for christmas! Ahhh especially for my hamster lol.
This is a great video! So appreciative of your work to educate people on hamsters & care, and also to foster such a positive community through your viewers :)
When I see this it breaks my heart because when I was very very young I had two dwarf hamsters and they bit the bars all the time, as well as monkey climbed them. I asked the store person and stuff, I even looked on forums where I was told that it's normal, that they just shorten their teeth. I feel so bad to know that they were probably bored or stressed. One of them lived to 4 years though, poor things :'( Thank you for educating people !
Hi! As a hamster owner, I do have some questions so I can make my little Gizmo's life a lot better! If anybody knows what I should do, please reply to this comment. He's a Syrian male, btw. 1: How should I spend time with my Hamster? Bathtub bonding usually is always 5 minutes long because I live with 3 other people + having people over, so I always get no time doing that. 2: Cheap cages/bins? I might make him one with the bin, but I can't find any good yet cheap cages, and he's biting at his current one. 3: When can I get some time with him? He's usually bathing, sleeping, or eating/drinking, and I don't want to disturb him doing that. Thanks, guys.
Hi Tory! I love your videos! I watch them every time you upload! ❤️❤️❤️ I am still learning and improving my hamster care, and even I know I don't have the greatest care for my hammies, especially compared to you, but I'm still very young and my parents have to agree to buy stuff for my hamsters😑. However you taught me soooo much! Thank you Tory! Love your vids❤️!
Hi! I'm trying to upgrade my hamster setup from a 40 gallon aquarium to a two 200 QT gallons stacked on top of each other (both are 800+ square feet separately, not in total) . I was thinking about putting green sphagnum moss in her habitat to make it more pretty and give her natural textures. I heard that it was a feeling to put sphagnum moss in there, but then I also heard it isn't good for them. Which is it?
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and you just so inspiring,I have finally convinced my parents into letting me get a hamster thank you so much!!!❤️Your hamsters are so cute☺️
Hi! I love your videos, you have helped me a much! I know this isn’t related to the video but I was wondering what would be a good hamster travel cage, I know you did a video on traveling with your hamster before but I don’t know if it’s out-dated because it was from 6 years ago. So I was just wondering if you have any tips on certain travel cages that would be good for a hamster, I have a roborovski dwarf hamster and I don’t like using cages with bars.
I just found you channel and I am loving it, and it’s a huge relief to see that you have a cat, because I am planning on getting a hamster but I have 2 cats, so I was afraid that this could be a problem
I have learned so much about hamster and hamster needs just by watching your video!! And I am so happy that my parents will let me get a hamster Next year or maybe at Christmas!! But some of my won't listen or won't believe to me about their needs but that won't stop me by getting my hammiee their proper needs So Thank you so much TORI for doing these videos I appreciate your hard work on your videos so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video! I'm getting a hamster in a month or two, needing some info. Found this channel that has helped me with my rabbit in the past along with LennonTheBunny. ❤🐹🐰What names would you recommend? I was thinking like Flash or Ziggy for a male hamster.Also, which toys from Wal-Mart or Target would you recommend?
My new hamster Chocolate Truffle is definitely a climber, I was taming him on Thursday and he let me hold him and he tried to climb in my hair (witch did not work for him at all), but luckily I got him into my hands before he could fall. :)
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Seeing people insist that bar biting is to wear down teeth and because "they like the feeling" is just so upsetting to me, metal is the most unpleasant material an animal could possibly chew on, they would choose virtually any other material to chew first, I feel so bad for the hamsters in the care of people who refuse to accept that bar biting is a stress behaviour 😔
Biting cage bars would be like them chewing on rocks in the wild to keep their teeth short. Who has seen a hamster 🐹 chewing on a rock?
@@Aisha-721 Exactly! Well said!
I'm sure the Bar Biting Myth was created by the manufactures of Tiny Cages.
@@christopherlee3026 well it is a myth that helps them sell more tiny prisons, so you could be right there
Yeah I agree. Those obstinate jerks. 🤣🤣🤣
My friend was thinking about getting a hamster but thought about rabies and I told her that can’t happen and now I can give her proof and I’ll have her watch your videos for care! Once again the hamsters are adorable
hamsters adorable BUT they cost ALOT of money, the hamster itself not so much, but the enclosure, the enrichment very expensive
@@toad3640 so expensive omg I was not prepared haha
@@toad3640 hamsters are so expensive to buy for. I’m getting one soon and the cage alone (which was over the recommended minimum) was around £75.
Yeah I recommend slowly buying the things your hamster will need before you get the hamster, so you’re already prepared and so you don’t break the bank 😅
@@toad3640 yea TT 100cm cage cost atleast RM200-300 it might look cheap but for a 15 years old it’s too expensive cuz everything I buy for my hamster are with my own money now I’m using a 60cm cage bigger that the previous cage I use :3 Rm70 >< bedding 10.00 aspen shaving the food 6.00 anddddd the millet sprays are quite expensive lol
The myth that hamsters are vicious and violent was most probably perpetuated by the fact that hamster husbandry standards have been subpar until recent years due to a lack of scientific research. This means that most pet hamsters were kept in unsuitable enclosures that were too small and had little to no enrichment at all. A lot of hamsters were also kept in pairs or even groups, which often led to fights and deaths. The stress behaviours displayed by hamsters living under such circumstances were most likely what led people to believe hamsters to be aggressive, when the truth is with proper care and lots of patience, hamsters are perfectly docile, and even friendly if you're lucky.
Totally agree. I know many people who think hamster are terrible animals just because as kid they bought pairs (very typical if you have siblings) and one hamster killed the other one... Nobody never wondering "why?" , so they just assume they are evil -.-
@@danielaarienti9511 that goes hand in hand with the myth that hamsters die easy and so are not fulfilling pets. Yes their lifespan is not very long, about 2-3 years, but they don't die 'easily'. It's mostly because people kept them in horrible unenriching and DANGEROUS cages for their entire lives, exposing them to stress and/or other more aggressive hamsters, both of which weaken their immune system. They die *prematurely,* because until recently very few people were aware of what they truly needed to thrive and be happy.
Yeh
Wow. It's really sad to hear some of these myths in my opinion. Hamsters aren't environmentally adapted for climbing! It just truly makes me sad that some people might let their hamsters live in a small habitat and let them climb on their cage. Great video Victoria! :)
I agree so much with the idea that they’re not pets for little kids. I’m in college now though and have a hamster and I’m able to use my scholarship to pay for it’s expenses comfortably and when I stay up studying it’s up with me :) I think it’s perfect for teenagers and young adults honestly
Im a 11 year old kid and i Do the research and im gonna have a hamster in a 40 gallon with the sunburst and muzury rat and mouse diet as food also 7 inches of bedding, 3 hideouts, 1 sand bath, 10 inch wheel, and a bunch of toys and enrichment and my parents approve of me having a hamster and taking it to the vet. So I think kids can also have hamsters and I know i cant interact with them much cause the sleep during the day.
@@ted_dog4647 that’s great! However, I’m talking about children and their parents who buy their hamster on a whim, with no research, and expect it to be an easy pet that is going to always be up to play and that can be kept in a tiny pet store cage. For that reason, it should only be bought by people who have done their research and can provide for it, not seen as a low-commitment starter pet for children. Very proud that you’re committed to that and I hope your parents are proud as well!
@@ted_dog4647 well you're one of not many kids ,which is good. Most kids don't do research.I've seen so many hamster that love a poor live because their owner are kids. They'd constantly post in a group asking "what should i do my (syrian) hamster have a baby and ate 3of them!!.should I separate the father?" Or " my hamster is sick and I don't have money for vet what should i do *insert a very sick hamster that need a serious medical care* or most time "my hamster is so cute they play together all the time!!*insert 2 grown syrian hamster that's currently fighting for their life*
And these happen EVERY DAY!!! I have to see these post from 'mostly' kids that bought hamster because they thought it'd be "an easier pet than a dog/cat"
I know there'd be a smart kids that know that they should do research before having pets like you. But mostly... kid just sees hamster as a toy that's alive. Or parents just thought they'd cost less than big animals just because they're small.😢
@@ted_dog4647 I’m just a little bit younger then you and I’ve done so much research I can’t believe I thought a critter trail cage was actually a good cage
I'm 12 and i own a hamster
We have received a very useful and gap-filling video from you Victoria! Many people have already asked me about these. There were some who didn’t believe me, but now I can refer to this video! You are the benchmark, for me! Thank you very much again for your hard work.
Thank you for watching and always leaving your lovely comments! ❤️
@@VictoriaRaechel amazing video
@@VictoriaRaechelI've just got a Syrian Hamster called otto, thank you for the lovely videos which have guided me into giving Otto the best life I can. You are a true animal lover and dont understand how anyone could leave mean or nasty messages as you are such a lovely lady
@@caz2634 thank you!
@@VictoriaRaechel Your fantastic and dont let anyone say any different, appreciate watching someone who is the same as me who loves animal and their wellbeing
Hey victoria!! You have helped me convienced my parents to buy my hamster a bigger wheel and sooooo much more!! Thank you soooooo much and i love watching your videos!!!
That's really great to hear!
Im 13 and just got 1st hamster yesterday. Ive done a TON of research and took all the facts and cage setup tips from this channel:) my Hamster nugget already loves his cage and i hope he lives a good healthy life
It’s sad that people believe these myths. Thank you so much for addressing it, I love your channel 💕
Thank you for watching!!! 🐹❤️
Just found out my Christmas present Is a diy cage like yours, I’ve showed my grandparents your videos so many time. Going to help them build it this Christmas, thank you for your informational videos
Great Christmas gift for you and your Hamster, Grandparents are the Best !
@@christopherlee3026 ikr
Omg that’s so sweet 💕
@@thepetchannel3950 yeah I love them
eeee how exciting and so sweet of them to do that for you!! Decorating that is going to be so fun! ❤️
This was an amazing video! Most of these myths would be ones that I would believe if I wasn’t educated on hamsters :) keep up the great work!! :) 😊 🐹
Can’t wait to watch! You make everyone’s Saturdays more awesome! :) 🐹
I just recently realized that my hamster biting his cage was a bad thing. I also noticed that he doesn't use his wheel because it's so small. I can't believe I've been ignoring all of this, but as soon as I can, I'm making him a brand new tin bin cage thingy, and getting him a giant wheel! Thank you so much for spreading the message. Gizmo will be so happy now! You're amazing, thanks for doing what you do!
it's great you're working towards upgrading 😊
Same! I feel terrible about how I've been treating my Sweet Potato. I thought he wasn't using his wheel because he is an old man but I bought a bigger one and he was off like a shot. I have a detolf I need to put together for him.
I wanted to stop by and say how much I LOVE YOU!!!!! It's true, you are wonderful, intelligent, and someone who truly cares about small mammals. This is me, loving you and sending a big hug your way :) :) :)
Thank you!
@@VictoriaRaechel
One time, I overheard someone ask someone if their hamster has ever bitten them. The person said, “only when my mom gave her a bath, because she was a little nervous. And she loves to bite on her cage.” I was literally getting so fired up! How, out of everyone, DID THE MOM GIVE IT A BATH??AND the hamster doesn’t LOVE chew the bars on the cage, it’s just so stressed. I was outraged.
omg I’m literally crying. I honestly hate people sometimes.
I liked the myth where it said hamsters who have red eyes are aggressive and evil haha. My dwarf has slight red eyes and he is super friendly and interactive. I always learn something new when I watch your videos. Your one of my favorite hamster care channels. ☺️
Thank you! means a lot!!! 🥰
@Death Omen haha, my Dwarf doesn't ruin things he is so well behaved.
When my hamster was alive she had black eyes and was still evil.
I had many rats with all shades of red eyes and they were all super sweet and friendly. My boy Steve Rogers had bright red eyes and was the gentlest rat ever. The only risk might be that they mistake your finger for a treat because of poor eyesight. 😂
@@awetistic5295 aww haha. My Dwarf has dark red eyes and he hasn't bitten me only grazes his teeth on my skin occasionally lol. I let him off though 😂
I remember someone telling that my hamsters had rabies, they wanted to fight about it🤦 Great video!
A myth I heard: "hamsters can't have hay".
Oh man 😂 some people!
I love when ppl ask me why I have a kids' pet, and then I show them my cage & it's not at all what they were expecting. 😆
I would say why say a kid’s pet? Pets are a lot of work and responsibilities. No pet is an easy pet.
I am a huge fan of your UA-cam channel you have helped me and so many other people care better for their hamster and I just want to say thank you for all the great things you do 😊
I'm happy to help ❤️
Its so upsetting to hear so much of this because so many people believe these lies, but your helping so much! Thank you so much for helping and I hope these will stop.
Victoria,I love your videos,I have a Syrian who is 4 months old and watching your videos have helped me an incredible amount.Your hamsters are so cute and so are all of your pets.I wish them all long lives and that they all stay healthy.
I'm so happy I could help! ❤️
Ok but why did I need this video right now? Also the cameos for the rest of the crew where *chefs kiss*
she is so thoughtful with her videos and thinks of everything! Thanks Victoria
Thank you!! ❤️
I love how you sarcastically said Sadie was mauling you hahaha. Your videos make my day
😂😂😂 I'm glad to hear that!
“Hamsters attract mice and rats to your home”
*started keeping mice after keeping hamsters*
Hmmm maybe this myth is right man
😂😂😂
Yup, mine (Electron) atracted a pair of gerbils (proton a,d neutron) only 2 weeks after he arrived.
Now I've got a whole atom in my living room
I was so excited when I got the notification that you created another video.😂 Honestly, some of these myths are ridiculous. Like how you get rabies when a hamster bites you? Please, I’ve been bitten so many times before.🤣 And hamsters are only for children? Honestly, I don’t see anything about hamsters that make them childish. I know plenty of adults who have had hamsters. And really, I think they suit any age as long as you give them the proper care they deserve 🙂. We all know the most common myth though: “ Hamsters only need small cages “ This is one of the myths that really annoys me, why should a hamster have to have a small cage? They deserve to explore and enjoy life just like humans.😕 Amazing video Victoria, as always.🌸
Hey Victoria I just found your channel ( because we are getting our son his first hamster soon). Never have I seen a girl who’s so passionate and knowledgeable about the little guys! This is now my go- to place to go if I have questions. If someone else recommends something different than what you say, I just go with your advice! Keep going girl, your channel is fantastic with such helpful tips and advice!!
Myth: "your hamster will looove exploring your house by using that kind of plastic sphere"
That's something I've been told when I bought my hamster and I belived that, so I bought that stuff too! But as I put him inside I suddenly felt as it was pretty wrong... And in fact it is, don't trap your hamster in an unstoppable poor ventilation spherical cage, please
Great vid Victoria! You've helped THOUSANDS of us with our hamsters, my hamster used to live in a crittertrail, now she lives in a 780 sq in cage!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!!!
me too! my hamster turned 2 last week and shes living so much healthier! upgraded her cage last year
Why would you even buy a crittertrail anyway?!
@@KermitAdventures this was before i knew anything about hamsters. i would NEVER buy one now, in fact on my channel i advise people not too
I love bin cages anyway, i would never buy a critter rail
Awwww I luv dipper's laziness! So cute! The yawn and everything makes my heart melt 🥰
YAY! This was the encouragement of my week: to wait for Victoria Raechel’s video to post
Aw! 🥺
Ditto ... Me too!
Thank you for all these videos.
They helped me give my boy the best life I could provide.
omg this reminds me of my first hamster I had with a small cage a “bunny cage” and we would climb on the bars and chew all the time I wish I could go back and change his habitat, I have a IKEA detof now
5:57 Lol this part was so funny lol! And Sadie is so pretty her coloring is beautiful!
I honestly can't tell you how glad I am that I found your channel. Realizing that basically everything I've ever done is absolutely wrong is kinda nauseating.
My parents used to have hamsters and got them tiny cages and improper care and think because their small they need a very small space, I showed them your videos and im now saving up for the nightangle large enclosure, and lots of hides, a proper sized sand bath and everything :) I’ve learned all the proper care because of you.
Can't wait to watch! Hope you are doing well, how are your pets doing?
your pfp is adorable!
Thank you!! they're all doing good!
@@hibiscuspetal1026 aw tysm!
Hey Victoria, I love ur vids and keep doing what ur doing!
Thank you so much!!
Your videos are so helpful!! When I first got my hamster she was living in a very small cage but then I stumbled upon your channel and learned so much about proper hamster care!! Now shes living in a 50 gal aquarium and I can tell she's happier thanks so much!
Yayy! I kept rewatching the original video, and now I have a new one to watch!
Edit: watched this 5 times already 😁👍
My red eyed hammy is the sweetest boy from all the hammies I own. He's super curious and funny lil fella. Definitely not evil :'D
Thank you for making these videos! I didn’t know about the burrowing until I started researching. Anyhow, my hamster is in a huge aquarium with about 15 inches of bedding and she loves it! She loves it so much I can only cuddle her like once a day. She spends her time burrowing and hoarding food down there. It’s cute 🥰
I’m autistic and hamsters used to be my special interest and I’m getting back into learning lots about them (I still look after my hamster to the same standard I did before a different special interest took over, don’t worry)
Thank you for this I love debunking videos
This video is amazing love it ! you make my Saturdays alot better !
I'm so glad!
Your videos are interesting to watch and I enjoy watching them:)
Glad you like them!
I love you so much you inspired me to get a hamster who I absolutely cannot live without today and I’m actually going to start my own hamster so thank you for being such a good inspiration
I'm really happy I could inspire you!!
When it came to the smell section, completely agree with Victoria! I had a hamster in 2010 (the hamster that got me banned by my family to own hamsters) that just notoriously stank so bad. It was probably down to the fact she was a female as well, so obviously they go into heat every 4 days but she was just in general always really smelly.
I wasn't allowed a hamster until last year when I turned 20, (I actually currently own 3) and two of them really don't smell at all, the new guy I got about 5 days ago has quite smelly pee but it's not bad if you keep on top of it with daily spot cleaning!
I've always wanted hamsters, and I'm so glad to say I own 3 lovely boys (1 dwarf and 2 Syrians) after 11+ years of not being allowed a single ham... Dwarfs have to be my favourite species out of all of them! But I love them all really, they all have their own personalities! (: (My 2 Syrians however are very alike, but they're possibly related as I was told).
Hello Victoria! I have just got a hamster and because of your videos she is so happy (I hope!) and I can provide her so much care! I put her in her enclosure and she was playing and it was much bigger than her previous one where she cam from, however, she was climbing on the bars. My mum and dad just thought that hamsters 'loved' to do that but because of your videos I found out its a boredom behaviour! Because of this I am planning on increasing the size of her cage despite her only just getting it! I had a 43L which was just above minimum but I am getting 83L which is double the size! I am hoping I can get this soon and include paper bedding when we would have just used sawdust if I didn't know because of your videos! I want to say a huge thank you and so does pepper (My hamster) for helping me provide the best care possible!
I actually really hate that point of view that hamsters are ideal pets for children. This is soooo frustrating. Children have zero understanding and patience, and they also always sleep during the night so they won’t ever be able to match their schedule with the hamster’s schedule. All these producers mass creating small and terrible children oriented cages for hamsters are simply spreading miss information about these pets marketing them as children pets when this is right the opposite. I had a hamster when I was a child but it was more than 15 years ago when there was so little information about the proper care. But today it is so different with all such great UA-cam channels like this, and it really makes me very sad to see how these animals are still wrongly marketed and perceived by the majority in our society. I adopted a small hamster a week ago and I ordered Niteangel acrylic habitat for him as well as plenty wooden toys and hideouts. I am a fully grown adult busy with an office job, so is my husband, and we literally have zero time for dog walking so we can’t afford a dog as well as we are not really into cats.. we value our personal space, and ability to travel wherever we want without having to think where we should temporarily re home our pet and if it will have a proper care not to be put in stress. So with all that said hamster for us became an ideal pet. We love to watch him digging and playing in his surroundings whirl we stay up late during weekends watching some cool series, so once again I truly believe that hamsters should be remarketed as a low maintenance and funny cool pets exactly for very busy adults who want to have some sort of pet a little bit more interactive than a fish ))) but definitely not for kids. Also Parents too often are not willing to spend a lot on their children’s hamster care. And adults like us, taking into consideration a proper care research and having earned that extra money, are making a way better hammy parents. If you are an adult owning a hamster too, would be happy to hear your stories)))
Great video! I have heard people say that their hamster likes their ball, and another myth I heard is hamsters will get along with cats and dogs. Hope you debunk more myths because these are great videos for people to learn and also just to enjoy. I’m always trying to give my dwarf hamster Sandie the best life. Your care is great by the way!
Glad you've upgraded!
seeing that poor hamster biting the cages bars made me so sad i wish i could help it and give it a better life🥺🥺 btw this video was interesting to listen too ive always wanted to see more about the truth of these myths, thanks victoria!!❤️❤️
I hated hearing all these things that were all very wrong, thank you for educating people like me ❤️
I sighed like so much throughout this video. I hope every hamster owners around the world can see this video. Love you
dude the mystery shack hide is the best thing ive ever seen
thank youuuuuu
Such an educational video! I definitely learned something new! Like the difference with breeds and species. I love all your videos, ily Victoria! 🤍
Victoria u are such a role model for kids my age(11-14) bc u are such a amazing teacher on hamsters and animals. I convinced my mum to buy me cafe fresh bedding instead of saw dust and my hamster ahas been in such a better behaviour since I’ve switched her bedding xx
I really love these videos they taught me a lot about hamster care. I know that you've made videos about what hamsters can and can't eat, but I really would like to see a video about what to feed an under weight or over weight hamster. That would be great ☺️
Great and informative! this is my first time to see your video. I like it. Cheers 😘😍😍
Thank you!!
@@VictoriaRaechel your welcome
Its annoying how some people sell toys for hamster that are like climbing frames or hanging toys for hamster to climb, and some cages sold have loads of layers when hamster would much rather run along a flat surface not up and down stairs their whole life. :(
There's definitely some really dangerous ones out there 🥺
Fun fact: Just because it's smaller, it doesn't mean it's easier. In my opinion, cats are actually the easiest if they don't have special needs. You give them food and water, play and cuddle with them, and give them stuff to play with and scratch on. Boom, done.
And take them to the vet if their sick but yes I agree with you because even dogs need to be walked everyday to use the bathroom.
My boyfriend and I recently adopted my boyfriend's brother's hamster. And I've been watching every single video of yours to give this little cutie her best life.
I remember when I met izzy (the hamster) she was desperately treating to escape by biting the metal bars and I thought *that must hurt, something is not right here* I felt so happy when I got offered the opportunity to care for her. I've never had a hamster before but Izzy is so adorable that I think I've become addicted to her cuteness.
Thank you so much for sharing this information and wish me luck I hope I am a good hamster mom.
I am glad you are correcting all these myths!
Thankyou
Last week my boyfriend and I rescued a hamster from a family. The family said there hamster was to loud, they only provided the hamster with a water bottle and a tiny house, they removed the wheel because it was to loud. She was biting the bars all the time. The first night we didn’t have a better cage so we improved it with the tools we had. After giving her a better wheel she did run 12 hours straight! She loved the enrichment we provided and the next morning we got her a cage of 800 square inches. Unfortunately her back is damaged by the small wheel, she has a rounded back. We now use her as a example of what can happen when you don’t keep them properly. She doesn’t seen to have any pain and she has a big wheel now. But it’s so important to search up how to care for them! Daenerys is now happy living her best life, but there are so many hamsters out there that are kept wrong, it makes me so sad
A myth ive heard is that hamster cheek teeth (molar teeth) never stop growing like the incisors,omnivore rodents like hamsters,squirrels and mice have small molars that are like our molars (they have true roots and their cheek teeth do not grow) because they don’t eat grass but insects and seeds that are easy to chew,guinea pig and rabbits have molars that grow because they eat mainly grass that is hard to chew
Hey tori! How have you been doing? I totally forgot you were posting today! I have just been sort of stressed figuring out what to do for christmas! Ahhh especially for my hamster lol.
i'm great! I'm sure you'll be able to come up with some ideas!
“So as you can see, I’m absolutely being mauled by this aggressive carnivorous animal.. so yeah.” Favorite quote from this video.
Oh Victoria! This video was so helpful! Thank you so much!
Thank you for watching Kate!
6:09 Cute lil carnivore. Sadie is not giving a s*** LOL
This is a great video! So appreciative of your work to educate people on hamsters & care, and also to foster such a positive community through your viewers :)
Thank you so much!
I love your videos so much they have helped me give my sweet hamster manny the best life I can give him❤️
"clean yo house ya nasty." lmao, you had me laughing so hard at work.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 ded
Thanks for making my day better Victoria❤️
Again...!❤️❤️❤️
I love how you mile all the time and give good vibes ❤️ Continue like that 👍👍👍
Thank you!
When I see this it breaks my heart because when I was very very young I had two dwarf hamsters and they bit the bars all the time, as well as monkey climbed them. I asked the store person and stuff, I even looked on forums where I was told that it's normal, that they just shorten their teeth. I feel so bad to know that they were probably bored or stressed. One of them lived to 4 years though, poor things :'( Thank you for educating people !
Hi! As a hamster owner, I do have some questions so I can make my little Gizmo's life a lot better! If anybody knows what I should do, please reply to this comment. He's a Syrian male, btw.
1: How should I spend time with my Hamster? Bathtub bonding usually is always 5 minutes long because I live with 3 other people + having people over, so I always get no time doing that.
2: Cheap cages/bins? I might make him one with the bin, but I can't find any good yet cheap cages, and he's biting at his current one.
3: When can I get some time with him? He's usually bathing, sleeping, or eating/drinking, and I don't want to disturb him doing that.
Thanks, guys.
I used to keep my hamster in a critter cage but now I keep them in a tank and bin cage
Hi Tory! I love your videos! I watch them every time you upload! ❤️❤️❤️ I am still learning and improving my hamster care, and even I know I don't have the greatest care for my hammies, especially compared to you, but I'm still very young and my parents have to agree to buy stuff for my hamsters😑. However you taught me soooo much! Thank you Tory! Love your vids❤️!
It's great you're learning and improving! ❤️
It’s the “clean yo house nasty “ in tiny letters for me 😂😂
Good video !!
Yay! Love watching your videos!❤️
I'm glad!
Your an amazing UA-camr! Great job on all your videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you!
I love ur videos!!! I can’t wait until next Saturday!!!
7:36 SAMEEEE and she didn’t look too dissimilar from that guy!
Hi! I'm trying to upgrade my hamster setup from a 40 gallon aquarium to a two 200 QT gallons stacked on top of each other (both are 800+ square feet separately, not in total) .
I was thinking about putting green sphagnum moss in her habitat to make it more pretty and give her natural textures. I heard that it was a feeling to put sphagnum moss in there, but then I also heard it isn't good for them. Which is it?
100% natural sphagnum moss is completely safe to use 😊
Hello Victoria
Thank you for all your video's its helped me a lot learning and its improved my hamster care!
Your hamsters are sooo cute!
I'm so glad!
Great video, Victoria! Thank u for debunking these myths 💕
Glad you enjoyed!
4:30 was the best part, clean yo house ya nasty
You are amazing at explaining things. So clear easy and quick.
I'm really glad to hear that, sometimes I feel as though I may not make sense or struggle getting the point across!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and you just so inspiring,I have finally convinced my parents into letting me get a hamster thank you so much!!!❤️Your hamsters are so cute☺️
Hi! I love your videos, you have helped me a much! I know this isn’t related to the video but I was wondering what would be a good hamster travel cage, I know you did a video on traveling with your hamster before but I don’t know if it’s out-dated because it was from 6 years ago. So I was just wondering if you have any tips on certain travel cages that would be good for a hamster, I have a roborovski dwarf hamster and I don’t like using cages with bars.
1:29 Ok, this hamster doing this is exactly what I needed to see today
and screaming- sometimes helps defend themselves-….usually not. i can’t stop laughing it’s so funny
😂💀
I just found you channel and I am loving it, and it’s a huge relief to see that you have a cat, because I am planning on getting a hamster but I have 2 cats, so I was afraid that this could be a problem
I also love ur videos u helped me and my hamster a lot if it wasn’t for u idk what would’ve happened to her thanks
“Humans turn aggressive when they eat protein.” Is the same Energy as “Hamsters turn aggression when they have protein.”
Hi!!!! Very nice video!! Thank youu🤩🤩Lots of love from Greece
Thank you!!! 🌸😁
I have learned so much about hamster and hamster needs just by watching your video!! And I am so happy that my parents will let me get a hamster Next year or maybe at Christmas!! But some of my won't listen or won't believe to me about their needs but that won't stop me by getting my hammiee their proper needs
So Thank you so much TORI for doing these videos I appreciate your hard work on your videos so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Today is my channels 1st anniversary so I’m super excited and what better way to start the day then with HAMSTERS and my FAV UA-camr
Happy anniversary!!! 🥰
@@VictoriaRaechel thanks!!!
Great video! I'm getting a hamster in a month or two, needing some info. Found this channel that has helped me with my rabbit in the past along with LennonTheBunny. ❤🐹🐰What names would you recommend? I was thinking like Flash or Ziggy for a male hamster.Also, which toys from Wal-Mart or Target would you recommend?
Thank you! Ziggy is a really cute name! As for toys I think any place that has safe accessories is good haha
My new hamster Chocolate Truffle is definitely a climber, I was taming him on Thursday and he let me hold him and he tried to climb in my hair (witch did not work for him at all), but luckily I got him into my hands before he could fall. :)