Making Everything From Scratch | The Little Cage Project Ep.4

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
  • Building a selection of hamster hides, enrichment and enclosure details for my dwarf hamster enclosure.
    00:00 Intro
    01:40 The Forage Box
    04:00 The Club House
    07:36 The Fairy Steps
    09:06 The Rock Shelter
    10:23 The Stone Staircase
    11:10 The Water Well
    14:11 The Garden Shelf
    16:49 The Potting Shed
    19:24 Miscellaneous Extras
    20:29 Before & After
    20:39 Outro
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  • @SomethingAnimal
    @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому +32

    I think this enclosure deserves a proper name, any suggestions for it? 🤔🍄 🐹
    Edit: Okay, people voting for "Steve" I like your vibes... That being said I think we need to consider the implications of such a name.
    For example;
    "My hamster lives in Steve."
    "In today's video we're cleaning out Steve!"
    "Time to put my hamster back inside Steve"
    "Let's rip Steve apart and use the pieces to build something new"
    Just something to think about 👀

    • @KristenHenderson-dz5vs
      @KristenHenderson-dz5vs Місяць тому +14

      Something whimsical or just Steve

    • @christyharrington-brown4519
      @christyharrington-brown4519 Місяць тому +2

      I'm wracking my brain for something that does the mystical hamster hamlet vibes justice but my brain is just not playing ball.

    • @Jonathangraande83
      @Jonathangraande83 Місяць тому +1

      Dino

    • @Butt_Nuggetz
      @Butt_Nuggetz Місяць тому +1

      Vedia - "Forest Spirit"
      Caileigh - "From the Forest"
      P.O.T.A.T.O 🥔

    • @bubblegummel
      @bubblegummel Місяць тому +4

      The Father Time ⌚ because IT'S TAKING FOREVER 🤣
      JK, I love you.

  • @finley6161
    @finley6161 Місяць тому +51

    Idk whether to be impressed at the amount of talent behind this or genuinely concerned for your ability to overcomplicate every project you start.

  • @RosieGamgee
    @RosieGamgee Місяць тому +17

    the idea of your hamster checking their mailbox for treats is so stinkin adorable!

  • @corysimpson8899
    @corysimpson8899 Місяць тому +8

    Dude, miss your antics on youtube SO much. Glad to see you've got another one up and it's just as much fun, can't wait to see the final setup and see who moves in!

  • @hermionethehamster
    @hermionethehamster Місяць тому +18

    These all look great! The little path with the wood slices would make a great foraging toy to see if a hamster could use their feet and noses to get seeds from the gaps between the pieces! I honestly have no clue what's going on with the massive mushroom boom but they are just so cute and irresistible 😂

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому +12

      Thats a great idea! And yes the mushrooms seem to be everywhere, theyve plotted a takeover! 😂

  • @artedezeynep
    @artedezeynep Місяць тому +21

    It is the by far the most beautiful hamster cage I’ve ever seen. It’s very creative, definitely gave me some inspiration and ideas for adding to my cage. And the best thing is you created them all for your hammy. You’re so talented, keep up with the good work. Thanks a lot ❤

  • @balicard342
    @balicard342 Місяць тому +14

    I have a feeling that the no mice sign is an easter egg for your next cage build 👀

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому +2

      Oh no I didn't mean to mislead! It's just a play on the "no adults" signs on clubhouses 🙈 I'm just sticking with hamsters for the foreseeable future 😊

  • @sherrie553
    @sherrie553 Місяць тому +33

    I missed your videos, always a good day when Ollie uploads

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому +12

      Its good to be back! 😁

    • @lilymoon5449
      @lilymoon5449 Місяць тому +2

      We all miss you

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry Місяць тому

      Ollie?? 🤔 I thought... wait... am I missing anything here? Not trying to be snarky or anything. I truly feel like maybe I missed a personal revelation by the creator of the channel, (trying to respect possible pronoun change), and just want to make sure I address them by the correct name, moving forward, if it has in fact changed. Unless "Ollie" is referring to somebody else?

    • @Organham4903
      @Organham4903 29 днів тому +1

      @@KabbalahSherry I think they transitioned

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry 29 днів тому

      ​@@Organham4903- OK cool, I assumed as much... but also didn't want to assume, if that makes sense? 😄 lol Just trying to be respectful. Thanks a lot. Appreciate it.

  • @ella-louisewhite7938
    @ella-louisewhite7938 Місяць тому +19

    the bob ross of hamsters 🤣💕

  • @lynnpurfield9430
    @lynnpurfield9430 25 днів тому

    We watched this for the second time. Oh Olly, what a joy! You made two old pensioners so happy with your humour and genius creativity. Thank you darling ❤

  • @CrestedNeut
    @CrestedNeut Місяць тому +7

    I'm only part way through the video but I had to pause to say.. the club house is incredible! Fully blown away by the level of detail and just how well it turned out. Just Stunning. OTL

  • @gaynorandrews1684
    @gaynorandrews1684 22 дні тому

    I love how enthusiastic you are about your builds. You are inspirational. You plan your enclosure so thoroughly. You show how and what you use. I love to create too but I'm no where near your level of expertise

  • @leopardgeckotalk
    @leopardgeckotalk Місяць тому +3

    This is so cool 😍 I have a diy wood, pvc, fabric set, you basically build a mini greenhouse. I don’t have the patience but I feel like it would right up your alley.

  • @sabrinakopke215
    @sabrinakopke215 Місяць тому +3

    I've been inspired to diy some stuff for Miss Peanut's enclosure! We thank you!

  • @amy995
    @amy995 Місяць тому +3

    It looks like a hamster summer camp. I love it.

  • @susyclau7433
    @susyclau7433 Місяць тому +2

    All I can say is "ESTÁ CAÑÓN TU TALENTO". And I'll say I really miss your videos. You're so creative and funny. I hope all of your furry little ones are doing amazing.

  • @cakeeeetime
    @cakeeeetime Місяць тому +4

    Judging by the amount of comments: More then 5 viewers :) Your videos are so good, I can watch them on bad mental health days. AND your work is a huge inspiration. Thank you.

  • @Lydialay
    @Lydialay Місяць тому +3

    Imagine waking up and being this creative.
    Looks amazing!

  • @dagnolia6004
    @dagnolia6004 Місяць тому +5

    watching a master artisan at work! so creative....

  • @michellehawthorne8694
    @michellehawthorne8694 17 днів тому

    I am in awe of the time and love you put into an enclosure!! Love it. Wish I was artsy and not scared of power tools!!!

  • @lenkaahmad2054
    @lenkaahmad2054 Місяць тому +1

    I'm seriously jealous of your creativity and skills. The enclosure looks amazing! Can't wait to see it all finished.

  • @layneathebutterfly4959
    @layneathebutterfly4959 Місяць тому +2

    Hamster interior designer & architect.
    Now there's a career path I bet your parents didn't see coming. 😅
    Nice to see you back Ollie ❤ I've followed you since you had... Einstein I believe. I could be mistaken a long haird black i think..

  • @MissMeganBeckett
    @MissMeganBeckett Місяць тому +2

    I can’t believe my good luck! So many of my old favourite UA-cam channels have started being recommended for me again, yay!

  • @UhhhNoel
    @UhhhNoel Місяць тому +4

    Best hamster owner ever!

  • @lynnpurfield9430
    @lynnpurfield9430 Місяць тому

    So missed your wondfully unique humour and astonishing creativity....so jealous of the new resident. Can I move in? Lo!.

  • @JESUSROCKS921
    @JESUSROCKS921 Місяць тому +4

    Utterly adorable and amazing craftsmanship !🫅🏻 It’s always fun and captivating watching you put everything together!!! Throughly enjoyed watching ❤

  • @Rebeccasbugz
    @Rebeccasbugz Місяць тому +2

    love to see you post again :D. you would be fab at making miniatures

  • @spinzz29
    @spinzz29 Місяць тому +1

    On special occasions, my parents used to let me play in an area similar to what you made. It was so magical and fun. Seeing you make these DIYs brought back part of my happy childhood. U inspire me to make more DIYs! Don’t rush the process!

  • @bethanymayer3632
    @bethanymayer3632 23 дні тому

    Yaaay so glad ice found you again for some reason I was no longer subscribed 😢
    Anyway now I get to binge watch what I missed. Talented as ever ❤😊

  • @ArtAngelMouse
    @ArtAngelMouse Місяць тому +1

    "No mice" Aw :( But I love it here lol.
    This channel is great because its a mix of creativity and rodents, my favorite.

  • @girlski342
    @girlski342 Місяць тому +2

    I am so glad you see you posting. I love seeing your post on instagram but it’s not the same. Anyways this looks so amazing! Your new friend who gets to live in there will be so happy. Can’t wait to see them and the cage all together!

  • @Jonathangraande83
    @Jonathangraande83 Місяць тому +7

    Hi i love your Chanel❤

  • @isabou
    @isabou Місяць тому +1

    You are so unbelievably talented!!!

  • @windkin45
    @windkin45 Місяць тому +2

    Your creativity never ceases to amaze me.

  • @iris1224wwad
    @iris1224wwad Місяць тому

    You are a hamster enclosure artist! ❤

  • @sa33663
    @sa33663 Місяць тому +2

    Hii, missed your videos and the enclosure looks so good!!

  • @lulucanpy3513
    @lulucanpy3513 Місяць тому +1

    Oh man, in LOVE with the theme and art direction you've taken! I am doing the same for my snake enclosure (though with a bit less DIY). I was considering whether or not i could/should incorporate a well decoration of some sort but we'll see!
    Hammy will love when they move in

  • @lifechapterswithleah8541
    @lifechapterswithleah8541 Місяць тому +1

    Love this so much!!❤❤❤ thank you for sharing this!🥰

  • @missykim510
    @missykim510 Місяць тому +1

    Yay!! This is really beautiful and adorable. I especially like the faux rocks. Those are so cute. Love the imagination behind all this. There's nothing you can't do!

  • @shaniaharland2355
    @shaniaharland2355 Місяць тому +2

    I always love watching you do these projects ❤

  • @Bleech606
    @Bleech606 Місяць тому +2

    The detail is insane. Great work!

  • @lottierenwick8789
    @lottierenwick8789 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely made my day seeing you've made a video ❤ Don't leave it to long before the next video ❤

  • @ZoeShears
    @ZoeShears Місяць тому +1

    Yay another slice of chaos although less chaotic today but providing a dose of amazing DIYs. Seriouly some of those hanade things look bought 🎉

  • @kirmetthe96
    @kirmetthe96 Місяць тому +1

    I just love your content, the cage's you have made over the years and been amazing and the things you make for the cage's out of this world! I have actually quite liked following this project over the last couple of year's. As for cage names i quite like "the magical garden" "hammy allotment" "the far away cage" and my last one "hammy lock down" ❤ i look forward to the next video 😊 Thank-you for all that you do for this community and the inspirations we get from ur D.I.Y's x

  • @thekeytotheend
    @thekeytotheend Місяць тому +1

    dude i love your music choices in your videos, always got some fun jams going on

  • @zenstrain6647
    @zenstrain6647 Місяць тому +1

    Your videos are worth the wait in between. I’m always amazed at how creative you are. ❤

  • @kthing1809
    @kthing1809 Місяць тому +1

    Omg I love this enclosure, I wish I could make one that looks that ace, I get so excited when I see you’ve posted. Cannot wait for more 😊

  • @Nothemomma904
    @Nothemomma904 Місяць тому +1

    I love the rock wall genius

  • @kellyjean4981
    @kellyjean4981 Місяць тому +1

    Most creative hamster enclosure ! Love it and enjoyed watching the creative process

  • @RubberDuckKid
    @RubberDuckKid Місяць тому +1

    This was delightful to watch. It's making me want to get crafty as well!

  • @DreamyDuskywing
    @DreamyDuskywing Місяць тому +1

    This video was so relaxing to watch! I love your creativity and am so excited to see this little fae...farm/footing/fount...finished😅 in its entirety and ready for its new resident!

  • @kathleenhaskett7438
    @kathleenhaskett7438 Місяць тому +2

    Super cute

  • @nebraskadawn
    @nebraskadawn Місяць тому +1

    Your videos are always worth the wait. Your talent is ridiculous. What a lucky hamster!

  • @Nothemomma904
    @Nothemomma904 Місяць тому +1

    The flowers omg so cute

  • @yazbee8736
    @yazbee8736 Місяць тому

    This was soo relaxing and soothing ❤

  • @kimmeeCheah
    @kimmeeCheah Місяць тому +1

    Missed watching your videos. You finally uploaded a new video.

  • @FinnyAde26
    @FinnyAde26 Місяць тому

    You are amazing!! I absolutely adore this setup and all the detail is insanely cute and so much fun. Color me impressed although with it being you, what did I expect? lol
    Love it 1000%.

  • @MusicDogx5
    @MusicDogx5 Місяць тому +1

    So inspiring! Taking notes on all the awesome DIYs ...

  • @BenjamintheTortoise
    @BenjamintheTortoise Місяць тому +1

    Wowzers!!!! This is incredible! 💕😊

  • @andreachaux9279
    @andreachaux9279 Місяць тому

    I've been missing you! Great to see you again!!! Can't wait to see the complete set up, it's beautiful so far!!! Xoxo 😊

  • @Cheshiregrinn91
    @Cheshiregrinn91 Місяць тому

    I love this so much! All the little parts are so adorable. The fact that it is a hamster cage makes it even cooler

  • @christyharrington-brown4519
    @christyharrington-brown4519 Місяць тому +3

    Ha! Jokes on you, all my cans are different shapes and my brain mostly recognises them that way!
    I liked it anyway. I also spemt the video painting flowers on see through plastic. It ain't as easy as you made it look!

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      Haha, well I cut out the clip where I messed up so badly I had to scrape allll of the paint off the plastic and start the whole thing over from scratch! 😂

  • @angienovinger1391
    @angienovinger1391 Місяць тому

    I just love your channel, your so creative 💖

  • @Nothemomma904
    @Nothemomma904 Місяць тому +1

    I’m
    So excited been waiting for this

  • @lucianabrito5334
    @lucianabrito5334 Місяць тому

    Amazing!

  • @bunny4rmlove
    @bunny4rmlove Місяць тому +1

    I love seeing your videos ❤

  • @Th3Hamst3rSist3rs
    @Th3Hamst3rSist3rs Місяць тому +1

    Youre so creative, love it:)

  • @Motboys
    @Motboys Місяць тому +2

    You put such amazing love, care, and details into your builds. My hamsters would just chew it all up 😢

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      I kind of wish mine would chew their stuff up so I would have an excuse to make more! Haha 😅

  • @AllTheMiniThings
    @AllTheMiniThings Місяць тому

    This is the cutest thing I've ever seen.

  • @Jjjjjjjjjjj202
    @Jjjjjjjjjjj202 Місяць тому

    This is so insanely cool!! Love the cage but your cinematography too.

  • @Kim.vd.k
    @Kim.vd.k 21 день тому

    I really really like your videos! You make so much nice stuff i always get inspired 😍

  • @Kirbyjer
    @Kirbyjer Місяць тому

    Your channel always inspires me to make fun little houses and stuff for my rodents, I think I need to get back into it!!

  • @13juniper
    @13juniper Місяць тому +1

    I hit the like button, please don't remove my can labels! lol. It looks soooo gooooood! I miss having a hammy.. my lil boy Oakley passed about 2 years ago now... seems crazy... is it really two years? Maybe it was just a year? I can't even think now lol. Anyway he's been gone and I miss his hairy little butt. We moved in October... bigger house over-all but smaller rooms/spaces... no space whatsoever for a hamster enclosure of proper size. I've been so bummed about it. Maybe I'll figure something out one day... I am determined enough (cough STUBBORN cough) lol.... we'll see. Anyway... looks great, Ollie!

  • @KRHamstery
    @KRHamstery Місяць тому +1

    Oh Wow your so talented at DIY ❤

  • @JudgementJury
    @JudgementJury Місяць тому +1

    That outro secret is exciting.

  • @snarkysquirrel
    @snarkysquirrel Місяць тому +1

    so cool. you do such a good job on your cages.

  • @vivianelabelle3992
    @vivianelabelle3992 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing! Where do you get all these ideas?😂👍🏻❤

  • @cloudyskyz2237
    @cloudyskyz2237 Місяць тому +2

    Judging by my past hamsters, that moss is either going to be left alone, or all of it taken off of everything and used as bedding. My hamster had a coconut hide covered in moss, and within a couple days, it was bare.
    So uh…just be prepared to fix up some stuff.

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      Haha oh dear! 😅 I've yet to have a destructive hamster, I think the universe is making sure my guard is completely down before it gives me the most destructive hammy in existence 😂

  • @rappsface
    @rappsface Місяць тому

    Never cease to be amazed at your creativity. I wish I could make things like this for my rats but I don't have your skills 😂 I'm also hoping the "no mice" sign is a spoiler 👀

  • @eriathwen1320
    @eriathwen1320 Місяць тому +1

    When it's ready for someone to move into it...can I? 😂 I'm probably small enough!
    Brilliant little builds as always

  • @carlyholmes3604
    @carlyholmes3604 Місяць тому +3

    Cant be moved by the hamster .... my hamster challenge accepted

  • @vivien1080
    @vivien1080 Місяць тому

    So pretty diy! Fairy land or cottage I will name

  • @sandgale
    @sandgale 29 днів тому

    Uu i see news tools i had never seen before. Watching you build this makes me wish there was a mini mini cam that hamsters could carry to see how yhey experience everything you did 😂

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  28 днів тому

      Ohh I need someone to invent that it would be so cute!!

  • @MyCuteHamster00
    @MyCuteHamster00 Місяць тому +1

    OMG! Everything is so adorable!!! 😍 I especially like the club house and the well! ❤ What colors are you using? I always have limitations painting stuff because I don't know any safe color brands. Please share with meee! 😭

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому +1

      Tempera paint is my go-to for anything that has the potential to be chewed on, I don't worry about brand names I just get the most affordable one I can find. Tempera is pet safe but is often made from eggs so keep that in mind if you have egg allergies! Non-toxic acrylic is good to use on hard-to-chew places like shelves, walls, walkways, etc. Food colouring is another safe option.
      A good money saving tip is to only buy white, black, red, blue, and yellow paints. As long as you have those 5 colours you can mix them into any colour or shade that you need :)

    • @MyCuteHamster00
      @MyCuteHamster00 Місяць тому

      @@SomethingAnimal OMG! Who would have thought tempera was safe. Thank you so much! Now my ham Biscuit and future hamsters can have nice stuff 🥰

  • @_faedine_
    @_faedine_ Місяць тому

    Holy fucking shit! 😍

  • @MrsMort23
    @MrsMort23 Місяць тому

    I know the decor is mostly for human enjoyment but have you noticed if hamsters prefer certain designs and colors over others? Like maybe they wake up earlier if you use dark colors and later with light colors or are more active in enclosures with specific designs and colors?

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому +1

      It's not something I've personally noticed, but maybe it's something I'll experiment with in the future!

  • @Nothemomma904
    @Nothemomma904 Місяць тому +1

    This is like a little hamster shire

  • @cartmanuser
    @cartmanuser Місяць тому +1

    I wish i had your diy skills😭

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      It just takes practice! The more crafting and diy-ing you do the easier it gets :)

  • @ameliamortimer3182
    @ameliamortimer3182 Місяць тому

    U should go into making hamster stuff to sell what u do is amazing

  • @JuniperJoy
    @JuniperJoy Місяць тому +1

    Go ahead, break into my house, and steal the lables off my non-existent canned food. Let me know when your flight lands. I will have root beer and Poutine ready for ya! 😂😂

  • @Practicalhamstermom
    @Practicalhamstermom Місяць тому

    What kind of marker did you use to paint the black frame of the cork board?😮

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      Just a regular marker pen, the kind you get for kids to colour in pictures :)

  • @krislucero1741
    @krislucero1741 2 дні тому

    Hi! Loved your video. I was wondering.... What is the name of the tool you are using to cut the lolly sticks? @ 4:04

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  День тому +1

      It has a few different names depending on location, wire-cutting pliers, nipping pliers, staple pulling pliers - but any kind of large wire cutter will do the job. Just make sure you use a dedicated pair as cutting wood dulls the blade and makes them useless for cutting actual wire!

  • @user-nd2dg3sz8s
    @user-nd2dg3sz8s Місяць тому

    i love it so much, but small question in the background at 20:19 u can see a moss covered structure or branch, what is it?

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      That was a trial DIY for a future video, it was supposed to be removed for that shot but got left in unintentionally and wasn't caught in the final edit review. Oops! 😅

    • @user-nd2dg3sz8s
      @user-nd2dg3sz8s Місяць тому

      @@SomethingAnimal oh no problem thank u

  • @janeelse-looker242
    @janeelse-looker242 Місяць тому +1

    Ha ah the jokes on you I don't eat canned food. Much not much. Lol

    • @SomethingAnimal
      @SomethingAnimal  Місяць тому

      In that case I shall break into your house and put all of your food INTO unlabelled cans 😌

  • @Sannive
    @Sannive Місяць тому +1

    Ssshhh.. won't say a word... :D

  • @charlottestevens9352
    @charlottestevens9352 Місяць тому +1

    I hope you don't end up with a chewy hamster this is a beautiful cage

  • @Adulting_Autistic
    @Adulting_Autistic Місяць тому

    Please help me design my new house. 😊 so talented.

  • @LadyHamsterton
    @LadyHamsterton Місяць тому

    I would be lying if I said I've never accidentally eaten my pets' food while not paying attention.
    Rat food is in my opinion the most palatable. The cat food was... salty.

  • @meuwchoo
    @meuwchoo 20 днів тому

    So I dove off your channel for a bit and now that I've returned you sound a lot like Chipflake.

  • @moda78z
    @moda78z Місяць тому +1

    Harrison…