I BOUGHT A HAMSTER *cage set-up & hamster haul*

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  • @KeiaunaGomez
    @KeiaunaGomez  4 роки тому +1731

    I advise everyone to watch this video all the way through to hear what I have to say about her cage! I will eventually upgrade to a bigger cage. I got rid of the ball and the dust bath and got repti sand instead and got rid of the oxbow food!😌

    • @mel_tv5313
      @mel_tv5313 4 роки тому +45

      That food is really bad as oxbow caters more towards hay based diets which aren’t good for hamsters because it has no benefits or nutrients for them and hamsters have been known to starve off of hay based diets. I recommend either Higgins sunburst or Vita garden mix with Mazuri rat and mouse lab blocks for protein

    • @mel_tv5313
      @mel_tv5313 4 роки тому +33

      Also I recommend making a bin cage out of a 50gallon storage bin you can find tutorials and I recommend watch Victoria Rachel she’s great! Hamsters also need atleast 6+in of bedding because they are ground dwellers and burrowers

    • @justjoeythingsss
      @justjoeythingsss 4 роки тому +12

      just a way cheaper thing you can do is a 40 gallon storage bin which is ways cheap then what you did

    • @justjoeythingsss
      @justjoeythingsss 4 роки тому +7

      im trying to be nice i hope your hamster lives a good live

    • @teijaflink2226
      @teijaflink2226 4 роки тому +5

      If she can find a big enough bin, otherwise the Detolf shelf from Ikea is great and huge, nany use it as a hamster cage, it's affordable for it's size too.

  • @elleryrobson4509
    @elleryrobson4509 3 роки тому +1868

    I love how she’s willing to take information about it and take criticism. And not act like you know everything.👍🏻

    • @caitlynbaxter1872
      @caitlynbaxter1872 3 роки тому +15

      Hamsters are super active and needs space to run and play .

    • @blasiandadon7028
      @blasiandadon7028 3 роки тому +13

      I mean u people are acting like you know everything not the UA-camrs y’all stay in people’s business 😭😂😂

    • @elleryrobson4509
      @elleryrobson4509 3 роки тому +3

      @@blasiandadon7028 ????

    • @リンゴ-n4d
      @リンゴ-n4d 3 роки тому +2

      @@blasiandadon7028 huh?

    • @リンゴ-n4d
      @リンゴ-n4d 3 роки тому +5

      @@blasiandadon7028 "people's business" so u want the hamster to suffer?

  • @lindseymartin7231
    @lindseymartin7231 3 роки тому +1743

    hi! i noticed the dust bath, dust bath is for chinchillas, dust can cause respiratory issues in hamsters, they need sand! :) hope this helped❤️👍🏼

    • @lexifr819
      @lexifr819 3 роки тому +51

      Yes definitely! Ty for pointing this out! It would be really sad if something happened to him.😞❤️🐹

    • @hannahanderson2019
      @hannahanderson2019 3 роки тому +30

      Ya I got this for my hamster and it killed her :/

    • @aimeembassett1528
      @aimeembassett1528 3 роки тому +11

      This is random but bc they r nocturnal how do you sleep :,)

    • @raystrong8975
      @raystrong8975 3 роки тому +4

      yes you are correct

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 3 роки тому +2

      Read her comment from 2 months ago ^^

  • @ellahanson6538
    @ellahanson6538 2 роки тому +117

    Thank you for taking the criticism!! One more thing: I would recommend deeper bedding. They say it should be about 6inches deep so you might need a taller cage so that the hamsters can burrow. Also. I would recommend getting a water bowl instead of a water bottle. Hamster find it really hard to squeeze water out of a water bottle and can die of thirst. Last thing. I know the pink bedding is cute, but you need to get white bedding so that if your hamster is showing any symtoms of being sick, you can see the blood or discharge in the bedding. Thank you!!!

    • @TouchcreatorYT
      @TouchcreatorYT 2 роки тому +1

      Most of the bedding is white though

    • @T03B3ans
      @T03B3ans 2 роки тому +2

      Ok just for you know i wanna tell you that she said she was ganna add more just letting you know

    • @Bonnie-beads
      @Bonnie-beads 6 місяців тому

      I would actually do 8 or more inches of bedding! 😊

  • @elise.claire
    @elise.claire 3 роки тому +598

    i recommend scatter feeding. this is just when you scatter their food (fruit, veggies, dried fruit, dried flowers, nuts, seeds, etc.) around their enclosure. this gives them the experience of collecting food from different areas. it's so cute when they collect all the food by stuffing it in their cheeks and then they bring it to a designated to spit the food out and eat it.

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry 3 роки тому +20

      I LOVE watching my hamster do that! 😆🐹

    • @alisataylor2721
      @alisataylor2721 3 роки тому +8

      Yes it is good to spread the food out everywhere.
      👍🏽🙂

    • @dumbbis1316
      @dumbbis1316 2 роки тому

      One time I fed my hamster a strawbery chopped up and it rotted in her mouth but she is ok now

    • @Kellyflanagan275
      @Kellyflanagan275 2 роки тому +1

      My last name is Flanagan too!❤

    • @kbfilms3452
      @kbfilms3452 2 роки тому

      Yeah I actually did that before and I think he really liked it

  • @alannahdavies2251
    @alannahdavies2251 4 роки тому +223

    I would recommend some different sand maybe reptile sand or children’s play sand and put it in the oven maybe watch Victoria raechel

    • @doodoo8044
      @doodoo8044 3 роки тому +13

      Lmao I got this whole bag of lizard sand and my mom was so confused

    • @anieks.4857
      @anieks.4857 3 роки тому +3

      Children play sand: 175 °C for 20 minutes😊

    • @theadventuresofmuffin1277
      @theadventuresofmuffin1277 3 роки тому +5

      Yes i watch her. Rlly good

    • @Shadowgamer-bg4md
      @Shadowgamer-bg4md 3 роки тому +5

      yes Victoria Raechel knows her stuff

    • @cailinrose2779
      @cailinrose2779 3 роки тому

      @@anieks.4857 how much does it cost?

  • @Stella_deva
    @Stella_deva 2 роки тому +194

    For such a small tank it’s set up really well! I just wouldn’t recommend a hamster ball since it could be stressful for the hamster. You should also add more bedding since hamsters love to dig

  • @tienetorres6016
    @tienetorres6016 4 роки тому +405

    maybe a bigger cage and a wheel

    • @KeiaunaGomez
      @KeiaunaGomez  4 роки тому +78

      Bought a wheel towards the end! Getting a bigger cage soon

    • @animaladventures7831
      @animaladventures7831 4 роки тому +23

      @@KeiaunaGomez Also you need to add a lot more bedding and then obviously a bigger cage but good start though!

    • @queenbees9363
      @queenbees9363 3 роки тому +21

      If u watched the full thing she said she is getting a bigger one

    • @claudiawhitehead6309
      @claudiawhitehead6309 3 роки тому +3

      Yesssssss a bigger cage but mostly a wheel!!!!!!!!

    • @offfirefly5785
      @offfirefly5785 3 роки тому +7

      And don't use the ball

  • @jmaster2023
    @jmaster2023 2 роки тому +11

    Honestly this is the best hamster haul on UA-cam that I’ve seen cause other people don’t want help setting it up and what to get for the hamster

  • @OnyxEstelle
    @OnyxEstelle 3 роки тому +124

    Dont put your hamster in a ball!!!!!!! I made the same mistake, their little feet get caught in the holes. And there needs to be more bedding in there, they love to burrow.

    • @moonlighter8508
      @moonlighter8508 3 роки тому +3

      I have a hamster ball hamster cage and all that but I don’t have a hamster

    • @nothinglol5139
      @nothinglol5139 3 роки тому +1

      True, I got my hamster a ball on my birthday and we put him inside it and he started squeaking because his feet got stuck

  • @oliviagrace7252
    @oliviagrace7252 3 роки тому +439

    please don't put your hamster in that ball. it's very stressful for them.

  • @thegoldieones5449
    @thegoldieones5449 2 роки тому +1

    I love the cage but you need a little less then half of the tank of bedding for your hamster to burrow I don’t recommend the hamster ball (bad ventilation, the holes for ventilation can break their foot and it stresses them out

  • @ataliedukes4591
    @ataliedukes4591 4 роки тому +73

    Hi! I know a lot of people have said similar things but hamsters actually need a minimum of a 40 gal tank, 6 inches of bedding, a sand bath, and a wheel (8 inches minimum and no wire). Thank you for actually listening! :)

    • @poopfart6059
      @poopfart6059 3 роки тому +3

      I was planning on getting one, thank you so much. I needed this info

    • @ataliedukes4591
      @ataliedukes4591 3 роки тому +5

      Live n Serve No problem! Check out Victoria Raechel’s channel on UA-cam she has AMAZING tips for new hamster owners!

    • @francesca-kd8wn
      @francesca-kd8wn 3 роки тому

      @@ataliedukes4591 hello! i was wondering if a 25 litre tank is big enough for a hamster cage! :)

    • @ataliedukes4591
      @ataliedukes4591 3 роки тому +1

      francesca osa Hi! If I understand correctly, no. In gallons 40 is the minimum which is 151.5 liters. Anything under that would be too small. I didn’t even know they had so small a tank though so maybe I misunderstood!

    • @francesca-kd8wn
      @francesca-kd8wn 3 роки тому

      @@ataliedukes4591 thankyou so much luckily i didn’t purchase! i am making a new cage of the dimensions - 36 inches 12 inches and 16 inches! is that to be small? :))

  • @maheenimran1240
    @maheenimran1240 3 роки тому +233

    You’re one of the few good pet owners that are open to criticism , and help , that really shows how much u care for her , And u did an awesome job so far imo

    • @celinachavez6456
      @celinachavez6456 Рік тому +1

      I noticed your hamster cage did not have a weel hamsters need a weel to run in

    • @sweetie_pie082
      @sweetie_pie082 Рік тому +3

      She bought CHINCHILLA DUST 💀

  • @pipernoelle4823
    @pipernoelle4823 10 місяців тому +16

    i love this!!! i think a lot of people really over-do it with giant hamster cages and expect everyone to be able to do that, and they get mad if people don’t do that. i think this is such a good cage and it really shows you care. the people we should be worried about are the ones with the small wire cages.

    • @jamesstant7922
      @jamesstant7922 10 місяців тому +2

      It’s a good cage (She said she was gonna upgraded it) but if you can’t afford the essentials for them, then don’t buy a hamster

    • @nyla_vids
      @nyla_vids 9 місяців тому

      Agreed but the glass cages my hamster didn’t like he only liked the wire ones he was at the pet store in a glass tank and we thought he was sick so we took him but we put him in a wire cage and he was happy then got him a glass one and he was very upset so we switched him back to the wire cage (he passed away 2 years ago due to cancer which he got while he was 3yrs old)

    • @_leyamch_6905
      @_leyamch_6905 9 місяців тому

      I really dont think that a lot of people over-do it I think they "under-do" it. You have to regard the natural behaviour of hamsters and in nature they run so many Miles a day. hamsters are very curious and If they dont have enough Tasks, place to dig, hideouts or real sand to clean they get bored very soon and then they can Show a huge amount of behavioural problems.

    • @_leyamch_6905
      @_leyamch_6905 9 місяців тому

      And in addition i think If you cant afford it then dont ruin a pets life because you want so see this cute animal!!
      So please stop!!
      There are many cheap ways to afford a proper Hamster cage without the cage being so small!!
      And the greatest thing: you can build some of these items yourself very easy😊

    • @JustapersonnamedKai
      @JustapersonnamedKai 6 місяців тому

      ​@@jamesstant7922 I think they mean people who do Victoria rachel sized cages

  • @brittneyjenks7512
    @brittneyjenks7512 3 роки тому +93

    Can we just respect that the hamster has eyebrows.

  • @maddy-ff3im
    @maddy-ff3im 3 роки тому +158

    some of you are being a bit too aggressive here. everything you are doing for your hamster so far is great! you are using the proper bedding, good food, and the wheel you have is just the right size for a robo hamster. as long as you upgrade the cage whenever you can and change the dust to sand instead, all is well. I wish you and your hamster good times! 🐹💗

    • @KeiaunaGomez
      @KeiaunaGomez  3 роки тому +17

      Thank you so much for this comment ☺️💓

    • @alisataylor2721
      @alisataylor2721 3 роки тому +2

      Nice and it helps me to 😊☺️💕

    • @esther-zv5wu
      @esther-zv5wu 3 роки тому +3

      i know i am late but i love your hamster care but one thing i would recommend is for you to put a wheel the same day you adopt her is because you might see that she sleeps alot in the morning but at night they r wild and awake and wanting to run and exercise and i am so glad u put it at least less than a couple days then she would be really bored and worry and she can die but other than the that YOU ARE AMAZING ur an amazing hamster owner AND AN AMAZING PERSON🥰

    • @sophiasalas4062
      @sophiasalas4062 2 роки тому

      I did tell her it wasn’t safe to have the little clear ball it can mess up there feet and I said it wasn’t any of my business

  • @julianede1532
    @julianede1532 2 роки тому +1

    hiii ! so Im going to get a hamster really soon and i have been watching some hamster videos. You might need a bigger cage/enclosure because even though hamsters are small,they can travel up to 5 miles at night. A cage like that is a little to small :D . Try not to use the ball because the air holes in a hamster ball are really small and imagine your hamster running in a completely plastic ball with literally no ventilation!!! Also,the poor thing's limbs could get stuck in the hamster ball's holes .This could injure the hammy

  • @aleenahguerrero
    @aleenahguerrero 4 роки тому +93

    Aww ur hammy is so adorable 🥺💕 just make sure to change the sand bath with reptisand or children's playsand bc dust baths cause respiratory problems and can kill your hamster, the best food mix is Higgins Sunburst (which u have) and Mazuri Rat & Mouse Diet for a boost in protein ratio is half and half. And ofc upgrade to at least 40 gallons, hamsters may be small but that doesn't mean they don't deserve a big place to run around. But otherwise, you're doing great! 💕

    • @kaitlynmarie333
      @kaitlynmarie333 3 роки тому +2

      the reptisand is great! my hamster loves it

    • @F4wnprincess
      @F4wnprincess 3 роки тому +2

      Also I recommend more bedding at least 6 inches tall so they can burrow!

    • @aleenahguerrero
      @aleenahguerrero 3 роки тому

      @@F4wnprincess yes!! Forgot to mention that!! 😅

    • @vuong_square0606
      @vuong_square0606 3 роки тому

      My older brother used to have a hamster but it bit him and die :( I love watching the hamster

    • @Kt-cn2rq
      @Kt-cn2rq 3 роки тому

      Really I didn't know dust baths qwerty bad for them I use have 2 of them never had a problem.

  • @mimie3081
    @mimie3081 3 роки тому +66

    Dont put the hamster in the ball. It’s really stressful for them cause they don’t know where they are. If they pee in there it’s gonna turn and the pee is going to go on the hamster and it’s not good. If you want to play with them but them in a bath with a blanket :)) hope it helped. And btw Victoria Reachel is really good with tips for hamster 🐹

    • @vo.emmuhlay
      @vo.emmuhlay 3 роки тому +4

      You forgot to say the ball can also cause bumble foot (no offense)

    • @frankieholt6721
      @frankieholt6721 3 роки тому +4

      @@vo.emmuhlay yeah and it constructs there already bad vision, and i’ll add that it also can get a limb stuck

    • @Liv0601
      @Liv0601 3 роки тому

      Not all hamsters

    • @Ark8ngel
      @Ark8ngel 3 роки тому

      @@Liv0601 the ball is bad for all hamsters

    • @Liv0601
      @Liv0601 3 роки тому

      @@Ark8ngel I never knew I thought it was good and he likes going in it cause he was in the floor running. About and I never had the ball out and he was trynna get in it x

  • @sierra7341
    @sierra7341 2 роки тому +1

    I don’t recommend the hamster balls or hamster cars, just because the hamsters toes or even a limb can easily possibly get stuck in the tiny ventilation holes but in other cases there might not be enough ventilation holes for the hamster to breath and it can be pretty stressful for the hamster.

  • @vickyd_357
    @vickyd_357 3 роки тому +17

    DON'T USE THE BALL,
    DON'T USE THE DUST( USE SAND ),
    GET A WHEEL,
    YOGURT DROPS ARE TO SWEET,
    AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF BEDDING,
    10 GALLON AQUARIUM IS TO SMALL ( minimum 40 gallon )

    • @alicia5508
      @alicia5508 3 роки тому +5

      Plz not all cals it makes it seem like you are being really mean but i know you are just giving advise

    • @vickyd_357
      @vickyd_357 3 роки тому +1

      @@hlloy_1 My key board was on caps lock

    • @vickyd_357
      @vickyd_357 3 роки тому +1

      and also please unsubscribe. I don't want subscribers, I don't even have a video.

    • @vickyd_357
      @vickyd_357 3 роки тому +1

      @@hlloy_1 thanks but that's not mine

    • @vickyd_357
      @vickyd_357 3 роки тому +1

      just please unsubscribe

  • @reivendicdican
    @reivendicdican 3 роки тому +13

    my boyfriend are planning to buy me hamsters because nowadays im so so sooo obsessed with them. please more hamster content 🥺 she looks cute!!

  • @iihoneybea629
    @iihoneybea629 2 роки тому +1

    Dust bath isn’t good for hamsters, just get regular sand. Also research everything in those treat drops

  • @LuvlyFr0g
    @LuvlyFr0g 3 роки тому +9

    Ok so this is my advice
    Number 1: that ball is unsafe a Toe can get stuck and once see starts it will be hard to stop
    2:if that bedding is scented RUN! to her cage and get her out because the sent can have bad chemicals
    3:that food is terrible I suggest the higgins gourmet blend and some herbs for enrichment and no yogurt drops if u give them to her only once a week
    4:enrichment ok so I suggest scatter feeding spread her food all over the cage for her to forage and look for it and sprays here are some -millet-flaxseed-oatspray
    5:NO dust bath if it’s says dust DONT get it because that can cause an infection and since she’s a robo she needs way more sand since she’s from the Deserty side and if u r wondering what sand to buy here are some -children’s play sand-reptile sand-any sand that say SAND not dust-
    Also I mean no hate but I suggest watching Victoria raechel

  • @avebear3516
    @avebear3516 3 роки тому +102

    You should get a wheel for it to run in! ❤️ she’s super cute!

  • @Nessa.1eigh
    @Nessa.1eigh 2 роки тому +1

    This video was a made a while ago so I know that you prob got a bigger home for your hamster already and just btw you should get a 40 gallons and put about 6 inches of bedding for them to borrow in also I recommend scatter feeding you just scatter there food around the cage for them it helps with enrichment

  • @aniyasimmons8731
    @aniyasimmons8731 3 роки тому +17

    When you say “they recommended” are you talking about the pet store ? Cuz 😭it sounds simple things that they would tell you but one use reptile or play sand instead of the dust because the dust is too fine and could cause respiratory problems also the ball thing that you got is dangerous cuz they can get there feet stuck and they already can’t see like that so when you put them in that ball you cut off their senses and they can’t tell where they are going so not fun 😭 I mean no hate with this I just understand like not knowing I’m sure a lot of other people have told this but Victoria Rachel is a good hamster channel to watch 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @sarahbethboyett4266
    @sarahbethboyett4266 3 роки тому +10

    please don’t use dust for the sand bath, you can use play sand but the dust may be harmful to the hamster!

    • @lexifr819
      @lexifr819 3 роки тому

      Yes it could give them respetory issues

  • @brittanymorris606
    @brittanymorris606 2 роки тому +1

    A hamster needs atleast 6inches of bedding to burrow. I would upgrade to atleast a 20gal tank. More floor space the happier they are. The hamster ball is more stressful to them and actually isn’t safe for them. They also love when you scatter food around the cage for them to find it. I already saw in another comment they mention dust isn’t good. It can cause respiratory infections. Make sure to get sand bath. Dust free. when you clean out her tank make sure you keep a few hand fulls of her old bedding to leave in the tank so she knows it’s her home and not a brand new one. Cleaning it completely out will make her think it’s a new home and stress her out all over again. I hope this helps ❤️

  • @lizzystill844
    @lizzystill844 3 роки тому +12

    I would change the food to sunburst, a 40 gallon tank, NO HAMSTER BALL, reptile sand, no dust, 3-5 more inches of bedding and a bigger wheel 😁

    • @ibrixli3398
      @ibrixli3398 3 роки тому

      sun burst is not good. it has a ton of filler. she needs a food that doesn’t have fillers.

    • @umwtfnana
      @umwtfnana 3 роки тому +1

      @@ibrixli3398 Sunburst is actually recommend by so many people, and one of the best.

    • @ibrixli3398
      @ibrixli3398 3 роки тому

      @@umwtfnana i have guinea pigs and i know the fillers aren’t good i don’t really know ab hamster

    • @umwtfnana
      @umwtfnana 3 роки тому +4

      @@ibrixli3398 Hamsters and guinea pigs diets are two different things. So sunburst may not be good for your pigs but its good for hammies.

    • @xoxo_Lauren_your_fav
      @xoxo_Lauren_your_fav 2 місяці тому

      I’ve heard sunburst is actually bad for hamsters? I’m not 100 percent sure but I’ve only heard people say it isn’t good for hamsters and doesn’t have the nutrients for them

  • @wholesome_cacti8150
    @wholesome_cacti8150 3 роки тому +4

    I love that you’re taking criticism really well, it really shows you love Horchata. But I think you should upgrade her cage a bit, hamsters require a minimum of 450 sq inches and 4-6 inches of bedding in an area to burrow, like they would in the wild. Also, please, please, please, get a larger wheel and make sure it isn’t mesh, mesh wheels can cause bumble foot. You should also watch Victoria raechal, she’s seriously a hamster guru! and for added enrichment, I recommend scattering herbs and leaves from Etsy and putting around some sprays, which are basically stalks that your hamster can take seeds from! Good luck with horchata, the two of u seem really nice!

  • @emilwassouf7115
    @emilwassouf7115 Рік тому +2

    i recommend you to watch victoria reachel but i am happy you tried but sand dust or sand powder is not good i would buy chinchillas sand or childrens play sand they are 100 safe and a plastic hideout is not the best choice but you atleast tried to have al the things hamster need you could buy wood hideouts not plastic and you need to add at least 8 inches of bedding and the food is not good it have timothy hay that is not nedded in hamster food but i see you changed that that is good but youre hamster is so cute and i hope that helped im so proud of you for trying

  • @isabellaisabella8869
    @isabellaisabella8869 3 роки тому +5

    Hey! I just read the comment that you said you where gonna get ride of products and upgrade soon. However, I would recommend upgrading sooner than later because hamsters need alot of room, at minimum450sq inches of floorspace. :) I also would recommend putting back the hide because hamsters need at least 1 hideout in they're enclosure!

  • @Ananiyadxb
    @Ananiyadxb 3 роки тому +47

    I can tell you’ve done some research, and I understand this is just a temporary enclosure but I hope you upgrade her enclosure soon!!.Your robo is adorable ✨

  • @Ykdalxy
    @Ykdalxy 5 місяців тому +1

    In my opinion u should buy berry drops back because that is one of their favorite treats and get a wheel for your cage so they can run around in the wheel ❤️👍

  • @purpledream2991
    @purpledream2991 4 роки тому +18

    Cute robo! Robo hamsters especially are extremely active and need a ton of space. You should really try and get the 40 gallon tank if you can so she can have a happy life in her cage. Also hamsters are natural borrowers so you should have at least 6 inches of bedding at the bare minimum (even if thats just at one end). Id also recommend scatter feeding as its better to keep them from getting them bored :)

    • @purpledream2991
      @purpledream2991 4 роки тому +1

      Just saw the cage size again, its definitely extremely small :(

    • @KeiaunaGomez
      @KeiaunaGomez  4 роки тому +3

      I do understand the cage is small. I did explain that I want to give her a bigger cage, just don’t have room atm!

    • @yourfavoritetransguy8453
      @yourfavoritetransguy8453 4 роки тому +2

      You need sand not dust, the dust can be bad for them

    • @purpledream2991
      @purpledream2991 4 роки тому

      @@yourfavoritetransguy8453 Yep. I bought a huge bag of children's play sand for my hamster (a cheaper option). I just put it in the oven to bake and sieve it and its good to go.

    • @lauren2898
      @lauren2898 4 роки тому +2

      @@KeiaunaGomez I appreciate that you're going to be upgrading but that tank will cause severe stress for your baby 😔 robos are so active and having such a little space and no wheel can cause heart issues.
      Robos run on average 5 miles a night so even one night without access to a wheel is detrimental to them.

  • @tieuvan8335
    @tieuvan8335 4 роки тому +5

    I heard that oxbow doesn’t make good hamsters food since there are to many fillers, would recommend you to change it.

  • @kaelanesamannpitzer
    @kaelanesamannpitzer 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for taking the advice by everyone. I’m sure you have already seen all the comments but you should get 100% sand instead of the dust bath since the dust is to thin for them. You should also have at least 6in of bedding for them to burrow in and next time get white bedding so you can see when they are sick. It is best to have a water dish and not a bottle since they can have a hard time getting water out of a bottle. My last recommendation would be to get some other herbs and such to scatter around the tank for a change of smell and scenery. Thank you for considering this!

  • @sarahloulouise
    @sarahloulouise 3 роки тому +4

    okay im 100% not hating but im going to take notes during the video on how you can give your ham the best life possible! also I have a hamster care channel if you wanted to check it out:) as you acknowledged, a bigger cage (450sq inches minimum). get sand instead of dust, dust is really bad for their respiratory system as it is too fine and powdery, you can use children's play sand or non-dyed, no calcium added reptisand. As others have said they come from sandy areas so sand should makeup a larger part of their enclosure. i would not recommend using the blanket, it has long fibers that when they chew off pieces of the fabric to take to their burrow can very easily get wrapped around their teeth and stuck in their pouches. Its much more enriching for your hamster to have a high variety diet instead of pellets. something like higgins sunburst (which i see is the exact one you ended up getting!) for hamsters is great when paired with a protein lab block. cage cleaners arent the best due to the chemicals, a safe alternative is a 50/50 water and white vinegar mix! and the gerber puffs you got, nothing wrong with them, I just wanted to say my hamster is obsessed with them!

  • @alyssanicholson4312
    @alyssanicholson4312 3 роки тому +8

    You seem very sweet I’m glad more people are buying animals that need a home! You go girl I’m always rooting for you❤️

  • @Kxlovii
    @Kxlovii 2 роки тому +4

    Yours is so much calmer than mine! I just got mine tonight and it’s being just a crackhead. I feel so bad it’s so scared and not eating. I made the cage as friendly as possible!

    • @ball623
      @ball623 11 місяців тому

      I hope he's well now but just for the future. Hamsters are really shy within the 1st 2-4 days

    • @thegaming._.squaad
      @thegaming._.squaad 8 місяців тому

      @@ball623it dissapered in the cage I put bedding and my guess it’s hiding in the bedding

    • @thegaming._.squaad
      @thegaming._.squaad 8 місяців тому

      My hamster isn’t even using the toys

    • @possiblehamsterlover
      @possiblehamsterlover 8 місяців тому

      @@thegaming._.squaadthey are nocturnal.also check if the feet are blue that means it is dead

  • @heatherbreeding5979
    @heatherbreeding5979 2 роки тому +9

    Its all really great! Also tip: The apple sticks are really great for their teeth and its healthy! Also the drops with strawberries are very tasty for them and healthy as long as you dont over feed them with the drops because of how much sugar it has but i just got the exact same strawberry drops today! But so far so good. And i do suggest the Strawberry drops!!!

  • @yagirlll1476
    @yagirlll1476 3 роки тому +8

    You need to add more bedding because hamsters dig themselves when they sleep and they store their food underground too !

  • @OldFleabitten_eq
    @OldFleabitten_eq 2 роки тому +1

    Yes in case you have noticed, I’m a year late. But I used to have a dwarf hamster they typically live 2-SOMETIMES 3 years. They can also bite but it’s rare. And if you find rainbow bedding I DONT recommend rainbow bedding it’s not good for them. If your holding them for a while they might poop on you but don’t worry, the poop looks like tiny brown bananas and just is not really that gross? So yeah :)

  • @richarddd345
    @richarddd345 3 роки тому +9

    yall are so rude- shes showing the animal she chose too get and is taking care of very well. she litteraly said she WILL be upgrading her cage/supplies. yall needa humble urselves😭

  • @parka8881
    @parka8881 3 роки тому +10

    Yessss! This is such a good video, I love how you used a tank instead of a wire cage! I know like a lot of people have been telling you this, but try to upgrade the cage! Well I hope you and your adorable hammy have a great life!

    • @lolaeccles4600
      @lolaeccles4600 3 роки тому +1

      dont doom on wire vages too much! certain wire cages are okay aslong as they have the depth for burrowing or your willing to adapt it so it does. althought u can get better tanks and bin cages, some wire cages are actually suitable and although it's not ideal hamsters do love the bars ( im aware that it isnt amazing for hamsters to "monkey bar" but it is an enjoyable activity if not done in stress

  • @On.my.paws.always
    @On.my.paws.always 22 дні тому +1

    Hey the hamster ball is not good please don't make your hamster used it and for the bridge make sure to fill the gaps in between the logs and a dust bath isn't for hamsters a sand bath is also the transparent pink hideout isn't the best since the hamsters like dark places so you don't want light shining through so that'd be all I have to say reply if I missed anything !!
    (edit) I just saw she returned the pink hideout but not for the correct reason!

  • @zee6588
    @zee6588 3 роки тому +17

    When you eventually buy a bigger cage, please remember to put a lot of bedding in! Hamster need all that bedding to borrow in, and 3 inches of substrate is the BARE MINIMUM. You want to make sure to include more things that allows the hamster to indulge in activities it would do in the wild!

  • @tpg1774
    @tpg1774 3 роки тому +7

    Hello, i see you got a ball and those are actually dangerous for hamsters
    They cant stop and the slits for air can catch a hamsters leg or foot.

  • @not_islaa18
    @not_islaa18 2 роки тому +2

    You did REALLY good with trying your very best to make sure your hamster has the life it deserves

  • @zinzinzinnia5542
    @zinzinzinnia5542 3 роки тому +5

    i think it is great that you want to upgrade i would recommend buying/DIYing a bin cage just because they are so cheap and you can get them however big you want it! ( also a lil more bedding would be appreciated)

  • @patwaddell9015
    @patwaddell9015 3 роки тому +16

    Omg I love everything about it!! She’s so cute and the cage is too! I do suggest a little more bedding bc hamsters like to burrow deep down, so more bedding will give her a bit more room to do that!

  • @maelysnourel1396
    @maelysnourel1396 6 місяців тому

    Im late but Here are few tips
    ball isnt good for them bc not enough air and Not enough space (idk if its real but most of ppl say this so i tell u )
    Hamster love when you put bedding like 4-7inches deep to make holes and hide theirs food 😅
    They live the night
    They don't like whe you wake themp up
    btw hope this helps

  • @lanawarren1766
    @lanawarren1766 3 роки тому +4

    honestly you super good for a first owner you did really well and i’m glad you choose to add a wheel and get hide (the castle is sooo cute!) and i’m glad you ditched the oxbow and ball im also glad you are considering upgrading her tank as hamsters so need a lot of room! the only thing i would suggest it put more bedding in the bottom they love to dig and burrow! great video💜

  • @lovisaalskarskumtomtar4216
    @lovisaalskarskumtomtar4216 3 роки тому +10

    horchata be like -what are u guys staring at- bc over 50k ppl is literally staring at her lol
    so cute

  • @I_Am_Not_Elise
    @I_Am_Not_Elise 2 роки тому

    I have some questions, because I’m thinking of getting a russian dwarf hamster. Do they make alot of noice at night? Do you need a lid on the tank? What is the best type of bedding to get? Do they smell alot?

    • @Reese680
      @Reese680 Рік тому +1

      Ik this was a year ago but I will have you know my hamster fudge will throw his toys against the glass to wake me up at night.

    • @LisKPoP07
      @LisKPoP07 Рік тому

      Hi thank you for responding (same person just new account lol). I had a hamster ( we ended up having him in the living room). Sadly he passed away after about 8 months (he was sick). I recently got a bunny and I’m taking care of her the best I can🥰

    • @Reese680
      @Reese680 Рік тому

      @@LisKPoP07 aww I’m sorry :(

    • @Reese680
      @Reese680 Рік тому

      @@LisKPoP07 I have a bun too! He’s so sweet but they need lotssss of space

    • @LisKPoP07
      @LisKPoP07 Рік тому

      @@Reese680 yesss true we are trying to free roam her soon

  • @emmasmith4039
    @emmasmith4039 3 роки тому +7

    That’s the tamest new robo I have ever seen 😂💗

  • @livsvids5442
    @livsvids5442 3 роки тому +12

    Just trying to help - don’t use that ball for your hamster because they get extremely stressed out and it had extremely bad ventilation, make sure that your bedding is never scented, hamsters need a tank that is at least 40 gallons, use at least 8 inches of bedding and make sure to check what vegetables that you hamster can eat.

  • @patriciasbunch9884
    @patriciasbunch9884 3 місяці тому

    How long did you keep your hamster in a 10 gallon tank before you switch him to a 20 gallon tank?

  • @dxv1n379
    @dxv1n379 3 роки тому +14

    Is no one gonna talk about how pretty she is😍💞

    • @Batman9110
      @Batman9110 3 роки тому +4

      the girl or the hamster 👁👄👁

    • @aryanakurillo3536
      @aryanakurillo3536 3 роки тому

      She's definitely noticed. It shows.

  • @victoria9955
    @victoria9955 4 роки тому +40

    Hey girly! Your hamster is literally the cutest thing ever 💕, I also have a robo! When I first got my hamster I didn't know too much either but I think everything rrly important is corrected in the comment section already! But I do recommend returning the hamster ball bc I heard that it can hurt you hamster bc robot are really fast and sometimes they can't stop. But overall I think your doing great!😊

    • @lexifr819
      @lexifr819 3 роки тому +2

      She really is! Its her first hamster so i am glad everyone is going easy on her! And im glad people are still giving her correct and kind corrections! Yes hamster ball is not usually good for them so i hope she fixes that! ❤️🐹🥰

    • @alisataylor2721
      @alisataylor2721 3 роки тому +1

      Yes I have A Syrian and she has a bin cage and it's really big and I like robo hamsters but their a little bit to wild for me and I little to scared but there ok but I love all hamsters but I hope she has so much fun with her hamster and yeah I hope she will return the hamster ball😊😁🤗❤

  • @xxsimplyzaraxx5933
    @xxsimplyzaraxx5933 2 роки тому +1

    Okay don’t take all this to hate but hamster balls are very stressful and can give em a heart attack also pellets aren’t good you should whatch a UA-camr called Victoria ratchel also the tank is too small you need atleast a 40 gallon tank for the hamster and you need a 8 inch wheel-25cm also for a better food get the sunburst food and mix 50% of rat pellets with it and 50% of sun burst mix and you need some more sand plus some more bedding!

    • @xxsimplyzaraxx5933
      @xxsimplyzaraxx5933 2 роки тому +1

      Plus I’d advise you to get hamsters from breeders at the pet stores they have them in a pet mill but if u whatch Victoria ratchel she will give you all the info u need

  • @ezzee9605
    @ezzee9605 3 роки тому +7

    Omg Horchata is so freaking cute!!! I love how you decorated your tank!
    Btw your bedroom is so pretty 🦋

  • @cristinchiqui1762
    @cristinchiqui1762 4 роки тому +8

    Now I want a hamster.. might ask for my birthday coming up in a 28 days:)) Been wanting a fish but now watching this, I want a hamster😩 But it’s cutee love the cage and decoration

    • @cristinchiqui1762
      @cristinchiqui1762 4 роки тому

      Btw can you tell how much did it cost all in total.? How much did she cost? & how much did everything else cost? I’m for sure getting one.!

    • @KeiaunaGomez
      @KeiaunaGomez  4 роки тому

      So just for the hamster for me it was $15.99 and everything else was estimated around $100

    • @Graces_life
      @Graces_life 4 роки тому +3

      Remember to do your research! Like watching Victoria Reachel or erinsanimals etc. As they are a lot if you live in the us make sure the cage is above 450sq inches (width times by length in inches=sq inches). But I hope you can get a hamster and enjoy having one!

    • @cristinchiqui1762
      @cristinchiqui1762 4 роки тому +1

      @@Graces_life thank you, anything else .. I should know.? I’m probably gonna get one my mom said maybe so yeah:)

  • @brie4242
    @brie4242 2 роки тому

    Hi! I was wondering if you will add more bedding.Because hamsters burrow

  • @Destiny-ll3ko
    @Destiny-ll3ko 3 роки тому +5

    Your hamster is so cute! The only thing I recommend is instead of a dust bath they need a sand bath, u can use kids sand, or chinchilla sand..but DUST sand will make them sick!

  • @meliemays1917
    @meliemays1917 2 роки тому +6

    Hi :) I usually hamsters, especially dwarfs need larger enclosures :) they are very energetic and need a lot of room to run around and play! Also I noticed that you got a dust bath which can lead to respiratory issues. Hope this help and I hope you enjoy your new friend:)

  • @paradoxstudios6639
    @paradoxstudios6639 4 місяці тому +1

    Robot hamsters, can they live with regular sized Golden hamsters or Fancy hamsters ? (extra long haired).

    • @Omnomnom53
      @Omnomnom53 4 місяці тому +1

      All hamsters are solitary animals (they need to stay alone, no matter the breed or gender they will fight) I recommend checking out Victoria Raechel, she has many hamster care videos that are amazing! 😋

  • @libby8107
    @libby8107 3 роки тому +12

    Something enriching you could try for her is scatter feeding which will encourage foraging and it keeps her busy. Just randomly sprinkle food around her enclosure, maybe hide some so she has to dig for it and it engages her brain ❤️🐹

  • @_luna___7229
    @_luna___7229 3 роки тому +5

    That's great that your listening to people trying to help! ☺️

  • @kcu98mjw
    @kcu98mjw 2 роки тому +1

    I would recommend to scatter feed your Hamster and instead of just giving them pellets many get a seed mix with seeds and insects:everything else I love

  • @lovelois7866
    @lovelois7866 3 роки тому +5

    Heyy! I can tell you have done research but are one thing i’d like to touch on hamster balls aren’t safe they could get their feet stuck in and maybe broken . Tysm for doing your research and you hamster is adorable 🐹🥺❤️

    • @sweetluvgurl
      @sweetluvgurl 3 роки тому

      No she hasn’t. A lot of what she got was wrong. lol The tank, the dust bath, the food, etc.

    • @lovelois7866
      @lovelois7866 3 роки тому

      @@sweetluvgurl ik but you have to be respectful and kind for someone to improve on their hamster care because if your rude they will find it a threat and won’t change

  • @MushyMango_
    @MushyMango_ 3 роки тому +5

    "Omg she's eating the carrot" 😂❤️

  • @ItzDefEva
    @ItzDefEva 2 роки тому +1

    No hate but those balls are not good because they can injure your animal and if you have a dog or cat that wee it they can break it and hurt the animal! Another thing is if the animal goes pee or poo it makes a mess
    (from my experience)
    Edit: You need a wheel!
    Also add 6 inches of bedding then add more stuff for them also get reptile sand 😊

  • @baileyelaine
    @baileyelaine 3 роки тому +4

    I love how you took all the criticism and got a new cage, got rid of the ball, and got good sand! Btw another good cage cleaner you can make at home by just putting 50% water and 50% white vinegar in a spray bottle!

  • @daisy1439
    @daisy1439 2 роки тому +4

    Your new hamster is sooo cute and the tank is too ❤️❤️

  • @XxStichLover2023xX
    @XxStichLover2023xX Рік тому +1

    hey i noticed a hamster ball in the basket and i dont recommend them since it can injure the hamster and make then stressed. Hope this helped (did not mean this in a mean way) ❤❤

  • @edenathena9834
    @edenathena9834 4 роки тому +9

    Got one today for my birthday lol

  • @0Katie0
    @0Katie0 2 роки тому +3

    since you did get a robo hamster, THEY LOVE SAND! it’s adorable 🥰 but i would recommend making your sand bath bigger since they really need a lot of sand. and this video is a little old so you may have already done that but just wanted to let ya know! your robo is adorable(horchata is a amazing name 😍) you are a great hamster mama 😄

  • @Strawberriess4everr
    @Strawberriess4everr 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Keiauna! I have a tip for your hamster(s)! So, I have a hamster, and I think where you keep your hamster in this video is completely fine, but I do have a recommendation on some cages. Hamsters love tunnels, and they need exercise stuff, like a wheel and a hanging toy. I’ve had multiple hamsters in the last years and they seem to like cages that have built in tunnels, wheels, and huts. I know you most likely won’t see this, but I hope you read it. 😊

  • @Mysticftw
    @Mysticftw 3 роки тому +4

    you forgot the wheel they need it to extersise and have energy

    • @sophie_editz857
      @sophie_editz857 3 роки тому

      She put the wheel in after she got the hammy. You did not see that

  • @georgiarose2542
    @georgiarose2542 3 роки тому +7

    Oh also I just wanna say sometimes hamsters can develop cage aggression when moved into a bigger cage, I don’t actually know a lot about it but I think once you decide to move him to a larger one to do some research on it so you know how to prevent it etc. :)

  • @Sofia..Fabian
    @Sofia..Fabian 23 дні тому

    I do recommend adding more bedding. Hamsters do burrow and love to dig in deep into the bedding so adding more will be more amusing for them.

  • @cat3546
    @cat3546 2 роки тому +4

    I like how you kept talking about how that tank is just for now so you don't need people to worry that's a good hamster owner right there

  • @anniledascencio7859
    @anniledascencio7859 3 роки тому +4

    The part where she separated the 2 hamsters melted my heart😭

    • @meijin4714
      @meijin4714 3 роки тому

      ikr sooo sad 😔😢🥺😭

    • @bongus6405
      @bongus6405 3 роки тому +2

      Hamsters are solitary animals and actually will fight to the death if kept together for too long. (Especially females) So dont be too sad lol!

  • @LynneWatson-zv2tj
    @LynneWatson-zv2tj 10 місяців тому

    Hi, i noticed the dust bath i 100% recommend getting rid of that and using a sand bath instead, the ball it can cause stress and then can lead to injuries also i love how she wants us to tell her things that should not be used for a hamster or even any other pet like a hamster

  • @maylin4918
    @maylin4918 4 роки тому +6

    Oh sorry I thought u didn’t get a wheel

  • @Jnf-yf5vr
    @Jnf-yf5vr 3 роки тому +4

    More bedding would help since hamsters love to dig 😁

  • @melodiamelody8379
    @melodiamelody8379 2 роки тому +1

    Hamster balls are not very good personally I would recommend a playpen instead hamster balls can lead to suffocating and broken toes feat and legs.... also they need 5-10 inches of bedding because they are burrowing animals.

  • @stinajilmefors3313
    @stinajilmefors3313 3 роки тому +6

    The Cage is a little too small, even for a robo.

  • @littlehamham4251
    @littlehamham4251 4 роки тому +4

    I would reccomend a bigger tank xxx

  • @darkye_
    @darkye_ 2 роки тому

    Y’all really need to start watching the full video before you comment. You never know if they change things throughout the video and some of y’all don’t even sound that professional. Y’all just love to find things to point out and can’t be less aggressive. She’s doing really well considering this is her first time. Some of y’all might have a Robo hamster and that’s cool and you might know more, but that doesn’t give you the right to be aggressive. What I’m saying is y’all really have to start watching the full video. If there is something that’s not okay in the cage, watch the full video to see if they took it out and if they didn’t THATS when you comment but don’t be aggressive, just be like: “Hey, I think you should do this or that” Not something like: “You didn’t do research! If you did research you should know-“ Just don’t say that. Not everyone is going to research every single thing like there’s some things you don’t need to know and do. There something’s that owners can decide they want to add or do. Also if you were listening they said that they will get a bigger cage. This is not meant for the people who aren’t being aggressive and saying it the right way. But it’s for the people who are being aggressive. To the people being aggressive: How would it feel for people commenting stuff like on your channel? I’m sure that wouldn’t feel good so you should stop and don’t just do this for her channel BUT every pet video or getting a pet video you watch. To the aggressive people who can take this advice Thank you.
    Edit: Can’t believe I just wrote a almost essay.

  • @Alg3230
    @Alg3230 3 роки тому +5

    I'm literally crying rn she reminds me so much of my hamster that died 😭😭😭

  • @thedailys4031
    @thedailys4031 2 роки тому

    Hi where did you get your bedspread from and what is it called?! Awesome video by the way.

  • @amoralavida7285
    @amoralavida7285 2 роки тому

    Hi ! I noticed that you have like a hamster ball and you can't have a hamster ball because it's hard to breathe inside of the hamster ball and when they're running around like they won't be able to stop the ball so they'll crash into something and they could possibly get hurt I used to own one of my own hamsters but they sadly died in June 3 hope this helps.

  • @anonymousJK24
    @anonymousJK24 Рік тому +2

    no hamster balls please there little feet can get caught in the little slots and injure them it’s very bad.
    U need a WHEEL, and a bigger tank!! Hamsters run 5-12 miles at night!! That’s not enough space keep in mind the enclosure is her whole world!!LASTLY That is not enough bedding, hamsters need space to burrow!!

  • @adagungen
    @adagungen Рік тому

    Here are some tips!
    1- I would add more bedding so they can burrow altleast 7 inches
    2- I would get a bigger tank altleast 40 gallons
    3- add more enrichment like sprays, hides, and maybe scatter feed
    4- also DON’T use the hamster ball there limbs could get stuck in the cracks, they might not get enough ventilation, and it causes them to get stessed

  • @twice_mylife6330
    @twice_mylife6330 2 роки тому +1

    Very cute! But you have a lot more room on top so you can put more bedding because hamsters are burrowers so make sure to put more!

  • @Alyssaplaysroblox-br3rj
    @Alyssaplaysroblox-br3rj 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi btw if you get a hamster and there’s like bedding in it in the future put it in the cage so they can kind of smell there sent and get at least a little more calmer I mean I think this is just my research so i might be wrong and you’re hamster is sooooo cute