Hey Alyssa! Just a suggestion, I recommend the 200qt Sterilite storage bin at walmart thats around $20 is 819sq inches and allows about 10” of bedding in the bin cage... Also calcium sand isn’t really safe for hamsters, I recommend the ReptiSand(calcium free sand)!🐹 OR- Children’s play sand! Whimzees dog chews make really great hamater chews as well!
Yes I agree. My Syrian hamster loves whimsies. If you do give your hamster whimsies I recommend rubbing peanut butter on the toy and then rubbing it off, that makes it smell like peanut butter and my hamster loves it.
Borderline R3ptile I have 9 cats, 3 dogs, 3 rats, a chinchilla, a rabbit, a squirrel, 3 leopard geckos, 3 ball pythons, and a Pac-Man frog I actually am running a zoo in my house
In every pet haul video you always get everything it needs! You have clearly done so much research on them! Your animals are so lucky to have you as an owner!
I LOVE seeing people do their research before buying a hamster (or any pet for that matter) instead of impulse buying!!! You also did a great job. Bin cage meets the minimum square inch requirements, big enough wheel for the hamsters back, and enough bedding! The only issue was the reptile sand but by the looks of the comments you have already corrected that mistake. I love this so much!
You all realize that Alyssa is a vet tech RIGHT?! I’m pretty sure she is beyond well equipped to care and house her animals. And i HIGHLY doubt she would put herself or another animal in a situation where she couldn’t care for them and give them the best quality of life possible. Y’all need to find something better to do with your life instead of complaining on the internet about something you guys have no idea about. I guess every time Alyssa posts an animal video y’all turn into veterinarians or something. Go do something that makes you happy instead of trying to tear someone else’s happiness down. This is the EXACT reason she doesn’t upload a lot because shitty people in her comments coming for her every chance they get. Then you guys complain when she doesn’t upload lmaooo. GET.👏🏼 A. 👏🏼LIFE. 👏🏼
i’m so happy that you did your research! i can not wait to see your new little hamster! the only thing i would like to make you aware of is that the sand you bought is calcium sand, which is unsafe for hamsters. popular options are repstisand and children’s play sand (you can get it for really cheap at home depot- just make sure you bake it first). When looking for sand for hamsters, you want to make sure that it has no dyes and no vitamins/calcium added. Other then that your care looks great! good luck!! :)
That wheel is the recommended and perfect size! I've heard they break easily though, if that happens I reccomend the Carolina storm wheel from etsy, it's amazing. I would also reccomend a bigger bin like some comments below, especially if you are getting a female they are more picky about their space. Theres a fb group "Hamster Care/Advice" I would join it it's my favorite group and I have learned a lot I didn't know before!! I would also reccomend mazuri rat and mouse lab blocks in addition to the sunburst :)
I’m honestly so stoked about all your pets. Pet channels are my favorite and now that you have a few babies I hope there will be more videos about them! 😊
I recommend a bigger sand bath ! I think it's awesome that you got your hamster a sand bath but I would recommend a big sand bath with a hideout in it. Also fill it up so you hamster can burrow a bit in the sandbath :)
Ooouuu congrats on getting a hamster 🐹 they’re a lot of fun and amazing pets to own. I little advice would definitely be to get a couple of bendy bridges. They’re pretty affordable and can be use in many different ways ( hide, tunnel, platform, wood chew etc)
I have two tips for you get a water dish I have two hamsters and they love it because sometimes they can’t get water out of the bottle because the ball in it gets stuck . Also I wood recommend that aspen soft shavings and none scented bedding
Hi I love your channel so much! In the past year I have had 2 hamsters and both lived a short life. Like not even a month for one of them. I treated them very well and took good care of them but the both died so young. I am not sure why but I hope yours live a long and healthy life! Again, I love your channel SO SO much! ❤️
Im pretty sure she can have however many animals she can have , she works with animals with her job, she knows what she’s doing! Be kind people geesh, lifes too short!! Tomorrow is never promised!
Also, most hamsters need large areas of sand to actually be curious to use the sand bath. You can look up some videos if you want! I hope your hamster uses it, but I know most need larger areas of sand than that.
A lot of the time PetSmart will price match! As long as it’s the same exact item, you can show it to them on amazon or chewy and they will give you the competitors price! I do it all the time.
Hamsters are the best pets. People always say that they’re mean and bite but that’s just because they are not used to humans. You have to handle them daily and get them used to being around humans. Then they will be super sweet and sleep in your hand and whatnot ☺️
Chewy.com is an amazing website to get additional items for your hammy! Another food that would be great to add is Mazuri Rat & Mouse Food and going in 50/50 with the Mazuri and Sunburst! Petco also has some amazing chew toys for hamsters and they are available to order online! Also scented bedding isnt always great for hamsters so stay weary of it.
Just a tip if you're shopping at Petco or Petsmart, they both price check with their own online prices as well as with chewy.com! You will save A LOT in the long run! Just have the page open on your phone and tell the cashier what items you want to price check and they will give you the discount! The online price just can't be less than 50% off the in store price, otherwise it should be fine.
Also that chicken wire may not keep your hamster in the bin since the spacing is large I've seen people use hardware mesh (I think that's what its called) if you dont want to spend the money on reptisand since its pricey you can buy play sand for 5$ at a place like home depot and lowes, and you can bake it for 20 mins at 350 and sift it and its 100% safe
I really appreciate how much you know about every animal you get, and how you always do your research. It is awesome to see, and I always look forward to coming to your channel for great animal content. Good job!
Yay for bin cages! Have you checked out munchies place? She runs her own rescue in Washington state I believe, but she has a lot of informative videos on appropriate hamster care. I can't wait to meet your new family member
Love your videos! Also petsmart price matches their items! If you find the same exact item on their website for cheaper they will price match it at the register. For example your wheel was 29.99 in store online its 24.49 right now, not much of a sale but it adds up when your buying multiple items! Hope this helps
I’m so excited for this series!! And for you to have a hamster!! 😍 With the bedding, just watch when you’re putting it in. One time I had a piece of plastic in mine. The company said that it was tape residue when I emailed them and they sent me a new bag for free. I was more worried about my hamster eating it more than anything 🙈 it was bright blue! And ended up happening twice to me. It felt like a piece of a balloon. So just watch for that.
Also, they need the Mazuri rat and mouse diet blocks along with the Higgins sunburst, because the rat and mouse diet has the protein the hamsters need :))
As you mentioned, you switched out the sand. A cheap option is Childrens Play Sand. Thought, you will need to bake it and sift it. It is about $5 for a bag that'll last your Hamsters whole life. Also, Sunburst doesn't provide enough nutrition and protein, so I'd mix it with Mazuri Rat and Mouse diet, it is an iconic healthy mix. I recommend Victoria Raechel, she has amazing Hamster videos.
The 12 inch was the way to go! A 12 inch wheel is the suggested size of a syrian! I would reccomend a larger cage. The bare minimum is 450 square inches. Also try adding lots bedding. 6 inches is best. Syrians like to burrow alot! You will need a lot of chews and things for their teeth because syrians teeth tend to grow faster than most hamster breeds.
I recommend mixing the food with the Mazuri lab blocks because the seed mix alone doesn’t meet all the nutritional requirements. Keep and eye on the bed and if you notice that you hamster eats it I would take it out just to avoid potential impaction. Also make sure you have plenty of bedding for borrowing like 6” at least. If you use wood bedding use aspen as it is the safest and hold tunnels well and make sure you don’t clean the cage too often as that stresses hamsters out. With a proper sized cage you should only need to do a 50% bedding cage every 4 weeks along with regular spot cleaning
I know a lot of people have great success with bin cages but I would keep an extra container on hand just incase. I had my hamster in a bin cage and she completely chewed through it and started to chew through the floor because I never noticed the hole in the bottom. She ended up chewing a hole through the carpet and was trying to chew the wood before I noticed. I luckily had a 40 gallon breeder on hand. Also I’d recommend doing a “shallow” side of bedding and then a super deep side to promote burrowing for your hammy. Also it’s a good idea to have 5 or more chew toys in the cage at all times because hamsters love to bury the chews and lose them. I also wouldn’t recommend having a hamster bed. They can chew it and get the cotton stuck in their intestines and kill them. You will also need a bigger sand bath that sand bath is too small for any hamster but it will make a really cute hide but shouldn’t be used as a sand bath. I wish you the best of luck with your hamster I can’t wait to see your little hammy!!
I would definitely suggest adding Mazuri rat and mouse diet to your Sunburst. Giving solely sunburst doesn’t give the hamster all of its dietary needs. :)
Okay I've commented too many times I should have waited til the end!!! I'm sorry, but you're right the sand bath will be too small but they will definitely use it as a hide. I've seen people use dog dishes, I just put my sand in the section of her tank. I've never heard syrians don't like the sand baths as much, mine LOVES hers and they usually will use it as a potty and makes it easy to clean👍
My hamster literally passed away today 😭 I don't want another one for a while because it breaks my heart... She had a good life tho and a huge tank ' ikea detolf' that everyone uses and was the biggest cuddlebug omg xx Hope you enjoy your hammy 😘
love this video! if you are trying to save money when buying from Petsmart, Petsmart actually price matches to Chewy, Petco, and I believe Amazon as well! this way you won’t have to wait for items that you ordered on Amazon. hope this helped!
12” Silent Spinner was very stiff. Had to buy Silent RUNNER and now hammy is happy. Also, advice on where to online shop: Exotic Nutrition, Amazon, Petco
Hey girl! I just wanted to let you know those carrot chews are unsafe for hamsters because they have sawdust and honey in them which can cause digestive issues!! Good luck with your hamster!
Actually syrians do care for Sandbaths. I have 3..they need that to bathe themselves.. My hamsters love it😊 and I'm happy you upgraded the sand etc etc :)
you suddenly went from just having a cat, to two cats then a dog now a hamster lol, its awesome though :), i live by myself and would want to maybe get a dog in the future but i need to first learn to take better care for myself before putting time on another living thing personally lmao(love your videos Alyssa✌🏻 been watching your vlogs and Christmas videos since last year ☺️)
Animal hoarding is defined by an inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care-often resulting in animal starvation, illness and death. ... Not everyone who has multiple animals is an animal hoarder. ALYSSA 👏 IS 👏NOT 👏 AN 👏ANIMAL 👏 HORDER 👏 She takes better care of her animals than I see most people take care of their children!! Stop going at her with things that aren’t even true because you feel like you want animals and can’t care for them yourself.
@@kyliealyssa23 I didn't mean it like she was an animal horder? Big misunderstanding here. I love Alyssa and all her animals they are really cute, I just thought it was funny that she said in the one video that she wasn't gonna get a dog anytime soon but suddenly got a dog, not even a negative comment whatsoever.
@@C.Woodford i just meant, that she has animals and still just realized, that she could get a hamster now. Just thought it was funny that she knew she could have cats and a dog and months later realized she could get a hamster as if she never bought an animal because she never lived alone
A good channel to watch if your don't is vanillahamham BEST hamster channel ever she teaches you how to potty train your hammy and good snacks and everything else.
Hi just some advice but if you want good hamster food I would recommend harry hamster seed mix because it’s high in protein and you can order it on amazon for about $6 I think
Iunno if they have them in your area, but you ought to check out Big Lots in the future. They sell a lot of household stuff that's fairly good quality (i.e. above 99 cent store quality ) cheap. Sometimes you get name brand stuff super cheap if they have special buys.They also sell pet stuff way cheaper than Petsmart/Petco.
Congrats on the hamster series. I've had 3 hamsters and they're so rewarding. I dont know if you watch Erin's videos but she makes awesome hamster content. Congrats on the bf too
I’ve got a syrian hamster, she turned 1 year old last november. They’re really sweet! Also, I got my hamster a sand bath and she just uses it to pee in😂 - Also, the wheel is perfectly fine! if you get smaller wheel the hamster will have to bend it’s back too much, they’re backs should be ‘normal’ when they run in the wheel!❤️ Can’t wait to meet your hamster!🐹 x - Tip: If the water bottle won’t stay up you can always just use a small bowl with water! Since that’s the ‘natural’ way of drinking they’re perfectly fine with using a bowl if your bottle won’t stay up🐹
i recommend using a multi chamber hide that goes under the bedding, it helps encourage natural burrowing behaviour. you can find them on amazon or make one yourself using cardboard (that’s what i did). Victoria raechel on youtube has videos on this! excited for you!❤️
i’ve had 3 syrian hamsters and 1 teddy bear! they’re such good animals and so easy to maintain if you know what you’re doing and do your research!!😇 be careful with the bed, just make sure it’s not chewing and ingesting the bed! it can hurt them🤫
alyssa!!! you cannot use calcium sand!! please make sure you do not use it, and replace it with play sand or reptile sand with nothing added. not trying to be rude just trying to make this super clear
Emily’s World whatever, neglect your pets. I’m so sick and tired of people like you, it’s actually disgusting how careless you are. As a volunteer of a small animal rescue I see people like you every day and I honestly just wanna punch you in the face. Do you think we’ve woken up one day and went like “oh, today is a good day to harass people with some BARE MINIMUM requirements to make their animal’s lives decent” and decided that 450 was a nice number to be looking at? You’re selfish, uncaring, presumptuous, spoiled and overall just a bad person. Now go and cry about how harsh I was with you but never forget that your animals never decided to come home with you, you decided for them!
@@Aeris357 its just my opinion and I have the write to it. I think 360 square inches is good too. I have other animals at home that are very well loved and taken care of. I'm not going to cry about it and I think people need to not be so harsh. So if I make a video and I see a hate comment on it regarding sides I'm blocking and deleting the comment. I'm not trying to be rude but im voicing my opinion.
Emily’s World and there’s the answer I was expecting from someone like you. Obviously no point in arguing with the small minded being that you are. I wish you the life you’re reserving to your pets 💕🙂
A cage and over 600 is better!! Hamsters are high energy animals! Petco is having the dollar per gallon sale! You can get a 75 gallon tank is 100!! And the 75 gallon has about 955 sq inches
Love the haul.... guinea pigs need lots of space and companions so glad you went for a hamster....I’ve got videos on my old hamsters and cages I made and bought for them, bin cages are way better
Would recommend kaytee being over that other one I use kaytee brand all the time it's the b3st I have also used the shavings you brought and it's great it works amazing
Oh yes I also forgot the wire rack how many “ wide and long I think you had said 36” I’m new to your channel and would totally love more videos 🌸♥️ I enjoyed watching you
Right after i watched this video i wanted a hampster so i ordered everything for a hamster and now im going to get one i got a couole things I saw in this haul 😊😊
my hamster used to chew the bars on his cage (a decent sized cage from the UK) and he was fine. As he aged we moved him to a bin cage like yours and somehow he lost his top teeth..hes been on a soft food diet for a few months and his top teeth have not grown back. Bottom teeth have to be trimmed at the vet now, hes otherwise a healthy boy. Point is, be sure your hammy is chewing something! Ours always loved one chewy tunnel that we can't find now and he doesn't like his other toys much....plain dental dog bones (green small ones) work great too because they work the molars...good luck with your little ham!
hey your sand bath need to be bigger but you can still but the little green thing in the sand bath so the hamster could feel safe enough to take a sand bath
Your turning into a animal channel and i love every second of it
@Gabby’s Life ohhh you're one of those people
@@michaelmahon4175 wdym
Hey Alyssa! Just a suggestion, I recommend the 200qt Sterilite storage bin at walmart thats around $20 is 819sq inches and allows about 10” of bedding in the bin cage... Also calcium sand isn’t really safe for hamsters, I recommend the ReptiSand(calcium free sand)!🐹 OR- Children’s play sand!
Whimzees dog chews make really great hamater chews as well!
Agree!
I agree as well!
What is the differense between dentastix and whimzees ?
@@gm7487whimsies are the only suitable dog chew for hamsters. they have all natural ingredients.
Yes I agree. My Syrian hamster loves whimsies. If you do give your hamster whimsies I recommend rubbing peanut butter on the toy and then rubbing it off, that makes it smell like peanut butter and my hamster loves it.
Alyssa has two cats, a dog and a hamster and people say she has a zoo.
I have three big dogs, two cats and two toddlers...that’s a zoo
Lori Newman i have 5 dogs, 2 cats, and a bird 😄
Borderline R3ptile I have 9 cats, 3 dogs, 3 rats, a chinchilla, a rabbit, a squirrel, 3 leopard geckos, 3 ball pythons, and a Pac-Man frog
I actually am running a zoo in my house
my girlfriend has 4 each of cats, dogs, and rabbits, 3 rats, a guinea pig, 2 geckos, 3 birds, a goat and like 20 chickens!
I have 3 dogs, 5 cats, 2 bettas, 1 axolotle, 1 rabbit, 1 hamster and alot of plants
I wonder what animal she will bring home next week
boyfriend?! i see u girl😛 so
happy for u
In every pet haul video you always get everything it needs! You have clearly done so much research on them! Your animals are so lucky to have you as an owner!
I LOVE seeing people do their research before buying a hamster (or any pet for that matter) instead of impulse buying!!! You also did a great job. Bin cage meets the minimum square inch requirements, big enough wheel for the hamsters back, and enough bedding! The only issue was the reptile sand but by the looks of the comments you have already corrected that mistake. I love this so much!
I recommend a big sand bath. All my Syrians absolutely loved their sand baths so getting large dishes for the sand is important!!
You all realize that Alyssa is a vet tech RIGHT?! I’m pretty sure she is beyond well equipped to care and house her animals. And i HIGHLY doubt she would put herself or another animal in a situation where she couldn’t care for them and give them the best quality of life possible. Y’all need to find something better to do with your life instead of complaining on the internet about something you guys have no idea about. I guess every time Alyssa posts an animal video y’all turn into veterinarians or something. Go do something that makes you happy instead of trying to tear someone else’s happiness down. This is the EXACT reason she doesn’t upload a lot because shitty people in her comments coming for her every chance they get. Then you guys complain when she doesn’t upload lmaooo. GET.👏🏼 A. 👏🏼LIFE. 👏🏼
Also, there bedding should be 6 in deep to burrow:) and also you should add the mazzuri rat and mouse diet to the hamsters food
i’m so happy that you did your research! i can not wait to see your new little hamster! the only thing i would like to make you aware of is that the sand you bought is calcium sand, which is unsafe for hamsters. popular options are repstisand and children’s play sand (you can get it for really cheap at home depot- just make sure you bake it first). When looking for sand for hamsters, you want to make sure that it has no dyes and no vitamins/calcium added. Other then that your care looks great! good luck!! :)
@@alyssanicolecyt I wonder if they are just low on stock? Last time I went they only had one bad left. You can also purchase it on amazon.
I couldn’t find it in the store either but I found it online and ordered it that way.
Why do you need to bake it?
robyn smith to disinfect 🙂
Girl, you do you! Its your house, as long as you love them and care for them, the haters can go sit down! ❤️
No one is being a hater, They are just trying to help. It’s just that the way they say it sounds mean but that’s not their intention.
That wheel is the recommended and perfect size! I've heard they break easily though, if that happens I reccomend the Carolina storm wheel from etsy, it's amazing. I would also reccomend a bigger bin like some comments below, especially if you are getting a female they are more picky about their space. Theres a fb group "Hamster Care/Advice" I would join it it's my favorite group and I have learned a lot I didn't know before!! I would also reccomend mazuri rat and mouse lab blocks in addition to the sunburst :)
I’m honestly so stoked about all your pets. Pet channels are my favorite and now that you have a few babies I hope there will be more videos about them! 😊
I recommend a bigger sand bath !
I think it's awesome that you got your hamster a sand bath but I would recommend a big sand bath with a hideout in it. Also fill it up so you hamster can burrow a bit in the sandbath :)
Ooouuu congrats on getting a hamster 🐹 they’re a lot of fun and amazing pets to own. I little advice would definitely be to get a couple of bendy bridges. They’re pretty affordable and can be use in many different ways ( hide, tunnel, platform, wood chew etc)
When I saw your insta story!! I could not wait for the this video! Also could you do a get ready with me for work again ? I love them!!!!
I have two tips for you get a water dish I have two hamsters and they love it because sometimes they can’t get water out of the bottle because the ball in it gets stuck . Also I wood recommend that aspen soft shavings and none scented bedding
Hi I love your channel so much! In the past year I have had 2 hamsters and both lived a short life. Like not even a month for one of them. I treated them very well and took good care of them but the both died so young. I am not sure why but I hope yours live a long and healthy life! Again, I love your channel SO SO much! ❤️
The purple tunnel..........
Didn’t see that coming!!🤣🤣🤣
Im pretty sure she can have however many animals she can have , she works with animals with her job, she knows what she’s doing! Be kind people geesh, lifes too short!! Tomorrow is never promised!
Also, most hamsters need large areas of sand to actually be curious to use the sand bath. You can look up some videos if you want! I hope your hamster uses it, but I know most need larger areas of sand than that.
You can use a short long plastic container for a sand bath
A lot of the time PetSmart will price match! As long as it’s the same exact item, you can show it to them on amazon or chewy and they will give you the competitors price! I do it all the time.
Hamsters are the best pets. People always say that they’re mean and bite but that’s just because they are not used to humans. You have to handle them daily and get them used to being around humans. Then they will be super sweet and sleep in your hand and whatnot ☺️
boyfriend??!! ❤what boyfriend??!!❤ who said boyfriend??!!❤ hmmmm, details!!!❤
bernedinem she’s choosing to keep the relationship private :)
@@alyssabernal7637 i no
Haha my ears did the same thing 🤣🤣🤣
@@bernedinem You know? Then why did you ask
i was being sarcastic... duh... and this is irrelevant as its been 7 months now...
Chewy.com is an amazing website to get additional items for your hammy! Another food that would be great to add is Mazuri Rat & Mouse Food and going in 50/50 with the Mazuri and Sunburst! Petco also has some amazing chew toys for hamsters and they are available to order online! Also scented bedding isnt always great for hamsters so stay weary of it.
Just a tip if you're shopping at Petco or Petsmart, they both price check with their own online prices as well as with chewy.com! You will save A LOT in the long run! Just have the page open on your phone and tell the cashier what items you want to price check and they will give you the discount! The online price just can't be less than 50% off the in store price, otherwise it should be fine.
Also that chicken wire may not keep your hamster in the bin since the spacing is large I've seen people use hardware mesh (I think that's what its called) if you dont want to spend the money on reptisand since its pricey you can buy play sand for 5$ at a place like home depot and lowes, and you can bake it for 20 mins at 350 and sift it and its 100% safe
BOYFRIEND!!???!! WHAAAAT! so happy for you Alyssa! You are a great pet mom! Hopefully the haters can stay away from this video❤️
You can price match online at pet smart and petco just letting you now
My snake was really intrigued by this video for some reason 😂 she literally wouldn’t look away
I really appreciate how much you know about every animal you get, and how you always do your research. It is awesome to see, and I always look forward to coming to your channel for great animal content. Good job!
Yay for bin cages! Have you checked out munchies place? She runs her own rescue in Washington state I believe, but she has a lot of informative videos on appropriate hamster care. I can't wait to meet your new family member
Love your videos! Also petsmart price matches their items! If you find the same exact item on their website for cheaper they will price match it at the register. For example your wheel was 29.99 in store online its 24.49 right now, not much of a sale but it adds up when your buying multiple items! Hope this helps
I’m so excited for this series!! And for you to have a hamster!! 😍
With the bedding, just watch when you’re putting it in. One time I had a piece of plastic in mine. The company said that it was tape residue when I emailed them and they sent me a new bag for free. I was more worried about my hamster eating it more than anything 🙈 it was bright blue! And ended up happening twice to me. It felt like a piece of a balloon. So just watch for that.
Also, they need the Mazuri rat and mouse diet blocks along with the Higgins sunburst, because the rat and mouse diet has the protein the hamsters need :))
As you mentioned, you switched out the sand. A cheap option is Childrens Play Sand. Thought, you will need to bake it and sift it. It is about $5 for a bag that'll last your Hamsters whole life. Also, Sunburst doesn't provide enough nutrition and protein, so I'd mix it with Mazuri Rat and Mouse diet, it is an iconic healthy mix. I recommend Victoria Raechel, she has amazing Hamster videos.
You did a really good job you have a really big wheel which is good for your hamster. Also paper bedding. Good job.
You can price match at PetSmart with chewy! I got the sunburst for 4 bucks at PetSmart by price matching!
Hey, I suggest for the sand bath, you get a larger dish and put the bath thing you got inside it. It’s kinda like bathing in a sink or bowl
The 12 inch was the way to go! A 12 inch wheel is the suggested size of a syrian! I would reccomend a larger cage. The bare minimum is 450 square inches. Also try adding lots bedding. 6 inches is best. Syrians like to burrow alot! You will need a lot of chews and things for their teeth because syrians teeth tend to grow faster than most hamster breeds.
I love that you do your research instead of just impulse buying
I recommend mixing the food with the Mazuri lab blocks because the seed mix alone doesn’t meet all the nutritional requirements. Keep and eye on the bed and if you notice that you hamster eats it I would take it out just to avoid potential impaction. Also make sure you have plenty of bedding for borrowing like 6” at least. If you use wood bedding use aspen as it is the safest and hold tunnels well and make sure you don’t clean the cage too often as that stresses hamsters out. With a proper sized cage you should only need to do a 50% bedding cage every 4 weeks along with regular spot cleaning
Your carrier cage is bigger than crittertrails that some people usw as hamster enclosures. It's amazing, thsnks for doing your research ^^
I know a lot of people have great success with bin cages but I would keep an extra container on hand just incase. I had my hamster in a bin cage and she completely chewed through it and started to chew through the floor because I never noticed the hole in the bottom. She ended up chewing a hole through the carpet and was trying to chew the wood before I noticed. I luckily had a 40 gallon breeder on hand. Also I’d recommend doing a “shallow” side of bedding and then a super deep side to promote burrowing for your hammy. Also it’s a good idea to have 5 or more chew toys in the cage at all times because hamsters love to bury the chews and lose them. I also wouldn’t recommend having a hamster bed. They can chew it and get the cotton stuck in their intestines and kill them. You will also need a bigger sand bath that sand bath is too small for any hamster but it will make a really cute hide but shouldn’t be used as a sand bath. I wish you the best of luck with your hamster I can’t wait to see your little hammy!!
I would definitely suggest adding Mazuri rat and mouse diet to your Sunburst. Giving solely sunburst doesn’t give the hamster all of its dietary needs. :)
Okay I've commented too many times I should have waited til the end!!! I'm sorry, but you're right the sand bath will be too small but they will definitely use it as a hide. I've seen people use dog dishes, I just put my sand in the section of her tank. I've never heard syrians don't like the sand baths as much, mine LOVES hers and they usually will use it as a potty and makes it easy to clean👍
My hamster literally passed away today 😭 I don't want another one for a while because it breaks my heart... She had a good life tho and a huge tank ' ikea detolf' that everyone uses and was the biggest cuddlebug omg xx
Hope you enjoy your hammy 😘
Hey I saw that the sand said all natural calcium sand just making sure the sand should not have any calcium in it!!!!
Best animal mom out there!!
love this video! if you are trying to save money when buying from Petsmart, Petsmart actually price matches to Chewy, Petco, and I believe Amazon as well! this way you won’t have to wait for items that you ordered on Amazon. hope this helped!
12” Silent Spinner was very stiff. Had to buy Silent RUNNER and now hammy is happy. Also, advice on where to online shop: Exotic Nutrition, Amazon, Petco
Hey girl! I just wanted to let you know those carrot chews are unsafe for hamsters because they have sawdust and honey in them which can cause digestive issues!! Good luck with your hamster!
Actually syrians do care for Sandbaths. I have 3..they need that to bathe themselves.. My hamsters love it😊 and I'm happy you upgraded the sand etc etc :)
YAYYYY!!!!!!!!! So so happy you shared this with us!!! Love you! :)
first the enclosre is not big enuf my cage is 2x that siz and is 595 in and calsem is not safe and dont use sented beding
Can’t wait to see the little floof! How are your ears feeling?
also be careful with the sand bath bc mine lost hair when she started digging in it
you suddenly went from just having a cat, to two cats then a dog now a hamster lol, its awesome though :), i live by myself and would want to maybe get a dog in the future but i need to first learn to take better care for myself before putting time on another living thing personally lmao(love your videos Alyssa✌🏻 been watching your vlogs and Christmas videos since last year ☺️)
Sorin especially not horde one after another. 😿
Animal hoarding is defined by an inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care-often resulting in animal starvation, illness and death. ... Not everyone who has multiple animals is an animal hoarder.
ALYSSA 👏 IS 👏NOT 👏 AN 👏ANIMAL 👏 HORDER 👏 She takes better care of her animals than I see most people take care of their children!! Stop going at her with things that aren’t even true because you feel like you want animals and can’t care for them yourself.
@@kyliealyssa23 I didn't mean it like she was an animal horder? Big misunderstanding here. I love Alyssa and all her animals they are really cute, I just thought it was funny that she said in the one video that she wasn't gonna get a dog anytime soon but suddenly got a dog, not even a negative comment whatsoever.
@@kyliealyssa23 I didn't even go at her like? It was a joke🤷🏻♂️
I meant it more to the person who said she shouldn’t hoard animals :) I didn’t think you were being rude in any way Sorin.
Alyssa: i just realized, that i can get a Hamster now
Also alyssa: has 2 cats and a dog
Love your videos!
I've had hamsters along with 2 dogs and 4 cats at the same time. It doesn't make a difference as long as you have a sturdy cage with a good lid
@@C.Woodford i just meant, that she has animals and still just realized, that she could get a hamster now. Just thought it was funny that she knew she could have cats and a dog and months later realized she could get a hamster as if she never bought an animal because she never lived alone
@@julianeschmitt9784 ah ok I thought you meant she couldn't have a hamster because she has 2 cats and a dog lol, Sorry for the misunderstanding
@@C.Woodford no Problem 😊
I suggest a ikea detolf for a good cheap hamster cage and extremely big
You could price match if it’s pet co from amazon
Awwwww i love the video 😍 i love seeing animals haul and hamster haul ❣️
A good channel to watch if your don't is vanillahamham BEST hamster channel ever she teaches you how to potty train your hammy and good snacks and everything else.
Hehe yeah good channel for hamster treats, crafts. For info maybe easier to find on victoria raechel's channel
also victoria raechel
Did you measure the actual bottom of the bin? The measurements they give on the bin aren’t always what the actual floorspace will be.
I'm Getting a hamster next month I can't wait!! I'm gonna make a hamster haul video too, but right now I'm getting ideas of what to buy 😁
Hi just some advice but if you want good hamster food I would recommend harry hamster seed mix because it’s high in protein and you can order it on amazon for about $6 I think
The hamster is gonna so spoiled and happy
Alyssa you are so pretty I love you eye shadow. I hope you enjoy you new pet.
You should get a container for the sand bath
I can't wait to meet your new fur baby! 💖
Iunno if they have them in your area, but you ought to check out Big Lots in the future. They sell a lot of household stuff that's fairly good quality (i.e. above 99 cent store quality ) cheap. Sometimes you get name brand stuff super cheap if they have special buys.They also sell pet stuff way cheaper than Petsmart/Petco.
Oh, that sucks. :( You could find neat things in them.
YOU ARE AMAZING! MY WITCHY HAMSTER QUEEEEEEENNNNNNN
Congrats on the hamster series. I've had 3 hamsters and they're so rewarding. I dont know if you watch Erin's videos but she makes awesome hamster content. Congrats on the bf too
Girl don’t let the haters get to u. U take excellent care of your animals and they’re just jealous. I love your content, keep it up!!
So calcium sand isn’t what you should use because the taste of it may make your hamster eat it what’s best is small grain play sand or reptile sand
I love your channel so much! can't wait to see the new addition!
I’ve got a syrian hamster, she turned 1 year old last november. They’re really sweet! Also, I got my hamster a sand bath and she just uses it to pee in😂
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Also, the wheel is perfectly fine! if you get smaller wheel the hamster will have to bend it’s back too much, they’re backs should be ‘normal’ when they run in the wheel!❤️
Can’t wait to meet your hamster!🐹 x
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Tip: If the water bottle won’t stay up you can always just use a small bowl with water! Since that’s the ‘natural’ way of drinking they’re perfectly fine with using a bowl if your bottle won’t stay up🐹
i recommend using a multi chamber hide that goes under the bedding, it helps encourage natural burrowing behaviour. you can find them on amazon or make one yourself using cardboard (that’s what i did). Victoria raechel on youtube has videos on this! excited for you!❤️
i’ve had 3 syrian hamsters and 1 teddy bear! they’re such good animals and so easy to maintain if you know what you’re doing and do your research!!😇 be careful with the bed, just make sure it’s not chewing and ingesting the bed! it can hurt them🤫
Asia Jade syrain hamsters are the same as teddy bear hamsters🥰
alyssa!!! you cannot use calcium sand!! please make sure you do not use it, and replace it with play sand or reptile sand with nothing added. not trying to be rude just trying to make this super clear
@@alyssanicolecyt thats great:)
i would make the bin bigger tbh especially since it’s a syrian u want :)
Totally off topic. But what color did u use for you hair? I love it!
Don’t ever use anything scented with your hamster. It can cause them to have respiratory issues
I know a lmost everything to for hamster care but I believe a cage can be whatever size you want
Emily’s World no, it cannot, it has to be a minimum of 450 square inches
Elsa’s Lair 😟👎
Emily’s World whatever, neglect your pets.
I’m so sick and tired of people like you, it’s actually disgusting how careless you are.
As a volunteer of a small animal rescue I see people like you every day and I honestly just wanna punch you in the face. Do you think we’ve woken up one day and went like “oh, today is a good day to harass people with some BARE MINIMUM requirements to make their animal’s lives decent” and decided that 450 was a nice number to be looking at?
You’re selfish, uncaring, presumptuous, spoiled and overall just a bad person. Now go and cry about how harsh I was with you but never forget that your animals never decided to come home with you, you decided for them!
@@Aeris357 its just my opinion and I have the write to it. I think 360 square inches is good too. I have other animals at home that are very well loved and taken care of. I'm not going to cry about it and I think people need to not be so harsh. So if I make a video and I see a hate comment on it regarding sides I'm blocking and deleting the comment. I'm not trying to be rude but im voicing my opinion.
Emily’s World and there’s the answer I was expecting from someone like you.
Obviously no point in arguing with the small minded being that you are.
I wish you the life you’re reserving to your pets 💕🙂
A cage and over 600 is better!! Hamsters are high energy animals! Petco is having the dollar per gallon sale! You can get a 75 gallon tank is 100!! And the 75 gallon has about 955 sq inches
Welcome to the hamster community💛
Love the haul.... guinea pigs need lots of space and companions so glad you went for a hamster....I’ve got videos on my old hamsters and cages I made and bought for them, bin cages are way better
Would recommend kaytee being over that other one I use kaytee brand all the time it's the b3st I have also used the shavings you brought and it's great it works amazing
you should get mazuri rat and mouse lab blocks to pair with that food❤
Hi Alyssa I just saw your detolf video can you please help me with how yo took the shelf’s and added them to top of the enclosure 💙🐹
Oh yes I also forgot the wire rack how many “ wide and long I think you had said 36” I’m new to your channel and would totally love more videos 🌸♥️ I enjoyed watching you
I would recommend a new sand bath container and my Syrian actually loves his sand bath and I recommend atlest 6 inches of bedding
Right after i watched this video i wanted a hampster so i ordered everything for a hamster and now im going to get one i got a couole things I saw in this haul 😊😊
so if you getting a lot of hamster make sure they all have different cages especially with sybrian hamsters
Petsmart price matches just in case you didn’t want to wait for amazon!
my hamster used to chew the bars on his cage (a decent sized cage from the UK) and he was fine. As he aged we moved him to a bin cage like yours and somehow he lost his top teeth..hes been on a soft food diet for a few months and his top teeth have not grown back. Bottom teeth have to be trimmed at the vet now, hes otherwise a healthy boy. Point is, be sure your hammy is chewing something! Ours always loved one chewy tunnel that we can't find now and he doesn't like his other toys much....plain dental dog bones (green small ones) work great too because they work the molars...good luck with your little ham!
yes he still eats, runs, etc...just doesn't chew his toy like before so his teeth need to be clipped every few weeks
also....my ham and my friends have both escaped their bin cages....be cautious
Did velcroing the water bottle work out?
Always remember to price match!🙂
Amazon is literally the best for hamster hides and supplies
hey your sand bath need to be bigger but you can still but the little green thing in the sand bath so the hamster could feel safe enough to take a sand bath