GETTING A HAMSTER 🐹

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @POTATOBEAN.
    @POTATOBEAN. 4 місяці тому +13

    It’s so enjoyable, to 1, see a person that does the right research and cares for their hamster, and 2 see a hamster from petco, with a small wheel, and almost no bedding, to come home to a giant cage with all the things it needs that it can explore and enjoy! You can just see the joy and excitement in Flower’s eyes ❤

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment! We love her so much and we’ll always make sure she lives her happiest hamster life

  • @mm2.aurorafx
    @mm2.aurorafx Рік тому +89

    Hey there, I would personally upgrade your hamsters wheel to an 11 inch wheel! otherwise good job! Sprays are a good option for enrichment like millet, sorghum, flax ect.

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +43

      Thanks so much for the advice! At the end of the video there I already ordered her the bigger wheel :) she loves it! We’ve been upgrading a lot since we’ve got her 😊

  • @paigenpets
    @paigenpets Рік тому +37

    Its so great to see the proper care! She is adorable and I'm sure she'll have a great life with you! 🐹❤️

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much for this sweet comment! 💕🐹 I really appreciate that 🙏🏻

  • @Leah-kims
    @Leah-kims Рік тому +67

    It’s amazing to see people do some research before getting a hamster! I would personally add some more forage but this is great! ❤

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +12

      I really appreciate your sweet comment! We’ve been upgrading and adding to her home since we got her, I want her to feel as comfortable and happy as possible ❤️

    • @Leah-kims
      @Leah-kims Рік тому +5

      @@this.is.virginia Your welcome! I’m definitely subscribing, i’d love to see updates on her as well! 💗

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +5

      @@Leah-kims 🙏🏻 it means a lot ! And there will be updates for sure 😊💕

    • @Ivsandwivs
      @Ivsandwivs 5 місяців тому

      @@AlaskaDoesStuffno one asked

    • @Ivsandwivs
      @Ivsandwivs 4 місяці тому

      @@AlaskaDoesStuff I wasn't being rude it's a statement that no one asked you...

  • @ashlyn8765
    @ashlyn8765 10 місяців тому +8

    oh my god i went into this video so ready to be upset about the setup, but this setup is fantastic!! thank you for doing research before going out and getting a pet❤🙏

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  10 місяців тому +2

      This comment made my day 🧡🙏🏻 thank you so much!

  • @xoxo_geekymama
    @xoxo_geekymama Рік тому +20

    Flower is so cute!! thank you for providing a loving and proper home for her. kudos to getting that bigger wheel, she'll have a lot more fun running on it :D one other thing i'd recommend is scatter-feeding (sprinkle her food throughout the cage) on top of just putting it in a dish, as this promotes hamsters' innate foraging behavior :D

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻 thanks so much for the recommendation, we’ve started scatter feeding her couple of days ago ! And she’s a master in finding her food 🤓 we love her , she’s such a sweet hamster 🐹

  • @RIAMINHAS
    @RIAMINHAS 10 годин тому

    I love how u got her as a pet for ur kid and still take care of her properly❤❤❤❤

  • @kn0tpl7t0
    @kn0tpl7t0 Рік тому +16

    I love the cage! It fits her name to!! And great job with the tank, I love seeing people research properly. 🧡

  • @mrlynx68
    @mrlynx68 11 місяців тому +6

    WOW! I’m so glad u did your research! That cage looks amazing and you’re teaching your kid proper animal care and love! Amazing job

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much !!! What a sweet comment 😊🙏🏼

    • @mrlynx68
      @mrlynx68 11 місяців тому +2

      @@this.is.virginiaof course! Keep up the good work!

  • @thebirdmaster7
    @thebirdmaster7 Рік тому +7

    Nice to see the hamster in a big closure instead of in pet stores cages

  • @hannahineson302
    @hannahineson302 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for giving your happy little hammy a good life! ❤

  • @LeiDiamante
    @LeiDiamante Рік тому +7

    I miss having a hamster, I'm glad I was able to document some of their videos in my small UA-cam channel. Flower is so cute, thanks to you and your family, sending love and hugs from the Philippines. Good job on your hamster care, you gain a subscriber in me. 🐹🐹🐹

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words !! I appreciate it! 😊 I’m glad you like it! 🙏🏻

  • @mxst3577
    @mxst3577 5 місяців тому +2

    So cute its going to have a great life❤

  • @LondonDaley-br6rw
    @LondonDaley-br6rw 6 місяців тому +3

    I know this was from a little while ago, but i just wanted to say that you did a great job! i agree with the comments saying it should have more foraging items! the only other thing would be getting a bigger wheel:) but great job and I know this hamster must love its home!!!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kind comment 😊 she’s got a bigger wheel of course and more foraging items! She seems very happy 🙏🏼

  • @qtcngfwa
    @qtcngfwa Рік тому +4

    This truly makes me so happy! Thank you for the free happy!! Flower (super cute name btw) has never gotten to experience all of these things before, thank you for giving her a wonderful new home :)

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +2

      Awww that’s the sweetest comment!! You’re very welcome for the free happy ! And thank you to you for the kind words , you made my day as well !! ☺️💕

  • @memeation316
    @memeation316 5 місяців тому +1

    Petco is crazy cuz that wheel is literally smaller than the hamster that's supposed to use it 1:00

  • @thuancarson7614
    @thuancarson7614 11 місяців тому +3

    Aww im happy you got her, just the way she looked at you

  • @mackenziemoran3455
    @mackenziemoran3455 Рік тому +4

    Overall your care is great! But you might need to watch out when it comes to yogurt drops, since hamsters are prone to diabetes, yogurt drops are just a thing of sugar. I would recommend using dried fruits, baby puff snacks, and sunflower seeds! I think you did
    a great job tho!!❤

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      Thank you ☺️ I appreciate the advice! I already got rid of the yoghurt drops because I heard they’re bad. 💕 she loves her dried fruits and sunflower seeds !!! 🥰

  • @lexTS89
    @lexTS89 Рік тому +5

    She’s gorgeous! I would recommend a bigger wheel as female Syrians can grow quite big! 😂
    Other than that, your enclosure looks incredible! 😍😍

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +2

      Thank you 🙏🏻😊 I really appreciate that ! And yes the wheel is definitely too small, ordered her an 11’’ wodent wheel - she loves it 💕

    • @lexTS89
      @lexTS89 Рік тому +2

      @@this.is.virginia I’m so glad! She’s so adorable, and I’m sure she is super happy in her new home! 🥰

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      @@lexTS89 so sweet of you! 🥰 thank you!

  • @anthonymcdonnell5384
    @anthonymcdonnell5384 Рік тому +3

    aww syrian hamsters are the teddy bear cutest of the hamster world

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +2

      I agree with you!!! Thank you for the kind comment ☺️🙏🏼

  • @Rusty.the.pookie
    @Rusty.the.pookie 9 місяців тому +2

    1:56 THE WHEEL IN THE STORE IS TEENY

  • @FrostyIIris
    @FrostyIIris 10 місяців тому +3

    aww she had such a tiny cage in the store and the wheel, it was so nice to see her get waaay more space and you got her a more proper wheel when you realised

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  10 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate this so much !! Thank you for the sweet words 🧡!

  • @DinkyTV33
    @DinkyTV33 Рік тому +2

    It's so cute ~~

  • @susanwaltman2607
    @susanwaltman2607 Рік тому +2

    Love her little paws!!!

  • @Ivy_the_Cat
    @Ivy_the_Cat Рік тому +1

    I’m really happy to hear that. Somebody finally did the research, but I wouldn’t like to recommend a larger wheel in some more sprays like the dried flowers and stuff

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      Thank you! ☺️ she already has a bigger wheel and a lot more enrichment !

  • @racheldoesacrylic4089
    @racheldoesacrylic4089 Рік тому +2

    what a gorgeous hammy i got mine bought he is brown and white very skittish when he first came home so its taken12 days to let him settle in , he now lets me stroke him without fleeing its all patience with these adorable creatures next step letting me hold him ,i had hams all my life they are all different , i think his name is diesel as he is energetic i got my hands full x

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your sweet comment! Love the name diesel !

    • @racheldoesacrylic4089
      @racheldoesacrylic4089 Рік тому

      @@this.is.virginia thanks my last ham was called snooty broke my heart when she died earlier this year ,i bought her a heart headstone which read mummy loved you x yeah crazy hamster lady i am but these creatures are more intelligent than people give them credit , i trained snooty to come running to me when she had free roamed in my bedroom / i know she had a happy life , it kills me to see hamsters mistreated if i could i would take them all away to a better life ,i know you feel the same ,small cages should be abolished ie some toys hamster owning is a lot of work and small children get bored with them fast as they don't have the patience ,that's why mums and dads should seriously think about getting one, also being up all night when kids need school etc they will end up doing the cleaning etc not all kids are the same but you need to be super empathic to these furry balls // love and light xxx yeah diesel thinks he's a bird he like flying off his perch even though he got ladders hahahaha x he has got a soft landing promise x flower is just a darling the minute i saw her i was buy her buy her ,never had an all black one , she is just a star on your channel ,hope to see more of you guys /thanks for your time honey x

  • @joshhoman
    @joshhoman 11 місяців тому +1

    She is very cute! Good luck with her!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  11 місяців тому

      Thank you !! 😊

    • @joshhoman
      @joshhoman 11 місяців тому

      Be blessed always! Happy New Year to you and yours!@@this.is.virginia

  • @shadowlux3324
    @shadowlux3324 10 місяців тому +1

    You definitely saved that beautiful sweet girl. That wheel she had in petco isn't even acceptable for a dwarf. And the level of bedding she had whilst there is horrible. And probably not even acceptable food. So you absolutely saved her the cage you have is amazing amazing level of bedding. And seems very happy. Well done!! 👍👏

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for the sweet comment!! I wish I could’ve saved them all 🙈 we love her ! She’s a perfect little hamster 🐹 lady

    • @shadowlux3324
      @shadowlux3324 10 місяців тому

      @@this.is.virginia if I could I'd save all mine from pet shops but due to some of them either being sick or pregnant or you just get the opposite gender. Unfortunately you get more than what you pay for. 😢 But at least you got one that's going to be loved and cared for and hopefully lives a long healthy life 🙏❤️🐹

  • @SevenWelt
    @SevenWelt Рік тому +2

    Glück ⚒Auf,
    Dein Video hat mir wieder sehr gut gefallen!👍😍🤩
    Schöne grüße aus dem Ruhrpott!🖖

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      Das freut mich!!! Vielen lieben Dank 😊 ganz liebe Grüße ☀️🙌🏼

    • @SevenWelt
      @SevenWelt Рік тому +2

      @@this.is.virginia 🐹😀

  • @LukeTheNukeRC
    @LukeTheNukeRC Рік тому +2

    HAMPTER GANG!!!!! Looking forward to see 'em in the future! 😊 The other little animals are sooo cute too!!!☺

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      😁😊 thank you! There will definitely be hamster videos in the future, getting her used to the camera 🤪😁

  • @anouckrsl6020
    @anouckrsl6020 Рік тому +1

    Super cage, mais il lui faut du foin !

  • @CamilaGarcia-hv4qm
    @CamilaGarcia-hv4qm 4 місяці тому +1

    LOL THE ROOSTER

  • @shahzadmalik8695
    @shahzadmalik8695 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice

  • @Sam_9edits
    @Sam_9edits Рік тому +3

    Make sure her teeth is yellow or orange and make sure their teeth and nails aren't overgrown also include a bigger wheel. Check if the gender is right because pet smart get the gender wrong a lot. I hope flower will love her new home and I mean LOVE her new cage :)

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      I will ! Thank you! She has a bigger wheel ! 🙏🏻☺️

    • @Sam_9edits
      @Sam_9edits Рік тому +1

      @@this.is.virginia thank god keep the good knowledge up👍

  • @Lucas-mb2dp
    @Lucas-mb2dp Рік тому +1

    Hey! How much did it cost for the cage and all the stuff to take care of her?

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      It helped that we got the tank secondhand … all in all i would say around 250$ for cage , hamster, bedding & accessories! The houses and stuff I made myself out of cardboard boxes, which saved some money :)

  • @Ivsandwivs
    @Ivsandwivs 6 місяців тому +2

    For any hamster experts, would a 20 gallon tank be better for a robo dwarf of Syrian?

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  6 місяців тому +1

      I’d go for a 40 gallon tank or bigger :)

    • @jenkira5363
      @jenkira5363 5 місяців тому

      neither. minimum is 40 gallon for both. if u have a 20 gallon get a single male mouse thats about it

    • @jenkira5363
      @jenkira5363 5 місяців тому +1

      i know.. a 20 gallon tank is not suitable for either of them. it needs to be a 40 gallon or larger.

    • @Ivsandwivs
      @Ivsandwivs 5 місяців тому

      @@jenkira5363 nah thx I’m not gettin no mouse 😭🙏

    • @jenkira5363
      @jenkira5363 5 місяців тому

      then you need to get a bigger tank 🤷🏻‍♀️ i have three male mice, they are amazing pets

  • @hisnamewasrocco
    @hisnamewasrocco Рік тому +2

    So cute!! She picked you!!
    Can’t wait to get mine!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      Thank you 😊 she did ! I was hoping that would happen so I don’t have to make a choice 🙈. It’s gonna be so awesome when you get yours !

    • @hisnamewasrocco
      @hisnamewasrocco Рік тому +1

      I just subscribed. Can’t wait to see more Flower videos!!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      @@hisnamewasrocco thank you so much! I really appreciate that ! 🙏🏻🐹

  • @kelseypeterson2132
    @kelseypeterson2132 10 місяців тому +1

    What size tank do you have? I’m debating on what to get for our space

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  10 місяців тому

      It’s a 40 gallon tank 😊 I know … it’s so hard to decide on an enclosure !

    • @welcometodowntowncoolsville
      @welcometodowntowncoolsville 7 місяців тому

      i know you probably already bought a tank but for syrians anything over 70 gallons is better

  • @thebirdmaster7
    @thebirdmaster7 Рік тому +1

    once that thing sad about pet store parking lot is that people will just dump their animals there I'm mostly saying this because saw a roster that probably got dumped

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      That is really sad 😞 but down here there is wild chickens and roosters all over the place , just like other birds ! I’d hope they just live their best life wild and free🙏🏻

    • @thebirdmaster7
      @thebirdmaster7 Рік тому

      @@this.is.virginia four of my Roosters I actually got from the middle of the road next to my house in the country is a very common place to dump Roosters I've gotten frizzle silkies delware and Rhode Island all from the same place and also different times

  • @asher2248
    @asher2248 Рік тому +1

    hi, is it okay to use shredded papers as beddings but with prints,like exam papers or printed notes?

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      I wouldn’t recommend it, I think normal paper is not soft enough and sharp. I would go with soft paper bedding :)

    • @asher2248
      @asher2248 Рік тому +1

      if normal paper is considered sharp,how about wood shavings that are being sold?

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      @@asher2248 I wouldn’t consider myself a hamster expert :) there’s way more educated ppl out there you can ask. I’m sorry I don’t have the perfect answer for you - I’m just learning every day myself :)

  • @419crawlers
    @419crawlers Рік тому +1

    To cute!! Those are so much fun!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      They are ! Never owned one before but she’s so fun to watch!

    • @419crawlers
      @419crawlers Рік тому

      @@this.is.virginia oh u will soon learn how affectionate they are and love to be included

  • @guizzo9
    @guizzo9 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi :) what’s the name of the cage? It’s nice!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  8 місяців тому

      I sadly don’t know the exact name because I bought it second hand , it doesn’t have a name on it anywhere. I’d google 40 gallon reptile tank and maybe you can find something similar! Thank you for your comment! :)

  • @rhilynnconnolly5456
    @rhilynnconnolly5456 2 місяці тому +1

    Why did the chicken cross the road to get to petco

  • @ricardoserrano1584
    @ricardoserrano1584 Рік тому +1

    la rueda es muy pequeña,comprele una q si sea apta una de 28-30 cm

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      At the end of that video I bought her a new wheel! Thanks for the advice!

  • @Bi-nosaurus
    @Bi-nosaurus Рік тому +2

    Shes lovley but i would advise not to use those yogurt drop because there unhealthy for hammys

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I actually haven’t fed her any more of those and threw them out already because I heard they aren’t good. Appreciate the advice!!!

  • @milliemcloughlin
    @milliemcloughlin Рік тому +1

    So cute

  • @ilovehamsters09
    @ilovehamsters09 Рік тому +1

    so niceeeeeeeee!

  • @PrincessSn0wWhite
    @PrincessSn0wWhite Рік тому +1

    Carefull the wheel might be too small :(

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      At the end of the video you can see that I bought her a big one already 👍🏼💕

  • @Lets_B_Unique
    @Lets_B_Unique 5 місяців тому +1

    Can I steal the name Flower I love the name!

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  5 місяців тому +1

      Absolutly ! 😊 why not - there’s never enough flowers 😁

  • @mslunecka
    @mslunecka 8 місяців тому

    Just the random rooster 👁️👄👁️

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  8 місяців тому

      Lol 😂 yea … that’s a south Florida thing 😁

  • @Waywarddaughter7983
    @Waywarddaughter7983 10 місяців тому +1

    I would definitely recommend Victoria reachel if you are sure about things she does teach you a lot of important and interesting stuff ❤

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes !!! I’ve been watching her 😊 she’s a great source of knowledge 🙏🏻 thank you!

  • @christinarem1955
    @christinarem1955 5 місяців тому +1

    I found a CHICKEN IN THE ROAD

  • @Beesoocreative
    @Beesoocreative 8 місяців тому +1

    00:23 | why did the chicken cross the road?

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  8 місяців тому

      I have no idea 🤷‍♀️

    • @mxwolfje
      @mxwolfje 2 місяці тому

      @@this.is.virginiato get to the other side

  • @ricardoserrano1584
    @ricardoserrano1584 Рік тому +1

    tiene que llevarlo al veterinario,parece q tiene acaros por que le falta pelos detrás de la oreja

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      Thank you for the advice. ☺️

    • @ricardoserrano1584
      @ricardoserrano1584 Рік тому +1

      @@this.is.virginia si pero que sea un veterinario especialmente de exóticos ,espero no sea nada grave

  • @RIAMINHAS
    @RIAMINHAS 10 годин тому

    Her ruining on the wheel made me sad that petstore needs better wheels for thir animals😢

  • @cosmetic-diaries
    @cosmetic-diaries 9 місяців тому +1

    I feel so sad with the cages they are kept in. They have nothing they need. This is nice tho!😢

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  9 місяців тому

      I know it’s horrible! Wish I could safe em all

    • @cosmetic-diaries
      @cosmetic-diaries 9 місяців тому +1

      @@this.is.virginia ikr! Do u have any idea where i can find a cheap hamster cage that's a good size?

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  9 місяців тому

      @@cosmetic-diaries it’s not easy to find one that’s big enough and affordable… what I did is that I looked for a used one - and I found this big tank in great condition second hand for a very affordable price. Maybe you can find one in your area. 💕

    • @cosmetic-diaries
      @cosmetic-diaries 9 місяців тому +1

      @@this.is.virginia okay, tysm! 🥰

  • @ricardoserrano1584
    @ricardoserrano1584 Рік тому +1

    le aconsejo que su alimentación apta son el mix de semillas(son 12 tipos de semillas),la semilla de girasol solo se le da 1 semilla ,2 a 3 veces a la semana por que eso la engorda o también le puede dar enfermedades,saludos

  • @srose6766
    @srose6766 5 місяців тому

    The wheel is too small it will damage his back

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  5 місяців тому

      You can watch the whole video and you’ll see I got her a proper wheel 😊

  • @melissaryan1660
    @melissaryan1660 2 місяці тому +1

    My hamster died yesterday 😢

  • @Caoimhe_plays
    @Caoimhe_plays Рік тому +2

    Hiii that beding is not safe i would recomend wood shavings

    • @Starz_Builds
      @Starz_Builds Рік тому +2

      No it's paper I think and thats completely safe its even recommended because of the absorbency and low dust wood shavings are fine just make sure they are safe wood and unscented

    • @Caoimhe_plays
      @Caoimhe_plays Рік тому

      @@Starz_Builds yes when ever I get wood shavings I always check low dust and I just thought that she got cotton

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому

      @@Starz_Builds 🙏🏻😊

  • @amysmagichamster
    @amysmagichamster Рік тому +1

    The wheel is way too small

  • @shahzadmalik8695
    @shahzadmalik8695 10 місяців тому +1

    U from

  • @julianamuller3405
    @julianamuller3405 Рік тому +1

    😍

  • @FB-no4lr
    @FB-no4lr Рік тому +3

    Good choice on the wheel upgrade; I have that one myself. My hamster passed away yesterday after 2.5 years, but I've got one from a breeder reserved to collect next weekend that looks a lot like Flower 🥰

    • @this.is.virginia
      @this.is.virginia  Рік тому +1

      So sorry to hear that your hamster has passed away 🙏🏻🐹💔 2,5 years is a long time - seems like your hamster got to live a happy life with you!