Replicating The Wild? Habitrail OVO Cage Review
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Today we look at the Habitrail OVO style cages, these thankfully have decreased in popularity over the last couple of years but I thought it would be good to go over why they actually aren't as great as Hagen claims them to be.
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Big fan!
What's your favourite breed of hamster?
@@SillySquid64 winter white
The video is Awesome! Also download the game and played it if that helps 😊
@Addyson Tirgari it is a long haired Syrian
People: "I can't afford a big enclosure" buys a really expensive tiny cage
Exactly
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Frr I feel like the fact hat it’s so small tricks their brain into thinking it’s cheap but in reality an 800 sq inch bin cage costs less
@@sofiaguzman5129 yeah
my mom tried to get a critter trail for like 26 dollars and said my hamster would be fine with that but then complained when we found a big bin with like 540 square inch square space for 25 dollars but we ended up getting the big one because i kept telling her about sizes of hamster cages
Just remember guys, a hamsters ‘cage’ isn’t just their home, but it is their WHOLE world! 💛🥰
Brilliant and very well said
@@allywalsh9050 thank you! That is what I remind myself with in order to provide my hammy the best of the best! Xx
you stole that comment from the pinned comment on victoria’s video called the problem with small cages
@@ChefSporty the point still stands
@@ChefSporty no I didn’t xx I have had that quote pinned up in my bedroom for 2 years, so please don’t make assumptions, I didn’t make up that quote, I saw it online a long time ago, it I still keep it in mind, I never claimed the quote to be mine so don’t be rude, the comment was a friendly reminder to help people, not to bring hate towards me xx
Everyone that comes to my house sees my hamster cage and ask “what is that?” When I tell them it’s my hamster and his home they are shocked and act like I’m crazy for having such a big home for my hammy. It’s sad bc they just don’t understand proper hamster care, but after I explain it to them they seem to get it a little more.
Same! People think my prevue is gigantic and I feel like it’s too small. They also think I do too much yet I think/know I’m not doing enough as I could with a larger cage.
SOOOOOO RELATABLE
Same same!
I always get asked "how many do you have in there" and then get shocked looks when I say just one. It's really sad people only think of how many you can possibly fit like they're objects.
@@VictoriaRaechel yes same here. I just keep slipping in proper small animal care here and there in the conversation so they’ll know how to care for/help others care for hamsters in the present or future.
i used to have that cage for my hamster, the cage it’s self is 100% not escape proof there’s been multiple times when i’ve come home and she hasn’t been in her cage. she also just seems so much happier in a bigger enclosure where she can burrow her own burrows and can have a proper sized wheel etc.
my hamster chewed his way out of his 200 quart bin cage, i don’t think any cage is escape proof lmao
@@gabbycasey1274 true, but it’s a lot easier to escape in a cage like that because there’s a lot more parts that you have to remember to close off and stuff. i’ve honestly made the mistake of forgetting to close things off.
@@oliviawilson2172 true, when i had my robos in critter trails (when i first got them) they escaped a few times
Hey raechel I really want a hamster but unfortunately I’m not allowed one but my friend has one So I recommend your channel and now she doesn’t use a ball and made her bedding deeper!
I'm glad to hear that!
Hello Victoria! I really just want to say that you literally changed my hamsters life. She started of in the habitrail cage with 144 square inches of floor space is now in a ikea detolf with 950 square inches of floor space and with a natural theme. I will never be able to thank you enough for the life you have basically given my hamster. If it was not for your channel, my hamster may not even be living right now as she used to bite on the bars of the habitrail cage! Once again, thank you so much! ☺️☺️
I just got a brand new cage! It’s the Ikea Linnmon and we’re in the process of building the lid! I’m so proud because I paid for it myself! I’m so glad I get to give my hammy even more space to preform natural behaviors and so much more!
Congrats! That's fanastic!
That’s awesome!
You should be proud that’s awesome
Awesome! That’s a great cage; it’s pretty!
I have that enclosure too!! It's super awesome and my hamster loves it!! You can also really easily double the space by building another one and connecting the two.
Habitrail: This enclosure is escape proof! Any hamster ever: Try me.
I think "A hamster will always find a way" should be an inspirational quote lol 😂
My response to people who like crittertrails: putting your hamster in that cage would be like you living in a closet never leaving, with a thin blanket eating nothing but raisin bran for 2yrs!
Exactly true
Except 2 years is most of a hamster's life so for a human it would be more like 50 years!
@@kalenadams1918 true, but still
So true
Not to years it’s for your whooooole life!!!!!!!!
The fact that my old Barbie playhouse is bigger than this cage is just..wow...o.0
its so sad seeing a hamster in a small cage.......my rabbits litter box is bigger than that
I'm honestly so thankful for your videos. I really wanted a hamster a year ago and did research, and found out everything they tell you at a petstore is a lie. The reason I wanted to get a hamster was because one of my bestfriends had one already. She had bad hamster care but I helped her upgrade her materials. I started with a bin cage for my robo, and then I upgraded and gave it to that friend. Her hamster is much happier and I was so happy to be able to help her.
I was wondering what this big pile of plastic stuff could be used for ... if we could paint it well at an exhibition with plush toys ... Am I evil? My favorite moment: 6:42 when seriousness is right for the product, and of course Lenny 11:33 is a must! We can’t be thankful enough for your tireless perseverance!
how d'u get the little Lenny!? 😱😍
@@happyhamsterscarechannel175 be a member, press the join button and pay. It's SUPER cheap
How can I do that on an iPhone
@@Yt1hnde I don't think the iphone would work any other way! If you don't see the "JOIN" tag next to the sign up button, it's likely that your settings won't allow it! (Possible, only adults can join.)
@@kittenmimi5326 thank u! I will!
I love how respectful she is too. She never “bashes” anyone for their hamster care, she just tries her best to help! Thank you for great content!
thank you, Victoria . my friend has a dwarf hamster that was living in a tiny tails cage , had no hides nor did it have a sand bath :{ . I used your videos when I had my hammy pepper , and I sent her the link to your channel and patently awaited a response. nothing. a couple hours later my tablet was blowing up ! she was so happy , we had a sleepover a couple of days later and we talked until 1;00 am . she has a 50 gal bin cage now a sand bath 6"of bedding ( clean and cozy , and aspen) . were working on getting more enrichment options. you've done so much for me , my friend and my ability to give advice to others ( i ALWAYS recommend ur vids :3) I am so greatfull for all you do . THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTEM OF MY HEART THANK YOU
Wow it's amazing to hear she had such a good reaction and you two could bond over caring for your hamsters!
"Our engineers study every detail of a hamster's life" The problem with this statement is right there: Why are the ENGINEERS studying the hamsters' life? Shouldn't their biologists or zoologists or whatever study this? 🤔 And I'm saying this as an engineer in training ... Nowhere in our curriculum is there anything about hamsters 🤷
I would imagine you could benefit from both. A biologist to tell you what to make, an engineer to tell you how to make it
Engineers are the one's doing the cage. As an engineer in active I have good advice for you. Engineering is half about engineering itself, the other half about random stuff related to what you are building/projecting/designing/managing. The mechanical engineer that designed the cage, the wheel, the bottle, the tubes, the connections of everything, the lid opening technology in solidworks or other cad software must know the hamster size, requirements, etc. I hope you take this nice advice for your professional carreer. It will really help
victoria needs WAY more subscribers! She teaches people so much about hamsters and these cages are very bad for hamsters. And if more people watched her videos, then more hamsters would be happy. I can't believe some hamsters live in it, pet stores should stop selling these!
Why so small cage for hamsters? They need their own space like humans. Imagine being in a cage trapped. It’s so suffocating. Just Understand the feelings of those little cuties. 🐹 Provide hamsters the bigger cage as possible. Love hamsters like your family. They trust you because you own them if you don’t give them their needs you don’t have a right to own them. Edit: Thanks to everyone who support my statement
She's a great hamster owner
Yes Victoria is truly a great pet owner
That is so sweet and true !!! 😘🐹❤, but ... I think hmm we have pets but like we do no not own them. It is more like sharing life together they are part of our family. But same as parents don't own their children. It is so sad when some people do not even give their pets the bare minimum
wait you kinda stole my comment.
@@mightyseagoat6874 True people who dont give basic needs for their pets.... It hurts you know.
"So no water for our hamster" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I had this cage when I was young. I also bought the ovo last year for my daughters hamster.. the pet store told me it was the best for the hamster and I paid $60 for it ! ( but it was the smaller one without the tubes !) The wheel is awful, the locks/latches suck.. ventilation is terrrible , I joined ontario hamster group and quickly bought a detolf! We only use the base of the ovo as a carry cage for the vet or getting a new friend.
just a reminder that hamsters shouldn't be housed together :)
@@pastelpets I didnt say I did, but thank you
Lenny when you set him in a cage where he can easily escape: it’s pose time My hamster:💃💃
the size of the base is literally the size of my robos sand bath😃😃
I’m glad I researched everything before I got a hamster, and of course a lot of information was from you! My first hamster lived in a 620 square inch cage with a 28cm wheel, sadly she passed away in March but I’ve since adopted a male Syrian who lives in a 860 square inch cage with a 31.5cm wheel! Im also looking to adopt a dwarf as I have a 700 square inch cage available. My care was not perfect but it was pretty good at the start, I’ve definitely learnt more since and gotten better with everything. It’s just a learning curve! Everyone has to start somewhere. Just please not with this cage haha
Thats amazing!
That's cool!, I had my first hamster in 2012, and it lived in a very small cage, then I stopped having hamsters. Last year I decided to own again, but this this with a diyed cage.
Love how you’re showing different examples of cages that are too small in action and promoting great hamster care! It’s really important for everyone to know this and so every little hamster can live a happy enriching life. You’re an inspiration! 😊💕
Hiiii I learned everything on how to take care of my hamsters Im so glad I found this channel
dinosaur toy : Vicky: UGH *crunches plastic tubes* playhouse tiny tales: Vicky: WHAT?! *snaps plastic* Ovo thing: Vicky: *places orb on head while groaning* thanks for every amazing vid u do assembling the worst cages ever invented! 😍🥰😘
Luckily I never owned that cage, or any cages similar, my first cages were 200sq” cages which weren’t the best, I then upgraded my hamster to a 300sq” bin cage which again was not he best but I tried my best, my hamster now is living in a 491sq” bin cage all thanks to you tori! She has 4 substrates (coco fibre, sand, aspen and paper bedding) she is spoiled rotten and is finally tamed to the stage where she walks right onto my hand. She is 2 years and 7 months old! I’m so proud of her and thank you tori so much! KEEP GOING QUEEN! 👑🎉💖😂
Oh wow. My hamster is turning 2 on the 29th (Malaysia time born around 5-6pm++ I think)
@@Yeewen88 that is so cute!!! Snowys birthday is on the 19th of December xx. She is turning 3 soon!!!! And she will be 2 and 7 months officially on the 19th of July!! I made her bday and Christmas so special last year, so this year will be even better!!!! Xx
@@littlehamham4251 hope your hamster makes it to 3 years old that's really old for a hamster and many don't. Some apparently lived to 4 and past though.
@@littlehamham4251 we had a rabbit named snowy who died really young
@@Yeewen88 yes I know :( I am making her life the best I can, and make every precaution safe. I look after her and protect her with all of my heart, I spot clean out her cage to make sure there is no bacteria build up since their little immune systems get weaker, but I try my hardest to give her the food, herbs and salad she needs but to also give her time out of her cage to explore xx
You’re back! I hope you enjoyed your break queen 😘 love hearing your old stories but it’s beautiful how you can politely correct the bad hamster owners. Cough cough- I owned one similar to that when I first got my ham ham but now he was a big cage
Thanks! I think it's nice to be able to talk about past mistakes, there's nothing you can do to change the past but instead learn from it and improve :)
Lenny was like "get me out of jail!" when he was in it. 😭😭
can i just say.. it was so cute when she put half of that pod thing on her head
Hi Victoria, so I wanted to say thank you for helping us hamster owners because my hamster past away on Thursday and if it weren’t for your videos she would’ve lived her whole life in a Critter Trail. So thank you!
I have seen a hamster living in these on gumtree, really wanted to rescue them
“Pi R squared sound like area to meeee if you need the circumference you just use pi D” - The Circle Song ⭕️
When I was ignorant regarding hamster enclosures, I sadly made 3 hamsters live in a stupid tiny barred cage but my current hamster lives in a large glass aquarium. It's fascinating how skilled she is at making burrows and it's adorable to watch her sleep in her burrow. She's the happiest hamster I've ever owned. Thank you Victoria for educating me and Ruby-Rose (My hamster) send her thanks too. 🥰
I started watching your videos before getting my first hamster 4 yrs ago and still are until today....enjoying the journey and all the info you share! My confidence with caring for my Syrian is because of you! Info on you tube for hamster care is sparce - what you do MATTERS! So thankful for all you share when it comes to caring for them, and your other adorable animals (especially the humor).
I am a huge fan of you! You are such an inspiration to so many people! I am so lucky I found you on KZhead. Thank you so much for everything you do!
Yaaay I'm happy to see a new video of you😁 Have a great day!
Just wanted to thank you for helping me with my very first hamster. I didn't know much about one, and then I started watching your channel and learnt so much from you!!!! 🤗
i love watching your review videos on cages like these they’re so educating!! xx
You’re almost at 500k subs! You should be very proud of yourself, Victoria. ❤️
I think with all the time she put into her videos trying to help people she should have as much subscribers as sssniperwolf.
@@responsiblepetowner0166 yeah
My mom: *”SIX INCHES OF BEDDING IS WAYYY TO MUCH BEDDING!!!”* Me: “wanna see me put ten? I don’t think they’ve burrowed yet.”
Lol ikr I used to put 14 inches and want more😂😂😂😂
lol
My mum does the same thing when I start talking about how hamsters actually need almost quadruple the size for there cages. It goes like this... Me: "did you know hamsters actually need almost 500sq inches of floor space in there cages" My mum: *what omg!* that's not true! REALLY!
sameeeeeeeee
Lol
So cute how nostalgic it is for you😊 I went through so many hamster cages as well. Soo much $$ spent, until now finally I have the set up I want
I’m planning on making my hammy’s cage bigger but she’s doing just fine rn, she’s not showing any signs of boredom and slowly working on her cage to improve it, you’re a life saver Victoria! I’m addicted to your vids!😂🥰
Oooh early im super happy btw because of u im able to give my hamster all his needs ty
If anyone used this cage and has upgraded and still has this cage, I have come up with an idea of how you can reuse it. Use the main compartment (minus the wheel and lid) as a sandbath! There is a built in hide, which is great for hammies in sand! If I have made any mistakes, please correct me as I do not want to spread any form of misinformation xx
The Hamster Ambassador! Great video, there can never be enough videos about these poor cages. Keep em coming ❤️👍
It’s more like an experiment unit than a cage! I’m glad you’ve posted enough great videos about proper cages so I know what cages are proper for a hamster.
Victoria: half of 11 is 5.5 and now we need a calculator Me: 2 + 2 = 3?
yeah hamster cages are not escape proof, my hamster escaped the door of a hamster heaven cage
@@iskralynch should be fine, just need to make sure the two black latches area left and right down and the front ones are pulled up. (Also the usual bedding, hide, safe sand stuff)
@@iskralynch oh got and thought of like the malaysia sky metro like one but slightly different( clear tunnels ) I didn't connect without top latch. If she's not satisfied with the enclsoure maybe u could get a detolf for like near half the price of the hamster heaven.
@@iskralynch ok
My hamster died(he died from some sort of skin cancer and had to be put to sleep) today but thanks too all of your videos I learnt how to take care of him and he had a great life.
I'm sorry to hear that ❤️
I just chucked this last week! I didn't want to risk anyone using it for an actual hamster. I also attached it to a pet store cage to expand it. My poor hammy couldn't climb straight up. We had to lay everything down and have it as one level. There is even a danger that they can fall and get really hurt. He seemed to like the little pod areas where I put a sand bath, and another was for food. He was able to run back into his original cage too. I found the ventilation was not good. Also, it was really hard to keep it all clean. He ended up getting a severe foot injury somewhere in there. I took him to multiple vets who tried a number of antibiotics. I eventually found your channel and got him into a 40 gallon breeder for the last 6 months of his life. He had a beautiful German-style cage that he really enjoyed, even with his bad foot. Poor guy!!! Now I look at this cage and it brings back such horrible memories:(
Victoria: ...They literally have to completely bend their neck (to drink from the “water bottle”) which is FAR from natural Me: *bending neck upwards and almost breaking it* 😂😂😂 Also me: IF I CAN’T DO IT HOW THE HECK IS A HAMSTER SUPPOSED TO! USE YA BRAINS PEOPLE! 🙄😠
I wish the person that invented this cage could watch the video and realize that they make so many hamster lives sad.
I was stalking her page looking for a video i haven’t watched already lol and came across this early! I love her sm❤️
Thank you for educating people about hamsters Victoria, it is very helpful!
For the video you might be making: How old were you when you had your first hamster?
I got a hamster recently and I just wanted to say thank you sooo much for telling me how to take care of him
Hi Victoria! I commented 2 weeks ago thanking you for the help of my hamster and saying he was doing to well. Unfortunately he passed away while I was watching him last night. Today was actually his gatcha day (the day I adopted him.) this would have been 2 years together on earth. I am very sad as he was my first ever hamster and I will not be getting another since me and my family do own 2 guinea pigs, a rabbit, and 3 dogs! I am fortunate however my hamster was almost like waiting for my because I left for a trip for almost 2 weeks (all of the pets had the rest of my family none were left alone) and he took his final breathes in the comfort of me and my family after a long hard fight! I loved him so much and thank you again for allowing him to have a great life!
You're the best Hamster KZheadr ever!!
omg no way 10 seconds ago!! i’m so happy you posted as you didnt post last week and i was worried!! glad you are ok!!☺️💗
Sorry to worry you! ❤️ I'm usually most active on Instagram and will often put any updates on my stories!
@@VictoriaRaechel no you don’t need to apologise it’s ok! and it’s a shame i don’t have instagram😕❤️
Loved the video! Hope you're doing well! Lenny is so cute!
I love cage reaction videos! Maybe you could even do like a hamster treat or food reaction video with like what brands to avoid and such! Love your channel and you, keep it up the awesome work girl!🐹
I asked my mom for a hamster months ago but she said she will think about it so i started doing research on proper care and then you showed up on my you tube and you explain things so well because I'm a kid so my hamster is living in a big cage with a big wheel and I take good care of her (I also did other research) but you were my main channel to go to for proper care so thanks to you my hamster is living her best life (her cage is 540 sq in)
I remember when I used to watch these videos with my hammy, good times :) rip sweet Marshmallow, you will never be fogotten❤
Thank you this really helped me choose the correct add ons to my bin cage! 😅
I know all about hamster cages, I just like watching your videos. Thanks for sharing. Your videos help so many people. Love your videos!
Hi! I absolutely love your channel and as I’m soon getting a hamster, I will use all your tips!!💖💖💖
I love your videos at first my hammie was living in a really small wired cage with half inch bedding but you taught me so much and it lives a happy life in a bin cage with lots of toys
Love it when you post new vids!
Victoria: don't need those Also Victoria: im smort :]
I’m happy that you are still revisiting your past and looking on what you could of done better.
Love the Videos Victoria! You save a lot of people from buying bad hamster enclosures. 😊✨
I had that cage for my first hamster and she loved it, even after attaching a 50 gallon bin full of bedding, she still preferred the Ovo
OMG IM EARLY I LOVE UR VIDEOS❤❤😩
When I planned to get an hamster 3 months ago I thought a small cage would do ....I know it's stupid but I had this notion from the anime hamtaro I used to watch when I was little.....but thanks to this channel I know HOW wrong I was...then I did my proper research.....so BIG THANK YOU 😌❤️
Yay! Another video!
Victoria can u pls do a hamster morning routine pls and also I love ur channel and lenny🐹❤
Victoria can you please do another video where you cook a meal for Lenny ! The tacos were my favorite
Hey Victoria, i saw your instagram story and i just want to say i'm sorry that you are being negatively affected by what's going on. I hope you know that me and 496K others are right behind you supporting you and willing to do what we can to help. Other than all this happening I hope you are doing alright and i absolutely LOVED this weeks video :)
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! And thank you for making a video about bin cages I recently transferred my Syrian from a tiny tales cage (I done messed up) to a 2 foot long bin he loves it thank you for all the videos you have made and have a good day! 😉🐹🐱🐶
This Is what I homed my first robo dwarf in when I was younger and didn’t do research 😥thankfully with my most recent hamsters I have done the research,got the right equipment and housed them in an ikea Linmon, all thanks to you Victoria and your helpful vids :)
i downloaded clawstars now so thanks i have a pearl hamster aswell he has a really big terrarium. love your vids!🐹
Victoria, I just saw your Instagram and I’m really sorry about how you feel. Hope you feel better and Sand Castle is beautiful!
Thank you so much Victoria! Without you my new hamster Daisy would probably be in one of these as I speak! And because of your great videos my hamster is in a very big enclosure with safe toys and bedding!
I'm very happy that Victoria will spend a lot of time to explain why these cages aren't proper (I think there are more than 3 videos talking about the small cages?) and I'm sure that people will listen one day :)
The fact that majority of people ( even people who like spending time indoors) complained about not being able to leave their home and feeling bored at home during lockdown. I hope people learn from that experience and realise that the feelings they felt is what small pets in tiny cages feel similar to, but the only difference is they have to spend their whole lives like that. I recently downgraded myself to a single bed, and made my hamster cage even bigger. I think a lot of the times there can be ways around fitting in a bigger cage such as moving all your furniture around in a more efficient way or even making a cage that's multiple levels like Erinsanimals cage.
I completely agree! I always believe if you really care there always will be a way to make something work. As a kid I was always looking for ways to save money so I could buy my hamster's better things.
yay I was waiting for a video 🥰
Hope you enjoyed 🥰
Me too 😁😁😁
Your videos are amazing! I got a roborovoroski yesterday and my mother got her a crittertrail with 260 Sq inches. I'm getting her a bin cage with 610 square inches in 4 weeks!
6:42 when that thingy was on Victoria’s head AAK its so cute
I’ve seen some people take parts of it and seal of the end, and use those as hamster carriers. They’ll put their rodents in there when they get them or bring them somewhere. It’s pretty interesting actually
It would be very ironic if a hamster had a checklist like yours when they get adopted and put into a new enclosure
Hi tori! Omgosh it was so adorable when you said "is this supposed to come out?" And saidy (sorry if a spelled that wrong lol) said "MeOw!" LOL! My question is do you know more info about your new hamster sandcastle? And how are the rest of the pets doing? Great video!
It is so good to see hamster educated people bringing eyes to the fact that they NEED MORE SPACE!! 😂 The thing I just don't understand is why people don't do research before getting a pet.... 🤨🤯😤
Victoria Raechel is the best youtuber ever
I get my hammy before school starts back and I want it to be an ambassador for the animal and proper care. I love your channel
Hi! I'll subscribe to you
Wow! I call this a very fancy transport cage! Not quite sure how Habitrail would think that would be enough space for anything to live in???
Human: perfect cage Hamster: MORE SPACE!!!! *Cat wacks cage* Human: ._.
Hi Victoria, love your channel 🥰🥰.
We love a little bit of maths on the weekend :)