Hamster Care On a Budget: DIY Cardboard Playpen!

It’s not beautiful, but it’s insanely functional and totally free!

Products featured in this video (as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):

Hamster Popup Playpen (not hamster proof on its own, needs a sheet and/or cardboard barrier): https://amzn.to/38fFu8n

Flying Saucer Wheel (7 ¼”, this is the minimum size for dwarf hamsters, do not go with the size small for any hamster, even robos): https://amzn.to/37IHoxi

Flying Saucer Wheel 12” (for Syrian Hamsters): https://amzn.to/3v3CDJG

Kaytee Comfort Wheel 8.5” : https://amzn.to/3lM5axz

Kaytee Comfort Wheel 12”: https://amzn.to/3pezd3b

Wooden Teeter Totter: https://amzn.to/3lK1BrC Zoo Med Cork Rounds (size Medium): https://amzn.to/3pX4Vmd *recommend to freeze this item for 24-48 hours to ensure no bugs come with this item

Niteangel Coconut Hide: (I get “natural surface”): https://amzn.to/39UC0tm *recommend to freeze this item for 24-48 hours to ensure no bugs come with this item

Hamster Rainbow Suspension Bridge: https://amzn.to/37DSx2B

Acrylic Tray (8” x 12”): https://amzn.to/39MaGhm

Zacro Acrylic Wheel: https://amzn.to/2VG4XBt

Kaytee Hamster Tubes (Fun Value Pack Assorted): https://amzn.to/2VVPj5b

Kaytee Hamster Tubes (Fun Value Pack Twist and Turn): https://amzn.to/3qxT5je

*I only recommend these tubes for Robos and small dwarves, larger hamsters like Syrians can get stuck in these!

Sheet Moss: https://amzn.to/3mPdqxV or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/3p8XcRb *Pls freeze the moss overnight to ensure no bugs come along with the moss

Kaytee Clean & Cozy: https://amzn.to/2LdxIU3 or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/2KknqkV

Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber: https://amzn.to/37zNaRU or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/3mDg0WW *Please freeze all bedding and "natural" items to ensure that no bugs come with the item!

Small Hamster Water dish: (set of 4): https://amzn.to/3v12vpv OR I recommend: Niteangel Water Bottle Stand: https://amzn.to/2X6ZAvW

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HAMSTER FOOD: Higgin’s Sunburst: https://amzn.to/36QBHOJ

Mazuri Mouse & Rat: https://amzn.to/2VJkct9 or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/3h4NGvA

Millet Spray: https://amzn.to/3mReSQB Or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/3nEqkzw

Wheat Spray: https://amzn.to/33RiP01

Whole Flax Seeds: https://amzn.to/36N0GSW

PureBites Freeze Dried Cat Treats Chicken: https://amzn.to/3h6tNo2

*Please see Hamster Hideout Forum for more info on hamster diets http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/forum/16-food-nutrition/ Whimzees: https://amzn.to/37DBRby Or from Petco: https://bit.ly/3arbUPf