Rachel Got Hamsters – the Podcast!

Welcome to 2025! Hope you are having a great start to your year!

Links to things discussed in today's podcast:

Emergency Kit for Evacuation: this is how I prep to travel with my hamsters if there's an emergency: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/hamster-travel

Omlet size L Playpen:https://tidd.ly/3VLVKHd *affiliate link

Omlet wheel:https://tidd.ly/4eCs5GY *affiliate link

Washing Sand:https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/how-i-wash-my-hamster-sand

Happy Horizon Hamster Haven:https://www.youtube.com/@happyhorizonhams

Mel's Neighborhood Rodents:https://www.melsneighborhood.com/

Luftpets Guinea Pig Cage Liners:https://amzn.to/4147QOKThanks for joining me on my hamster care journey!Music by Epidemic Sound:https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/Join us on our blog:https://www.rachelgothamsters.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #dwarfhamsters #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends!

Notes & Links from today's show:

Little Ham Designs Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleHamDesignsUSLHD

Tafit Pet Sand Bath: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/tafit-pet-sleek-little-sandbath-sls

Christmas Tree Bin: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Sterilite-Clear-Base-with-Red-Lid-Tree-Box-19876620/318528650

*only available each year in fall through new years

California Hamster Association Fair Merch: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/store

*all proceeds go to Snow White's Rescue Cottage in SoCal!

California Hamster Association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/californiahamsterassociation/

Goodbye Fred :/ : https://www.instagram.com/p/C_etSsisROh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hello Lemonade! : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAq214Qvg9B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Happy Horizon Hamster Haven - having auction - Go support! Runs until Nov 16!! : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1038231728043244/

Also join her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/happyhorizonhamsterhaven/about?

OMLET Hamster release!! https://tidd.ly/4eCs5GY

*as an Omlet affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases

Wonder Hamster hamster store on Etsy- closing at the end of December, go support her shop while you still can!: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WonderhamsterShop

Keeping your Hamster's Cage Clean: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/cleaning (a work in progress!) Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #dwarfhamster #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends!

I had the privilege of chatting with Tony from Snow White's Rescue Cottage this week and am so excited for you to hear all the amazing hamster knowledge she drops!

Tony is a member of the California Hamster Association, she cares for approx 200 hamsters in her rescue, Snow White's Rescue Cottage, she's a part of an upcoming movie (HamStars), AND she just started selling her own seed mix (!).

To support her rescue work by giving her an encouraging comment, sharing an adopable hamster or donating materials or funds, you can visit her website at: https://rescuecottage.org/

For more about the California Hamster Association and their upcoming Holiday Hamster Fair - check out: https://californiahamsterassociation.com/ Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #hamsters #dwarfhamster #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends! Thanks for joining me! Notes on everything mentioned on today's podcast: Updates: My Hamsters are at Camp! Supplies from: Michaels- got led campfire!! https://www.michaels.com/product/mini-led-firepit-by-make-market-10713078?michaelsStore=2108&inv=1 Hobby Lobby tiny birds: Adirondack chairs so cute! got these from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/957790975/miniature-adirondack-chair-i-unfinished Mushroom Spray Holder: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1480166436/hamster-spray-holder Barred cages! Yikes! Hamster info Ireland recommends covering barred cages so your hams can't climb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ombjbGo_F0U Michigan Humane Society Photo Contest! Entered Dexter in humane society photo contest - thank you to MFalda594! She voted and donated to the Michigan Humane Society! You can donate & vote here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/michiganhumane/entries/532546 Got nuts from nuts.com for Maurice: Check out Nuts.com here: https://share.nuts.com/rachelgothamsters!8623a2a08d!a Oxbow?? Saw hamsters at PetSmart eating Oxbow... they said their vet recommends. Sent me down a rabbit hole! WHY NOT OXBOW?? - I'm going to have Tony from Rescue Cottage on to talk more about it! https://rescuecottage.org/ Got a new hamster! Lester Young! Listen to Lester Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rCSTY917sk Rescue of the week: Happy Horizon Hamster Haven in West Chester Ohio, near Cincinnati I've been chatting with her about Lemonade, a feisty little hamster who has to get her eye removed Insta: https://www.instagram.com/happy_horizon_hamster_haven FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/Happy-Horizon-Hamster-Haven-61558775188233/?_rdr PetFinder: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/oh/west-chester/happy-horizon-hamster-haven-oh1380/ More about how to eradicate mites here: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/tropical-rat-mites Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ ************** Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #hamstermites #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends! Some notes & links from today's episode: Justice for the 318 one year anniversary: https://www.facebook.com/people/Justice-For-318/61552230294140/https://www.bonfire.com/store/justice-for-318/ Happy Hamstery: https://www.happyhamstery.com/store Lotus Pods on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1679610191/lotus-pods

Bucatstate Hamster Flower Mix: https://amzn.to/4dsgo5o

Tafit Pet Honey Pot Sand Bath & Bowl: https://amzn.to/46yI8mW

Adirondack Mini Chair: https://www.etsy.com/listing/957790975/miniature-adirondack-chair-i-unfinished Niteangel Items: https://www.niteangelpet.com/ Corner Platform: https://amzn.to/4caOTMX Sand Bath: https://amzn.to/3LLn5DU Snacks: https://amzn.to/3LM45Fc Paper Bedding: https://amzn.to/3yiZmrH Flowers: https://amzn.to/3ypyshL *as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases List of rescues you can volunteer for & other FB rehoming groups: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/adopting-or-surrendering-a-hamster Other resources / communities you can get involved with: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/resources Rescue of the week: Duchess Hamster Rescue in Florida - go give them some love https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561727153294&mibextid=LQQJ4d Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ ************* Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #hamsters #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hi Hamster Friends!

Welcome to season 2!

In this episode I'll be chatting about:

-new things from Happy Hamstery: https://www.happyhamstery.com/

-short-form product reviews

-my hamster finances

-how I keep all my hamster stuff organized

Check out our website!

www.rachelgothamsters.com

Hello hamster friends! This week I'll be discussing how to travel, with or without your hamster! I have a page on my blog about this, you can visit it here:https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/hamster-travel Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! ************* Products featured in today’s video (as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): Bucatstate Acrylic Green Wheel: https://amzn.to/45LflLh Bucatstate Rectangular Sandbath: https://amzn.to/3L0CIqH Bucatstate Ceramic Hide: https://amzn.to/3W12S1R Niteangel Multichamber Hide (I get size small for my dwarves): https://amzn.to/3XENBG4 Tafit Pet Wooden Peep Shed (great for Robos!): https://amzn.to/3XLbA6R Niteangel Stilts, 5.9" (you need these for the multichamber! Your hamster will try to burrow under the hide): https://amzn.to/4bgMBLv Cork Placemats for on top of the multichamber hide: https://amzn.to/45IMuqR Bucatstate Snake Bridge: https://amzn.to/45FhHLO Bucatstate Star Bridge: https://amzn.to/3VHWk7P Check out my blog for full list of products I use and like 👍: http://www.rachelgothamsters.com ************** Where my hamsters came from: Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #dwarfhamster #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends! Discussed in today's podcast: Niteangel Super Silent Wheel Review (updated) : https://youtu.be/07-TMf1d_n4?si=t3xQ1TVuVuyY9-Wp Hamster State Fair: https://youtube.com/shorts/oh02QfLhwCA?si=y0dw5lxaW-_VG8O6 Sixty Second Hamster Room Tour: https://youtu.be/Z88DIE3SLx8?si=z5L709g2KqH8b40Y Bucatstate Hamster Cheese Sand Bath: https://youtu.be/lPyVP4ZIyNo?si=NmTkhriTw6xxCEiM & https://youtu.be/DSD3I7SyaAI?si=8i6GVBKKsvUhT6Dz Tafit Pet Wooden Peep Shed: https://youtu.be/3Pqrhdg8YXg?si=vB70ZJC4jetqhZio & https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/a-big-box-from-tafit-pet Thor's Celebration of Life: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/thors-celebration-of-life Luftpets Guinea Pig Liners: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/luftpets-guinea-pig-cage-liners & https://youtu.be/GcIDNfBrCNc?si=EgOTBIc6H54iO4Wx Miles the Spinning Hamster: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/miles-is-spinning Innodove Peggy's Popsicle's Truck: https://youtu.be/eiPKaJRN9RY?si=JK6WGRSg3wOLv7hK Links to Products: *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Niteangel Super Silent Wheel: https://amzn.to/4c1YtCa Tafit Wooden Peep Shed: https://amzn.to/4e49RPK Bucatstate Cheese Sandbath Size L: https://amzn.to/4e22Nmw Bucatstate Cheese Sandbath Size S: https://amzn.to/4bFYBqT Bucatstate Cloud Sandbath size L: https://amzn.to/3VlivSr Bucatstate Cloud Sandbath Size M: https://amzn.to/3V1DnNm Luftpets Guinea Pig Cage Liners: https://amzn.to/452limE Innodove Ice Cream Truck:https://www.etsy.com/listing/1213743081/custom-hamster-hideout-hamster-ice-cream Innodove Lemonade Stand: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1000113456/hamster-dish-lemonade-stand-hamster Innodove Custom Grave: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1030186922/custom-hamster-grave-stone-memorial Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #dwarfhamster #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends! Welcome back to my podcast! This week I'll be doing an audio-unboxing of a big box of hamster things from Tafit Pet! I know this is an unusual way to unbox... let me know what you think? Discussed on today's podcast: Tafit Pet Products - Photos and Feedback: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/a-big-box-from-tafit-pet Maurice's New Diet: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/maurices-assisted-living-condo Oakwood Forest Shop: https://www.oakwoodforestshop.com/ Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ ************** Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #hamsters #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends!

Thanks for joining me for my Springtime Hamster Update!

Blog posts associated with today's update:

Bucatstate Cactus Water Bottle: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/i-love-the-bucatstate-cactus-water-bottle

Updating Miles & Fred's 200 qt Bin Cages (they live separately but I did the same update for both): https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/a-few-simple-updates-to-a-200-qt-bin-cage

Valentine's Day Kissing Booth Playpen Set Up: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/my-funny-valentines

Fred & Mile's Initial 200 qt Bin Cage Set up: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/a-quick-simple-bin-cage-set-up Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ ************** Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #dwarfhamster #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello hamster friends!

Mentioned in today's video:

Goodbye Thor: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/ncviq0nng5hnfvhsz8la7nt43ud3ag

Cleaning Up After the Death of a Hamster: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/kh7o74ui3zmr1xve3gxn8kh3i61prj

Quick, simple bin cage set-up: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/a-quick-simple-bin-cage-set-up

Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey!

Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/

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Join us on our blog:

https://www.rachelgothamsters.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster

Hello hamster friends! Coming to you this week with a New Years update on my hamster life! Goodnight Tiny Thor: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/ncviq0nng5hnfvhsz8la7nt43ud3ag New Year's Playpen Setup: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/the-hamster-playpen-of-the-future Mushroom Nutcracker: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/a-new-nutcracker Setting up the Prolee Hamster Cage: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/hkvpyansr9puohhqy39p662r2w8fkj New Hamster Sisters: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/adding-to-my-hamster-tribe Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ ************* Products featured in today’s video (as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): New Year's Playpen: Bucatstate Acrylic Wheel Iridescent: https://amzn.to/3vNgWlM Hamster Mountain Hide: https://amzn.to/3U3wMD2Iridescent hide: https://amzn.to/427dA9i For Cage Clean Up:Reptisand: https://amzn.to/4b5C2fp Sand Bath Tray (acrylic or Pyrex work great!): https://amzn.to/3HpDji4 Sifter: https://amzn.to/3o9yxhr Dish Towel: https://amzn.to/3KUsp6j Acrylic riser from The Container Store (this keeps your sand bath supported so your ham can burrow under It safely!): https://bit.ly/3gslHqa Adhesive Cork (I put cork on top of my acrylic rises so they are less slippery): https://amzn.to/3JdcvT3 Check out my blog for full list of products I use and like 👍: http://www.rachelgothamsters.com ************** Join us on our blog: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster #hamsters #roborovski #rachelgothamsters

Hello Hamster Friends!

This week I discuss my newest hamster friends, an update on little Thor’s health, a new cage (link below!) and finally, the very contentious debate over whether dwarf hamsters are social.

Including links to everything discussed in today’s video below.

Please comment or email me your thoughts, would love to hear them! :D

email: [email protected]

https://www.reddit.com/r/hamsters/comments/u5p0r4/housing_dwarf_hamsters_together_research/?onetap_auto=true

https://www.hamsterwelfare.com/blog/rvc-study-shows-dwarf-hamsters-should-be-housed-alone-after-6-months-old/

https://www.thehamsterforum.com/ams/can-hamsters-live-in-pairs-or-groups.34/

https://californiahamsterassociation.com/dwarf-hamsters-are-social

New Prolee, 40" hamster cage: https://amzn.to/3NBFVPi

*as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Website: www.rachelgothamsters.com

Hello hamster friends!

This week will be just me chatting about the latest with my hamsters.

I got this new foraging tree from Amazon: https://amzn.to/46Yah5a

And also this tree-hide from Innodove: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1123826281/christmas-tree-hamster-hideouthamster

Innodove website: https://innodove.com/collections/hamsters

More about my new hamsters: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/adding-to-my-hamster-tribe

Other products mentioned on today's episode:

Acrylic riser from The Container Store (this keeps your sand bath supported so your ham can burrow under It safely!): https://shorturl.at/cHLMU

Adhesive Cork (I put cork on top of my acrylic rises so they are less slippery): https://amzn.to/3JdcvT3

ReptiSand (sand used for sand baths): https://amzn.to/33XaBaa

Sand Bath Tray (acrylic or Pyrex work great!): https://amzn.to/3HpDji4

Hemp Bedding from Eaton Hemp: https://amzn.to/46XphQI

Niteangel Hamster Peep Shed: https://amzn.to/3GIfFis

Niteangel Clouds Wheel: https://amzn.to/3uRHyBI

Prolee Hamster Cage, 40" : https://amzn.to/3RirwIN

Mod Podge for sealing Wood: https://amzn.to/48dkegc

Nylon Large Paint Brushes for Mod Podge Use: https://amzn.to/46VZgBE

Wire Mesh, 18 Gauge: https://amzn.to/41jxJZq

White Duct Tape: https://amzn.to/3NrL8Jc

Galápagos (05213) Terrarium Green Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/47V0gXU

Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/

as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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Hello hamster friends! Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the woman behind Chip's Hamster Sanctuary! If you'd like to help Chip's Hamster Sanctuary - you can follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chips_hamster_sanctuary/ You can find links to donate in her profile. Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey! Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hx2mwp/ Visit us on our blog: http://www.rachelgothamsters.com RGH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster

Hi Hamster Friends!

Thanks to covid, fall went by without as much hamster action as I would have hoped!

But I still have some updates for you!

Have questions or ideas?

Email me at: [email protected]

Hi Hamster Friends!

This week's episode I'll discuss what's going on in my fight against mites and the important discovery I made about where they "mite" have come from!

I encourage you to check out a new fav robo YT channel, Stef Roborovski Care: https://www.youtube.com/@stefroborovskicare

For more about me, check out my website: www.rachelgothamsters.com

Blog post for this week's fight against mites: https://www.rachelgothamsters.com/home/the-mite-saga-week-three

More info about Diatomaceous Earth: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/degen.html

Email me!: [email protected]

Follow me on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelGotHamsters/community

Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevenandsofiahamster/