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10-07-2019, 03:20 AM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
I have been working on this idea for a while now. I wanted to setup a hamster cage with items that would have just gone in the recycling. I wanted to create this because I often find myself giving advice on how to add enrichment to hamster enclosures to people who do not have a lot of money, especially children. The idea also cropped up in a conversation with Schwartzie and I know Ria has talked about this too and she created a bin cage with recycled items in it.
I liked this idea partly because you are recycling items but also I hope it shows how enriching a hamsters life does not always have to cost a fortune.
I also wanted to see how much buying the essential items would actually cost.
Having done this first one, I plan on doing another one next year to see what I would improve.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XpxB4xxIl8&t=6s
I hope it can help/inspire others.
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10-07-2019, 05:13 AM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
Thank you for that and the video. I hope that many people will watch it and get inspired by it.
You could safe further by using toilet paper strips instead of buying bedding.
I have sold my spare bin cage to a rescue and was able to sell it cheaply to only cover my cost because recycling saves money and i'm not looking for a profit or payment for labour.
I'm on the look out now for suitable, second hand storage boxes to upcycle into hamster homes because the rescue would like more.
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10-07-2019, 06:04 AM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
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Originally Posted by Ria P
Thank you for that and the video. I hope that many people will watch it and get inspired by it.
You could safe further by using toilet paper strips instead of buying bedding.
I have sold my spare bin cage to a rescue and was able to sell it cheaply to only cover my cost because recycling saves money and i'm not looking for a profit or payment for labour.
I'm on the look out now for suitable, second hand storage boxes to upcycle into hamster homes because the rescue would like more.
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Ria that is totally awesome. Go you.
That is a great idea re the toilet paper, I will try to remember that for next time. I'm just partial to the paper wool as it takes me back to when I had a hamster as a child.
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06-20-2021, 05:51 AM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
That's a fab video, Luna and master sniffer Twinkle!
Very inspiring, so much so that i'm off to the fruit and veg isle now.
ps: we won't tell Maureen about this.
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06-20-2021, 10:51 PM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
Ha ha that's so funny and thanks.
And no I wont tell Maureen if you don't but maybe someone should tell Engels Mania
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11-24-2021, 02:54 PM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
I've added a whole playlist on my youtTube channel for videos that use recycling:
Using Recycling - YouTube
I had no idea I had done so many
Anyway hope it can help people on how to add enrichment to their hamsters life without it costing a fortune
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11-24-2021, 04:30 PM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
Great videos Luna - and shows people you can use all sorts for a hamster cage without spending much (and demonstrates the shoebox house!).
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11-25-2021, 07:46 AM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000
Great videos Luna - and shows people you can use all sorts for a hamster cage without spending much (and demonstrates the shoebox house!).
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Thanks Serendipity
Yes, I started the whole 'recycle' series because of the conversations on here. There used to be so many conversations around not having a lot of money but people wanting to add enrichment to their hamsters lives, it doesn't seem to crop up so much these days, or maybe I am just not as active on here so not seen those conversations, and yes the shoe box does make an appearance
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11-25-2021, 07:47 AM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Hamster Cage Setup Using Recycled Items.
Much easier than trying to explain how to make a shoebox house!
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