Online Resources
These YouTube channels are all great resources for learning about proper hamster care, enclosure setups, DIY's, product reviews and more!
YouTube Channels
Victoria Raechel - A great resource for all things hamster. She is truly the pioneer in advocating for proper hamster care, and highly regarded in the hamster community. Great place to start for first time hamster owners!
Happy Hamstery - An ethical breeder of Winter White hamsters with lots of great tips and advice that also apply to Syrians! (Don't forget to check out our link below to her web page with lots of great hamster supplies!)
Rachel Got Hamsters - She does lots of reviews, cage tours, and hamster care tips/advice. She also has a podcast that's great.
Jon's Burrow - A new channel that's everything hamster...cage setups, DIY's, care recommendations, and proper care advice.
Something Animal - Awesome DIY tutorials from a hamster enthusiast! Learn to make your own enrichment items, toys, foods & treats! And prepare to be entertained!
If you're looking to connect with other hamster owners, ask questions, help others, or simply enjoy adorable hamster photos, these 2 groups are for you!
FaceBook Groups
Proper Husbandry and Care
Please take the time to look through the websites listed below. They're all great resources for everything hamster, and go into much more depth on proper care, diet, and enclosure requirements.
Other Ethical Hamsteries in North America
These are the Ethical Hamsteries currently operating in the US and Canada. More are under mentorship, and we will update as they become active :)
United States:
Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters - California
PoppyBee Hamstery - Virginia
Fairy Garden Hamsters - Pennsylvania
Happy Hamstery - South Carolina