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velma · 10-23-2016, 03:05 AM

Your hamster should be able to run with a straight, not arched, back. There isn't a set size, it really depends on your particular hamster. For example. I currently have an 8" wheel and an 11" wheel for my Syrians but as neither are huge they would probably both fit the 8". The quietest of those two is my Wodent wheel. The other is a noisy comfort wheel but I don't sleep in that room so it's not a problem. I've had smaller silent spinners for my dwarf hams that are quiet but they jump from 6.5 inch to 12" wheels and there is no in between size. The 12" wheel takes up a lot of height when you measure the stand etc and some people have reported a problem with the newer models being too stiff. There are plenty of brands out there that I'm sure you'll get recommendations for, for wheels that people have tried. You know your hamster so you can whittle it down to what sounds most suitable for your ham and the cage that you have.

10-23-2016, 03:05 AM
velma Moderator Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 3,365	Re: Wheel? Your hamster should be able to run with a straight, not arched, back. There isn't a set size, it really depends on your particular hamster. For example. I currently have an 8" wheel and an 11" wheel for my Syrians but as neither are huge they would probably both fit the 8". The quietest of those two is my Wodent wheel. The other is a noisy comfort wheel but I don't sleep in that room so it's not a problem. I've had smaller silent spinners for my dwarf hams that are quiet but they jump from 6.5 inch to 12" wheels and there is no in between size. The 12" wheel takes up a lot of height when you measure the stand etc and some people have reported a problem with the newer models being too stiff. There are plenty of brands out there that I'm sure you'll get recommendations for, for wheels that people have tried. You know your hamster so you can whittle it down to what sounds most suitable for your ham and the cage that you have.