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mangoandmimi · 10-23-2018, 09:04 AM

I’ve just inspected my new 6.5” saucer and if there’s more pressure on it than what it’s designed for (ie a Syrian), it does rattle like you describe. For my robo it’s not an issue but I can definitely see how it would be with anything much larger.

Even for a baby Syrian I wouldn’t provide this size saucer as I’m sure her back will be at a funny angle while running. Have you got an upright wheel? Flying saucers are not a substitute for an upright wheel especially for Syrians, they’re more of a toy. The 12” saucer is enormous and will take up half the cage so if you do get it, maybe leave it for playtime unless you have a very large cage.

10-23-2018, 09:04 AM
mangoandmimi Little Miss Tinytoes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 7,036	Re: Flying saucer wheel so loud! I’ve just inspected my new 6.5” saucer and if there’s more pressure on it than what it’s designed for (ie a Syrian), it does rattle like you describe. For my robo it’s not an issue but I can definitely see how it would be with anything much larger. Even for a baby Syrian I wouldn’t provide this size saucer as I’m sure her back will be at a funny angle while running. Have you got an upright wheel? Flying saucers are not a substitute for an upright wheel especially for Syrians, they’re more of a toy. The 12” saucer is enormous and will take up half the cage so if you do get it, maybe leave it for playtime unless you have a very large cage.