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Pebbles82 · 08-22-2019, 02:52 AM

I think an ideal cage would be the Alexander or Barney from Zooplus

I have also found 80 x 50 not quite big enough for a Syrian, with a wheel and all their stuff in. But find 100cm x 50cm to be just right, and most syrians are very happy with that size. I have the Barney cage, which has plenty of floor space being a bit deeper (54cm) - and it is easier to put the wheel where you want it due to the flat top. But it is quite a bulky cage with the extra depth.

The Alexander is less bulky and slightly taller with the "racetrack" shelves which is almost another full level. It also comes with a really good built in long house in the base - big enough to fit a litter tray inside and a big cosy nest (they will use a litter tray inside a house). It is slightly more tricky to fit a syrian sized wheel in due to the shelves- most people put it centre back and leave out the centre back shelf. But then you don't get the "racetrack" of shelving. Although you can put the centre shelf at the front

https://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small...r_cages/174238

https://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small...r_cages/189303

I prefer the Alexander personally - it was out of stock when I got the Barney, but both are good. I don't think I would go bigger than 100 x 50 if your hamster is used to an 80 x 50 cage. It's a good step up without being overwhelming. The Alexander shelves can make them feel more secure from above, for a nervy hamster. On the other hand you can add whatever you want to the Barney cage which still has one good shelf. Hanging rat sputniks also give overhead cover.

08-22-2019, 02:52 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Your thoughts on these cages I think an ideal cage would be the Alexander or Barney from Zooplus I have also found 80 x 50 not quite big enough for a Syrian, with a wheel and all their stuff in. But find 100cm x 50cm to be just right, and most syrians are very happy with that size. I have the Barney cage, which has plenty of floor space being a bit deeper (54cm) - and it is easier to put the wheel where you want it due to the flat top. But it is quite a bulky cage with the extra depth. The Alexander is less bulky and slightly taller with the "racetrack" shelves which is almost another full level. It also comes with a really good built in long house in the base - big enough to fit a litter tray inside and a big cosy nest (they will use a litter tray inside a house). It is slightly more tricky to fit a syrian sized wheel in due to the shelves- most people put it centre back and leave out the centre back shelf. But then you don't get the "racetrack" of shelving. Although you can put the centre shelf at the front https://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small...r_cages/174238 https://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small...r_cages/189303 I prefer the Alexander personally - it was out of stock when I got the Barney, but both are good. I don't think I would go bigger than 100 x 50 if your hamster is used to an 80 x 50 cage. It's a good step up without being overwhelming. The Alexander shelves can make them feel more secure from above, for a nervy hamster. On the other hand you can add whatever you want to the Barney cage which still has one good shelf. Hanging rat sputniks also give overhead cover.