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Originally Posted by HammyLover76
That is some good information but bar chewing is a sign of stress so if your hamster is bar chewing then upgrade your cage. The bare minimum for cages is 450 square inches of floor space. If you can't afford something like a 40 gallon tank or larger, bin cages can be a great, cheap option but you would have to make a mesh lid which there are a lot of videos on how to make a bin cage.
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Please note that this forum does not have a minimum recommended cage size and we encourage members to choose the most suitable cage for their own hamster's needs and personality.
There is no globally enforceable minimum for cage sizes and different countries will have their own standards as to what size is acceptable as a cage for permanant living.
As the original post has said, there are several reasons why a hamster may bar chew and owners may need to work to identify the cause before taking the most appropriate cause of action.