AmberAutumn
10-31-2014, 07:54 AM
I've had many Rotastack cages in the past, and I am still using them for hamsters today.
I've not really had any trouble with them-they've also lasted me for eleven years with out any problems-apart from a couple of escapee hamsters, but that was mostly down to me being young and unobservant, and unfortunately not securing the cage properly.
One thing I would say however, is I would not recommend that you buy a Rotastack cage without the intention of getting attachments (another cage and tubes). One cage on it's own is much to small-for both dwarf and Syrian hamster species. However, combining cages together, for example, the Super Pod and the Maxi Tunnel of fun and the Maze, makes for a safe and fun environment for your hamster to run around and play.
The cages come with everything you need for a first hamster- a bottle, food dish and wheel. Although, the wheel might be a little small for Syrian hamsters, and I had to replace mine with a new one for Autumn. It can be a pain as your hamster might pee, eat and sleep in the wheel, which means that you will constantly have to clean it, and be woken up at night with the food store rattling around! On the plus side, your hamster will feel safe in the wheel (and tubes) and use it as an extra hideout, and it is generally whisper quiet.
I have recently replaced my Super Pod, and another con is the fact that the new wire part of the cage is made up of really thick wire. Although this means the cage is secure, it's a mission to close it properly and makes a heck of a noise when you do this, which can be a bit scary for a new hamster.
Also, the bungs can become lose if you've had the cage for a while, so be sure to replace these when you notice this-especially if your hamster likes to chew!
On the whole though, these cages are bright and colourful, with a selection of great designs specifically with the hamster's needs in mind. As stated above, I do not recommend that you buy only one Rotastack cage-buy two or three and join them together to give your hamster plenty of room and space to run around!
I kept my dwarf hamster Otis in 4 joined cages, and he absolutely loved them. Although he couldn't climb vertically, I attached a Rotastack mouse ladder to one vertical tube, and that suited him perfectly.
Being a long-time user of the Rotastack brand, I highly recommend these cages. Just be observant if you are new to owning a hamster and new to setting up a cage with tubes and bungs.
Autumn (my long-haired Syrian) is settling in to her Super Pod, and tomorrow I will be taking her back to my uni house and will be attaching the other cages together to make an extra large home for her!
I hope you enjoyed this review!
~Amber and Autumn.
I've not really had any trouble with them-they've also lasted me for eleven years with out any problems-apart from a couple of escapee hamsters, but that was mostly down to me being young and unobservant, and unfortunately not securing the cage properly.
One thing I would say however, is I would not recommend that you buy a Rotastack cage without the intention of getting attachments (another cage and tubes). One cage on it's own is much to small-for both dwarf and Syrian hamster species. However, combining cages together, for example, the Super Pod and the Maxi Tunnel of fun and the Maze, makes for a safe and fun environment for your hamster to run around and play.
The cages come with everything you need for a first hamster- a bottle, food dish and wheel. Although, the wheel might be a little small for Syrian hamsters, and I had to replace mine with a new one for Autumn. It can be a pain as your hamster might pee, eat and sleep in the wheel, which means that you will constantly have to clean it, and be woken up at night with the food store rattling around! On the plus side, your hamster will feel safe in the wheel (and tubes) and use it as an extra hideout, and it is generally whisper quiet.
I have recently replaced my Super Pod, and another con is the fact that the new wire part of the cage is made up of really thick wire. Although this means the cage is secure, it's a mission to close it properly and makes a heck of a noise when you do this, which can be a bit scary for a new hamster.
Also, the bungs can become lose if you've had the cage for a while, so be sure to replace these when you notice this-especially if your hamster likes to chew!
On the whole though, these cages are bright and colourful, with a selection of great designs specifically with the hamster's needs in mind. As stated above, I do not recommend that you buy only one Rotastack cage-buy two or three and join them together to give your hamster plenty of room and space to run around!
I kept my dwarf hamster Otis in 4 joined cages, and he absolutely loved them. Although he couldn't climb vertically, I attached a Rotastack mouse ladder to one vertical tube, and that suited him perfectly.
Being a long-time user of the Rotastack brand, I highly recommend these cages. Just be observant if you are new to owning a hamster and new to setting up a cage with tubes and bungs.
Autumn (my long-haired Syrian) is settling in to her Super Pod, and tomorrow I will be taking her back to my uni house and will be attaching the other cages together to make an extra large home for her!
I hope you enjoyed this review!
~Amber and Autumn.