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04-12-2017, 12:08 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: England
Posts: 101
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Wheels??
My hamster LOVES running on his wheel, I think the wheel is big enough and safe ( I think it's a 12" one, 'Savic' brand- it came with his cage) (he's a Syrian hamster) but it makes such a racket. Half the time I think he's in pain and he's the one that's squeaking not the wheel I imagine it hurts his little ears too.... Do you know how to make the wheel quieter, or brands that do quiet or silent wheels. I imagine you can't oil the wheel, or can you use hamster-safe oil?
Thanks x
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04-13-2017, 01:15 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: England
Posts: 101
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Re: Wheels??
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Originally Posted by Drago
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Thanks Drago, will have a good think about what to do, may do the oiling until I have come to a decision on whether or not to geta new wheel
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04-14-2017, 02:27 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 1,269
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Re: Wheels??
It is highly unlikely that your cage came with a 12 inch wheel because I am yet to see a cage include such a large wheel. It is probably an 8 inch wheel if it is a Savic wheel. You can try measuring the diameter. If your hamster is still young, he will be ok with an 8 inch, but a wheel upgrade will be necessary. Drago has linked two excellent wheels, which would be perfect. For the moment, vegetable or olive oil should work for silencing the wheel somewhat.
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04-14-2017, 03:10 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: England
Posts: 101
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Re: Wheels??
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Originally Posted by chesca_27
It is highly unlikely that your cage came with a 12 inch wheel because I am yet to see a cage include such a large wheel. It is probably an 8 inch wheel if it is a Savic wheel. You can try measuring the diameter. If your hamster is still young, he will be ok with an 8 inch, but a wheel upgrade will be necessary. Drago has linked two excellent wheels, which would be perfect. For the moment, vegetable or olive oil should work for silencing the wheel somewhat.
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Thanks chesca_27 it might be a 8" I'm not sure... His back doesn't seem too bent, however it is not quite straight.. He's nearly a year old.....
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04-14-2017, 03:14 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
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Re: Wheels??
If it isn't completely straight you need a bigger wheel.I'd definitely go with the Silent Runner,being the superior wheel that is very long lasting and stays silent plus is the safest on the market
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04-14-2017, 10:52 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Re: Wheels??
I agree with Amity. They need to have a straight back when running on their wheels otherwise it can cause spinal deformities and other health problems. I really would urge you to get a Silent Runner or alternative.
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04-16-2017, 08:38 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Notting Hill, London
Posts: 165
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Re: Wheels??
Whenever I clean the cages I put a smidgen of olive oil on the wheel spindle... it works fine. Some tried to sniff around the spindle, but normally it is ignored...
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04-16-2017, 02:10 PM
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#9
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: England
Posts: 21
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Re: Wheels??
Coconut oil could be used to prevent squeeking on the wheels, it's perfectly natural and won't do hamster any harm if he licks it too
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