Hamster Wheel !

[carefresh]

My friend donated a hamster wheel for me to use, but I'm not sure about the size. It's 7.25 inches in diameter and there's about 3 inches in between the part that sticks out from the center of the wheel. It came from a Habitrail Space Station cage. If there is any doubt about it's suitability then I will just buy a new wheel, that's larger, but it would be nice to use this wheel !

Is it silver and blue? With a suction cup to hold it in place? If so, it is the space wheel, which is a suitable size for most hams. As log as it has a solid running surface, and the hams back is not arched while running, it is suitable.

[SnuggleHam]

I think people should stay away from any wheel that has spokes, If it does not have a solid running surface then I would say don't use it. And as Luna-tic said, if the hamster's back isn't arched when running it should be fine.

[peanut25]

All of my hamsters now have solid wheels without any holes in between the slats because Bear hurt his leg on one with the openings so I stay away from them now.

[babyboos]

It should be okay for you to begin with Carefresh - just keep and eye on your little one as he grows and be aware you will probably have to upgrade at some time in the future if you get a Syrian hamster.