Silent spinner or Flying saucer?

[shoshannah]

Originally Posted by Hamsterz4Life

My hamsters went through a faze when they decided to start moving the Silent Spinners and run as fast as they could so they rattled. So I got some duct tape and taped it down for about 2 weeks and it has not happened since. You have cover it with a ton of substrate though and do it whilst they are not in the cage or they might see what you are doing and chew it!
I think the Flying Saucers do tend to have a little rattle after a while compared to the Silent Spinner! x

Great! Thanks a bunch x

[icklemunch]

Hi.
I have 3 silent spinners. 1 of which makes the loud jolting/banging sound. Ive tried vaseline on the screw bit, moving it about etc to no avail.
All my 6 also have flying saucers, all use them more than their wheels and if you put some vaseline on the spindle makes them even quieter! The only downside is if for a Syrian it takes up alot of space due to the size needed (12")

My personal favourite wheel which all my hammies love is the Wodent Wheel. Can be a pain to clean but worth it. Nice and quiet too. Infact ive got 2 junior sized (8") coming from transoniq the makers in america soon. Ordered from them direct as it works out the same price but so much more colour choice.

[Esmy]

I am having to replace both of my saucers at the same time, because the weight of my Syrians are making the saucer hit the base feet. They also rattle a lot, but that doesn't bother me. I've only had them about a month. So in my opinion, for a Syrian, I'd go Silent Spinner. They are pretty quiet. That being said, I just ordered 2 Wodent Wheels, but have never tried them before.

Icklemunch, how did you order from them directly? I looked at there site but didn't see a way to do it.

[shoshannah]

Originally Posted by kyrilliondaemon

I've got both and have had them in use for months (both syrian and dwarf sized) and don't have any problems with either at the moment (although a few dwarf ones used to be nightmares). From everything I've heard the flying saucer tends to break or develop problems more often/sooner than the silent spinners

Yeah it sounds like that from reviews. It never used to be this loud but its still good exercise for him

[shoshannah]

Originally Posted by NiceCrocs

I had a flying saucer for a short while, and it squeaked pretty badly, and I couldn't find any spot to oil it =( drove me nuts.

No experience with the silent spinner though. I sprung for a Wodent Wheel and it's completely silent

wow okay thats another option. If there's zero problems with the wodent wheel it'd be great

[shoshannah]

Originally Posted by icklemunch

Hi.
I have 3 silent spinners. 1 of which makes the loud jolting/banging sound. Ive tried vaseline on the screw bit, moving it about etc to no avail.
All my 6 also have flying saucers, all use them more than their wheels and if you put some vaseline on the spindle makes them even quieter! The only downside is if for a Syrian it takes up alot of space due to the size needed (12")

My personal favourite wheel which all my hammies love is the Wodent Wheel. Can be a pain to clean but worth it. Nice and quiet too. Infact ive got 2 junior sized (8") coming from transoniq the makers in america soon. Ordered from them direct as it works out the same price but so much more colour choice.

Wodent wheel is coming out on top at the moment! Thanks for your input x

[shoshannah]

Originally Posted by Esmy

I am having to replace both of my saucers at the same time, because the weight of my Syrians are making the saucer hit the base feet. They also rattle a lot, but that doesn't bother me. I've only had them about a month. So in my opinion, for a Syrian, I'd go Silent Spinner. They are pretty quiet. That being said, I just ordered 2 Wodent Wheels, but have never tried them before.

Icklemunch, how did you order from them directly? I looked at there site but didn't see a way to do it.

I have a robo who is weight less. He just does vigorous exercise which makes up for it! Wodent wheel sounds like a good choice

[Hamsterz4Life]

Originally Posted by shoshannah

Wodent wheel is coming out on top at the moment! Thanks for your input x

The wodent wheel is good, but I refuse to pay PetPlanets prices. The senior wodent wheel is £15 and the large syrian one is £20, these seem like good prices until you have to add £5 for delivery.
Does anybody know where you can get it cheaper? x

[Esmy]

Originally Posted by shoshannah

I have a robo who is weight less. He just does vigorous exercise which makes up for it! Wodent wheel sounds like a good choice

Oh, ok. People have told me their dwarfs don't have that issue on the saucers. But yeah, I've only seen positive things said about the Wodent Wheel.

[icklemunch]

Hamster4life i got mine direct from trasoniq usa. My Syrian has the senior. But just ordered 2 junior for myhybrids in pink and yellow came to £27 for both including shipping and spare parts (pins and clear plastic to join track together).