best value cage for bar chewing ham

Blue_smarties · 02-01-2015, 04:48 PM

Hi there,

I just have quick question about the best value for money cage out there for my new young syrian (yet to be named so suggestions much appreciated!)
He is 10 weeks old i only got him last week. So far i've just got him in the rotastack genus 200 cage which I now is far too small for a syrian but it was just until I found out what kind of hamster he is....turns out this little guy is very inquisitive and active but is a major bar chewer!!!

With that in mind I was wondering if anyone could recommend a suitable cage for him with strong bars? Space isnt an issue really but i'm afraid money is and i cant really afford one more than £45/50.

I've read a lot about the Alaska and this seems to be a good option, however it is out of stock on zooplus at the moment and having him already escaped from the genus 200 once (by managing to push open the closed cage door on the roof!?), i want to get him out of there asap!!

Thanks in advance for any help/advice!

itswendy · 02-01-2015, 04:55 PM

Since he bar chews, maybe a tank-styled cage would suit him more? Bin cages might be a good option since money is an issue! It was only ~$25 to make mine which gives about 480 sq. in. of floor space.

Gatsby · 02-01-2015, 04:57 PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GO0K7Y...GWJJ0ZCB770Y0D

Little Friends Langham Tall Rat and Hamster Cage with Two Floors, 78 x 48 x 58 cm, Silver/ Black: Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies

Gatsby · 02-01-2015, 04:59 PM

He might stop bar chewing once in a bigger cage with more to do, also once its settled down

**kyrilliondaemon** · 02-01-2015, 06:05 PM

My first thought was converting an IKEA detolf. It makes for a tank-style cage so completely cuts out the risk of bar chewing, is £40 and all you really need to do then is add a lid. Its also huge so you definetly won't be finding the ham short on space!

Shannonmcn · 02-01-2015, 08:23 PM

For a £40/50 budget I have to agree with the detolf if you can make the space. It's so big but the lid takes a little DIY. I would LOVE one myself. The zoozone 2 is kinda/almost within that budget depending on where you can get it. Pet Planet seems to have a good deal on it at the minute.

More space and things to do might make a difference but it really depends on whether it's developed into a habit or not. A tank style cage just eliminates bar chewing as an issue.