Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Navigation
Front Page
Forum
Gallery
Wiki

Ads by Google


Go Back   Hamster Central > Hamster Central Forum Topics > Housing

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-10-2015, 03:31 PM   #1
TheFluffyHammies
Hamster Pup
 
TheFluffyHammies's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 185
Default Suitable Hamster Cages

Hi!

I thought this would be a useful thread to make since it is so easy to become mislead when picking a suitable hamster cage.

What cages would you recommend for hamsters?
TheFluffyHammies is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2015, 07:40 PM   #2
yandere
Hamster Pup
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 62
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

I'd recommend the Detolf cage and because I'm too tired to write out a full paragraph, I'll make a pros and cons list

Pros:
- Provides MUCH more room than required
- VERY large glass tank for the price
- Deep enough to provide lots of substrate/bedding
- Easy to make lids for
- You can easily view your hammy through the glass
- Can be combined with other IKEA units

Cons:
- Hard to fit into many spaces
- Somewhat difficult to assemble
- Syrians will require lids
- Somewhat expensive
yandere is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2015, 10:16 PM   #3
virtualkeith
Hamster Overlord
 
virtualkeith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: San Francisco, California
Posts: 643
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

I would love a deltolf for dwarf hamsters, but unfortunately, I don't think it would be tall enough for the proper wheel size for a syrian.
I agree though that it would be so great to be able to see your hamster really well.
I do tend to like bar cages because I think they get the best ventilation, but then there's always the risk of getting a hamster who is a bar chewer.
virtualkeith is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2015, 03:41 AM   #4
charcobain
Hamster Pup
 
charcobain's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: England.
Posts: 155
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

A detolf would be the best option if you have the money and space.. otherwise a bin cage is the best.
charcobain is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2015, 04:03 AM   #5
Shannonmcn
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
Shannonmcn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Posts: 3,192
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

Detolf is absolutely tall enough for a 28cm wheel keith, you just have to keep the bedding to a minimum in that area of the cage I love my Detolf a lot but it really can't be exaggerated how hard it is to find somewhere to put the damn thing.

I like any cage that's 80x50cm or bigger and not more than maybe 60cm tall, I'm not at all fussy. The Alaska and the Barney seem to be the best value for barred cages of a decent size and the Zoozone 2 or a bin cage is probably the best option for a tank-style cage if you can't get your hands on an actual tank.
Shannonmcn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2015, 06:22 AM   #6
cypher
Dwarf whisperer
 
cypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

A lot depends on the hamster, species & nature so there's no best cage/tank really.
Personally I prefer barred cages, I like the ventilation & interaction they allow, I always look for large front opening doors & don't like top access alone & I tend to go for cages of at least 80x50cm, larger if possible but some hams do prefer a smaller space so you really need to get to know your ham!
Cages I have that I've been happy with are the Marchioro Kevin (sadly no longer available in the UK) the Alaska & Hamster Heaven (the HH is probably my least favourite) from Zooplus & the Borneo large from Amazon.de.
__________________
Slave to Zak.
Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart
T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri
❤️
cypher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2015, 09:50 AM   #7
velma
Moderator
 
velma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 3,365
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

Little Bears Hamster Rescue (Hc member SynNix) did some great info sheets on suitable hamster cages. Like Cypher said, a lot depends on your hamster & your circumstances. For example, while the detolf is great for some, some hamsters are persistsnt chewers so the bars make it not great or they are overwhelmed by spac. A lot of owners (myself included) don't have the space or some aren't confident at making a secure lid.
I personally favour a tank for a few reasons but the lack of front access is a downside when taming. My Syrian's tank is 70cm long (I think) as the next size up was a 100cn and I don't have room. But while my tank sounds smaller than some of the cages, I don't lose any floor space to the sloping base.
It's great to have a list of suitable cages and then pick one according to you and your hamster's needs.
velma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2015, 11:27 AM   #8
Hammy_
Hamster Pup
 
Hammy_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 107
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

I would recommend the Kerry terrarium which is 75x45x37 (L,W,H)
Despite its not so massive size it is a very good tank and even comes with a seesaw and 2 hideaways
Pros:
• wire at the top already for ventalation/ good bar spacing
• comes with seesaw and hideaway
• 37cm is pretty high so can fit wheels up to 31cm!

Cons:
•size

You can find this cage on zooplus a site which I very much recommend, this is free to get delivered in the UK as it is over £29.00
Hammy_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2015, 10:43 PM   #9
cypher
Dwarf whisperer
 
cypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

Kerry terrarium is quite a nice tank but one other con along with most glass tanks to think about is weight! Some people might find that a problem.
__________________
Slave to Zak.
Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart
T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri
❤️
cypher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2015, 12:30 AM   #10
velma
Moderator
 
velma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 3,365
Default Re: Suitable Hamster Cages

It's the kerry terrarium that I have (75cm not 70cm then!). I really like it but I have it on a wheely table from ikea as it's too heavy for me to move. You also need a spare cage if you need to take them to pet sitters for holidays as it's too heavy to get in the car!
I have a duna multy which I'd recommend for a dwarf but is only tall enough for an 8 inch wheel. The multy maxi I believe is tall enough but is about 1m long (too long for the space I have). My agoraphobic robo lives in a mini duna which I like so I'd recommend that for a hospital tank or a travel cage.
velma is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.43 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2022, Hobby Solutions
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:08 AM.