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08-24-2016, 07:18 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Wheel & toys and Fitch for a Syrian?
What wheel and toys would you recommend for a large adult Syrian hamster please?
They're to go in an Alexander cage.
We already use fitch being for the rabbits litter trays, can I also use this as hamster bedding?
Last edited by souffle; 08-24-2016 at 07:54 AM.
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08-24-2016, 08:06 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Wheel & toys for a Syrian
Fitch makes great hamster substrate, you just need to add in a pile of shredded unscented plain white toilet tissue for your ham to build a nest.
Have a look here for wheel ideas.
Most hamster toys are too small for syrians so it's often best to look at things meant for rats or guinea pigs.
If you have a look at this thread it will give you a good idea of the things others use for their hams & how they set their cages up.
Let's See Your Cages (May 2016)
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08-24-2016, 08:28 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Re: Wheel & toys for a Syrian
The wheel should be 11 or 12 inch. Although it may look too big when they are babies, it saves on buying another big wheel when they are adults.
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08-24-2016, 08:46 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
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Re: Wheel & toys for a Syrian
I would also recommend a 11" or 12" wheel as this prevent their back arching when using their wheel, cypher has linked a very good thread with different types of wheels.
For toys I would recommend these (these are a favourite of my Syrian) these are a few ideas but rat tunnels, cardboard boxes are some of the best idea for toys. Most toys designed for hamsters can be too small for Syrians.
Zooplus is a good website to get suitable size toys for Syrians including wheels.
Fitch is an excellent substrate for hamsters, that is what I use for mine, also I use shredded tissues for nesting material.
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Last edited by SKB_Hamsters; 08-24-2016 at 09:20 AM.
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08-25-2016, 09:59 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2
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Re: Wheel & toys for a Syrian
Some good toys are:
- Wooden seesaw
- Flying saucer/wheel (10'' - 12'')
- Treat dispenser
- Cardboard tubes
- Extendable tube
- Climbing frame/post
- Digging box
- Flexible bridge
There are more out there, we just wanted to list a few
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08-26-2016, 03:57 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 19
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Re: Wheel & toys for a Syrian
Thanks everyone
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