Is this wheel okay?

**Serena_jayne98** · 10-31-2016, 05:16 AM

My Syrian Fred currently has a saucer wheel. I don't like it because he doesnt seem to go very fast on it, and it takes up way more floor space than a traditional wheel. So I'm gonna get him a traditional wheel, I was going to get him the senior wodent wheel but after deciding I want his cage wooden themed I found this one: Wooden Exercise Wheel Speedy at zooplus

is the 29cm option okay for a syrian? and has anyone used this one before? could you tell me if its of good quality?

AmityvilleHams · 10-31-2016, 05:33 AM

The size itself may work,but considering the wheel is not necessarily as solid as some it isn't the best idea.

There are some wheels which would look nice in a natural cage,for example the Silent Runner as it is a solid plastic wheel but it is extremely durable and the size will be a bit larger which means it could work for any size Syrian instead of just some

Unlike a wooden wheel,you also wouldn't need to put in any extra work to make it waterproof so it will last a very long time.You can get replacement parts if something stops working,so that makes it potentially the best wheel choice available.

cypher · 10-31-2016, 05:36 AM

It should be ok, I have had a similar style wheel & it was a real pain to clean tbh, I think the wonderland wheel is better but I just saw the larger size is out of stock at Zooplus, I think Amazon may sell them though, if you want to get one from zooplus it might be worth the wait.
Don't forget a wooden wheel needs a couple of coats of plastikote to pee proof it!

**Serena_jayne98** · 10-31-2016, 05:52 AM

I have a limited budget right now and can't afford a wheel as expensive as the ones mentioned on top of buying the Alaska cage and a few toys

I might just go for this one as its plastic and still within my price range: Small Pet Exercise Wheel | Free P&P on orders Â£29+ at zooplus!

is this one good? I know it's big enough but I don't want something thats gonna fall apart in a few weeks D:

SKB_Hamsters · 10-31-2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Serena_jayne98

I might just go for this one as its plastic and still within my price range: Small Pet Exercise Wheel | Free P&P on orders Â£29+ at zooplus!

is this one good? I know it's big enough but I don't want something thats gonna fall apart in a few weeks D:

This wheel is good this is the wheel I'm currently using for my Syrian and I also used this wheel for my previous Syrian. It's is a good value wheel - although it does make a tiny noise but it doesn't squeak. I would recommend this wheel over a wooden wheel as it will be much easier to clean.

**Serena_jayne98** · 10-31-2016, 06:05 AM

Okay SKB_Hamsters, I'll get that one! It'll annoy me a bit that it doesn't match the theme of his cage but hey it's not about me it's about whats best for Fred c;
It wouldn't be a problem if its noisy as he doesn't live in the bedroom anyway