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Old 06-12-2011, 06:47 AM   #1
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Default The Habitrail ovo?

lots of ppl have told me this cage is bad, im wondering why?
he's getting plenty of air, no ventilation problems, (his cage is open a lot anyway) he's got plently of pods, (most of which he doesnt use), a big wheel, he drinks fine from his bottle, a raised bowl, whats wrong with the cage?
also we can get him out absolutley fine, it doesnt make him any less tame
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Old 06-12-2011, 07:12 AM   #2
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

Lots of people have varying opinions on cages linford27, it just depends on what suits the owner and the hamster.
Most prefer cages that have open floorspace with bars for climbing, ventelation and to hang toys from.

Personally I wouldn't use habitrail ovo as I have neither the money or time to clean decent sized set ups. Space would also be an issue as I have 5 hamsters.

I feel if I was to use habitrail ovo, it would suit a dwarf hamster best. But you could find difficulty with hamsters hiding in the tubes if they are nervous.
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Old 06-12-2011, 07:21 AM   #3
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

I've used the Habitrail Ovo lofts for Russian dwarf and Chinese hamsters but with a pod extension and the large round maze extension added on. I prefer barred cages though really so my two lofts and all extensions are in the shed.
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Old 06-12-2011, 07:30 AM   #4
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

This is the one that I used to keep my dwarf Russian in

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Old 06-12-2011, 07:53 AM   #5
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

I HATE this cage!

The ventilation is very poor and in the warmer weather condensation can build up.
There are no corners/sides for the hammy (hamsters are wall-huggers and need sides and corners to feel secure)
I dont believe a big enough wheel can fit in there
There is not enough continuous running space which is what a hamster needs.

These things should be taken off the market!
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:33 AM   #6
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

I agree with purple_x. The fact that these cages are manufactured and sold as suitable `housing` for hamsters, people will buy and use them through no fault of their own. It`s much like the hamster `starter` cages. I can`t understand why a hamster has to `start` in anything smaller than a decent cage?

Anyway, Looking at Jasmin`s old set-up, it`s clear to see that all these `pods` are, are basic. They are aimed at children, NOT hamsters! I can see why their novelty design attracts people to them, but they are not what I call a proper environment for any small rodent. Rotastak are the same. They resemble an underground chamber that might mimic what a hamster does underground, but it does`nt extend to what a hamster does when it`s alert and awake and that`s run for miles! The wheel obviously allows for all the legwork, but space is also crucial for stmulation and enrichment. Going from one pod to another is`nt doing that sadly.

It`s a choice everyone has to make for their own pets, but I always say if your going to keep a hamster, gerbils, mice or any other small pet, it`s best to go as big as possible and look at everything on the market and speak to other people for advice. Many people are kidded into buying these over-priced gimmicks and I know they are not cheap, but when you compare the Ovo or Rotastak or small Critter-trail adaptions to some of the larger barred cages ans zoozones that are available at a similar, or sometimes cheaper price, it`s clear to see who`s being ripped off. I saw zoozone 1 tanks online yesterday going for £28 with free delivery! If that`s not a bargain I don`t know what is!

So there are better habitats out there that are much, much more suitable than Ovo or similar caging.
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:35 AM   #7
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

The cage is too small for any hamster to live happily in, its cramped, circular which is bad, and has bad ventilation
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:39 AM   #8
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

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The fact that these cages are manufactured and sold as suitable `housing` for hamsters, people will buy and use them through no fault of their own. It`s much like the hamster `starter` cages. I can`t understand why a hamster has to `start` in anything smaller than a decent cage?
I have also thought this!
Exactly what everyone has said here and I could add that when people compare Ovos to a Zoozone 2 or something similair the Zoozone has so much more space, all the toys can fit in with no hassle and the hammy can run continously, he doesn't have to run - stop - squeeze through tube - run - stop - squeeze through tube etc.
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Old 06-12-2011, 09:00 AM   #9
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

Sorry, another Habitrail hater checking in. It's small unless you spend an absolute mint (and even if you do, it's still not ideal), time-consuming and fiddly to clean, bad ventilation, potential for condensation or even mould build-up, difficult for taming nervous hammies, circular (hamsters like wall-hugging, it makes them feel safe), not large enough for a big wheel, compartment design can cause fighting in groups, Syrians can outgrow the tubes, and dwarf hamsters' soft furry feet struggle to climb them (unless the setup is all one level, as with Jasmine's old setup, rather than the vertical design they normally show on their boxes).

They're made to please people, not hamsters. Just completely unsuitable.
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Old 06-12-2011, 09:43 AM   #10
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Default Re: The Habitrail ovo?

Another hater hear :P

They are just so bad. Very much aimed at the people buying them and not whats best for the hamster
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