Bin cage extension suitable?

Arlo_ · 08-16-2020, 12:31 PM

Hi!

I recently finally got my new Syrian hamster Arlo 2 days ago, and before his arrival i ordered a bin and made him a bin cage to live in, under the assumption the cage was 650 square inches, however when i set him up in his new home, i thought it seemed small and i was correct as the cage has only 410 square inches when i measured it. I'm feeling horrible that i've put him in too small a cage, and theres a further issue as larger bins than the one i have really aren't very available in my area at all. I have another smaller bin that has around 140 square inches floor space that i was thinking of attatching to arlos current cage to up the space for him. Will that do him any good and would it be suitable? or will I just have to do a thorough search for a bigger all in one bin? Thankyou for any help in advance!

Presley524 · 08-18-2020, 01:14 PM

Unfortunately attaching another bin won’t up the floor space. Hamsters need 450sqin of unbroken floor space. Until you can get a new bin, it would help to attach the other. You could use some PVC pipe to connect, but make sure it is secure so the little guy can’t escape. I think the best option would be buying a new bin altogether. I think on Amazon they sell 50g bins which is what I have my Syrian in and it’s about 850sqin.

cypher · 08-20-2020, 03:35 AM

I agree joining bins doesn’t really work as they do need that one continuous space, the bin you have should be ok for a short while at least if he’s a baby so I would keep looking for a larger bin.

Arlo_ · 08-20-2020, 05:10 PM

Hi thanks for the advice

I actually managed to get arlo a bigger bin which has about 680sq inches the day following this post so hes now happy in his new home <3

Yanathehammie · 08-27-2020, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Presley524

Unfortunately attaching another bin won’t up the floor space. Hamsters need 450sqin of unbroken floor space. Until you can get a new bin, it would help to attach the other. You could use some PVC pipe to connect, but make sure it is secure so the little guy can’t escape. I think the best option would be buying a new bin altogether. I think on Amazon they sell 50g bins which is what I have my Syrian in and it’s about 850sqin.

I’m curious as to what bin you have. I have never seen a bin that big (with exception to the Iris Christmas Tree tote).