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Fluffagrams · 12-01-2016, 04:52 PM

If I remember rightly you have Russian hamsters, am I correct?

Russian hamsters aren't as small/slim as Roborovski or Chinese so they should be ok with a slightly wider bar spacing than you might see recommended for some dwarf hamsters. They're also not the greatest of climbers so it's best to look for a cage that isn't too high. Popular choices for a barred cage include the Alaska, Barney or the Alexander which are all available through Zooplus. Other commercial cage options include tank style cages such as the Zoozone, which will need meshing on the roof and the Duna Multy/Maxi.

If you're willing to do a bit of DIY then a bin cage might be an option for you and the largest Ikea Samla bin is a popular choice of bin for this task. .

A lot will depend on your budget and what kind of cage you feel will suit your hamsters needs best but the ones mentioned are all popular options that people on this forum use.

12-01-2016, 04:52 PM
Fluffagrams Moderator Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 3,640	Re: Cage help please! If I remember rightly you have Russian hamsters, am I correct? Russian hamsters aren't as small/slim as Roborovski or Chinese so they should be ok with a slightly wider bar spacing than you might see recommended for some dwarf hamsters. They're also not the greatest of climbers so it's best to look for a cage that isn't too high. Popular choices for a barred cage include the Alaska, Barney or the Alexander which are all available through Zooplus. Other commercial cage options include tank style cages such as the Zoozone, which will need meshing on the roof and the Duna Multy/Maxi. If you're willing to do a bit of DIY then a bin cage might be an option for you and the largest Ikea Samla bin is a popular choice of bin for this task. . A lot will depend on your budget and what kind of cage you feel will suit your hamsters needs best but the ones mentioned are all popular options that people on this forum use.