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Fluffagrams · 06-03-2017, 08:30 AM

I think that some people find that the Detolf is a little bit on the narrow side for a Syrian and going by what many of the members have here for their Syrians (I only have Chinese so can't speak from much experience) a barred cage usually seems to be the best choice providing that you are able to find a reasonably sized one. As you live in the UK, the cages I've linked to will all be available to order and have sent to a UK address.

In terms of the layout, whilst I'd say that they would appreciate a little bit more floor space than some species of dwarf might, it's still worth avoiding too much open space as hamsters are prey animals and can find large open spaces a little bit intimidating. There will be some ideas for layouts in this thread: Let's See Your Cages (May 2016)

I'm a little bit lost when it comes to toys for a Syrian I'm afraid but cardboard boxes with holes cut in the sides could make a fun little hidey-box, something like a low bridge and some cardboard mailing tubes (toilet paper inners seem to be too small for most Syrians) might be an option.

06-03-2017, 08:30 AM
Fluffagrams Moderator Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 3,640	Re: What's the best Cage type and set up for a Syrian Hamster I think that some people find that the Detolf is a little bit on the narrow side for a Syrian and going by what many of the members have here for their Syrians (I only have Chinese so can't speak from much experience) a barred cage usually seems to be the best choice providing that you are able to find a reasonably sized one. As you live in the UK, the cages I've linked to will all be available to order and have sent to a UK address. In terms of the layout, whilst I'd say that they would appreciate a little bit more floor space than some species of dwarf might, it's still worth avoiding too much open space as hamsters are prey animals and can find large open spaces a little bit intimidating. There will be some ideas for layouts in this thread: Let's See Your Cages (May 2016) I'm a little bit lost when it comes to toys for a Syrian I'm afraid but cardboard boxes with holes cut in the sides could make a fun little hidey-box, something like a low bridge and some cardboard mailing tubes (toilet paper inners seem to be too small for most Syrians) might be an option.