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AmityvilleHams · 07-21-2017, 07:26 PM

I'd change the cage setup first.It seems like there's very little cover,which is very important to have to allow hamsters to be happy in their cages regardless of cage size!You'll need an upright wheel as well,preferably the 9 inch Silent Runner,rather than a flying saucer type wheel which really aren't the same as an upright wheel(due to not allowing a natural running pattern,plus they take up far more space that could be used to add more enrichment and many other issues).

Aim for lots of natural and safe materials rather than plastic(which is really best avoided completely,especially when there are tons of safe options that are far more enriching).Natural cage items tend to be multiple purpose too,for example cork tunnels can offer their obvious purpose but also be used to scatter food on.

I'd suggest the Kaytee terracotta tunnel in an appropriate size for your individual hamster(three sizes are available,the smallest might work but the medium is generally better,keep in mind these are available in a small range of pet stores so you may not find them!).

07-21-2017, 07:26 PM
AmityvilleHams PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4,545	Re: Hamster trying to escape I'd change the cage setup first.It seems like there's very little cover,which is very important to have to allow hamsters to be happy in their cages regardless of cage size!You'll need an upright wheel as well,preferably the 9 inch Silent Runner,rather than a flying saucer type wheel which really aren't the same as an upright wheel(due to not allowing a natural running pattern,plus they take up far more space that could be used to add more enrichment and many other issues). Aim for lots of natural and safe materials rather than plastic(which is really best avoided completely,especially when there are tons of safe options that are far more enriching).Natural cage items tend to be multiple purpose too,for example cork tunnels can offer their obvious purpose but also be used to scatter food on. I'd suggest the Kaytee terracotta tunnel in an appropriate size for your individual hamster(three sizes are available,the smallest might work but the medium is generally better,keep in mind these are available in a small range of pet stores so you may not find them!).