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Chesterspal · 04-29-2022, 08:49 AM

I'd also make sure the wheel spins freely and easily.

The 12" Kaylee I bought for my Syrian had a great "bowl" shape to prevent him from being flung out but the bearing design was lacking. Lots of effort needed to make it spin and it wobbled like crazy.

I redesigned it using commercial ball bearings (I posted about that here) and the result was night and day. Smooth as silk and very fast, too.

My guy runs at least 8 miles every night.

Check that wheel.

04-29-2022, 08:49 AM
Chesterspal Hamster Pup Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 126	Re: why doesn't my hamster run in his wheel very often? I'd also make sure the wheel spins freely and easily. The 12" Kaylee I bought for my Syrian had a great "bowl" shape to prevent him from being flung out but the bearing design was lacking. Lots of effort needed to make it spin and it wobbled like crazy. I redesigned it using commercial ball bearings (I posted about that here) and the result was night and day. Smooth as silk and very fast, too. My guy runs at least 8 miles every night. Check that wheel.