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06-30-2021, 02:43 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 14
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Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
Hi all
Im looking into getting my first every hamster soon and I've ben doing some research on cages
I think I've found one within my budget and suitable.
I would love to know you opinions!
It's called the Little Friends Mayfair Gerbilarium Cage
and it would be for a robo dwarf hamster.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Frie...73H3HRYZ6NWJ6N
I look forward to hearing from you all!
Ruby
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06-30-2021, 06:12 AM
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#2
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Scotland
Posts: 501
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
The cage you suggest is rather too small for a hamster of any description. A robo will need a minimum of around 50 x 80 square centimetres of unbroken floor space. If budget is a problem, you could try a bin cage, which I believe can be picked up quite cheaply, although you will probably need to make a lid (there are examples on line re how to do this) and cut out a window. Also, please be aware that the cage bars (if you go for a cage with bars) need to be closer together for a robo than for other hamsters.
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06-30-2021, 06:52 AM
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#3
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 14
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
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Originally Posted by Petite
The cage you suggest is rather too small for a hamster of any description. A robo will need a minimum of around 50 x 80 square centimetres of unbroken floor space. If budget is a problem, you could try a bin cage, which I believe can be picked up quite cheaply, although you will probably need to make a lid (there are examples on line re how to do this) and cut out a window. Also, please be aware that the cage bars (if you go for a cage with bars) need to be closer together for a robo than for other hamsters.
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thank you for you reply, I'll look into getting a bigger cage!
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06-30-2021, 07:27 AM
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#4
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
Hi, as Petite stated, that cage is not big enough and for a robo I would consider the gaps too big. I can't seem to find the bar width but it does look quite big. For a robo I would be looking at 6-7mm bar widths. They can get (or try to get) through the tiniest of gaps.
Going by your link, I presume you are in the Uk?
This thread that I did re all different types of cages might help you,
UK Hamster Cages 2021
Unless you are buying 2nd hand or going to make a cage, I think the zoozone large is probably about one of the best buys at the moment, you would still need to mesh the top part.
Bin cages are also a cheaper option, if you have the tools to make them. They need meshing, drilled holes is not enough ventilation.
Hope this helps.
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06-30-2021, 07:30 AM
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#5
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 14
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
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Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1
Hi, as Petite stated, that cage is not big enough and for a robo I would consider the gaps too big. I can't seem to find the bar width but it does look quite big. For a robo I would be looking at 6-7mm bar widths. They can get (or try to get) through the tiniest of gaps.
Going by your link, I presume you are in the Uk?
This thread that I did re all different types of cages might help you,
UK Hamster Cages 2021
Unless you are buying 2nd hand or going to make a cage, I think the zoozone large is probably about one of the best buys at the moment, you would still need to mesh the top part.
Bin cages are also a cheaper option, if you have the tools to make them. They need meshing, drilled holes is not enough ventilation.
Hope this helps.
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thank you so much
I will definitely check that out!
I don't want a bin cage but I was thinking maybe a large skyline Marrakesh? such as the Marrakesh 100 or 120- would that be ok?
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06-30-2021, 07:33 AM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
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Originally Posted by rubyshah052
thank you so much
I will definitely check that out!
I don't want a bin cage but I was thinking maybe a large skyline Marrakesh? such as the Marrakesh 100 or 120- would that be ok?
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That would be a great cage, I have the Marrakesh 100 for my robo, but I haven't see them for sale online since Brexit.
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06-30-2021, 07:35 AM
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#7
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 14
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
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Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1
That would be a great cage, I have the Marrakesh 100 for my robo, but I haven't see them for sale online since Brexit.
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thank you so much for all the feed back , ill see what I can find!
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06-30-2021, 07:36 AM
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#8
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London
Posts: 763
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
The Marrakesh is very good, but the 100 hasn't been available for several months. I know a Marrakesh 120 exists in theory but I 've never seen it for sale. Have you found it for sale in the UK?
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06-30-2021, 07:37 AM
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#9
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 14
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
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Originally Posted by sushi_78
The Marrakesh is very good, but the 100 hasn't been available for several months. I know a Marrakesh 120 exists in theory but I 've never seen it for sale. Have you found it for sale in the UK?
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no I haven't. I didn't realise it was so hard to get a hold off! might have to rethink.
Any other cage recommendations?
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06-30-2021, 07:41 AM
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#10
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London
Posts: 763
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Re: Can you tell me if this cage is ok?
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Originally Posted by rubyshah052
no I haven't. I didn't realise it was so hard to get a hold off! might have to rethink.
Any other cage recommendations?
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I agree with Luna that a Zoozone 2 with a meshed lid is a good option. There's also the Ferplast Maxi Duna Multy which doesn't need the lid meshed but it's twice the price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoozone-620...5064023&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ferplast-Ma...5064023&sr=8-4
You could also look for a second hand fish tank on Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace etc. Look for one 80x50cm bigger, and you'll need to make a mesh lid for it.
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