Building a cage ~

[Rhine]

I think i'm just gonna lower the platform a bit, and keep it this way!
Could be worse
I'm just so excited for my hamster to arrive!

[Drago]

The cage looks awesome to me! Nice work, definitely seems like a time consuming project

[SKB_Hamsters]

Your finished cage looks amazing and your cage layout looks good - I really like your platform.
Sometimes I find moving things around helps me to figure out what looks best where and this helps my cage layout come together.

When are you planning on getting your hamster? You must be so excited.

[Rhine]

Originally Posted by SKB_Hamsters

Your finished cage looks amazing and your cage layout looks good - I really like your platform.
Sometimes I find moving things around helps me to figure out what looks best where and this helps my cage layout come together.

When are you planning on getting your hamster? You must be so excited.

Thank you
I'm getting him today, in a few hours!
.. and i am, really really excited

[flowerfairy]

Wonderful. Look forward to seeing him in his lovely new home!

[Pebbles82]

I think it looks amazing too! And loads of lovely deep substrate. Having a bit of extra space to add things can be a good thing as you find out your hammies habits in the cage and what he likes.

If it was me I would move the stone and rattan tunnel towards the centre front. That would mean less open space, an interesting tunnel and rock to climb between the house and the platform and less open space at the front so the hammy would feel a bit protected. And put a large cardboard box/hide or house at the right hand end as you look at it - iwith the the house side on to the front and the entrance facing towards the other end. The wheel would be near the house which would be popular!

I do think it needs a house in there - apologies if there is one and I've missed it! You might need to keep an eye on the wheel too in case your hammy burrows under it. It might need a support underneath. Anything would do for that - someone on here used a cake stand

[Rhine]

Originally Posted by Serendipity7000

I think it looks amazing too! And loads of lovely deep substrate. Having a bit of extra space to add things can be a good thing as you find out your hammies habits in the cage and what he likes.

If it was me I would move the stone and rattan tunnel towards the centre front. That would mean less open space, an interesting tunnel and rock to climb between the house and the platform and less open space at the front so the hammy would feel a bit protected. And put a large cardboard box/hide or house at the right hand end as you look at it - iwith the the house side on to the front and the entrance facing towards the other end. The wheel would be near the house which would be popular!

I do think it needs a house in there - apologies if there is one and I've missed it! You might need to keep an eye on the wheel too in case your hammy burrows under it. It might need a support underneath. Anything would do for that - someone on here used a cake stand

Thanks!
I moved a few things, and placed another bendy bridge there.
Already noticing some things i might have to do different! Haha..
I really think this little guy is a huge fan of burrowing!
He's been working on making tunnels since i got him

He does have a house, under the platform!
But i have to move it somewhere easier to get to..
Looks like he only pees in the house, and sleep under the wheel, so placing the litterbox there is probably the right thing to do!
The wheel got a platform, so i knew he would love sleeping under there
But i should probably just let it be for now.
Let him get used to the new smells, and sounds.

[Pebbles82]

Ooh how exciting - he's arrived! I did think a good hidey place might be a platform under the wheel Yes best to leave it alone and let him settle in - I'm sure he loves it! It's good he's peeing in the house as a way (ie a separate toilet - he clearly likes a toilet with a roof!) because then it won't get all stinky in the substrate below the wheel.

Looking forward to seeing photos of him when he's settled in. He's a very lucky hammy.

[DrropS]

How did you attach the water bottle on the side? I decided to give a water bowl for Daisy for the moment until I find a way to attach the bottle on my cage. I've checked at my local pet store and they don't sell any kind of water bottle holders for tanks unfortunately

[Carla Gordon and Derrick]

This is amazing!!