Minimum Cage Sizes

SnickersTheFirst · 11-06-2010, 02:47 AM

I was wondering if anyone knew the minimum cage size that would be suitable for each species of hamster? Also, I would like to know the bar spacing needed.

If anyone could help I'd be very grateful.

Fidgetthefirst · 11-06-2010, 03:09 AM

I have no idea about these, but i think this is a really good question, and for new hamster owners it would be very helpful

Saffy · 11-06-2010, 03:16 AM

Well in the hamsterloapaedia it says some cages have bar spacing which is 0.5inches/12mm suitable for syrians and others have a bar spacing of 0.3inches/8mm which is suitable for dwarfs.

SnickersTheFirst · 11-06-2010, 06:01 AM

Oh yeah I read that in my copy

Can't find actual cage sizes though. Thanks anyway.

princess-rhi89 · 11-06-2010, 07:19 AM

Well the RSPCA Hamster Care sheet, recommends
75 x40 x 40 as a minimum
but the larger the better.
http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Sate...pplication/pdf for reference

SnickersTheFirst · 11-06-2010, 07:45 AM

I was looking for that earlier but couldn't find it, thanks.

princess-rhi89 · 11-06-2010, 07:48 AM

your welcome x