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06-26-2017, 04:08 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Location: India
Posts: 31
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question about cage size
i heard that the compulsory size of a hamster cage has been increased from 360 sq inches to 450 sq inches. is it true?
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06-26-2017, 04:12 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
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re: question about cage size
That is true,in regards to the most widely known US hamster forum.However,the size still isn't really proven to be big enough for Syrians(they still showed signs of boredom and such even with setups being different in many cases,thus showing it really isn't adequate and bigger than this size is still needed).The only two species it could potentially work for would be a Chinese or robo,and even then it would be a bare minimum and not necessarily what would allow for the hamster in question to thrive.
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06-26-2017, 04:17 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 238
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re: question about cage size
The minimum size recommended is 80x50cm, or 32x20in, with enough height for a suitable-sized wheel (28-31cm/11-12inch for Syrians, 20cm/8inch for dwarfs and Chinese). Many hamsters prefer cages 100x50cm (40x20in) or more, and in fact this is the minimum legally allowed in Germany.
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06-26-2017, 04:30 AM
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Hamster Hugger
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: London
Posts: 2,327
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re: question about cage size
As Jeir says, 80cm X 50cm (32 inches X 20 inches) is the minimum recommended size. That is actually equal to 640 square inches. There is nothing illegal about keeping a hamster in a smaller cage (assuming you don't live in Germany, apparently - didn't know that before!). But, if you want the best for your pet then that is the size you should provide
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06-26-2017, 04:40 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Location: India
Posts: 31
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re: question about cage size
but actually i have a cage with 23*16 sq inches.but i cant change its size as my parents wont allow....
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06-26-2017, 04:40 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 238
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re: question about cage size
Quote:
Originally Posted by AprilPearl
As Jeir says, 80cm X 50cm (32 inches X 20 inches) is the minimum recommended size. That is actually equal to 640 square inches. There is nothing illegal about keeping a hamster in a smaller cage (assuming you don't live in Germany, apparently - didn't know that before!). But, if you want the best for your pet then that is the size you should provide
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Maybe not legal requirement (pet shop owners are legally required to inform customers about the 100x50cm cage size, not that smaller cages are illegal to sell/buy), but this post by one of our German members explains it clearly. =)
Last edited by Jeir; 06-26-2017 at 04:46 AM.
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06-26-2017, 04:46 AM
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Hamster Hugger
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: London
Posts: 2,327
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re: question about cage size
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Originally Posted by Nimal
but actually i have a cage with 23*16 sq inches.but i cant change its size as my parents wont allow....
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Sorry, how big is your cage? I think you made a typo.
If it's a price problem, maybe you could get the Alaska from Zooplus. It's 84cm X 48.5cm X 44cm and only £32.99
Alaska Hamster Cage | Free P&P on orders £29+ at zooplus!
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06-26-2017, 04:48 AM
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Hamster Hugger
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: London
Posts: 2,327
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re: question about cage size
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeir
Maybe not legal requirement (pet shop owners are legally required to inform customers about the 100x50cm cage size, not that smaller cages are illegal to sell/buy), but this post by one of our German members explains it clearly. =)
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That does sound like a good idea. Feels like we have the opposite situation in England where P@H seem to encourage you to buy a tiny cage!
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06-26-2017, 04:49 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Location: India
Posts: 31
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re: question about cage size
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Originally Posted by AprilPearl
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no i typed correctly. its 23x16=368 sq inches. thanks for ur reply i will try.
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06-26-2017, 04:50 AM
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Hamster Hugger
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: London
Posts: 2,327
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re: question about cage size
Oh, you mean that your cage is 23 inches X 16 inches. So, it's 368 square inches. I see. Sorry, I didn't realise the * was meant to be a X sign. Well, that's a bit small if I'm honest, especially if you have a syrian. Take a look at the Alaska
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