Your thoughts on these cages

[Wereham]

Hi Everyone,

I currently have my hamster Ambrosius in a Savic Ruffy (78x48-though I think its advertised as 80x50!)

He seems very happy in it, it fits a large wheel, the base is deep, but I still don’t think it’s big enough for him, so I’ve been looking at other options, including DIY, though many of the Ikea ones I’ve seen are too big for the space I have. So I was looking at something around 90x50,with potential for two levels.

But...the size I’m looking at is roughly the same size as my old rat cage which is a Pawhut 2 tier aviary cage 80x53 (I’ll attach photos). I’m wondering if it would be better to adapt this cage that I currently have in storage than spend money diying a complete cage that will probably end up costing over £100–for something that is roughly the same size.

Bar spacing is fine, and I’d make Perspex walls on the bottom so there is a high base, as well as full levels so there would be no worry about falling from a great height. I had to DIY it so it was suitable when I had rats so it will be easy enough to DIY for a hamster.

What do you think? I really wanted a tank to begin with but the more I think about it, I’m not sure if that’s a good idea, it’s harder to hang toys and my flat gets very hot in the summer.

Any thoughts would be welcome!