hagen zoozone set up ideas?

[fluffymunchkins]

Right so i've been lookinga round the cage threads at peoples hagen zzozone but i'd still love some ideas on how to set it up effectively with toys and so on.
Also i'd like some ideas on how to add another level and how to attach a water bottle?

I'm working on fitting mine into my room (which is possible, or i willl make it)
Its just the mum i've gotta work on!

The hagens just so big that i kinda get stuck on what to do with it
Also when my mum does say yes to more hams i don't know what i would put in it.
I thought syrian to start with and theres two good breeders near me
Satine Hamstery - Home
this one not so local
Oak Farm Rabbits and Rodents
this one really local plus she has robos too!

But then i'd love chinese hamsters although i can't find any breeders and i'm not sure even a pet shop near me sells them

Just like to get your guys ideas, pics etc of the zoozone and your views on what type of ham it suits best.

[fluffymunchkins]

ahhhh no the pet shop visit today made me want another syrian!
They had such beautiful sable and dove babies

[souffle]

Both those breeders are good and Oak Farm is owned by Tammy who is a moderator on the forum
Both attend shows and would likely be able to get you a Chinese from a fellow breeder by arrangement.
For a water bottle you could always get or make a freestanding one but I have a feeling there is a place to put one in the zz anyway. Levels can be made using upturned plastic baskets with maybe door cut in the bottom so it can be used as a nest area. Don't make them too high so they can reach the roof though and remember the roof bars on these need meshed as the bars are wide spaced. You may be better with the Duna Multy which does not need meshing.

[fluffymunchkins]

oh right i didn't realise she was a member on the forum
I know about the meshing and i will get round to meshing the lid some day!
The only reason i chose this cage is simply cause i already have it
Thanks the upturns basket /box sounds a great ides, i did notice other people who had done this.
Funny you should mention the freestanding water bottle as i've just found one on Ebay!
I will probably invest in one of these as they seem really useful.

[Hope]

Which bottle is it that you have found FM? - only mentioning as I bought a free standing bottle from ebay and it was usless. it leaked all the time and didn't even have the little ball in the spout so the water leaked alot.

[fluffymunchkins]

Pet Water Dispenser For Hamsters, Gerbils and Mice on eBay (end time 22-Apr-10 23:26:13 BST)
this one, it doesn't look mega sturdy but i could always secure it to the side of the cage.

I was amazed at how tiny the baby hams were! But they were adorable. Although i was diapointed tosee not even a house had been provided, i can't remember whether there was just a pile of bedding now. Anyways they had all piled into a tube and while we were watching one ham pushed the other sleeping ham out so he was just sleeping upside down and eventually woke up confusd to how he got there

My mum didn't say a full out no, but she did say we were going on holiday and they'd still be there when we got back. So i took that as a maybe

[Hope]

Mmmm yeah that is the one I got, I may have just got a dud one though?

[fluffymunchkins]

oh i dunno i'll have a play around with trying to fit a water bottle on, if not its not expensive anyways.