What's The Best Cage For A Syrian?

[Sean]

Hello There!
Im new to the forum and preparing to get my first hamster. I would like to get a syrian, as i have read they are ideal for beginners. I have also read that they need a big cage and hamster wheel due to their large size, but im only 15 so im on a budget I have around £50 to get a hamster and cage.
I know some people don't agree on getting pet shop hamsters for a whole manner of reasons, so is there a way i find find breeders near me? or does anyone on here have a litter of pups, [Is pups the right word lol :P ] that needs a home?
Anyway back on topic, can anyone suggest to me a good size cage in my budget that would suit a syrian hamster?
I hope i have posted this in teh right place, so I apoligise if it isn't.
Thanks for your help,
Sean x

[Gust0o]

The cage review section has some good suggestions - I think the most popular, for your budget range, being the Gabber Rex.

They are available on ebay, from £27.99 + shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Criceto-Rex-XL-De ... dZViewItem

You can haggle over the price, however.

I've just ordered two, for my Syrians, and I'm looking forward to receiving them - and you should have change out of your £50 to replace the wheel (which needs doing - see my post about wheels for Syrians) and some decent toys

Hope that's helpful

[Sean]

I didn't like that cage at first, but the more i looked at the the more it frew on me and now i really want one
Just one question though, is there enough room for a wodent wheel to be placed at the side of the cage rather than in the middle?

[Holly]

The Gabber Rex is a bvrilliant cage for a Syrian - there is a review (my review!) in the cage review section

http://www.hamstercentral.com/forum/vie ... php?t=2578

There are other options - I also like the Savic Cambridge:

http://www.hamstercentral.com/forum/vie ... php?t=2570

Imac Fantasy:

http://www.hamstercentral.com/forum/vie ... php?t=2773

Other (both larger) options are:

Zoozone 2:

http://www.hamstercentral.com/forum/vie ... php?t=2587

Savic Hamster Heaven:

http://www.hamstercentral.com/forum/vie ... php?t=2522

HTH!

[Holly]

Originally Posted by Sean

... is there enough room for a wodent wheel to be placed at the side of the cage rather than in the middle?

Yep - you can fit a wodent anywhere in the main space

[Sean]

Thanks for your replies
Yay now i know about the Wodent Wheel can go anywhere in the main space i love the Gabber Rex even more.
I also do like the look of the Imac Fantasy, so bright and colourful, also double floor space. Only trouble is that it has tubes and i got advises to steer well clear of tubes. Is this true, should i go for a none tubic-cage?
[Tubic - is that even a word? Lol ]

Thanks again

[sammys/mum]

My syrian sammy has the Hamster Heaven and loves it. Personally, I think that Syrians prefer bar cages. However you might have to deal with bar-chewing! Thankfully Sammy is moved in to the bathroom each night. I got it at pets at home for £56 (I had a 20% discount ) Maybe you could get that? As it isn't really stretching your budget much further!
Good Luck Beccy

[Spacemonkey]

Wilkinsons do a huge double platform cage for £19.99, I have 3 of them and my Hamsters adore them. Lots of room for a jumbo wheel and other toys and won't make a huge dent in your budget

[Bunsey]

i think i'm the only one in the world who doesn't like the IMAC! there's no room for a syrian-sized wheel in the extension levels, it's difficult to get at the hams through the teeny door, they can twist the caps off the roof, a big syrian can't get much speed up in the floor space and it's difficult to clean for a number of reasons including the bedding gets stuck in all the little ridges and they don't drain. The hams also kick bedding out of it. it just really annoys me!

[Basia]

He-he, we're all different Bunsey, I think I am the only one on here who is not so keen on the gabbers! My bar-chewers all live in the gabbers. None of the hamsters in the barred cages chew bars at all. The gabber residents also seem restless and bored compared to the others who are happily climbing bars and entertaining themselves in the other cages.