Most cages do not provide enough exercise opportunities and hamsters may need to be let out to exercise,” says Dr Woodnutt. And, for that reason, it's recommended that you let your hamster out of their cage several times a week. So where should you put them? As well as thinking high, think low! As you'll know, hamsters love to burrow. It's a way to protect themselves and stay safe and they will generally burrow when they're about to sleep. By ensuring the cage has a deep base upon which you can place plenty of bedding, you will be providing an opportunity for the hamster to dig. The deeper the base, the better. She also says that a cage needs to be deep and, importantly, capable of keeping the bedding intact! “Ideally, it will have 25 to 30 centimeters of compressed bedding across the bottom for hamsters to dig in, so you will need a cage with solid sides at the bottom to prevent bedding spillage.” With an eye-catching design and unlimited customization options, this colorful two-level expandable habitat has everything your hammy could ever want in a home. Plus, it'll look fantastic in your living space too!

Bucatstate Hamster Cage with Accessories, Includes Free

The cage also has a spacious interior, providing ample space for your pets to move around and play. It is recommended for dwarf hamsters, Degus, Mice, most of the Syrian hamsters, and most of small animals. Rubor Wooden Hamster Cage is a premium quality, durable habitat designed to provide a comfortable living space for small animals such as hamsters, mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. It is made of high-quality fir wood with excellent workmanship that ensures long-lasting use. To keep a hamster in a cage you have to be absolutely sure that their environment is a welcoming one. The cage will need to be large and offer plenty of opportunity for a hamster to exercise and remain mentally stimulated. Alas, this isn't always the case.

The Duna Space Gerbil & Hamster Cage is a fully-equipped and modular designed living space for gerbils and hamsters. With two spacious floors, this cage promotes playful borrowing with a gerbil-friendly plastic ramp and explorer tunnel for easy access to the top level where their food dish, water, and hideaway preside. Measuring 22.6 inches in length, 18.7 inches in width, and 21.5 inches in height, this cage provides ample living space for small pets.

BUCATSTATE Hamster Wheel Silent, 30cm Acrylic Hamster BUCATSTATE Hamster Wheel Silent, 30cm Acrylic Hamster

Some users have mentioned that as the wooden shelves and ramps come untreated, it may be worth using a little animal-friendly varnish to ensure if they mess on them they won't start to discolour or smell. You also may find the ramps a little long for all configurations, but they can easily be cut down with a saw. Is your hamster a master escapologist? Are they liable to chew their way through normal cages in a matter of hours? Then you need the Fort Knox of cages – the Little Friends Mayfair Gerbilarium Cage. The cage includes an exercise wheel, house, bowl and some fun scalable wooden ramps and shelves so your hamster will have multiple levels to explore. The ramps and shelves are moveable too, so you can introduce a little variety into their habitat every time you clean it. Note this doesn't come with a water bottle included, so you will need to source that separately.The Midwest Critterville Arcade Hamster Cage comes at a budget price but still provides plenty of features and accessories. It consists of a standard style cage and a multi-level vertical play space. The cage isn’t huge, it measures 18.11 x 11.4-inches in length and width, ideal for small hamster breeds. But, with the addition of the multi-level play space your furry friend will have plenty to keep them entertained. The cage is deep enough to provide plenty of bedding for one of a hamster's favorite pastimes – burrowing. And it comes with a top opening door for easy access and includes a food bowl and water bottle. The reinforced iron wire construction of the cage makes it more durable and prevents deformation. The cage can easily fix accessories such as bottles and wheels without fear of damage. The opening to the mushroom is about 2 3/4” in diameter, about the minimum I would recommend for a Syrian. Of course, always use your best judgement, if you have a particularly large Syrian or they like to fill their cheeks to excess, you don’t want their cheeks being damaged while they go through that hole. All that being said, 2 3/4” is the same diameter that Niteangel uses on the openings of their size L multichamber hides, so if your hamster is using that multichamber, this should also work well for them. This Large Hamster Cage and Habitat is an ideal living space for small animals like Syrian hamsters, robo hamsters, dwarf hamsters, small gerbils, and small Chinese hamsters. Measuring 23" L x 14" W x 17" H, this 2-level cage provides ample exercise space for your furry friend. Its design offers optimal viewing and excellent ventilation, ensuring your pet's comfort and health. I think this could be a great cage option to have if you need something lightweight and easy to carry, but want something a little nicer looking than the 200 qt bin (or just aren’t great at doing the DIY lid part… it IS a bit of work, I will admit, and I’m no good at it).