Which Hamster Cage Is Best for My Hamster?

I love hamsters, I think they make great pets for
adults and children alike. Some people complain
that because they are nocturnal that can cause
problems, but I actually think that is an asset
as they are lively in the evening when you come
home from school or work. Besides they have cute
little hands like people, who couldn't love an
animal that can actually sit there and hold it's
yoghurt drop treat whilst it takes a nibble.

Anyway I digress, today I want to tell you about
what I look out for when selecting a cage, and
there are some key points to remember, so that
both you and your new little house-mate are
happy.

Firstly there are several different types of
hamster cage, the modular ones that are made up
of pods and tubes that you can continually add
to or the more traditional square ones. I think
this is more a personal choice as to which
design you prefer, so to each their own. You
must however make sure that the size of the cage
is right for your breed of hamster, for example a
Syrian is going to need a lot more legroom that a
little Russian.

If I am choosing from the more traditional cages
available I tend to go for ones that have a nice
deep plastic base, this stops your little
monster from kicking his nice fresh sawdust all
over the floor. They are hard to find but I also
like the ones where the top is made of clear
plastic, as this cuts down on gnawing on the
bars. However these ones tend not to be that
large and may suit Russians better.

Make sure that the bars of any cage are small
enough that the hamster is not able to slip
through them and that any exits seal securely.
You will realise the importance of this if you
have ever tried to retrieve a hamster from under
a sink, at night, in a powercut. Not putting you
off am I?

The other aspect to consider is whether you have
good accessibility and visibility into the cage.
You will be regularly accessing the cage,
providing fresh water and food and petting your
hamster. You also need to be able to see clearly
into the cage so that you can see all the fun
times that your little rodent is having.

Ok so the house is roomy and secure, let's now
build in some playtime. There are loads of
hanging ramps, hammocks, seesaws and all sorts
of toys that you can add to your hamster's house
and the more variety the better. They have to
spend a lot of time in one place, apart from the
time that they are with you, and they need plenty
to keep them active. At the very minimum you
should get a wheel as hamsters can travel
extraordinary distances in the wild and they
need the exercise.

So there you have some pointers on choosing a
great cage. Above all have fun with it and spoil
your little one - they deserve it.

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Alison Wood is a co-founder and managing partner
of Woodmors.com, a new commercial/informational
website offering an array of products and ideas
for everyday living. For more small animal pet
interviews, articles and product reviews please
visit ==>> http://www.woodmors.com/small_animals

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