Im getting a hamster and i have NO iDEA what cage to get it plese help im sure im getting a teddy bear hamster

Question

also i have heard that the ball you put the hamster in is very badfor the hamster so please ell me if they are i dont want to get it but if your sure there okay i delenitly want one for my hamster and i need to know what cage is best im thinking an aquarium from what i have researched but i still dont know please help me..thank you

Answer 1

i wouldn't get an aquarium, they don't ventilate well enough unless you plan on changing the cage every three days. The hamsters urine amonia is not good for them to breath and they're stinkier.  Get a wire care, two story's nice, they like to climb and make sure the bottom is a deep plastic tub/tray to keep shavings in. Easier to clean.  I never liked aquariums because the air cannot flow threw well enough and hot days they can die easily without a draft. I don't like habitrails either..why a hamster, get a rat.  they never bite and always ready to play, but they eat much more than hamsters too...Kelli

Answer 2

Well, you need to find a cage that is not to small and not too big that your hammie will get confused but still enough to get exersize. Also you will not want a cage with tubes because teddybears are syrian hamsters and they can get really big, so they could get stuck. If this is your first hamster try a starter kit, this is a useful one,  http://www.petco.com/product/12283/Super... and in this cage you get the most recomended bedding wich is carefresh and food and more! And try www.petco.com or www.petsmart.com hope I helped!

Answer 3

it doesn't matter what hamster cage u get.

But I would get a tank [not to small] because..

1) they sleep during the day

2) they get up during the night and bites on the cage bars and makes alot of noise during the night!!

its ur choice

if u get a cage its ok if they bite on the cage bcuz they r trimming their teeth

if a tank make sure u buy "Chew Sticks"

Answer 4

Whatever you do, do not get one of those plastic critter trail cages or anything like it.  Teddy bear hamsters grow up to be big hamsters and can get stuck in the tubes.  If it gets stuck going down it, the blood will rush to its head and kill it before dehydration would.

A night little glass aquarium is perfect.  Teddy bear hamsters are very mellow, so they don't need much.  When you get the cage, you don't necessarily need to buy a house.  It can make its own nest and some prefer to do so.  You can buy fluff for it at the pet store if you want or give it unscented tissues, unscented toilet paper, and just regular pet bedding to make a nest out of.  

You'll need the basics after that:  A food bowl and water bottle for obvious reasons and a wheel.  

Teddy bear hamsters will, 9 out of 10 times, not run in a wheel, but they will walk in it.  It's kind of funny, but they really like it and it gives them exercise.  Do not buy a plastic wheel.  It's not that they're bad for a hamster, but a hamster will pee on them and the stink will be hard to get out.  It is better to buy a wheel like this:

http://www.socialtech.ca/ade/misc/hamste...

It might not be the best idea to buy a mesh wheel (a wheel with woven wires going vertical and horizontal) because a hamster's toe could get stuck in there.  Though since it will only be walking in it, it should be okay if that is your only option.

Now for the hamster balls.  People say they are bad because they force hamsters to walk with their spine bent//arched.  Now while this isn't very good for him, something they left out if how it becomes a problem.  If you leave your hamster in the ball, it shouldn't be for more than fifteen or twenty minutes.  That much is safe and should be encouraged.  It gives your hamster something to do and a safe place to keep it while you clean its cage.  Just remember, don't leave it in there too long or else it'll get hungry, thirsty, and may be potentially harmful for it.

Answer 5

I think the type of cage you choose for the hamster should depend on the type of hamster, how many you want, and your style.

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Answer 6

Me getting a hamster on thursday for my b-day! But the habitrail playground or OVO. You could be creative and buy a aquarium and decorate it. LOTS OF SPACE!! You can get a big barred cage and its like owning a aquarium. Plastic ones are cool but they have poor ventilation.

My top three:

3) The OVO

2) Playground

1) Aquarium.

There are pink cages, castles, jungles, space stations, and other cool stuff. I suggest you getting the one you like and whats best for the hamster. Hope this helps!!!

Answer 7

The ball for a hamster is not bad, it helps the hamster get exercise. As for the cage, you should not get the Habitrail one, as it's too small. Only get it if you are going to get the extension that goes with it (extra $). You should get a cage that lets your hamster climb i.e. lots of tunnels and stuff.

Make sure it has some sort of hole for your hamster to crawl in and sleep. Oh, and do not get pine or cedar bedding. It causes respitory problems and could lead to an early death for your Hammy. Try to find some small wooden, fruit  flavored blocks (available in the treat section, the person who is giving you your hamster should show you) for her to chew on. They help file down her teeth, and they love how they taste. Mine does. Get some good hamster/gerbil food. And make sure the cage you get has a running wheel in it. You might want to get some yogurt treats for it.

NOTE: Do not touch your hamster for the first 2-3 days when you get it. It is getting used to its surrounding. They pet store never told me that, and now my Hammy is scared constantly.

Also, when the time comes that it lets you hold it, make sure your hands are clean, as in you washed them with some mild soap and water. If it gets the scent of food on your hands, it WILL bite you. It bit my mother the other day really bad. She was bleeding a lot. Oh, and if you are playing with another animal before you go to hold your hamster, then make sure you wash your hands too. That is what caused my hamster to bite my mom. She was playing with the dog, and then went to play with my hamster. Keep in mind that hamsters are nocturnal, and will sleep mostly during the day. Do not wake them up if they are sleeping because it will most likely not be happy, and will bite you when you go to hold it. Do not feed your hamster large amounts of watermelon, or iceburg lettuce because it will cause wet tail (diahrrea). Small amounts mean the size of your thumb nail. Try introducing new foods to your hamster to make sure they are okay with it. Do not try and give a lot of food it has never eaten before. Clean the cage once a week, and when you go to pick it up, if it backs away, dont try to chase it in its cage, it will get scared, just try to lead it to you gently. If you follow all these instrcuctions, your hamster should lead  a healthy lifestyle, and live for a long time.

Answer 8

Wire or Metal: These kind of cages have been around as long as hamsters have been kept as pets. The cage is easy to clean and because of the material, odours are not absorbed and there is plenty of ventilation. The primary problem with most bared cages in the past was a lack of space. But now-a-days there are 2 and 3 storey models that are available, so lack of space is no longer an issue. The only thing you need to be worried about when purchasing a multi-storied barred cage is that there is not too much space between the stories in case of a fall. There are a few disadvantages to wire or metal cages - you must make sure the gap between the bars is not too large or else your teddy bear hamster will likely escape (if a hamster can get his head through the gap then the rest of its body will easily slide through too!) You can get around this by choosing a wire cage that has been designed for mice. The other disadvantage of wire cages is that if the water bottle leaks and the dampness is not cleaned up then the metal can eventually, over time, erode which can cause harm to your teddy bear hamster.

Glass Aquarium: This is probably one of the least favoured options. While this type of cage provides plenty of room for your hamster to move around and explore, there are more disadvantages than there are advantages. Most importantly, there is poor ventilation, which creates an unhealthy environment for your hamster. The glass aquarium is also very heavy to move around. You must have a cover over it, a wire one is best. You can purchase these at many pet stores. Some stores offer screen tops, but these are not sturdy enough, as teddy bear hamsters are very adept at chewing through a screen top in no time at all! However, having said that, with a good sturdy cover, glass aquariums are nearly escape-proof.

Plastic: With this type of cage the advantages seem to far outweigh the disadvantages, making this possibly the most ideal choice of cage for your teddy bear hamster. The ones on the market today allow the imagination to run wild! You can find many models of them at most good pet stores. There are a large variety of tubes and compartments that can be purchased as “add-ons” to your cage allowing you to “design” your own unique hamster home. If you wanted to you could even connect to a second cage which could be a hamster gym or possibly a breeding house. The options are endless. You can make the cage as simplistic or elaborate as you like. Plastic cages do not absorb odour and they provide good ventilation. The only concern with plastic cages that I could find was the lack of doors to get the hamster out for the much needed personal contact and possibly the lack of ventilation in the tubes themselves.

Homemade: If you are handy at making things or know someone who is, you can have a cage made specially for your hamster. In most cases, these cages are constructed from wood, wire mesh, and/or Plexiglas. Although this type of cage can be attractive and fun to make, wood acts as an absorbent and so extra bedding is needed at all times and the cage must be cleaned more often than with other types of cages. The other drawback is that hamsters love to gnaw on things, eventually damaging the wood. However, if you have the materials, the time and expertise, this might be a good option to consider. Another effective and inexpensive cage is one made from plastic storage containers, with a sturdy wire top.

Regardless of the type of cage selected, make sure all the doors and openings are secure so that your teddy bear hamster can't open it or chew his way out. Also, be sure there aren't any spaces large enough for him to squeeze through and escape. Look for a cage that will be easy to dismantle and clean, nothing is more frustrating than cleaning a cage that doesn't come apart easily or has a lot of small spaces that are hard to clean.

A cage should not be constructed of any absorbent materials such as soft woods, cardboard or fabric. If there is paint on the cage you should ensure that the paint is lead free. Ventilation is extremely important—there should be flow of fresh air, but not a cage that allows drafts.

Whichever style of cage you choose for your hamster, there’s one very important thing you must keep in mind - it should be located in an area where the room temperature will remain stable without drafts and away from direct sunlight.

So, shop around and check out your options and have fun choosing the best home possible for your teddy bear hamster!

[i found this at allaboutteddybearhamsters.blogspot.com]

[i hope its helpfull]

Answer 9

I also have a teddy bear hamster. We got a hamster cage with wheel, water bottle, food dish and a little hangout. It's by "Critter-Trail". Follow the link for a picture of it:

http://site-images.ws/cust/7431989581695...

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