Is their any way that I can make the bar spacing smaller in a cage?

Question

I have a Guinea Pig cage that I want to use for my hamster, because her cage is too small. But I know that if she wanted to, she could squeeze through. So is there any way that I could like tie strings around the cage to make the bar spacing smaller? Any ideas will be helpful! Thanks!

Answer 1

Other than trying to squeeze them together, I don't think that there is a safe way to do it.

Putting string or even zipties are not safe. There is the risk of chocking on the string.

Try getting a plastic bin from walmart and converting it into a cage.

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Answer 2

I would just get a new cage. I like these....

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Answer 3

Typically, you buy hardware cloth (Coated is best) and zip tie it to the bars.  However, finding some with a spacing small enough to not let a hamster out is tricky, and i have to wonder what it is that is suitable to house a hamster, that wasn't too small for a guinea pig.  Personally, I'd just go out and find a new cage.

Answer 4

You could buy hardware cloth (small square mesh) and attach it to the sides, although for the trouble, it would probably be easier to just get a different cage.  You might be able to trade the cage with someone (such as on craigslist).

Answer 5

I think your best bet would be to buy a new cage for your hamster. Guinea pig cages usually don't have enough levels to entertain a hamster. You don't want to risk the hamster getting through the bars of the guinea pig cage, either.