Is my haster cage big enough?

Question

I am getting a hamster soon and I have a 1 sq. ft. metal barred cage, is this big enough for a golden hamster? Or should I use a fish tank?

Answer 1

That cage is not big enough.  It would be the equivalent of you having to live in a small bathroom.  Hamsters need room to run and play.

Answer 2

get a way bigger one but not and aquarium its hard for them to breathe in aquariums

Answer 3

Fish tanks are not good for hamsters. Then best kind of cage for hamsters are the ones made for hamsters. You can go to pet's parn or wal-mart and get some there. Cages do not need to be huge for just one hamster. For mine I had were around 2.5' x 1', I had two hamsters in there with babies! Just make sure the hamster has room to run in and a wheel! Also it is not good for hamsters to drink water of the floor, so have a water bottle that is off the ground about 3-5 inches up.

Answer 4

i used a smaller sized one, and my hampster is fine and healthy, you should have no problems.

Answer 5

My hamsters cages are all 27"x 14" and I think that's too small

Answer 6

I would get a least ten gallon. You need room for a running wheel, a place for your hamster to sleep, water bottle, Hamster toys, his/her food and space for him/her to walk. you might what to think about your hamster and if this stuff can fit.

Answer 7

no its not big enough get a 15 gallon aquarium.