What is the best hamster cage to get for a golden hamster?

Question

I might get one for my B-day! I want the best for a hammy! Can you help!?

Answer 1

Hamster Cages for Sale

Buying your hamster a new home is the biggest expense in owning a hamster, but the hamster cage is important. Hamster cages come in many varieties. Take your time to look at all the options. Hamster cages should not be any smaller than 20 inches by 14 inches. Remember, your hamster will be spending most of its time in the hamster cage. If it is too small, you’ll have an unhappy hamster.

Hamster Cage

Hamster cages are usually made of wire with metal or plastic litter pans at the bottom. Hamster Cages are usually between one to three feet tall. If you have one of the smaller species of hamster, choose a cage that has very little space between the bars. Sometimes a mouse cage is a better choice for the smaller varieties.

Hamster Homes

You should fill your hamster cage with cage litter (usually wood chips). An exercise wheel is really important to have in your hamster cage. Hamsters have an enormous amount of energy that they need to expend and hamster wheels are designed to help them with this. A water bottle and other toys can easily be attached to the wire cage. Wire hamster cages are really the ideal hamster home. You might want to get some tubing to place in your hamster cage. Remember – in their natural habitat they like to live in burrows with tunnels. When you buy tubing, make sure you get tubing that is big enough for a full-grown hamster.

Hamster Enclosures

Hamster cages come in different styles. Some hamster cages are made from a series of plastic tubes that are connected. The problem with these hamster cages is that they tend to have a lot of round parts. Hamsters get disoriented without corners. Using something round is never a good idea. Another hamster cage idea is the aquarium. The disadvantage of this sort of hamster cage is that they are hard to clean and can be cumbersome. Also, you’ll need to buy a freestanding wheel, because the clip-on type is not suitable in this type of hamster cage.

Awesome Hamster Cages

A plastic topper with proper air vents and a place to hang a water bottle from can be purchased. It’s not a good idea to use screening to make a lid for your hamster’s aquarium cage. Hamsters love to chew and your hamster may chew his way out. Hamsters are famous for being escape artists! The ideal hamster cage for keeping your hamster safe is the square metal hamster cage.

Answer 2

There are different types of cages available in market. I personally prefer a large wire cage with plastic bottom and various levels of tunnels inside for my pet syrian. This cage is well ventilated, easy to clean, spacious and has lots of tunnels to keep my hammy happy. Just make sure the gaps between the wires are narrow enough or your golden will make an easy escape. Also, do take a look at various types before you make the best selection for your pet hamster.

REMEMBER not to buy the best in terms of money but the best in terms of comfort for your golden hamster.

AQUARIUMS:

A 10 gallon glass or plastic aquarium is suitable for one Syrian hamster. Although the glass is heavy, they are easy to clean. There is a limited area for toy placement however. Another thing to consider is that a top is required. The wire top is best since the strength of the wire would not allow the hamster to chew through it and escape. Also the wires in the top should be close knit not allowing space for the hamster to escape.With a good cover, aquariums are nearly escape-proof.

WIRED CAGES:

The most popular among these are the mutlistoreyed cages allowing enough space for the hamster to roam around. Most multi-storied cages have a plastic tray bottom that is detachable and is easily cleaned. These cages generally work well for Syrians

PLASTIC MODULARS:

These are cages with tubes and compartments that can be connected together to increase space as necesscary.The primary problem with these types of cages are the lack of doors to get the hamster out for much needed personal contact and the lack of ventilation in the tubes themselves.

FACTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A CAGE -

All external doors and openings should be secure so that the hamster cannot escape.

All openings and tunnels inside the cage should be big enough to accomodate the syrian when it grows up.

The cage should be easy to dismantle and clean

The cage should be well ventilated to allow in fresh air

The cage should not have any sharp edges that can injure the hamster.

Answer 3

A golden cage for a golden hamster!  Don't forget the golden shower too!