Which cage, which accessory?

Question

I'm going to get a dwarf hamster, two females. And I was wondering which cage+accessory I should get. Either

this main cage:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753062

with this ball:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753277&keepsr=0

and this extra cage:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754676

OR!

this main cage:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754670

with this ball:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753353

and this extra cage:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752727

or you can mix it up

Answer 1

second cage, first ball, first extra cage.

Answer 2

None of the balls would work for dwarf hammies because of the weight of them. I also don't like plastic cages, personally. They are hard to clean and don't provide very much ventilation, plus it is hard to get your hamsters out of them due to the small doors. They also don't provide very much floor space. I would use a 20 gallon long (has more floorspace as opposed to height) tank with a wire mesh lid. That sort of setup would be neat. It would provide a good amount of floorspace and be easier to clean. It also has the added benefits of lasting longer and being cheaper than plastic cages.

Answer 3

The 2nd main cage (Crittertrail X) - Because it's fun + Roomy, and you can add on tubes/other cages if you decide to expand it

The 1st Extra cage (pink cage) Because it's roomy, has tubes, and is better than the other extra cage, because the other one  has a wire floor.

And this ball: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

because it's round and can go all different directions, unlike the fancy ones you showed that only go straight which hamsters dislike. It's also mini, for a dwarf hamster, so they can actually move :P

Good luck!

Answer 4

Honestly, I would just go with the second extra cage.  The wire top one.   That looks like it's plenty of room for two dwarfs. =]

Or try this:

http://critterscoop.com/joomla/index.php...

It's one of the best options.

Or just a ten gallon aquarium is fine too.   I used a 20 gallon for awhile but it took ten liters of carefresh to fill every week and it was really heavy and hard to clean.  I switched my two boys to a ten gallon and we're all very happy with that. The hamsters don't really care about what color their cage is and such, especially since they are mostly blind! =P

Most people say plastic hamster cages like those stink like mad crazy.

The most important thing is floor space so your hamster can have plenty of toys and not get bored.

Also alot of people say dwarf hammies aren't strong enough to climb...Mine do all the time!  So they do like things to climb on.

Answer 5

If I was going to get dwarf hamsters, I wouldn't get any of those cages. I would much rather get them a nice 20 gallon tank. It will last much longer than any of those plastic ones.

But if you are dead set on a plastic cage, I would go for the two pink ones. They are designed properly for dwarf hamsters. The other two cages aren't acceptable. The one with the big green ball on it is useless because the dwarf hammies are barely strong enough to push it, and the pink and white wire one is incredibly flimsy, and your hammies can break their legs on the wire shelves.

And neither one of those balls will work. Both of them are too heavy for dwarf hamsters. All they will be able to do is just sit there. You should probably stick to the more traditional round ones.

Answer 6

1st cage, 1st wheel and 1st other cage

Answer 7

Well if I were you I would get this cage

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

with this ball

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

Answer 8

DO NOT get the crittertrail X..that wheel is extremely noisy. I would say get 2 of the first extra cage and connect them with tubes..that cage has good ventilation with the wires and is the perfect size for dwarf hamsters...the fancy ball things really aren't necessary, regular hamster balls work just fine and are cheaper. You can spend the money you save from buying the fancy toy on something they will appreciate more, i.e. yummy treats