Cage

Whats the best hamster cage to get for an angora hamster?

My hamster is a pretty big hamster and the cage she has right now is far to small for her, I think I'd like to try a cage with platforms? Also if you can a picture or website would be nice ^.^

Public Comments

1. I used to have hamsters, they are SOOO cute! My preference was a 10 gallon fish tank with a habitrail topper, but that was a long time ago. Don't know what kind of cages have been developed since then.
2. any type of hamster cage is fine as long as they dont get too big for the tunnels just remember to clean them out once a week or they get nasty and get mites. and yea you can use a fish tanke but they hold in the stink more and have more of a chance of getting mites, which are nasty nasty little things.
3. You're lucky you have a Syrian and not a dwarf breed, their size makes things easier because you don't have to worry about them squeezing through the wires. I say the bigger the better with cages as long as they are escape proof. For this reason I avoid plastic cages that can be chewed through and I recommend wire cages or bin cages for circulation reasons. If you have the tools, bin cages are easy. I've followed the directions at this site: http://critterscoop.com/joomla/index.php?Itemid=41&id=97&option=com_content&task=view If you aren't feeling handy, the best cage out there is pricey but worth it. It's available at Target: http://www.target.com/Jack-72-Hamster-Resort-Cage/dp/B000CQBYN4/sr=1-1/qid=1211427061/ref=sr_1_1/602-0557332-6662248?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Ahamster%20cage&page=1 The Italian company that makes it makes many more awesome habitats not available in North America :-(. You may also consider a Aquarium high Rise: http://www.petco.com/product/10806/Small-Animal-High-Rise.aspx Make sure the high rise is metal (chew-proof) and not plastic. You can line the metal floor with straw mats to protect hammie's feet: http://www.petco.com/product/13360/Small-Animal-Kingdom-Straw-Mats.aspx Hope this helps. Best of luck!
4. any kind of tank would be good because then you can put your own wheel and hut and arrange the food bowl and water where ever you want and there wayyyyyyyy easier to clean !!!!!!!!!!!!