A lot
of hamster houses on the marketplace are simply not ideal for an adult Syrian, nevertheless this one is!
Depending on the size of the cage and the number
of hamsters housed in the cage, it may need to be cleaned more frequently.
If lifting a heavy, glass aquarium once or twice a week for cleaning isn't your thing, then avoid that type
of hamster housing.
Once the type
of hamster housing is chosen, it's time to outfit your hamster's abode with bedding, toys, water bottles, an exercise wheel and other fun hamster home accessories.
For a dwarf hamster the dimensions can be slightly smaller at around 3 ″ x 6 ″ (7.5 x 15 cm) with the entrance hole
of the hamster house being 1.5 ″ inches (3.5 cm).
Not exact matches
My daughter would love all
of it but if she has to chose it would be between Shopkins K instructions Mini Packs from The Bridge Direct, or
Hamsters In A
House from ZURU.
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If you are thinking
of keeping Syrian
hamsters, it is important to
house them individually.
Dwarf
hamsters are best
housed in a glass aquarium, as most wire cages designed for
hamsters are not escape - proof due to the large spaces between the bars (don't buy a cage with more than 1 cm
of spaces between the bars).
Owners must be able to decide which type
of housing will be the best for their
hamster.
Syrian
Hamsters are the largest and best - known of the domesticated hamsters and differ from dwarf hamster species in that they must be house
Hamsters are the largest and best - known
of the domesticated
hamsters and differ from dwarf hamster species in that they must be house
hamsters and differ from dwarf
hamster species in that they must be
housed alone.
Although Campbell's
hamsters (Phodopus campbelli) are one
of the four dwarf
hamsters, they still need a cage setup that is the largest you can afford to buy and keep in your
house.
Most
of these toys also double as a
house with space under the level for sleeping and some security for the
hamster.
Also, many
of the hard - plastic, storage bins that are often sold in discount stores can
house hamsters with greater amounts
of room, as long as care is taken that there is plenty
of ventilation, that they aren't shallow enough for the
hamster to escape, and that there isn't anything for the
hamster to be able to get a hold
of to begin to chew its way out.
Quick Look: Cage Width: Varies Cage Depth: Varies Cage Height: Varies Bin Material: Clear Plastic Screen Material: Typically galvanized metal hardware cloth Included Accessories: None Cubic Feet: Varies Suitable
Housing For: 1 Syrian
Hamster Average Price: $ 20 - $ 40 New Pros: Light weight, easy to clean and move, can provide lots more floor space than traditional hamster cages Cons: Cost of building can be high if you have no tools on hand already, expect 1 - 3 hours for assembly depending on
Hamster Average Price: $ 20 - $ 40 New Pros: Light weight, easy to clean and move, can provide lots more floor space than traditional
hamster cages Cons: Cost of building can be high if you have no tools on hand already, expect 1 - 3 hours for assembly depending on
hamster cages Cons: Cost
of building can be high if you have no tools on hand already, expect 1 - 3 hours for assembly depending on design
Quick Look: Cage Width: 24-1/2» Cage Depth: 14-1/2» Cage Height: 11-3/4» Base Material: Durable plastic Bar Material: Coated metal wire Included Accessories: Clip on food bowl, solid surface additional level, water bottle, large tube Cubic Feet: 2.4 Suitable
Housing For: 1 Syrian
Hamster Average Price: $ 120 - $ 150 New Pros: Deep pan, lots
of included accessories, large access door Cons: Not much additional floor space with included accessories, platform obscures a large portion
of ground level
Syrian
hamsters are solitary and should not be
housed together once they become juveniles, so plan to have a cage for each syrian
hamster that you own by the time they reach 2 - 3 months
of age.
Quick Look: Cage Width: 30» Cage Depth: 18» Cage Height: 24» Base Material: Heavy duty plastic Bar Material: Galvanized metal Included Accessories: None Cubic Feet: 7.5 Suitable
Housing For: 1 Syrian
Hamster Average Price: $ 85 - $ 95 Depending on Options Pros: Extremely sturdy, large ground floor level, very secure, optional flip top lid provides lots
of access points, deters some bar chewing
hamsters Cons: Wire levels should be covered, can't attach a wheel to the wire directly, longer assembly time
Quick Look: Cage Width: 18» Cage Depth: 11» Cage Height: 24» Base Material: Heavy duty plastic Bar Material: Galvanized metal Included Accessories: None Cubic Feet: 2.75 Suitable
Housing For: 1 Syrian
Hamster Average Price: $ 56 - $ 66 Depending on Options Pros: Extremely sturdy, small footprint, very secure, optional flip top lid provides lots
of access points, deters some bar chewing
hamsters Cons: Wire levels and middle floor should be covered, can't attach a wheel to the wire directly, longer assembly time
Syrian
hamsters should be
housed in cages that provide a minimum
of 2 cubic feet
of space, and it is best for their cages to be broader and flat versus having a smaller footprint with more vertical space.
My favorite
of the 3 is the Ferplast Duna Cage as it has plenty
of space and room to
house 1 - 2 dwarf
hamster.
Bendable wooden accessories are one
of my personal favorite dwarf
hamster accessories and can be moved around to create
hamster houses, walls and platforms.
By giving them something to find later will be like us finding bags
of money around the
house to
hamsters.
Place one to three inches
of carefresh ® custom
Hamster & Gerbil natural paper bedding in your pet's habitat depending on the number
of pets
housed.
A careful examination
of adult Syrian
hamsters in group
housing usually reveals scabs from bite wounds on the belly, back and legs.
Hamster Habitat In the book Comfortable Quarters For Laboratory Animals, Dr. Gernot Kunen
of the Physiological Institute
of the University
of Giessen, Germany, addresses single
housing versus social
housing for Syrian
hamsters.
You should also provide places for your
hamster to hide, such as a
hamster house or pieces
of cardboard.
A solid sided cage or an aquarium would be the most suitable choice
of housing as they are small enough to squeeze through the bars
of most wire
hamster cages.
Unlike Syrian and Chinese
hamsters they can often be
housed together in small same - sex groups
of the same species if familiarised with each other while they are still young.
A handful
of bedding can be placed in a suitable area, such as a separate compartment, or in a
hamster house if you have one.
Although if you are planning to
house two or more dwarf
hamsters together then they will need to be roughly the same age and size, while they should also have been living as part
of a group when bought.
Be careful
of hazardous things around the
house while your
hamster is roaming around.
Exotics, such as rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas,
hamsters, gerbils and pot - bellied pigs among others, are generally
housed in their own cages if small or in one
of our cages if larger.
Hamster's are considered to make one
of the most delightful pets for your
house.
1 —
Hamster are relatively low maintenance pets to bring to your
house, however they need bit
of extra care than rest
of the pets that you take to your
house.
They will not exactly be acting out their ancestors» habit
of traversing wide open territories at night, but it will be clear to everyone in the
house that any
hamster happily adapted to their wheel will still get to spend many hours running wild.
If you are planning to bring a
hamster to your
house, keep in mind that his place or cage should be kept away from the reach
of other pet animals like cats and dogs.
To avoid respiratory infection,
house your
hamsters at a constant, normal room temperature and out
of drafts or direct sunlight.
You can
house your
hamster in any one
of the various
hamster / gerbil habitats made by Critter - Trail, SAM, or any other company.
Caring for a
hamster may sound like a much easier prospect than having a dog or a cat in the
house, but there are a lot
of small details involved in the care
of a
hamster.
How about separation
of predator / prey species — are we
housing that adorable little family
of hamsters right alongside the aquarium holding a boa constrictor?
You can also make a DIY
hamster bath
house out
of old gift boxes and popsicle sticks like the one in photo below:
My winter white
hamster got attacked by another
hamster and I'm afraid he's going to loose his eye and some
of his ear, he has bites all over and I'm not sure how to treat this at my
house!
The best
housing for a pair
of Dwarf
hamsters is a glass or plastic aquarium with a mesh lid.
And some species like
hamsters really should not be let to roam about the
house because
of potential accidents.
Housing your
hamster is an important part
of pet care.
i even got her a
hamster house but she still preferred the pile
of bedding!
Growing up in a
house full
of rescue animals — dogs, cats,
hamsters, field mice, bunnies, reptiles & a Moloccan Cockatoo --
Quick Look: Cage Width: 16» Cage Depth: 10» Cage Height: 11» Base Material: Plastic Bar Material: Coated metal Included Accessories: Woven grass hanging nest, drip water bottle, food dish, solid surface running wheel Cubic Feet: 1 Suitable
Housing For: 1 Dwarf
Hamster Average Price: $ 25 - $ 40 New Pros: Simple assembly, highly expandable with additional accessories (sold separately), included accessories, easy access points Cons: Too small for social pairs or groups
of dwarf
hamsters, small floor space overall, no room for extra toys.
If there is an easy way out, your
hamster will likely find it in a matter
of days but you won't have to search the whole
house for them.