The included wheel is
suitable for dwarf hamsters and smaller Syrian hamsters but if your Syrian hamster is larger and you notice its back bent when running on the wheel, it would be better to replace it with a bigger wheel.
The included wheel has a solid surface and is approximately 6.25 inches,
suitable for dwarf hamsters but too small for Syrians.
This platform is
suitable for dwarf hamsters.
Many cages made for Syrian hamsters are not
suitable for dwarf hamsters because the smaller rodents can squeeze out of them.
Most of the cages that are sold as «hamster cages» are actually
suitable for dwarf hamsters and don't provide enough floor space for the larger species of syrian hamster, or have components that aren't safe for a larger hamster.
Not exact matches
Besides room
for water, food and toys, choose an exercise wheel that
suitable for the size of your furkid (E.g. minimum 20 cm
for a
dwarf hamster and 28 cm
for a Syrian).
This cage is
suitable for all types of
dwarf hamsters and incredible easy to clean.
These cages are
suitable for 1 - 2
dwarf hamsters and provide plenty of space and room to play.
This makes most wire cages a less
suitable option
for dwarf and Chinese
hamsters since it is difficult to find such a cage that also provides a large enough living space
for the
hamster.
Most smaller wheels should be
suitable enough
for dwarf and Chinese
hamsters, but it is recommended that you buy a larger wheel if possible to avoid any problems, as these are still easy to use
for smaller
hamsters.
You should be careful if buying these
for a Syrian
hamster though as the holes on many are too small and only
suitable for dwarf and Chinese
hamsters.
For dwarf hamsters, a cage with 0.3 inches gaps such as the Prevue Hendryx Deluxe
Hamster and Gerbil Cage is more
suitable as the smaller gap prevents them from squeezing through the bars.
Cubic Feet: 1.9
Suitable Housing
For: 1 - 3
Dwarf Hamsters (Campbell
Dwarf Hamsters and Winter White
Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 35 - $ 65 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories, full length second floor with walls Cons: Floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to second level.
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 to
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
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 to
for social pairs or groups of
dwarf hamsters, small floor space overall, no room for extra
dwarf hamsters, small floor space overall, no room
for extra to
for extra toys.
Cons: Not
suitable for campbell
dwarf hamster or winter white
dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top level.
Cubic Feet: 1.3
Suitable Housing For: 1 - 2 Dwarf Hamsters (Campbell Dwarf Hamsters and Winter White Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to to
Suitable Housing
For: 1 - 2 Dwarf Hamsters (Campbell Dwarf Hamsters and Winter White Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top lev
For: 1 - 2
Dwarf Hamsters (Campbell Dwarf Hamsters and Winter White Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top l
Dwarf Hamsters (Campbell
Dwarf Hamsters and Winter White Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top l
Dwarf Hamsters and Winter White
Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top l
Dwarf Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top
Hamster pairs generally need more floor space, Roborovski pairs get along better in this cage) Average Price: $ 25 - $ 45 New Pros: Flexible and durable plastic construction, well made accessories, integrated carrier, expandable with additional habitats and accessories Cons: Not
suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to to
suitable for campbell dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top lev
for campbell
dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top l
dwarf hamster or winter white dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top
hamster or winter white
dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top l
dwarf hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top
hamster pairs (roborovskis do better), floor space is partially dominated by wheel and tube access to top level.
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 - 2 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 to
For: 1 - 2
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
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 to
for social pairs or groups of
dwarf hamsters, small floor space overall, no room for extra
dwarf hamsters, small floor space overall, no room
for extra to
for extra toys.
Quick Look: Cage Width: 16» Cage Depth: 10» Cage Height: 16» Base Material: Plastic Bar Material: Coated metal Included Accessories: Drip water bottle, food dish, solid surface running wheel Cubic Feet: 1.48
Suitable Housing
For: 1 - 2
Dwarf Hamster Average Price: $ 30 - $ 55 New Pros: Simple assembly, highly expandable with additional accessories (sold separately), included accessories, easy access points Cons: Difficult to add more toys / accessories inside the habitat, potential long drop along center of cage.
Wheels less than seven inches are
suitable for smaller
hamsters like the
dwarf hamster but are too small
for the average teddy bear
hamster.
A list of
suitable fresh food can be found here (while the list was created originally
for dwarf hamsters, it can also be used
for Syrians).
All the information in this blog is
suitable for Siberian
hamsters as they are also
dwarf hamsters.
Now that you know about the types of
dwarf hamsters, how to pick one out, and what supplies you need, it's time
for you to go out and get a pet that's most
suitable for you and will provide many months of fun and love.
Happy
Hamsters is a book full of treats that you can make for your Roborovski dwarf hamsters or Syrian hamsters (not all of the food are suitable for Russian or Chinese d
Hamsters is a book full of treats that you can make
for your Roborovski
dwarf hamsters or Syrian hamsters (not all of the food are suitable for Russian or Chinese d
hamsters or Syrian
hamsters (not all of the food are suitable for Russian or Chinese d
hamsters (not all of the food are
suitable for Russian or Chinese
dwarves).
However, because it has lots of sweet fruit in it, it may not be
suitable for Russian or Chinese
dwarf hamsters.
The gaps between the bars are about 1/4 inches, making this a
suitable cage
for both Syrian and
dwarf hamsters.
It is a
suitable cage
for Syrian
hamsters but not
dwarf hamsters due to its larger bar spacing.