If you live in a hot climate you should consider adding modules or add ons that are made of
wire cage material or consider opting for a wire hamster cage.
Not exact matches
Wire cages are simply superb when it comes to ventilation as the only really «closed» section is the bottom tray that is filled with bedding
materials.
Exercise pens are made out of
materials similar to those used in
wire cages.
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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
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Cage Width: 24»
Cage Depth: 12»
Cage Height: 14» Base
Material: Heavy Duty Plastic Bar
Material: Chew - proof coated
wire Included Accessories: Shelf with Food Bowl Hole, Food Bowl, Ramp, Hanging Rat - Shaped Bell Toy Cubic Feet: 2.5 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 25 - $ 35 New Pros: Coated metal bars resist rust, deep plastic pan, sturdy plastic parts, folds down compact, easy to mount running wheel on bars Cons: Included accessories like food bowl not sized for hamsters, jingly toy not useful for hamsters
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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
Wire levels should be covered, can't attach a wheel to the
wire directly, longer assembly
wire directly, longer assembly time
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Cage Width: 32-1/4»
Cage Depth: 20»
Cage Height: 16-1/2» 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: 6.1 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 100 - $ 150 New Pros: Deep pan, well sized accessories, large open floor plan, large access door, can be elevated with stand (sold separately) Cons: Pan height is too high to attach wheel to
wire
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
Wire levels and middle floor should be covered, can't attach a wheel to the
wire directly, longer assembly
wire directly, longer assembly time
Replace with
cages and fencing made from non-toxic
materials like stainless steel and welded
wires.
Lay the bottom of your bunny
cage with solid
material and the enclosure parts should be made by
wire.
Bird
cages come in three primary
materials:
wire, metal and stainless steel.
Be sure that a thick layer of substrate
material is placed completely over the bottom of
wire cages for the smallest of these pets — if the rodents walk regularly on the
wire at the bottom of the
cage, it can hurt their feet and lead to infections or lesions.
Since
wire flooring is uncomfortable to a ferret's feet, place linoleum tiles on the floor or line the
cage bottom with soft
material such as washable carpet.
If you have a
cage with
wire flooring, cover the flooring with a smooth
material, such as cardboard or laminate flooring (available at a hardware store).
The best building
material for a
wire hamster
cage is galvanized steel.
Crates for dogs can be made from different
materials, with the most common type being a metal /
wire dog
cage.
Installations resembling
cages or barriers, crafted from
materials such as wood and steel or barbed
wire and grenades, are Hatoum's signature.