Q: Cage size for a hamster?

Apr 10, 2010

YES--That big or even bigger! Having a cage that is too small would be like putting your hamster in a prison cell!

If you can't afford the right-sized cage, you should wait until you can afford the price or you could look for a used cage!

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Apr 11, 2010

Absolutely! Remember that this will be your hamster's home - the place where it spends the majority of its time. It needs room for exercise, to move around. Just like we have homes that have rooms or areas for eating, sleeping, bathroom duties, etc, your hamster needs the same. Check on CraigsList & in your local trade papers like Greensheet, or even the classifieds in your local paper. As far as cost, remember that a hamster is going to cost money throughout its life. They need food & treats, bedding & litter, its always good for them to have toys & other things to exercise & entertain them, & them they sometimes have to go to the vet - they're sometimes prone to respiratory infections & can catch colds even from us humans. If you can't afford all of that, you might need to wait until you can find a way to cover all the expenses.

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Apr 12, 2010

When it comes to cages, bigger is ALWAYS better. I would suggest scouring thrift stores such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army - they sometimes have pet supplies very cheap. As long as the cage or tank is properly cleaned (use a gentle cleanser and plenty of water!) and you are sure that that a wire cage has no loose wires that may injure your pet, it should be fine.

Thrift stores also often have hamster tubes, wheels, waterbottles (run it through the dishwasher first) etc.

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