So why would you want a large hamster cage if a smaller one is OK. You may think that if you only have a single small hamster they do not need as much space as a breeding pair however your hamster still needs enough space to sleep, run and play in. The play area will need toys and possibly a wheel.

Of course you want to look after your hamster as well as you possibly can and a large hamster cage is a good step towards this, particularly if you are not going to be able to let your pet out to run and play.

If the available space in your room is not huge then a multi tier colution will help provide a large hamster cage without taking up too much room. Of course if you have the space then there are a number of cage systems that have the ability to add different sections and therefore making your cage as large as your bdget will allow.

This large hamster cage comes complete with a house a wheel & tubes. It is approx 54 x 64.5 x 38cm and has a number of levels and tubes for your hamster to play with.

Every hamster owner knows their hamster loves to explore and that adding a new toy to the hamster cage will provide hours of hamster fun. There is no reason why it should not also provide an interesting diversion for you as well, creating something for your pet to enjoy.

Because a hamster is not a demanding pet (you don’t need to walk him twice a day now do you), the toys they play with need not cost a lto of money either and as most things that go into the hamster cage will end up chewed to pieces this is probably a good thing!

If you have some money to spare, and your hamster is in a cage that has an expandable network of tubes and levels, adding a new section every now and then or changing the order in which the sections are assembled is a good way to add variety for your hamster. As these pieces need to be cleaned out quite regularly, plan the layout carefully so that rearranging is not be too time consuming for you.

Even if your hamster lives in a more traditional wire cage, there is no reason why he should miss out on activities like scrambling through tubes and exploring different environments. Cleaning time is a good time to give your hamster a run around as you need to move him out of his cage anyway.

The key to creating a great activity home is to collect cardboard boxes and tubes of different sizes. Many shops are only too keen to get rid of cardboard boxes and when they get too chewed by your hamster, or soiled as he runs and plays in them, just throw them out and add new ones. Tunnels may be harder to come by however carpet stores often have thick cardboard tubes that are surplus once the carpet has been sold. These are made from much thicker card than toilet rolls so are not ideal as chew toys, but are usually wide enough for your hamster to scramble through.

By cutting these tubes into long sections and joining several pieces together (cut a hole, the diameter of the tube in the side of one section and push another section into it), you can create an interesting course through which your hamster can run and explore. Add windows by cutting slits into the tubes at various intervals and you will be able to watch as your hamster runs around his new play park .

Finally, remember to recycle any cardboard boxes once you have finished with them and the hamster fun is at an end including those that are too badly chewed and can not be used again!

If you are searching for a fun present for your hamsters the critter cruiser hamster car certainly fits the bill.

The hamster car is a little bit of a cross between a hamster wheel and a hamster ball. Your hamster goes into the enclosed wheel which you then pop into the car. As he exercises, your hamster will move the car either straight onto the floor, or across the optional track. If you do not have too much space, the wheel can spin without the hamster car moving.

Here at The hamster Cage, we know how many people love their hamsters and how many really want to home them in a pink hamster cage.

As our article shows there are a load to choose from, but we have recently come across a steal of a deal on a starter cage in pink, which includes not only a wire cage with a pink base and shelf, but also a feeding pot, pink hamster wheel, water bottle, woodchips and bedding – everything you need to get your new hamster up and running! The size of cage is 32 cm high, 39 cm wide and 27cm deep.

This is a great deal from Argos, and a bit of a bargain. Click on the picture below, or
here for more information.

What makes a chinchilla cage different to a hamster cage?

The biggest difference is size. Chinchillas need bigger, taller cages because they lover to jump. Their powerful back legs give a chinchilla a quite amazing power which can only really be appreciated when you see them leaping around from platform to platform. To accommodate this, you need to give your chinchilla a large cage in which to play (probably three times as tall as a hamster cage).

The other factor that you need to take acount of in a chinchilla cage is indestructibility, because chinchillas love to chew. Because their front teeth are continuously growing they need to gnaw on hard surfaces to grind the teeth down, and if their cage is made of plastic, or has wood elements, then expect them to chew on those.

For that reason most chinchilla cages are made of metal wire mesh with some wooden shelves internally.

For more advice check out The Hamster Bath and How To Clean Your Hamster Cage

Hamsters are clean animals. They like a nice clean cage and like most domesticated pets, hamsters will generally clean themselves. Read our guide for tips on how to clean a hamster cage, to help keep your hamster clean.

Because of this, it should never be necessary to have to bathe your hamster as washing them is not good for their fur; the water removes the natural oils from the fur, which in turn can make them unwell.

To help keep the hamster’s fur in god condition he will lick it as required, however there may be times when you feel you have to wash your hamster. This should only be an exceptional circumstances, for example if there is something on the fur that may be toxic of harmful to your hamster if ingested.

If there is a substance that has to be removed from the fur you should see if it is possible to cut it out, or brush it away. If this is not possible or the substance is something like paint or something very sticky and you feel forced to wet your hamster then do so very carefully. Use a damp cloth and a small amount of warm water, and keep away from the nose, mouth ears and eyes.

When clean, dry your hamster very carefully with a towel and then with a hair drier on a very low setting held far away from the hamster. Make sure your hamster is completely dry before returning it to its cage so that the bedding does not stick to the fur.

One thing to consider is that if there is a bad smell coming from your hamster it may be because it is sick and in this case you should take your pet to the vet to be checked over.

See this related video on How to clean your hamster

Do you need to make your pink hamster cage even pinker, or just accesories a different cage with a touch of pink?

Here are our suggetions, although most options revolve around one of these pink hamster cages.

The pink hamster wheel shown above would make a nice addition to an existing cage and is compatible with Rotastak cages, providing an external wheel for your hamster to play in.

Also available for the Rotastak range is this pink travel cage, which could be used to expand another Rotastak system with a touch of pink.

Finally there is the wonderful Pink Hamster car, sold as the critter cruiser. What more could a hamster want!

Do you love pink; why not have a pink hamster cage?

Pink is all the rage, with everything from the latest gadgets to clothing accessorie designed in this wonderful colour. So why not have a pink hamster cage?

If pink is what tickles your fancy, or you want to accessorise a bedroom with a pink hamster cage then you will be pleased to know that there are a number of choices available to you.

The top of the range in pinkness is the Rotastak Pink Palace (shown above). This is a complete living space for your hamster and comes with tunnels, tubes, accessories and expansion units to keep your hammy happy in their pink hamster cage. This home is about 53cm (21 inch) high, 48cm (19 inch) wide and 58cm (23 inch) deep when put together.

Magic Maze

Rotastak Dreamland Pink Hamster Cage

Another pink hamster cage from Rotastak, is the Dreamland, another pink hamster cage with a ‘fantasy theme’ which includes the familiar curvy tubes an easy access lid, a wheel and water bottle.

There is also a pink carry case element included, which connects buy tunnel to form part of the cage, or can be used to transport your hamster (to the vet for example). This cage is approximately 36 cm (14 inches) high, 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 41 cm (16 inches) deep.

Rotastak Starter Pink Hamster Cage

Very similar to the Dreamland is the Rotastak Pink Starter Home, providing a main living area and the carry case with interlinking tubes and tunnels. There is a high level lookout post, an internal wheel and a water bottle and is slightly larger at approximately 41cm (16 inches) high, 41cm (16 inches) wide and 26 cm (10 inches) deep. The starter cage comes with stickers to decorate the outside of the cage.

All the Rotastak cages are compatible with other Rotastak accessories for expansion if required at a later date.

It is important that the hamster food you give your hamster is varied and fresh (that is to say do not give stale hamster food and replace old food in the cage regularly).

Basic hamster food should include the dried hamster food you get from pet shops and your hammy will probably eat about a desert spoonful a day, but leave enough in his food bowl so he does not go hungry. You may find your hamster will not eat everything in the hamster food mix, or that they prefer one make over another; they are just choosy like that!

Your hamster will probably also like seeds, particularly sunflower seeds, peanuts, dried fruit and vegetables (apple and carrot seem to be popular), but you will need to try different things to see which go down well, and which are rejected.

You can supplement the dried hamster food with fresh vegetables; carrots, cucumber, courgette, but not potato. You can get special carrot holders that hang on the bars of the cage and will hold a carrot for the hamster to eat, or alternatively cut up pieces and place in the food bowl. Hamsters also do not usually like citrus fruit (lemons etc) and tomatoes. Fresh dandelion leaves are usually also very popular with hamsters, but make sure they have not been treated with weed killer.

In addition, make sure there is always a supply of fresh water in the cage to supplement the hamster food.