Trixie Wooden Exercise Wheel, Large ø 28 cm (for rats, hamsters, degus)

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I find the Trixie one works better screwed upside down in the cage (it can never scrape on the bottom then which can happen as it gets older and bearings go a bit. In addition, Hamster cages which are too small to fit an adequate sized wheel should also be banned.

Most plastic wheels tend to be incredibly squeaky and noisy, and given hamsters can run up to 6 miles in one day, the endless rattling can soon become a living hell. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s also the only hamster wheel to feature an eye-popping optical illusion design, meaning it’s not just your little furball who’s going to be getting entertained!Due to hamsters living in a cage and being given free food by you, there’s a very real chance they could become obese without a wheel! By becoming a member of our community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. The last point doesn't seem to be a flaw but maybe just a question of size, maybe this size is just too big for a gerbil.

From classic plastic designs to more elaborate shapes, there is a large hamster wheel to suit every hamster's personality and style. This plastic hamster wheel features a solid plastic running surface with reinforcements making it both safe for your hamster and easy to grip. I have this one which is 26cm/10in and fine for a smaller Syrian but most open ones are wooden ones which can be plastikoted of course. Our collection of large hamster wheels is designed to provide your furry friend with the ultimate exercise experience.

Just a better spin, lighter plastic and a thicker-coated base that isn't as tasty to chew as the original. From silent spinners to large-scale Ferris wheels, there’s something here for every type of hamster imaginable! They also make 12 inch metal wheels in various colors, and I wouldn't go smaller than that with Syrians just to be completely safe - something bucket wheels are severely lacking in terms of wheels like the Carolina ones which are somewhere around 10 inches or just over in diameter which isn't going to work for many Syrians as it would be too small for them to properly run with a flat back. Going by the description the manufacturer is clueless (small - hamster large - rat) but it is a sturdy and smoothly spinning wheel that also attaches to a barred cage. The wheel also provides better and safer grip for your rodent to race on and a closed back and safety stand prevents your hamster from ever getting caught or risking injury.

A part is missing – If you receive your item and a part is missing please report it to us within 30 days of the item being dispatched and we will send you a replacement part. A 28cm minimum wheel size for Syrian hamsters is a well known requirement, but for quite some time it has seemed that Pets at Home have ignored the welfare advice, hidden the truth from the public and only sold unsuitable wheels. A total of 1–3 wounds, separate in time, developed on the paws (mostly the hind ones) of almost all animals. My oldest wheel has been in use for over two years now and is still just as quiet as when it was new. The gerbil can't just start running like in the 28 cm wheel, but has to jump up on the front to get it moving by using her entire weight.The new wooden wheel is cork lined, which is a feature for grip and comfortable running that we have seen on other ethical wheels.

I have a young (a few months) male dwarf who isn’t yet arching his back but I don’t want it to get to that point. Anyone who’s ever had a hamster before knows that while an exercise wheel is often the joy of your little furballs life, it is conversely nearly always the bain of yours. Perhaps Hams got used to the open front from the tiny savic one his cage came with or maybe he just doesn’t like it enclosed?Remember that a larger hamster would require a bigger flying saucer, which could take up a lot of room in their cage. You are currently viewing our community as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access some of the features of our community. Wheels these days often have features like a closed-back wall which prevents a hamster from slipping out of the side of the spinner and gaining an injury.