Which Wheel?!
Trying to find the right wheel for your hamser can be a grueling task so instead of shifting through pages and pages of internet space trying to find the right one we have them here for you! From the best to the worst and even a few video reviews!
Sizes?
The Importance of wheel size.
The 5.5" (14cm) wheel comes with almost all cages and is 'standard' however what pet shops fail to tell you is that these tiny wheels are the number one cause of spinal injury in hamsters and can lead to severe deformities. Regardless of which of the 5 hamster species you have the hamster's spine should be straight when running on their wheel never ever curved. This means throwing away the useless ones shops sell to you and buying a bigger one.
Note: The photo bellow is of my adult male Syrian using both a 5.5" wheel and an 11" wheel. I did not force him onto the 5.5" wheel and only allowed him to use it for a few seconds. I do not condone the use of tiny wheels for hamsters.
The photo is for educational purposes only.
The 5.5" (14cm) wheel comes with almost all cages and is 'standard' however what pet shops fail to tell you is that these tiny wheels are the number one cause of spinal injury in hamsters and can lead to severe deformities. Regardless of which of the 5 hamster species you have the hamster's spine should be straight when running on their wheel never ever curved. This means throwing away the useless ones shops sell to you and buying a bigger one.
Note: The photo bellow is of my adult male Syrian using both a 5.5" wheel and an 11" wheel. I did not force him onto the 5.5" wheel and only allowed him to use it for a few seconds. I do not condone the use of tiny wheels for hamsters.
The photo is for educational purposes only.
Size Guide:
6" (15cm) wheel - young/small dwarfs and Chinese hamsters.
8" (20cm) wheel - young Syrians, adult dwarfs and Chinese hamsters.
11" (28cm) wheel - adult Syrians or large Winter whites.
12" (31cm) wheel - large Syrians.
8" (20cm) wheel - young Syrians, adult dwarfs and Chinese hamsters.
11" (28cm) wheel - adult Syrians or large Winter whites.
12" (31cm) wheel - large Syrians.
Choosing a Wheel
Now that you have identified what size wheel your hamster needs it is time to decide on what one to buy. Bellow is a list of the best wheels currently available on the UK market with a guide to which hamsters suit them best. Some also include video reviews!
Cyber Galaxy Wheel or Comfort Wheel
Cyber Galaxy Wheel or Comfort Wheel
Available Sizes: 6" (15cm)
Suitable For: Small/Young Dwarfs/Chinese Hamsters
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