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Here is a list of suitable cages available for hamsters in 2024.
Whether you prefer tank style or barred cages, front access or top access, there is, thankfully, plenty of choice in the Uk and Europe. Choice in the US is mainly tanks and tank style or diy. Both tank style and barred cages have their pros and cons. Some people prefer barred cages for the ventilation and closer interaction with the hamster, but they are not so easy to fit deeper bedding in (although you can use bedding panels - eg grass mats, cardboard or perspex). Others prefer tank style enclosures where it's easier to have deep bedding and which can be made in very large sizes if doing a diy cage.
Uk and Europe (US cages further down the page)
NOTE: There are many more cages available in Europe, not listed, that are not available in the Uk
BARRED CAGES 100cm or over
The Savic Plaza 100 £80 100cm x 50cm x 50cm tall - available at Pets at Home and Amazon (cheaper at Pets at home usually). A good cage with plenty of room and suitable for all species of hamster and has a large front opening door which is good for interaction with the hamster and for spot cleaning. Perspex, cardboard or grass mats can be added for deeper bedding. Suitable for Syrians and dwarf hamsters but for dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm drop between the roof and the top of the bedding, for safety. It has 9mm bar spacing officially but it's more like 8.5mm.
www.petsathome.com
The Savic Plaza 120 £100 118cm x 64cm x 52cm tall
This is the much larger version of the Savic Plaza 100. It's probably the largest barred hamster cage with hamster sized bar spacing. It's virtually the same as the Plaza 100, but it has two large doors - one on top and one on the front, so access is very good. It's available from Pets at Home for £100. It has the same 9mm bar spacing (which measures at about 8.5mm) and suitable for Syrians and dwarf hamsters, but for dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm between the roof and top of the bedding to avoid fall risks. Again bedding panels can be used for deeper bedding.
www.savic.be
Viking custom perspex panels for deep bedding - for Plaza cages and other barred cages
www.vikinglaser.co.uk
Savic Aura 120 Plexi - 118cm x 64cm x 62cm - price as yet unknown and not widely available yet but will be available in the Uk
This is similar to the Plaza 120 but the base is extended with 10cm of perspex, allowing for deeper bedding. The cage is also 10cm taller as a result at 62cm tall. It has the same large front and top door but has narrow 6.5mm bar spacing - suitable for mice and dwarf hamsters. The cage will easily hold about 25cm of bedding, but it could be much deeper as bedding doesn't fall out of narrow 6.5mm bar spacing (depending on what bedding you use). This cage will be suitable for all species of hamsters, providing the bedding is deep enough to avoid fall risks from a height. For dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm between the roof and top of the bedding, for safety. This is already released and should be available soon in both the Uk and Europe.
www.savic.be
Skyline Barney cage 100cm x 56cm deep x 46cm tall - £74.39 from Zooplus
The Barney cage is now available for shipping to the Uk again, from Zooplus. This is a good sized 100cm cage with narrow 7mm bar spacing, suitable for dwarf hamsters, providing there is no more than 25cm between the roof and the top of the bedding, to avoid fall risks. The narrow bar spacing keeps the substrate in (depending on what substrate you use). It comes with a good house, shelf and ladder. It has a large door on the top and two smaller doors on the front. So access could be limited from the front, but good from above. May also be suitable for Syrian hamsters, but it would be difficult to fit enough bedding with an 11" or 12" wheel.
The Volta cage £75 plus £10 p&p 100cm x 54cm x 40cm tall - Available from eBay and Amazon. This is imported by a Uk pet shop and is very similar to the Ritz cage below, but this one has a good built in house. Pros: - It has very good floor space. Cons - it only has small doors - two on top and one on the front. This is fine for a confident hamster who will happily come out of a small door, but means you'd have to take the bars off for putting larger items in and out or for cleaning probably. The height limits bedding depth, but possible to have a deep bedding area due to the large floor area.
The Little Friends Ritz cage £79.99 100cm x 54 cm x 39cm tall. This is basically the same as the Volta cage (see above), but different coloured bars and comes with a shelf instead of the built in house.
www.littlepetwarehouse.co.uk
The XL Grosvenor cage £84.99 100cm x 54 cm x 39cm tall. Available from Little Pet Warehouse and Amazon. Top opening only but has a huge top lid. Again this has very good floorspace. It's lower in height than some 100cm cages so limits bedding depth again but the large floor area allows for a deeper bedding area. This could be suitable for dwarf hamsters. NOTE: There are reports that the barred lid could be pushed up at the edges. So it might need a book or similar on the edge
www.littlepetwarehouse.co.uk
Ferplast Criceti 100 cage 95cm x 57cm x 50cm tall £133.99 to £165 A very good sized barred cage, at almost 60cm deep and with a large floor area. It has a large top opening lid only. Pros - Size, and has some fairly good shelves with it. Cons - it's expensive and not that easy to find. For dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm between the roof and the top of the substrate to avoid falls risks. NOTE: There are reports that the barred lid is a bit loose at the edge and some hamsters could push it up at the edges and escape. So it might need a book or similar on the edge.
www.petscorner.co.uk
www.ferplast.co.uk
Pets at Home XX Large Cage 95.3cm x 57cm deep x 41cm tall £55
Pets at Home have a new, own brand large cage in 2024 which is reasonably priced, although only has small doors for access, so may not work well for a shy hamster, and the bars would need to be taken off for cleaning. It would be suitable for dwarf hamster, with bedding panels to increase bedding depth, but it's not tall enough for a Syrian Hamster.
www.petsathome.com
TANK STYLE CAGES 100cm approx or over
The Bucatstate 100
This is perspex style tank with a metal frame and a front opening door as well as a lift-off roof. It's 100cm x 50cm. The front opening door is a big bonus. There have been reports that, with very deep bedding, the perspex sides can bow, but it's been found to be fine between 25cm and 30cm deep bedding. It's available from Amazon and costs £179.99.
Bucatstate 100 - click here
Jungle pets glass tanks with custom made mesh lids - various sizes - cost varies £120 upwards usually - plus the cost of pallet delivery Junglepets make custom made glass tanks with custom made lids to fit - no diy involved. They are not badly priced for a glass tank but pallet shipping will cost extra.
www.junglepets.co.uk
Tilly's Tanks on ebay 122cm x 50cm x 50cm glass tank that comes with a wood and mesh lid £249.99. The wood on the lid looks a bit splintery so might need sanding.
Whether you prefer tank style or barred cages, front access or top access, there is, thankfully, plenty of choice in the Uk and Europe. Choice in the US is mainly tanks and tank style or diy. Both tank style and barred cages have their pros and cons. Some people prefer barred cages for the ventilation and closer interaction with the hamster, but they are not so easy to fit deeper bedding in (although you can use bedding panels - eg grass mats, cardboard or perspex). Others prefer tank style enclosures where it's easier to have deep bedding and which can be made in very large sizes if doing a diy cage.
Uk and Europe (US cages further down the page)
NOTE: There are many more cages available in Europe, not listed, that are not available in the Uk
BARRED CAGES 100cm or over
The Savic Plaza 100 £80 100cm x 50cm x 50cm tall - available at Pets at Home and Amazon (cheaper at Pets at home usually). A good cage with plenty of room and suitable for all species of hamster and has a large front opening door which is good for interaction with the hamster and for spot cleaning. Perspex, cardboard or grass mats can be added for deeper bedding. Suitable for Syrians and dwarf hamsters but for dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm drop between the roof and the top of the bedding, for safety. It has 9mm bar spacing officially but it's more like 8.5mm.
Savic Plaza 100 Rat and Syrian Hamster Cage | Pets At Home
<li>Suitable for 2 Rats or 1 Syrian Hamster</li><li>Collapsible, robust cage for hamsters</li><li>Accessories included</li><li>Made of plastic from post-consumer waste</li><li>Large front door</li> is available to buy online at Pets at Home, the UK's largest pet shop with fast delivery and low...
www.petsathome.com
The Savic Plaza 120 £100 118cm x 64cm x 52cm tall
This is the much larger version of the Savic Plaza 100. It's probably the largest barred hamster cage with hamster sized bar spacing. It's virtually the same as the Plaza 100, but it has two large doors - one on top and one on the front, so access is very good. It's available from Pets at Home for £100. It has the same 9mm bar spacing (which measures at about 8.5mm) and suitable for Syrians and dwarf hamsters, but for dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm between the roof and top of the bedding to avoid fall risks. Again bedding panels can be used for deeper bedding.
Hamster Plaza 120 Knock Down extra-large hamster cage • Pet products • Savic • All pet products • Small Animal Cages, Hamster Cages, Knock Down Cages, Rat Cages, Small Animals, Hamster, Rat
With a 118 centimetre width and 64 centimetre depth, the Hamster Plaza Knock Down offers your hamster a lot of extra space. The narrow bar spacing also makes this cage suitable for small rats. Via the ladder your pets have access to a spacious platform, with a house and a [...]
www.savic.be
Viking custom perspex panels for deep bedding - for Plaza cages and other barred cages
Savic Plaza Deep Bedding Screens - Viking Laser
Create a deep bedding area in your Savic Plaza with these custom made screens and cage dividers. Available in multiple heights.
www.vikinglaser.co.uk
Savic Aura 120 Plexi - 118cm x 64cm x 62cm - price as yet unknown and not widely available yet but will be available in the Uk
This is similar to the Plaza 120 but the base is extended with 10cm of perspex, allowing for deeper bedding. The cage is also 10cm taller as a result at 62cm tall. It has the same large front and top door but has narrow 6.5mm bar spacing - suitable for mice and dwarf hamsters. The cage will easily hold about 25cm of bedding, but it could be much deeper as bedding doesn't fall out of narrow 6.5mm bar spacing (depending on what bedding you use). This cage will be suitable for all species of hamsters, providing the bedding is deep enough to avoid fall risks from a height. For dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm between the roof and top of the bedding, for safety. This is already released and should be available soon in both the Uk and Europe.
Aura 120 Plexi Knock Down small animal home • Pet products • Savic • All pet products • Small Animal Cages, Mouse & Dwarf Hamster Cages, Hamster Cages, Knock Down Cages, Small Animals, Mouse & Dwarf Hamster, Hamster
The Aura 120 Plexi Knock Down offers a spacious and inviting living space for your small animals, with dimensions of 118 x 64 x 62 cm. It provides ample room for your beloved furry companions to play, relax, and thrive. This cage stands out with 10 cm high plexiglass panels [...]
www.savic.be
Skyline Barney cage 100cm x 56cm deep x 46cm tall - £74.39 from Zooplus
The Barney cage is now available for shipping to the Uk again, from Zooplus. This is a good sized 100cm cage with narrow 7mm bar spacing, suitable for dwarf hamsters, providing there is no more than 25cm between the roof and the top of the bedding, to avoid fall risks. The narrow bar spacing keeps the substrate in (depending on what substrate you use). It comes with a good house, shelf and ladder. It has a large door on the top and two smaller doors on the front. So access could be limited from the front, but good from above. May also be suitable for Syrian hamsters, but it would be difficult to fit enough bedding with an 11" or 12" wheel.
Skyline rodent cage Barney | zooplus.co.uk
Order Skyline rodent cage Barney now at zooplus. Benefit from free delivery from £39.
www.zooplus.co.uk
The Volta cage £75 plus £10 p&p 100cm x 54cm x 40cm tall - Available from eBay and Amazon. This is imported by a Uk pet shop and is very similar to the Ritz cage below, but this one has a good built in house. Pros: - It has very good floor space. Cons - it only has small doors - two on top and one on the front. This is fine for a confident hamster who will happily come out of a small door, but means you'd have to take the bars off for putting larger items in and out or for cleaning probably. The height limits bedding depth, but possible to have a deep bedding area due to the large floor area.
Volta 100cm Hamster Rat Gerbil Degu Mouse Hedgehog Extra Large Cage Black 604565550200 | eBay
Plastic base, black coated bars, standard hamster spacing bars, wooden house that is fully removable and safe. Length 100cm. My apologies. Base height 16cm. I’m happy to help. I have imported these as there just are not enough decent sized cages available.
www.ebay.co.uk
The Little Friends Ritz cage £79.99 100cm x 54 cm x 39cm tall. This is basically the same as the Volta cage (see above), but different coloured bars and comes with a shelf instead of the built in house.
Ritz Large Rat and Hamster Cage with Shelf – Black – Little Pet Warehouse
www.littlepetwarehouse.co.uk
The XL Grosvenor cage £84.99 100cm x 54 cm x 39cm tall. Available from Little Pet Warehouse and Amazon. Top opening only but has a huge top lid. Again this has very good floorspace. It's lower in height than some 100cm cages so limits bedding depth again but the large floor area allows for a deeper bedding area. This could be suitable for dwarf hamsters. NOTE: There are reports that the barred lid could be pushed up at the edges. So it might need a book or similar on the edge
Grosvenor XL Rat Hamster Cage – 100 x 54 x 39 – Black – Little Pet Warehouse
www.littlepetwarehouse.co.uk
Ferplast Criceti 100 cage 95cm x 57cm x 50cm tall £133.99 to £165 A very good sized barred cage, at almost 60cm deep and with a large floor area. It has a large top opening lid only. Pros - Size, and has some fairly good shelves with it. Cons - it's expensive and not that easy to find. For dwarf hamsters there should be no more than 25cm between the roof and the top of the substrate to avoid falls risks. NOTE: There are reports that the barred lid is a bit loose at the edge and some hamsters could push it up at the edges and escape. So it might need a book or similar on the edge.
Ferplast Criceti 100 Hamster Cage
Ferplast Criceti 100 Hamster Cage Influenced by the stricted European standard regarding the dimension of caged, the Ferplast Criceti 100 Hamster Cage has been designed to ensure plenty of space and living comfort is provided for your little friend. Devid
CRICETI 100
In accordance with the strictest European standards regarding the dimension of cages, Criceti 100 ensures plenty of space and living comfort for your little friend. The habitat is divided in three floors, with stairs to create different areas for use throughout the day. Thanks to its roomy...
www.ferplast.co.uk
Pets at Home XX Large Cage 95.3cm x 57cm deep x 41cm tall £55
Pets at Home have a new, own brand large cage in 2024 which is reasonably priced, although only has small doors for access, so may not work well for a shy hamster, and the bars would need to be taken off for cleaning. It would be suitable for dwarf hamster, with bedding panels to increase bedding depth, but it's not tall enough for a Syrian Hamster.
Pets at Home Hamster & Mouse Wire Home Grey XX Large | Pets At Home
<li>Suitable for Syrian Hamsters, Dwarf Hamsters, Mice</li><li>With plastic base and wire mesh roof</li><li>With great air ventilation</li><li>Offering lots of living space</li><li>Easy to clean</li> is available to buy online at Pets at Home, the UK's largest pet shop with fast delivery and low...
www.petsathome.com
TANK STYLE CAGES 100cm approx or over
The Bucatstate 100
This is perspex style tank with a metal frame and a front opening door as well as a lift-off roof. It's 100cm x 50cm. The front opening door is a big bonus. There have been reports that, with very deep bedding, the perspex sides can bow, but it's been found to be fine between 25cm and 30cm deep bedding. It's available from Amazon and costs £179.99.
Bucatstate 100 - click here
Jungle pets glass tanks with custom made mesh lids - various sizes - cost varies £120 upwards usually - plus the cost of pallet delivery Junglepets make custom made glass tanks with custom made lids to fit - no diy involved. They are not badly priced for a glass tank but pallet shipping will cost extra.
Small Animal Housing and products
We produce a wide range of sizes of tanks for small animals in our own factory we can also produce similar designs to your required sizes please
Tilly's Tanks on ebay 122cm x 50cm x 50cm glass tank that comes with a wood and mesh lid £249.99. The wood on the lid looks a bit splintery so might need sanding.
Hamster , Gerbil, Mice Tank 122 X 50 X 50 Cm | eBay
This cage / tank is designed for â¨Hamstersâ¨Dwarf Hamstersâ¨Gerbilsâ¨Miceâ¨Rats â¨Degus etcâ¨â¨Being glass and no bars it is easy to view your pet and no shavings all over your floor or sideboard! Cardiff from the M5.
www.ebay.co.uk
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