Is my cage big enough for two hamsters ?

[HamsterMaster69]

Hi everyone!
Im planning to get two hamsters and im wondering if my Cage will meet their needs do they feel comfortable and have plenty of space to run around and Play.
Will they be happy im Cage like that ?
Also one more question can i keep two females together ?

 

[Maz]

Hello First thing is - please don't get two hamsters! Just one. Regardless of which species it is, it is not really safe to get two and have them live together even if a pet shop has told you it is. They invariably end up fighting which can lead to sudden maiming or killing - usually when their hormones start kicking in and regardless of sex.

I assume it's a dwarf hamster you're looking at? Because Syrian hamsters must always live alone - even pet shops seem to know that!

The cage looks like the Grosvenor cage but I can't tell if it's the 100cm one or the 78cm one If it's the 100cm one it would be fine for 1 dwarf hamster. It's a little bit on the low side for a Syrian hamster to be able to fit enough bedding and an 11" wheel as well. Its a very nice cage. It might be ok for a roborovski dwarf hamster, but the bar spacing is 1cm. Narrower bar spacing would be better for a roborovski ideally. If it's the 78cm one, it's a bit on the small side as 100cm is the recommended minimum even for one tiny hamster.

It looks like you've bought the cage

 

[HamsterMaster69]

Alright, thank you so much for the advice! I've decided to get just one hamster and I'll go for a slightly taller cage instead. Thank you very much for all your help and advice

 

[Maz]

Have you seen the recommended cage list on here? You mentioned you were in Poland - are there good options for buying hamster cages there or is it mainly Amazon? It doesn't want to be too tall either maybe 50 to 60cm tall if it's for a Syrian or 40cm to 45cm tall if it's for a dwarf. I take it you're getting a Syrian hamster? Also presumably it's not too late to exchange or get a refund?

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[HamsterMaster69]

Thank you for the information! I bought this cage from my aunt because her chinchilla unfortunately passed away :C and she wanted to sell it. I'm planning to get a dwarf hamster

 

[Maz]

Ok if it's for a dwarf hamster, it doesn't want to be taller than 50cm to avoid fall risks and, if you're planning on having deep bedding - 8" to 10". If you're only planning to fill the base with bedding then 50cm would be a bit tall as well and the height of the cage you have there is a good height for a dwarf hamster - it would still allow for a deep bedding end.

It is not a bad size for a dwarf hamster but the recommendations are larger than that

 

[Maz]

Afraid your avatar was removed Was it a common meme? That can happen.

 

[Maz]

Looking forward to meeting your new hamster . Just ask if you need any tips on setting the cage up.

 

[Socks' Mum]

Great to hear you are getting a hamster. Good luck with your search