When choosing a hamster cage, several key factors need to be considered:
Materials:
Plastic Cages: They are lightweight and easy to carry, with transparent visibility, suitable for various scenarios such as at home, in the office, and during travel. It's convenient for observing and taking care of pet hamsters.
Metal Cages: They are sturdy and durable, easy to clean, and applicable to scenarios like keeping hamsters at home, laboratory research, and carrying during travel.
Wooden Cages: They are natural and environmentally friendly, sturdy and durable, suitable for keeping hamsters in a cozy home environment, laboratory research, and travel carrying.
Sizes:
Small Cages: They have relatively limited space, suitable for small hamsters. However, using them for a long time might make the hamsters feel cramped.
Medium Cages: They provide more space where hamsters can move around freely. Usually, they are equipped with facilities like toys and running wheels.
Large Cages: For example, the 60-base and 47-base cages have lengths of 60 cm and 47 cm respectively. The widths are usually 35 cm or 30 cm, and the floor area can reach 0.2 square meters or 0.14 square meters, providing enough space for hamsters to move around freely.
Ventilation and Insulation:
Ventilation: Make sure the cage has enough ventilation holes to prevent the hamsters from getting heatstroke due to overheating.
Insulation: In winter, you can use warm bedding or insulation covers to keep the temperature in the cage suitable.
Ease of Cleaning:
Choose a cage that is easy to clean and avoid those with complex structures so that you can regularly clean up the hamsters' excrements and food residues.
Price:
Prices vary depending on the materials and sizes. Plastic cages are usually cheaper, while metal and wooden cages are more expensive.
By considering these factors comprehensively, you can choose a cage that is safe, comfortable, and suitable for the living needs of your pet hamsters.