Amazing Setups

 

New Hamster Cage idea for Mochi the Robo Hamster

Mochi the robo hamster latest enclosure @laura.sygrove

What Makes A Good Set Up

 

Enclosure Size

We recommend that the enclosure should be at least 100cm x 50cm for ALL species of hamsters, this is unbroken floor space and is recommended by TVT veterinary research. With an enclosure this big your hamster will have lots of room to explore and you will have plenty of space to add enrichment in. Please take a look at our hamster cage page.

 

Bedding Depth

The minimum bedding depth where a hamster could start to burrow is 6 inches, but ideally you should aim higher as they are natural burrowing creatures so 10 inches or more would be more beneficial. With deep bedding your hamster is more likely to make their burrows and make them nice and deep and comfortable. It is important to use the correct type of bedding that can hold up the structure of a burrow (Do not use scented bedding or fluffy bedding), please look at our page about hamster bedding. Spot Cleaning of soiled bedding is a recommended technique that will also reduce smell. With a big enough enclosure you may not need to do a full clean for many weeks.

 

Enrichment

Hamsters need a lot to do in their cage so adding as much enrichment as possible will help your hamster not to get bored and stimulate their mind. You could add different textures such as coco soil, beach chips, coco chips. You could also add safe forage such as dried flowers and herbs. Adding sprays like millet, poppy heads, flax etc. will encourage your hamster to forage like they would in the wild. You could add plants into the cage like a spider plant or herb plants such as cress plant. Also, scatter feeding their food is super beneficial. Having chew toys such as wooden toys or pine cones or wood is beneficial to your hamsters teeth (Do not use flavoured chews as they can confuse your hamster to think it is food and they are dangerous to ingest). You could also DIY toys by cutting a toilet paper tube, adding soft hay and treats. Another beneficial item to have is rocks that can help them to file their nails.

 

Plenty of Places to Hide

As hamsters are prey animals they like to hide to feel safe. It is recommended to have at least 5/6 hides in the enclosure. Popular ones are cork logs, multi chamber hides and ceramic. When placing heavy hides please make sure to have it on a platform so it doesn’t sink and harm the hamster.

 

Correct Sized Wheel

A wheel should be atleast 28cm diameter for a Syrian Hamster and at least 20cm diameter for a dwarf hamster. The wheel should not be bared, meshed, have rods or sand paper on. You can find out more on our hamster wheel page.

 

 

Hamster Cage Ideas

 

 

 

large enclosure for robo hamster

Enclosure for a robo hamster instagram mochihamster44

 

Laura Haw enclosure for a robo hamster red bedding

Deep White & Red Paper Bedding @laura.sygrove

 

Mochi the Robo hamster enclosure inside view

Mochi the Robo hamster enclosure inside view

 

 

 

The Famous Carol Fang Setup

Carol Fang Setup

 

amazing hamster cage double detolf emma hope

Double Detolf Emma Hope

 

amazing hamster cage double detolf emma hope inside view

Double Detolf Emma Hope Inside View

 

Two Hamster cages one for a female hamster one for a male

@nico_syrian_hamster Pawhut’s with the glass replaced

 

 

 

Pawhut with Rust-Oleum Candy Pink Paint

Pawhut with Rust-Oleum Candy Pink Paint @caitlingarv

 

Ikea detolf with raised lid for deeper hamster bedding

@hamsterscape Ikea detolf with raised lid

 

@hamsterscape

 

Ikea Pax DIY Hamster cage

@hams.and.buns IKEA Pax DIY

 

@hams.and.buns hamsterscaped cage

@hams.and.buns

 

Ikea detolf for robo hamster

@fernthesyrianhamster crowded setup but suitable for the robo who has 3 legs and feels more safe

 

Ikea Pax Hamster Cage Setup

@fernthesyrianhamster IKEA Pax 200cm x 75cm

 

 

 

Hamster tank with deep bedding and sprays enrichment

Hamster tank with deep bedding and sprays enrichment @lozzleloz_animals

 

Hamster tank with lots of tall sprays

Inside view @lozzleloz_animals

 

122cm glass Tank for a Syrian Hamster

122cm Tank for a Syrian Hamster @PancaketheHamster

 

 

Living world eco for a rescued robo

Living World Eco for Nigel a rescued robo @laura.sygrove

 

Living World Eco for Nigel a rescued robo Inside View

Living World Eco inside view @laura.sygrove

 

Pawhut Hamster Cage in Pink

Pawhut with spruce & paper bedding @poppys_hamsters

 

@hamionethehamster Fish Tank Setup

@hamionethehamster Fish Tank Setup

 

@ChlosCozyHams Tank with Deep Bedding

@ChlosCozyHams Tank with Deep Bedding

 

@nicoles_hamfam Living World Eco

@nicoles_hamfam Living World Eco

 

Double Marrakesh for a Syrian Hamster @thelittlehamsterclub

Double Marrakesh for a Syrian Hamster @thelittlehamsterclub

 

megan berry detolf

Megan Berry Detolf

 

Beautiful Modern Look Setup

Beautiful Modern Look Setup

 

DIY Hamster cage IKEA Linmon

@hamsterofwar Ikea Linmon DIY

 

Pawhut with Marigold hamster sprays for a gold themed enclosure

Pawhut with Marigold Flowers @hanashamsters

 

@laikathehamster Pawhut for a dwarf hamster

 

Pawhut Hamster Cage Idea

Pawhut Enclosure @theoandclover

 

DIY Hamster Cage Idea

DIY Enclosure @theoandclover

 

 

 

Fish Tank for a Hamster

Tiffany Key @TiffanyandPets

 

Inside view of hamster enclosure in a tank

Tiffany Key Inside View

 

Huge full room hamster enclosure

Satu Marty Enclosure

 

huge hamster full room tank

Satu Marty

 

Satu Marty

 

Satu Marty

 

Cik Puan Dimple Setup with Deep Burrow Section

 

Easter Themed cage setup

Easter Themed Setup elsje154

 

 

 

Large Tank Nice Looking Setup

 

Terrarium Setup

Terrarium Setup

 

Happy Hamsters UK Rescue

 

Savic Plaza Cage with Perspex sides added

Savic Plaza Cage with Perspex sides added

 

Savic plaza cage with sprays

Savic Plaza Cage with lots of Sprays

 

Cage Setup

 

hamster tank idea with deep bedding

@cosmichamsters IKEA Komplement Cage

 

over head view of hamster cage setup

@cosmichamsters IKEA Komplement overhead view

 

Ikea Komplement DIY Hamster cage

@cosmichamsters Ikea Komplement Christmas Theme

 

DIY Hamster cage with ventilation

@cosmichamsters Living World Eco enclosure

 

hamster cage setup with cardboard section for deep bedding

@cosmichamsters cage setup with cardboard section for deep bedding

 

Ikea Linmon DIY hamster cage

Ikea Linmon DIY hamster cage laylasspets

 

Living World Eco Hamster Cage Setup with lots of enrichment

Living World Eco Cage for a Dwarf Hamster @life_of_hamsters_

 

Converted Ikea Detolf Hamster Setup

Converted Ikea Detolf Hamster Setup

 

Blue Bedding Gives the Effect of a Lake Nice Hamsterscaping

Blue Bedding Gives the Effect of a Lake Nice Hamsterscaping

 

Two home made units with deep Bedding @elllsanimals

 

Inside View @Elllsanimals

Inside View @elllsanimals

 

Great Setup from Soffl PsyPoke 160cm and Deep Bedding

Setup from Soffl PsyPoke 160cm and Deep Bedding