When you look at hamster cages, you will notice that there are three main types. These types are the glass cage, which can also be used as a fish tank, the wire cage and cages with are made of plastic. These three cages are as different as different can be. There are a few pros and cons that go along with each type of cage no matter which one you choose. Let start by talking about the “fish tank” cage. This type of hamster cage is great because it is clean, easy to keep and cheap. When your clean out the tank you need only dump the waste and rinse it out. You can find this type of hamster cage in any pet store and even some larger supermarkets. If you do choose this type of home for your hamster I highly recommend that you get one that is 10 gallons or larger and even bigger than that if you plan on having more than one hamster living there. There are a few draw backs to choosing this type of cage. You may find that it is a bit hard to setup certain types of toys in the tank as there is really nothing that you can hang them on but the main reason why I discourage the use of this type of hamster cage is that there is very poor air circulation and this can cause a great many health issues for your pet. The next type of hamster cage is the plastic cage. You can find these “hamster habitats” in any pet store. They are pretty much all in one hamster homes and often come with built in toys and an eating area. The good thing about getting your hamster this type of cage is that they will really enjoy climbing through all the tunnels and exploring all the tubes. In my personal opinion this is the second best type of hamster home. The reason why I wouldn't recommend getting this type of cage even though hamsters seem to love them is for much the same reason why I would have you avoid the glass cages and that is that there is very poor air circulation and this isn't very good at all for your pet. The plastic hamster cages are also very hard to keep clean. Unlike rabbits and other more sophisticated rodents, hamsters are not very easily potty trained and do their business everywhere they go and they do it often. This means that the tubes will all be full of feces and urine and can become very dirty and unhealthy. In order to properly clean this type of cage, you will need to take it apart and clean each individual tube, this can become very tedious and will have to be done often. This leads us to the third and final type of hamster cage, the wire cage, which looks much like a rabbits cage only a bit smaller. You can easily add toys, climbing ropes and even tubes for your hamster to play with. The wire cage provide goof are flow and is easy to clean. They are very well built and will last for a long time. In my personal opinion this is the best type of cage that you can get for your pet. The only downside to getting this type of hamster cage is that they can be a bit more expensive then the other types. When it comes down to it, it's all about your taste and what type of hamster cage you think is right for you and your pet hamster. Think about which one you would prefer and then browse around and check out the different types of cages that you find on sale. It is good to have a general idea of what you are looking for before you actually go out and by the cage.
So no you know about the three main types of hamster cages and probably have a general idea about which one you are planning to buy. Now you need to find a place to buy the cage from. Your best bet is to go somewhere that has a wide selection and allows you to compare prices. This will ensure that you find exactly the type of cage that you want and for the best price around. I find that shopping online allows me to do both of those things. You may have to pay some shipping costs for your hamster supplies but you will usually find them at a much cheaper price than at your local pet store and that will make up the difference. You will notice that there is a much wider selection when you search for hamster supplies online, so that you can get the exact hamster cage that you want. If you are so inclined you can visit some of the more major online pet retailers to see if you can find a good price on a cage that suits your needs, some of these sites include, Petco.com, Petsmart.com, and Petlanddiscount.com. These are all major pet shops that allow you to shop online and they all have a huge variety of pet products and supplies.So now you have a bit of good information that you can keep in mind while searching for hamster cages. I hope you found this article informative and helpful. Feel free to contact me with any comments or questions using the contact button at the top of this page. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed.
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