Hi. Could hamsters get through the bars on this? It's hard to find a 30 inch hamster cage! Hoping this might work. Thank you!
1947373
Oh it's entirely possible. Rodents like hamsters can fit through anything that is only as wide as the heights of the skull - they flatten the entire body. I would not risk it.
1947374
Rabbit git out twice crummy cage topside side clicks open not manufactured well
1947375
Hello yes I think they will be able to get through. The openings are 1inch apart and a hamster, mouse and even rat may get through.
1947376
I think I hamster would be able to sneak out in this cage, definitely a mouse...Guinea Pigs and Rabbits are more ideal. I would recommend you maybe look at bird cages if you want to find a big cage suitable for a hamster. They're roomy, and the bars are typically very close together.
1947377
yes - definitely. The bars are spaced about an inch apart. Perfect for a guineau pig, ferret, or chinchilla but not a hamster.
142805
A hamster could definitely escape. A rat could escape. A guinea pig wouldnt be able to. Ferrets cant fit through. This playpen is wonderful but for larger rodents and pets. I think there are playpens made specifically for small rodents such as hamsters and mice etc.
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I think you would have to rig your own system to hang a water bottle where the hamster could reach it. We also returned the cage as the dwarf hamster could slide open the door, and cage was also too small for him. We have stopped using water bottles because even the expensive glass and metal bottles (with ball bearings in the drinking tube) get stuck once in a while and the hamster goes without water until we notice the water level isn't dropping. We use small ceramic water bowls and change water daily to make sure he gets water. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2189884
Yes. We have a large car and he can't get the hamsters. We did take small binder clips and attached those at the top where it latches for added protection. No issues with hamsters getting out or car getting in.
56404
If you had a very hefty Syrian hamster, it might be a very roomy habitat. I think the gaps would be too big (approximately 1" apart), so I would not recommend it.
1634962
There are a few problem I see, they like to use the corner and there isn't really anything there to not let that go everywhere and they cant burrow into the bedding.The grate does NOT come out. I wouldn't suggest to use this cage for a hamster, there is probably a way to fix those two problems. They may also lift the door up, so put a safety pin to hold them down.
266865
A dwarf hamster shouldn't be able to fit through. They are the same space as you'd see on most hamster cages.. however they do have smaller fences as well
189502
I am uncertain- the bars are spaced about 1/2", so if he pushed really a hard, a small hamster might squeeze out...
427348
The space between bars is the same as a habitat spacing. They shouldn't be able to fit between. Although, we live in the country and I know rodents are crafty and determined, I wire tied the corners so there would be no room for failure. Hope that helps.
142806
Yes, it's small enough that a ferret won't squeeze through, but a hamster very likely could. There is almost a full inch of space between the vertical bars.
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I have never had a rat for a pet, but my first guess it that it would not be suitable for a rat. I would expect a rat cage to have bars closer together. Perhaps it could work if the rat is already full grown. I'm not sure how small a space a rat can fit through.
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No, I suggest multiple cages or a larger one than this. I got this cage for my dwarf hamster and it is perfect size for her ALONE. I would say if your hamsters get along with each other this would be adequate for only 2 dwarf hamsters only, TOTAL! No more than two! Make sure they have a wheel or 2 wheels AND plenty of food and a good water source! Make sure they are happy and care for your little pets you will only have them for a short amount of time. A two cage set up would be more appropriate for two hamsters even if the cages are connected still make sure they get along. Most hamsters will need to be separated unless they are siblings. Be careful with them as they are unpredictable! Best of luck! No, I suggest multiple cages or a larger one than this. I got this cage for my dwarf hamster and it is perfect size for her ALONE. I would say if your hamsters get along with each other this would be adequate for only 2 dwarf hamsters only, TOTAL! No more than two! Make sure they have a wheel or 2 wheels AND plenty of food and a good water source! Make sure they are happy and care for your little pets you will only have them for a short amount of time. A two cage set up would be more appropriate for two hamsters even if the cages are connected still make sure they get along. Most hamsters... » Read More No, I suggest multiple cages or a larger one than this. I got this cage for my dwarf hamster and it is perfect size for her ALONE. I would say if your hamsters get along with each other this would be adequate for only 2 dwarf hamsters only, TOTAL! No more than two! Make sure they have a wheel or 2 wheels AND plenty of food and a good water source! Make sure they are happy and care for your little pets you will only have them for a short amount of time. A two cage set up would be more appropriate for two hamsters even if the cages are connected still make sure they get along. Most hamsters will need to be separated unless they are siblings. Be careful with them as they are unpredictable! Best of luck! « Show Less
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We have a Chinese Hamster in our cage. She fits fine in the tunnels (she is bigger than a dwarf), but we put in a different wheel because the one that comes with it is for small dwarf sized hamsters only. Anything bigger than a Chinese Hamster won't work though. We had a teddy bear hamster and she did not fit in the tunnels.
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There is the only one hole on top part of cage. With two holes for tubes. Adding additional tubes did not work. They would fall off when hamster would go thru the tubes. not very strong and not worth added additional tubes.
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It's about an inch between the bars. DO NOT buy this for any size hamsters. Hamsters can squeeze into spaces the size of their skull, which is why this is meant for guineas and rabbits. My hamster escaped this and he's a huge Syrian fancy bear hamster. Petco and petsmart sell rat cages that are almost the size of this with smaller bar spacing. I bought that for my hammy and it works perfectly. Good luck!
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I have a dwarf hamster in mine - they dont get as large as a teddy bear hamster. If you plan on letting it use an excercise ball or add connecting tubes to enlarge it. I think I would go with a larger cage.
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Absolutely, a long haired hamster would love this cage! We would not recommend this cage for dwarf hamsters or any small hamster. Our hamster is a Syrian short hair and has plenty of room and can not fit through the bars. The cage is easy to clean and put back together. Happy hamstering!