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[♥️fluffy♥️]

All about Hamster Wheels!

Hamsters were born to run! Did you know that in the wild a hamster can run up to 16 miles a day in the wild. Imagine how many turns of the wheel that would be! 

So why do we need a wheel and are they really necessary? 

A hamster wheel is a MUST. All cages need them (unless you're willing to have 16 miles of floor space for your hamster). If you don’t have a wheel this can lead to obesity which can lead to a number of health problems. You need a wheel to exercise your hamster to prevent obesity.

 

Sizing of wheels for Syrians

8in minimum 

12in recommended

It depends on the size of your Syrian though. The biggest need 12 inches.

Syrian good wheels

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suncoast-Sugar-Gliders-Wodent-Senior/dp/B01HUOLCN2/ref=pd_lpo_199_t_1/258-5016665-6482755?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HUOLCN2&pd_rd_r=8468e323-379b-4cc3-90d0-d78f609715cb&pd_rd_w=74qnA&pd_rd_wg=SXfYY&pf_rd_p=3366510f-1771-44b5-99e2-20c1889506ac&pf_rd_r=TGBENQ82365HBR3ZK966&psc=1&refRID=TGBENQ82365HBR3ZK966

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaytee-Spinner-Giant-Wheel-Colours/dp/B0006IK0PQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=83HMMZXC2AJA&dchild=1&keywords=kaytee+silent+spinner&qid=1622211859&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=kaytee+%2Cpets%2C181&sr=1-1

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wooden-Exercise-Wheel-Large-hamsters/dp/B008H2VG0G/ref=sr_1_3?crid=12QEWIKEPN9HG&dchild=1&keywords=trixie+wooden+wheel&qid=1622211945&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=trixie+woo%2Cpets%2C202&sr=1-3

Sizing of wheels dwarfs (includes roborovski, chinese, winter white, campbell's dwarf)

6in minimum 

8in recommended

Good wheels

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamster-Wheel-Exercise-Circular-Removable/dp/B017SONKSY

https://www.exoticnutrition.com/Products/Wodent-Wheel-8__WW8.aspx

https://www.exoticnutrition.com/Products/Silent-Runner-Wheel-9__43672.aspx

 

Why do hamsters need large wheels?

Hamsters need large wheels because those under the minimum can bend their back which is bad for them and causes back problems. Unfortunately most wheels are undersized. Especially those at pet shops.

 

Are covered wheels better?

I personally think yes because they reduce the risk of falling out and hurting them.

 

Are wheels better than flying saucers? 

Yup, that’s what I think anyway. Flying saucers already bend hamsters’ backs which is bad for them. And flying saucers take up too much precious space to get an appropriately sized one, they also tend to be very flimsy.

 

Please note these are only my researched opinions. So always research on your own afterwards.

Criticism is needed! 

Edit Robin made a better one http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/151588-wheels-101/

Edited by lattepanda, 29 May 2021 - 12:42 AM.

[Lightning~]

nice, but they can actully run up to 10 miles each night

[lil BIG dwarf]

nice, but they can actully run up to 10 miles each night

 

I've seen things from 3 miles to 16 miles so uh... they just run a lot

[♥️fluffy♥️]

nice, but they can actully run up to 10 miles each night

Oh my gosh! I will defiantly edit that! I never knew that. Thanks for telling me. 

[Phosphorus]

Could you change the font? This is incredibly hard to read. Thanks!

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Could you change the font? This is incredibly hard to read. Thanks!

Ok, which font. I changed the size.

[4 Hamsters]

All about Hamster Wheels!

Hamsters were born to run! Did you know that in the wild a hamster can run up to 16 miles a day in the wild. Imagine how many turns of the wheel that would be! 

So why do we need a wheel and are they really necessary? 

A hamster wheel is a MUST. All cages need them (unless you're willing to have 16 miles of floor space for your hamster). If you don’t have a wheel this can lead to obesity which can lead to a number of health problems. You need a wheel to exercise your hamster to prevent obesity.

 

Sizing of wheels for Syrians

8in minimum 

12in recommended

It depends on the size of your Syrian though. The biggest need 12 inches.

Syrian good wheels

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suncoast-Sugar-Gliders-Wodent-Senior/dp/B01HUOLCN2/ref=pd_lpo_199_t_1/258-5016665-6482755?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HUOLCN2&pd_rd_r=8468e323-379b-4cc3-90d0-d78f609715cb&pd_rd_w=74qnA&pd_rd_wg=SXfYY&pf_rd_p=3366510f-1771-44b5-99e2-20c1889506ac&pf_rd_r=TGBENQ82365HBR3ZK966&psc=1&refRID=TGBENQ82365HBR3ZK966

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaytee-Spinner-Giant-Wheel-Colours/dp/B0006IK0PQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=83HMMZXC2AJA&dchild=1&keywords=kaytee+silent+spinner&qid=1622211859&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=kaytee+%2Cpets%2C181&sr=1-1

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wooden-Exercise-Wheel-Large-hamsters/dp/B008H2VG0G/ref=sr_1_3?crid=12QEWIKEPN9HG&dchild=1&keywords=trixie+wooden+wheel&qid=1622211945&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=trixie+woo%2Cpets%2C202&sr=1-3

Sizing of wheels dwarfs (includes roborovski, chinese, winter white, campbell's dwarf)

6in minimum 

8in recommended

Good wheels

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamster-Wheel-Exercise-Circular-Removable/dp/B017SONKSY

https://www.exoticnutrition.com/Products/Wodent-Wheel-8__WW8.aspx

https://www.exoticnutrition.com/Products/Silent-Runner-Wheel-9__43672.aspx

 

Why do hamsters need large wheels?

Hamsters need large wheels because those under the minimum can bend their back which is bad for them and causes back problems. Unfortunately most wheels are undersized. Especially those at pet shops.

 

Are covered wheels better?

I personally think yes because they reduce the risk of falling out and hurting them.

 

Are wheels better than flying saucers? 

Yup, that’s what I think anyway. Flying saucers already bend hamsters’ backs which is bad for them. And flying saucers take up too much precious space to get an appropriately sized one, they also tend to be very flimsy.

 

Please note these are only my researched opinions. So always research on your own afterwards.

Criticism is needed! 

Edit Robin made a better one http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/151588-wheels-101/

 

Please keep in mind many people (especially in Europe) actually use 13 or even 16 inch wheels for syrian hamsters. 12 inch wheels isn't the biggest size available for hamsters, as long as a hamster can push on the wheel and still have a straight back while running, it's a good wheel. 

[ajuniceuhamsters]

I agree with 4 hamsters

 

Also, some wheels are also too skinny for hamsters to properly run on since some hamster may need a wider track!

[♥️fluffy♥️]

I agree with 4 hamsters

 

Also, some wheels are also too skinny for hamsters to properly run on since some hamster may need a wider track!

 

Please keep in mind many people (especially in Europe) actually use 13 or even 16 inch wheels for syrian hamsters. 12 inch wheels isn't the biggest size available for hamsters, as long as a hamster can push on the wheel and still have a straight back while running, it's a good wheel. 

Oh, thanks! I didn't know! I think I have some editing to do.