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[♥️fluffy♥️]

IKEA for Hamsters

Things you can buy at IKEA for hamsters!

Cages

 

IKEA Detolf

A glass display cabinet put on it’s back to make a hamster cage

 

Size: 953.25 sq in (6149.9877 sq cm)

 

Cost: varies

 

Type: DIY

 

Some people with other pets or people who want a more secure cage or the ability to have more bedding in the cage make a DIY lid for the cage, this is one of the downsides of using the detolf as a hamster cage

There are many tutorials online for you to choose from. Please go ahead and have a look yourself to choose just the right one for you and your hamster.

 

Here is one of the many tutorials online to make your detolf lid

 

Detolf Guide and Tips 

 

HOW TO DIVIDE A DETOLF INTO TWO CAGES

 

Is this a good Hamster cage? | IKEA Detolf 

 

 

Over all this cage is a brilliant decent sized budget cage 

 

IKEA Pax

A wardrobe flipped on it’s back to make a hamster cage

 

Size: Varies

1557sq in 

1829sq in

2336sq in 

2743sq in 

3115sq in 

3658sq in 

 

Cost: Varies

 

Type: DIY

 

    IKEA PAX 101 Tips and how to 

 

I am very sorry that I was only able to give one link as the PAX is not a very popular cage if you have any links for the PAX feel free to leave them down below

   

IKEA Linnmon

A table top converted to make a hamster cage

 

Size: 877.3 sq in (can vary)

Cost: Varys

Type: DIY

 

Link to make a “double linnmon” here 

Custom cage lid for linnmon here

Linnmon hamster cage tutorial here 

 

IKEA Salma

A plastic storage box great for making bin cages

 

Size: Varies (largest 556.14 sqin)

Cost: Varies

Type: Bin

 

BIn cage 101+ How to make a bin cage 

Bin cage tutorial

 

IKEA Billy

A bookcase converted into a hamster cage

 

Size: Single: 350 sq in Double: 700sq in

Cost: Varies

Type: DIY

 

DIY Billy hamster cage tutorial

Double Billy cage

The single Billy cage is not suitable for a hamster as it is under the bare minimum  (for this reason I do not recommend the Billy cage) . If you build the single Billy cage please extend it. Thank you!

 

IKEA PLATSA 

A wardrobe converted into a hamster cage

 

Size: *Varies (linked below)

Cost: Varies 

Type: DIY

 

*Links & sizes:

platsa-frame-white-70330969 ~ 744.001488 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-50330946 ~ 1116.00223 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-60330955 ~ 1488.00298 SQ inch exactly

          -frame-white-50330951 ~ 1674.00335 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-70330945 ~ 2232.00446 SQ inch exactly

 

Thanks ~sweetlikehoneycomb~!

 

Cage accessories 

IKEA Variera 

A shelf insert that works great as a hamster platform!

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IKEA Knuff 

A magazine holder, which on its side makes a brilliant hideout and platform for your hamster!

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IKEA TJena

A cheaper cardboard version of the Knuff magazine holder which can be used as a platform or hideout for your hamster!

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IKEA Lykud 

A ceramic baking dish which works as a great sand bath!

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IKEA Mixtur

A glass baking dish that comes in many different sizes which works great as a sand bath for your hamster!

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IKEA Fryken

A seagrass basket, all natural and perfectly safe for your hamster to chew on and destroy!

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IKEA Kuggis

A storage box that makes a brilliant sandbath!

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IKEA Glasgig

A glass tealight holder  which makes the perfect water dish!

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Hamster Food mix and treat storage 

IKEA Saxborga

A cute treat jar for storing your hamsters food mix or treats

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IKEA Rajtan

A set of four treat jars which you can use for your hamsters treats and food mix!

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IKEA Cissan

An all natural sea grass napkin holder, great as a hide, sandbath, or anything else you'd like it to be!

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Feel free to leave any comments, ideas, and questions. Also I have no images yet so if you happen to use one of these please tell me!

Also tell me if there is any mistake, if so I will edit it

Edited by ♥️fluffy♥️, 15 September 2021 - 09:37 PM.

[Thatfuzballufound]

Do you mind if I add one?

 

Its called the IKEA PLATSA 

 

They are like the pax but some are smaller.

Its pretty simple to build, just build it the way you would if it was a wardrobe (put it on its back as well lol forgot to add this) the fill the cracks with aquarium sealant (safe for hams) and then make your lid with mesh and wood planks like you would with any other DIY cage. If you wanted it more secure then i would put some crews and nails in as well just to make sure there is no change of it breaking easily.

 

It would have no glass or acrylic unless you replaced on of the sides, which may be unappealing for some. Its 55cm tall which is 22 inches which means you can easily have 10+ inches of bedding. 

 

Size: *Varies (linked below)

Cost: Varies (different countries and all that)

Type: DIY

 

*Links & sizes:

platsa-frame-white-70330969 ~ 744.001488 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-50330946 ~ 1116.00223 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-60330955 ~ 1488.00298 SQ inch exactly

          -frame-white-50330951 ~ 1674.00335 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-70330945 ~ 2232.00446 SQ inch exactly

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Do you mind if I add one?

 

Its called the IKEA PLATSA 

 

They are like the pax but some are smaller.

Its pretty simple to build, just build it the way you would if it was a wardrobe (put it on its back as well lol forgot to add this) the fill the cracks with aquarium sealant (safe for hams) and then make your lid with mesh and wood planks like you would with any other DIY cage. If you wanted it more secure then i would put some crews and nails in as well just to make sure there is no change of it breaking easily.

 

It would have no glass or acrylic unless you replaced on of the sides, which may be unappealing for some. Its 55cm tall which is 22 inches which means you can easily have 10+ inches of bedding. 

 

Size: *Varies (linked below)

Cost: Varies (different countries and all that)

Type: DIY

 

*Links & sizes:

platsa-frame-white-70330969 ~ 744.001488 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-50330946 ~ 1116.00223 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-60330955 ~ 1488.00298 SQ inch exactly

          -frame-white-50330951 ~ 1674.00335 SQ inch exactly

platsa-frame-white-70330945 ~ 2232.00446 SQ inch exactly

Thanks! I edited it!

[RedPanda]

Thank you for writing all of this! It must have taken awhile. This article will definitely be something I send to my friends when they are looking for an DIY cage or going to IKEA. 

  As a note, “varys” is actually spelled “varies”. You used the word a lot in the article, so you might want to make sure it’s spelled right. Other than that, it is a very well written article, and thank you again for writing it!

Edited by RedPanda, 17 August 2021 - 01:50 AM.

[Iszie]

If anyone wants some information on the Platsa I'd be more than happy to share. 

 

I own one, and I haven't heard of anyone else who has experience with one (hope that doesn't sound rude). I know that I've introduced it to some members, such as sweetlikehoneycomb, but I don't think she has one for her hamster yet. 

 

I can share advice/D.I.Y tips/photos - just ask.

Edited by Aspien, 17 August 2021 - 02:57 AM.

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Thank you for writing all of this! It must have taken awhile. This article will definitely be something I send to my friends when they are looking for an DIY cage or going to IKEA. 

  As a note, “varys” is actually spelled “varies”. You used the word a lot in the article, so you might want to make sure it’s spelled right. Other than that, it is a very well written article, and thank you again for writing it!

Thanks, I edited it I've always done that it's a habit!

[♥️fluffy♥️]

If anyone wants some information on the Platsa I'd be more than happy to share. 

 

I own one, and I haven't heard of anyone else who has experience with one. I know that I've introduced it to some members, such as sweetlikehoneycomb, but I don't think she has one for her hamster yet. 

 

I can share advice/D.I.Y tips/photos - just ask.

Oooh okay that would be extremely useful as I have no information about the Platsa yet as it doesn't seem very popular. If you can provide some information that would be brilliant

Note: Can you share a photo?

 

Thanks!

Edited by ♥️fluffy♥️, 17 August 2021 - 02:59 AM.

[Iszie]

Oooh okay that would be extremely useful as I have no information about the Platsa yet as it doesn't seem very popular. If you can provide some information that would be brilliant

Note: Can you share a photo?

 

Thanks!

Of course! I might not be able to upload the photo today, most likely tomorrow, if you don't mind.

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Of course! I might not be able to upload the photo today, most likely tomorrow, if you don't mind.

Thank you! That's fine

[Robin~]

Looks great! Just a couple notes on cage sizes:

 

- The Samla is right about 450sq in at the base as it slopes down a good bit; I might be able to get up to my attic and check at the 6" mark too if you'd like

 

- I believe each Billy shelf is around 350sq in so two would be 700sq in or so. Don't quote me on that lol--you should also be able to find it in ErinsAnimals's video

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Looks great! Just a couple notes on cage sizes:

 

- The Samla is right about 450sq in at the base as it slopes down a good bit; I might be able to get up to my attic and check at the 6" mark too if you'd like

 

- I believe each Billy shelf is around 350sq in so two would be 700sq in or so. Don't quote me on that lol--you should also be able to find it in ErinsAnimals's video

Thanks!

If you could measure the Salma that would be brilliant if no then it's fine  Also do you have a photo? 

Ooh okay thanks I'll edit it!

Edit: Yep I think your right

Edited by ♥️fluffy♥️, 17 August 2021 - 04:57 PM.

[Robin~]

Thanks!
If you could measure the Salma that would be brilliant if no then it's fine Also do you have a photo?
Ooh okay thanks I'll edit it!
Edit: Yep I think your right

Here’s a post I made with a set up in it a while back!

http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/157570-making-the-most-of-a-minimum-sized-cage/

It also states it has around 500sq in at the 6” mark so I’ll trust past me measured that correctly haha.

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Here’s a post I made with a set up in it a while back!

http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/157570-making-the-most-of-a-minimum-sized-cage/

It also states it has around 500sq in at the 6” mark so I’ll trust past me measured that correctly haha.

Thank you! ( I know I'm late)

[Zula]

Hey, this napkin holder can work quite well, either turned upside down to make a hideout or the “right way up” for something like a sandbath. The handle part, which can be used as a door, is fairly small/low so I wouldn’t use it for a Syrian unless modified. There are two sizes I believe, I think I use the biggest size. I’ll see if I have any pictures of it!

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/cissan-napkin-holder-water-hyacinth-60334289/

Edit: here are some pics

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As a sandbath

As a hide

Edited by Zula, 25 August 2021 - 12:50 AM.

[ajuniceu~]

I'm wondering if anyone has any pictures to share of a Platsa/Double Billy/Double Detolf cage? I've never seen these used much and it interests me!