Trixie 61011 Running wheel, plastic, ø 28 cm (Assorted)

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However, unlike super-quiet wooden models, the Silent Spinner is still made of durable and lightweight plastic!

A cage that is too small to fit a 28cm (11″) wheel should not be advertised as being a suitable cage for a Syrian Hamster.Most of these devices consist of a runged or ridged wheel held on a stand by a single or pair of stub axles. Tierärztliche Vereinigung für Tierschutz ( TVT) recommends wheels should be at least 20cm (8″) for Dwarf Hamsters and at least 30cm (12″) for Syrian Hamsters, since smaller diameters lead to permanent spinal curvatures, especially in young animals. This humongous 28cm Ferris Wheel from Trixie is a phenomenal addition to an extra-large hamster cage and provides plenty of benefits for your porky rodent. Be sure to check whether it’s possible for the wheel to be fitted to the cage or whether it must remain on its stand. This is a rotatable shallow bowl, or slightly concave disc, which is set an angle to the horizontal.

Preferences of mice, Mus musculus, for different types of running wheel, Laboratory Animals, 34: 313–318. A super comfy and versatile wheel from Interpet, this large wheel comes on a free-standing base meaning you can easily move it around their cage to the best position.Metal is obviously a stronger material and is far more durable than plastic, but it is also harder to clean.

The hamsters neither preferred nor avoided wheels that had small "speed bumps" installed along the running surface to provide environmental enrichment. Neurobiology of mice selected for high voluntary wheel-running activity, Integrative and Comparative Biology, 45: 438-455. Classic rung designs can actually be harmful to hamsters as their feet can be easily caught between them while running. They are essential for maintaining a hamster’s healthy weight and a lack of exercise causes a whole host of health issues in your pet. Tierärztliche Vereinigung für Tierschutz (TVT) recommends wheels should be at least 20cm (8") for dwarf hamsters and at least 30cm (12") for Syrian hamsters, since smaller diameters lead to permanent spinal curvatures, especially in young animals.In one experiment, Syrian hamsters that could use tunnels to access five different cages each containing a toy showed no more than a 25% reduction in running-wheel use compared to hamsters housed in a single cage without toys (except for the running wheel). To make it worse, hamsters are nocturnal creatures too, which means you can often say goodbye to sleep and hello to midnight marathons.