Syrian Hamster Wheel Size

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Syrian hamster wheel size. Syrians can range from 80g to near 300g so there is no one size fits all solution to wheels really at the top end 12 inch definitely at the bottom end the 18 20cm wheels can be fine it all depends on the hamster. Dwarf hamster wheel size for dwarf and roborovski hamsters we d suggest getting a hamster wheel that is at least 6 inches in diameter. Breeder syrians though need 12 inch wheels as they re typically much larger than pet shop hamsters. Hamsters are full of energy and can run up to 9 miles in a day so a wheel is essential to keep them happy.

If given a choice a hamster will choose a larger wheel over a smaller wheel with a 14 inch diameter wheel being a favorite size according to some preference tests. It will be cost effective you won t have to keep buying wheels and is the perfect size for a syrian. So if budget isn t a problem then i recommend the heavy plastic ones. My small syrian was 110g and a 6 5 inch wheel was too small for him my large syrian was 160g and an 8 inch wheel was spot on for him.

3 5 out of 5 stars 98. A syrian hamster wheel should measure at least 8 inches in diameter and larger as needed. Syrians vary greatly in size due to breeding pet shop hams tend to be small and breeder hams tend to be large. However many do grow out of 8 inch so ijust suggest buying a 12 inch straight away.

Syrian hamster wheel size we recommend a minimum wheel size of 8 inches for syrian hamsters. Only 10 left in stock. Anything from 110g 220g can be healthy for a syrian. The 11 inch for the syrian owners and the 9 inch for the dwarf owners.

We recommend a minimum wheel size of 12 is a good place to start if your hamster is curving their back when running in their wheel then it is too small and you should invest in a large one to avoid health issues.