Laverne’s 100 qt Bin Cage Setup

Hello hamster friends!

Today I'll be sharing Laverne's 100 qt bin cage set up! Generally speaking I would recommend the 200 qt bin as a minimum for space, particularly for Syrian hamsters. However, I know there are times when we might not have access to something larger, like a 200 qt bin, a 40 gallon breeder or a Niteangel Bigger World.

In this case I'm all for making the most out of what you have, which is why I'm sharing this video of Laverne's current set up. Laverne normally lives in a 200 qt bin cage, but due to a lot of medical issues I needed to deep clean her current cage, so I decided to set up this 100 qt bin for her to live in for a while.

Thanks for joining me on my hamster care journey!

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For more on making a bin cage, please see my All About Bin Cages Page

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*Please see Hamster Hideout Forum for more info on hamster diets http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/forum/16-food-nutrition/