Picking a Wheel for my New Hamster!
Hi Hamster Friends!
I’ve seen a lot of questions on Reddit, Facebook & even comments on my channel- how to help a hamster who is having trouble using their wheel?
Well- my first response is to watch, watch, watch! If you don’t already own a pet-cam (like the Wyze pet cam, the one I use and LOVE!) I highly recommend it. Particularly because hamsters are mostly active when we aren’t, and they can be quite shy, observing them when they are doing their thing is so helpful!
I currently have four of these Wyze cams placed around Moe’s cage so I can check in on him and see how he is getting around.
I use the magnets to attach the cams to the cage (they have a magnetic base) then use the clamps to secure the wires out of the way.
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For more on hamster cams, check out my ham cam page!
After trying the Nigeangel wooden wheel & the Niteangel Dark Clouds wheel, I finally settled on the Niteangel Super Silent wheel as the best option for Moe right now (this could change as he gets older, of course!). I only have the 8” size available for him (and it looks a bit small, although it’s okay for a few days), so I’m going to buy a 10” Bucastate Quiet Wheel or Niteangel Super Silent for him.
For more about wheels, please see my Wheel Page!
What do you use for your hamsters? Do you find it takes a lot of trial and error to find the perfect wheel for your hamster too?
