Studies have showed that hamster are happiest and healthier if they are kept in large cages. Hamster should be given plenty of room to run, play, explore and also view the environment around their cage. The best hamster habitat should be as large as possible with a flat surface for the bottom.
In the natural environment hamsters like to move around a lot. Here are some large cage options available, which is not only provide enough room for your pets but also bough to you many other benefits.
#1 Living World Deluxe Habitat
It is obvious that this is not the cheapest options, but there is not much hamster cages out there is safer and more comfortable than this one. It features plastic bottom base, which will protect the sensitive feet of hamster and the upper wire frame to provide ample ventilation. The flat plastic bottom also make it easier to clean and remove hamster’s waste
Its dimensions are 46.9 L x 22.8 W x 24 H inches with a balcony and access ramp. It features a food dish, which is secures to balcony floor. Under the balcony is the private area, where the hamster can hind inside.
#2 Prevue Pet Products 528 Universal Small Animal Home
If you are looking for the more affordable option than the previous one, you should go with this cage. It measures 32.5 x 19 x 17.5 inches, that means it not only enough room for your pets run and play in side but also for you to add accessories and toys. The space bar is 3/8” ensure that your hamster cannot escape out.
The plastic base and 2 large doors, one on the top and one on the side making cleaning is not an issue. It features 2 handle bars on top for easy to carry and portable.
#3 Pawhut Hamster Cage Rodent
This is the biggest cage in this list, that have the dimensions is 115 x 60 x 55 cm. However, the large cage can post potential danger for a smaller breed of hamsters as they can accidently fall down, it is recommended to use for large hamsters. Additionally, it takes you much more space than normal cage, ensure that you have space either indoors or outdoors to place it.
In the case if you want to keep more than one hamster, it can be your ideal cage. It is made of glass windows with the wooden frame for the fully visible. It features with the glass top with a lot of vent holes ensure the air circulation.