Glass Hamster Cages
You may well be looking for a hamster cage for your pet. There are many different types of cage out there ranging from large pink hamster cages to small wire hamster cages. But you may also have come across a number of articles or sites that discuss glass hamster cages. This article will discuss the pros and cons of selecting a glass hamster cage for your little friend.
Historically, and mainly as a result of manufacturing limitations, the options that were available for you to choose from were limited when it came to small family pet cages. They were either rectangular wire cages, or, well, frankly rectangular wire cages. This obviously meant that choice was somewhat limited. There are so many ways you can present a wire cage in an interesting way, indeed, some might say there is no way to present a rectangular wire cage in an interesting way. However, at some point someone had the intelligent idea of using an old aquarium as a substitute hamster residence and because the idea is a good one, the idea caught on. Thus the glass hamster cage became a reality. Since that time a number of different manufacturers have started creating specially made hamster cages to capitalise on the demand for these more interesting environments.
Glass hamster cages are good choices for a home for you little pet. They allow you to see into the hamster nest whilst the hamster is sleeping, they protect your hamster from drafts and generally provides a safe and secure home and perhaps importantly prevents your pet from having any chance of chewing through a door, or the plastic surround of a cage and never being seen again.
There are however drawbacks to glass hamster cages. They are not particularly good for ventilation, the lack of can really be very harmful to hamsters and for this reason they should never be placed in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this would create very unpleasant conditions. They also suffer more than wire or plastic cages from condensation and as a result they require cleaning perhaps more often than alternative habitats. They are heavy and difficult to move. And finally, a small point but it is sometimes difficult to attach a water bottle to the side walls.
All in all, as you will probably know, there is no right answer to the question of what is the best cage for your hamster. A glass hamster cage that works well for one person may be totally unsuitable for another, but hopefully from this article you have gained a sense of what is good and bad about glass hamster cages.
Perfect Hamster Cages
A hamster is a great pet and is a charm to have in your household! Unlike dogs and cats, hamsters cannot be left freely in your house! Hamsters are gorgeous and enhance the décor of your house! Hamsters are ideally kept in cages! Hamster cages come in various shapes, sizes and there is a wide to variety to choose from. You should look out for a hamster cage that’s suitable for your hamster as well as yourself! You are the one that’s going to clean the cage so you want to make it as easy and convenient as possible.
Hamster cages are often are rectangular shaped and have large steel doors. When investing in a hamster cage make sure it is easy for you to go in and clean! With your hands of course! Make sure the plastic on the bottom is thick and durable and the steel bars are thick! Hamsters have strong teeth and you don’t want your pet chewing through the cage in the middle of the night!
Aquariums make great hamster cages and boast a better view as well! Aquariums give your hamster the space they need to grow! If you decide to use an aquarium as a hamster cage then make sure you replace the glass top with a wire mesh about a 1centimeter thick! Since hamsters cannot tolerate much heat, the wire mesh will give your pet as much air they require and therefore help them to adjust to room temperature.
Hamster cages need to be decorated just like any ideal living room! The cozier you make it for your hamster the longer they will survive. Start by putting wood shavings on the bottom of the cage and make sure you keep them moist. You don’t want your hamster chewing at them and find yourself replacing it the very next day! Try using wood other than cedar as it gives out a lot of oils that could be harmful to your hamster’s respiratory system!
Use your imagination when creating the perfect environment for your hamster. Hamster cages can be decorated with toys, a small bed and even a hamster wheel! Cleaning the hamster cage should be done once a week by first placing your hamster in a hamster ball! Use a moist cloth to get rid of all the dust. Your hamster cage will make it easier for you to clean while having fun with your hamster at the same time!
