But first, a word of warning.  Pink hamster cages are made from plastic and whilst plastic is a really versatile material to make hamster cages from, but there are some drawbacks that you need to consider.  Failure to consider these matters may well harm your pet and cause you some distress.  First you need to make sure that your hamster cage pink or otherwise is easy to clean.  If it is not easy to clean you may well not clean it as regularly as you should.  This can cause health problems for your hamster as ammonia fumes from stale urine can cause breathing difficulties, especially when inside closed spaces like tunnels and mezzanine layers in complex hamster cages.  The second factor to consider is the size of the tunnels.  Syrian hamsters can grow quite large and if they get too big can get stuck in some of the tunnels.  So the tunnels look interesting for your hamster but might still prove a problem if you are not careful.

Notwithstanding these concerns there are a number of pink hamster cages to choose from, most of which are perfectly safe and secure homes for your hamster.

The Rotastak Pink Palace is the number one choice of pink hamster cage.  The cage is a complete home for your hamster with tubes and tunnels and a choice of accessories.  As with all Rotastak hamster cages you also have the option to extend as much as you like to create a much larger living space for you hamster if you feel the need.  The Pink Palace dimensions are: Height: 53cm / 21″ Width: 48cm / 19″ Depth: 58cm / 23″

Another great pink hamster cage is the Magic Maze, again made by Rotastak.  This hamster cage is slightly unconventional in its appearance with tunnels extending above and behind the main cage area.  It also has a wire mesh on the front of the cage which will improve ventilation to for your pet.  Ventilation is an important aspect in hamster care as too little can cause problems.  The wire mesh is sufficiently wide to make the cage unsuitable for dwarf hamsters as it is insufficiently secure.  The Magic Maze dimensions are:Height 38cm / 15 Width 61cm / 24″ Depth 53cm / 21″

The next option to look at is the Rotastak Dreamland Hamster Mouse Cage.  Features included with this cage are the trademark Rotastak curvy tubing, with a lid for easy access to the cage and a built in water bottle.  A great feature about this hamster cage is the “Fairy Carriage” which allows you to transport your pet in a safe, but familiar way without the problems of transporting the whole cage.  Dimensions of the Rotastak Dreamland Hamster Cage are: Height: 36cm / 14″ Width: 38cm / 15″ Depth: 41cm / 16″

The final pink hamster cage to review is the Rotastak Pink Starter Home Hamsters Cage.  This hamster cage has a main living area and a detachable carry cage area with the two main compartments interlinked through the use of tubes and tunnels.  Included with the cage is a hamster wheel and a built in water bottle.  The cage is built so that there is a look out level so that your pet can see all around.  You also get stickers to decorate the outside of your pink hamster cage as you choose. Dimensions are: Height: 41cm / 16″ Width: 41cm / 16″ Depth: 26cm / 10″

As you can see there are quite a variety of pink hamster cages available from Rotastak.  They are all priced closely together so you can select the one that you think is right for your pet without worry.

The minimum size for a hamster cage should really be at least 18 inches square and a similar height.  Unless your hamster is a dwarf hamster you really shouldn’t be considering a hamster cage that is any smaller than this minimum size.

Big hamster cages are easier to clean than smaller ones as you will have greater access to the interior of the cage when cleaning.  In addition, wire hamster cages are probably over all a better choice of material for the walls and roof of the cage, although you should try to make sure the base of the hamster cage is plastic or at least solid in formation as if it was a wire mesh then there are likely to be comfort issues for your hamster and hygiene issues for you as the hamster will likely defecate in on the floor of the cage which would soak through into the surface below.  Plastic hamster cages, even the ones which would qualify as being big hamster cages tend to have a significant number of tubes and tunnels built into the design, which is great for the hamster but will always present you with problems when you are attempting to keep the cage clean.

Although it is recommended that your big hamster cage has wire mesh sides and roof, the size of the mesh should really not exceed more than one half of an inch.  Any more and there is a real possibility that your hamster will be able to escape and come to some harm.  It is very difficult to lose a hamster in even the smallest of houses so be aware at all times of the potential to lose your hamster.

The other aspect associated with big hamster cages is the ability to put a hamster wheel inside.  A hamster wheel is an important play and exercise item and should not be overlooked.  Hamsters are nocturnal and will use the hamster wheel far more at night, but they do love to run and hunt for food and as large an exercise wheel as possible is definitely preferable.

Whilst you can definitely get away with a regular hamster cage, big hamster cages with an interesting and varied play area within are by far the preferable option as your hamster will have a better overall quality of life and be a better and more entertaining pet as a result.