Trixie Wooden Exercise Wheel, Large ø 28 cm (for rats, hamsters, degus)

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By becoming a member of our community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. I find the Trixie one works better screwed upside down in the cage (it can never scrape on the bottom then which can happen as it gets older and bearings go a bit. Anyone who’s ever had a hamster before knows that while an exercise wheel is often the joy of your little furballs life, it is conversely nearly always the bain of yours.

I can imagine that this might be unpleasant or even impossible for some gerbils, especially young or older gerbils. A hamster would use this wheel for an average 8km a night and in the wild their back would remain straight, sadly for a hamster who uses this wheel it has to experience running with a curved back. Because of it's larger-than-average size, it's gentle on your hamster's spine unlike many other smaller wheels. This humongous 28cm Ferris Wheel from Trixie is a phenomenal addition to an extra-large hamster cage and provides plenty of benefits for your porky rodent.I posted here earlier about my dwarf’s weight and his wheel use and someone recommended a larger wheel, so I’m currently looking for one. Thanks for the review LilyandDaisy, I was looking for a wooden wheel for my gerbils as the 11" plastic wheel they have they would occasionally chew which I didn't feel too comfortable with. A total of 1–3 wounds, separate in time, developed on the paws (mostly the hind ones) of almost all animals. He runs for much longer and I bet this is one of the reasons why – for a fully grown syrian hamster this product is 10/10. Our collection of large hamster wheels is designed to provide your furry friend with the ultimate exercise experience.

We specialise in pet supplies for all pets including dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles. Be sure to check whether it’s possible for the wheel to be fitted to the cage or whether it must remain on its stand. It has been reported that the wheel is quiet and we are also pleased to see there is no inner cog which could trap a gerbils tail or long fur. Going by the description the manufacturer is clueless (small - hamster large - rat) but it is a sturdy and smoothly spinning wheel that also attaches to a barred cage.It’s a scientific fact that hamsters love to run, and so an exercise wheel is a pretty crucial piece of equipment when it comes to kitting out your little pet’s cage. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Classic rung designs can actually be harmful to hamsters as their feet can be easily caught between them while running. This would not be comfortable for larger breeds such as Syrians though, and if your hamster is a portly species you’re best off purchasing a wheel of 20 cm or more. Hamsters are protected under The Animal Welfare Act and there is a good argument that small hamster wheels should be banned.