To give your hamsters a good life, hamsters cages is one of the most important factors you have to consider. Cheap cages for hamsters are definitely a bonus to your shopping experience. Allow me to clarify that this process does not necessarily mean that you have to search all around your neighborhood to find the cheapest available option. Well, you could do that but it will definitely take up some time and thus results in you having less time with your beloved hamster. So in this article, I will share with you how to find cheap cages for hamsters online and how to customize your own hamsters cages.
1. This is the simplest option to own cheap hamsters cages. (You will not even need to leave your house)
Step 1: Go online to search for the best priced hamsters cages.
Step 2: Be sure that you take note of the delivery charges. Some websites may sell their cages at lower prices than others but charge you more for delivery.
Step 3: Make use of the free delivery. Usually websites require you to spend over a certain amount before waiving the delivery charge.
In 3 steps, you will be able to obtain your very own cheap hamster cage. Again, it is perfectly fine if you want to search around your neighbourhood for better priced hamsters cages. However, do take note that most of these shops do not provide delivery services and the cost of traveling around will come up to a fair amount. Also, the number of websites on the internet selling hamsters cages is huge! Which means that the prices of the hamster cages online have to be competitive enough to attract you to buy from them. Thus, buying through the internet is the simplest option to own cheap cages for hamsters.
My aspens dear, whose airy cages quelled,
Quelled or quenched in leaves the leaping sun,
All felled, felled, are all felled;
—Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889)
The option mentioned above usually requires you to own a credit card to make payments online. The next option that I am sharing, does not require you to have a credit card.
2. Customizing your own hamsters cages.
Step 1: Get a clear plastic tank. Make sure that they are not too small. Experienced owners recommend that, for Syrian hamsters the size of the cage should be at least H12" x W12" x D24" (H30.5 x W30.5 x D61cm) and for 2 Dwarf hamsters their cages should be at least (H) 16" X (W) 16" X (D) 20" (40cm x 40cm x 50cm).
Step 2: Find household items that are not in use and are safe for your hamsters. I personally recommend using porcelain materials as they do not absorb moisture and can be reused after washing. This reduces the need to constantly change their toys and thus reduces cost. Some suggestions are cups/mugs/bowls, toilet rolls and plastic containers.
Step 3: This is an important and essential step. Get a disinfectant for pets at any pet store. The plastic tank and household items may have been used several times or is dirty. Spraying the items with disinfectants ensures that your hamsters get to enjoy its new toy without catching any mites or bacteria. The disinfectant may cost a bit but you only have to spray the items once every 2 to 4 weeks to ensure that your hamsters are protected from mites or bacteria.
Step 4: Buy them some bedding and assemble their cage as you please.
My aspens dear, whose airy cages quelled,
Quelled or quenched in leaves the leaping sun,
All felled, felled, are all felled;
Of a fresh and following folded rank
Not spared, not one
That dandled a sandalled
Shadow that swam or sank
On meadow and river and wind-wandering weed-winding bank.
—Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889)
This option allows you to have the freedom to customize your hamsters cages. However, it takes up a bit more effort to clean the tanks and items and also might not look as nice as those cheap cages for hamsters you can get on the internet.
I hope you have benefited and learned something from my article. Wishing you and your pet hamsters happiness!
Martin Sim is the co-creater of Hamsters Cages. He has 8 roborovski hamsters and is actively looking for the best priced hamsters cages online.
In his blog, you will find the products he came across while doing his research and also writes on choosing hamster cages in 5 simple steps.