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

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We use the same wheels, and as for the wobbliness, in our case, the 28 cm wheels are not wobbly at all.

He loves his new wheel, I can see it is sufficiently large for him and his back isn’t arched, so I find that reassuring. I can imagine that this might be unpleasant or even impossible for some gerbils, especially young or older gerbils. These include problems such as bone and muscle degeneration, which can in severe cases lead to paralysis! A cage that is too small to fit a 28cm (11″) wheel should not be advertised as being a suitable cage for a Syrian Hamster.This silent spinner wheel is distributed by Sharples Pet they also specialise in tiny cages, edible chews and kapok bedding.

The gerbil can't just start running like in the 28 cm wheel, but has to jump up on the front to get it moving by using her entire weight. 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. They are designed to prevent your pet's feet from getting caught in the spokes, which can cause injury. They seem to have their preferences just like humans and they let us know when they're not happy with something. Classic rung designs can actually be harmful to hamsters as their feet can be easily caught between them while running.Therefore flying saucers can often be a better choice for smaller hamsters, but it really is up to you. Hammy originally had the open front smaller Savic from a baby til I swapped it for the Trixie so think he just got used to an open wheel where he can jump in and out. Just a better spin, lighter plastic and a thicker-coated base that isn't as tasty to chew as the original. Hamsters are protected under The Animal Welfare Act and there is a good argument that small hamster wheels should be banned. This is a great improvement on a previous design that was temporarily sold and then removed by Pets at Home where the wheel had wooden slats and it was reported that it caused a bloody injury to a hamsters foot.