Buying a hamster cage can be expensive but it doesn’t have to be if you know what to look for when making your purchase.  Detailed research is very important when looking for the right cage for your hamster.  You have to take into consideration your hamster’s health risks and cage hygiene when making your final decision.  There are hundreds of cages on the market that have features such as stacked levels, bright colored plastic and tunnels.  All of these features are nice, but are they worth it?

Hamsters are known as solitary animals, meaning they should live alone and you should get your pet the biggest cage you can afford and have room for within your home.  The minimum size for a hamster cage is one square foot.  However, the bigger the cage the better the the living environment will be for your hamster.

Hamster cages with a hard plastic base, hard plastic top and wire body have always been considered the best cages on the market.  These types of cages can easily be accessorized with lookout towers, tunnels and exercise wheels.  These added features to any cage creates a healthy and entertaining environment for your hamster.

Below are our Top 3 Hamster Cages:

1.  Lux 2 All Inclusive Hamster Cage:  This spacious, loft-style cage offers big city, urban living for your fabulous furry critter. The top of the two-story cage consists of a well-ventilated, chew-proof black coated wire with 1/2″ spacing. It securely fastens to a stain-resistant, plastic yellow base with side bolt latches for cleaning convenience. The extra high base (2.5″H) was designed to hold just enough litter to keep your critter cozy while minimizing litter scatter at the same time. A convenient top entry door opens outward for security and easy access to your pets. The bottom floor features a ladder leading to the second story loft where a cozy, private hide-away and feeding dish are located. Two carrying handles make it easy to move from room to room. Easy to assemble, simple snap together setup.

2.  Super Pet Chew – Proof Hamster Cage:  The ultimate chew proof resistant home for hamsters. Durable powder coated metal is easy to clean. Carrying handle and exercise wheel included. Two mesh ramps and two mesh shelves included to create a multilevel living habitat. 1/2-inch wire spacing keeps your small animal secure. Easy to assemble, no tools required.

 Super Pet Chew-Proof Hamster Cage, 2-Story, Blue

3.  Jack 62 Hamster Resort Cage:  Jack and Jill Model Hamster resorts are all-inclusive! The kit is packed with all the accessories you need to get started, just add bedding, food, water, and your favorite small pet. This kit is easy to assemble with a sturdy plastic base and collapsible coated wire cage. Each resort includes: Covered corner litter pan, exercise wheel, adjustable platform, gravity feeder, feeding dish, no drip water bottle, hamster house, and vented tubes. The cage clips securely to the base, and front and top doors make for easy access.