I need to make a cage for the new baby hamsters?

Question

My boyfriend bought a hamster whom we named Fatso. Turned out she was fat because she was knocked up good. Now we have 5 baby hamsters. it's coming to the point where i have to divide the baby hamsters. One cage for boys and one cage for girls. I don't have all the money in the world to buy 2 hamster cages. So i was thinking of making 2. Any suggestions?? I know they bite the cage like crazy so i can't use cardboard.HELP!!

Answer 1

my best suggestion would be getting small plastic cages, the kind you might use for a small hermit crab or something

Answer 2

Okay... I know how to make homemade cages for rats, but any cage you make is going to take a lot of time and money. Try to find a new home for them as soon as possible. Sorry to say this, but making a new cage is probably going to be more expensive then buying a cheap cage at the pet store. You don't have to have a really nice one with tunnels and stuff, just get a functional rectangular cage with small mesh. Also, males tend to fight when they get older, my Mom had one male kill his cagemate....oh wait. Just had a news flash. I kept guinea pigs in plastic storage bins with mesh over the top for years. That should work. Make sure you use mesh on the top, or they won't get good ventilation. Good luck and I wish I could take some of them off your hands.

Answer 3

you cant make a cage to safely house hamsters. i suggest you buy a habitrail cage from walmart they are really cheep there.

But i have some bad news..ALL the baby hamsters will need their own cage, if left together the will kill each other. Sometimes dwarf hamster will get along but no always

let me know if you need more help (i will check back later)

Answer 4

How to Set up a Cage That Will Spoil Your Hamster
A hamster is an easy pet to look after. Do you want to know how to make the perfect cage for your baby? Spoiled hamsters will love this one.
Steps
Pick out an appropriate cage. A hamster needs at least 25" x 17.5" to be comfy (the bigger the cage, the happier the hamster). Make sure it won't hurt the hamster; it should be coated wire for ventilation and safety, and preferably have a plastic bottom without wires! A glass tank with mesh top and securing devices also works quite well, although it's heavy.
Clean out the new cage with mild soap and water to get plastic residue off. Rinse well.
Dry the enclosure very, very well with a towel or paper towel.
Add bedding. The best choice in litter is Care Fresh or a knock-off called Critter Care. You can purchase Critter Care at Wal-mart.
Get a little hamster hut. It does not matter what brand it is, as long as it is non-toxic. Fill it with shredded toilet paper (not scented) but never with cloth or cotton as if the hamster ingests this it could be deadly.
Add a wheel. The best choice is one with a solid running surface to prevent tail or foot injuries from getting caught in the spokes (and if they get their little head caught they could die.) Most cages are sold with a 6 inch wheel, but it should be at least 8 inches to take the strain off the hamster's back.
You don't need a bowl; you can scatter the food around the cage as the hamster enjoys foraging for his food. Also feed him treats such as broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, ect.
Make sure you have a water bottle at least three inches off the ground - a bit lower for dwarf hamsters so they can reach it standing up.
Buy a bag of chewing sticks - they are a must, as hamsters need to keep their teeth ground down low so they are able to eat. You can also get nutritious blocks for hamsters that function as a main food source, then supplement with fruits and veggies.
Add toys, tubes, and whatever floats your boat and spoils your hamster.



Tips
Pay a lot of attention to your hamster.
Clean the cage every week.
Give your pet a weekly home checkup. Listen to their breathing, and if there is wheezing call a vet. Check their paws for lacerations; check their teeth; check their skin to see if there are any signs of flaky or irritated skin. Make sure their nose is dry and their eyes clear. You may consider weighing them to see if they're gaining or losing weight, which could tip you off to problems.
Try giving them empty cereal or granola bar boxes with the printed outside removed to prevent exposure to inks. Hamsters like empty toilet-paper tubes, too, and will love to play in them until they chew them to shreds.
A good water bottle is essential for any good hamster cage.
It's best to start with a new cage, but if you buy or use an old one, clean it well with bleach and water and rinse it out very well making sure there is no bleach residue.



Warnings
The Care Fresh or Critter Fresh bedding is better than other beddings (besides Aspen which can be used with no problems) as any soft or aromatic wood such as pine or cedar can be deadly to a hamster.
Be sure to clean the cage every week, or they can die from the build-up of feces and urine and the fumes from them.
Don't get one for small kids! They can't handle them and either they or the hamster may be hurt (badly or very, very badly in the case of the hamster)
If they have loose stools (mushy poop) or have stuff stuck to their bottom, call a vet immediately! This is a sign of many serious small animal illnesses or wet tail in Syrian hamsters.
If you have other, potentially-threatening pets, keep the cage up high where the other animal will not see it.
Never leave the cage open.
Do not keep your hamster outside where the temperature changes, cats or other predators could harm him, or it will be susceptible to illness.
Dwarf hamsters should be kept in pairs so when you buy one, but him a friend!
Syrian hamsters must be kept alone or they will fight to the death!

Answer 5

for temporay housing I have used a large gallon glass jar (like pickles come in ) Just poke holes in the lid and you can lay it on the side