Hamster Home

I bought a hamster.  A cute, tiny Roborovski hamster the size of a golf ball.  Because she is so small, I thought the cage from the pet store was plenty big.  After doing some research, I found out these little critters have so much energy that they need a bigger space to run and play.  No pet store sold a cage that fit the bill, so I found ideas online for how to build my own out of a clear, plastic storage box.  Some people use glass aquariums, but they are heavy and expensive.  The box was about $15 at the home improvement store.

I cut out the middle of the lid, drilled holes every 1.5 inches around the edge, then used zip ties to attach metal wire mesh.  I covered the edges with duct tape (white to be fancy) to avoid cuts on the sharp edges.  I also drilled a hole in a side wall to attach the water bottle.  Based on her body language, the fur ball is much happier in her new home.