Minimum Cage Size

Hamsters and other small rodents need plenty of space to move about as they are highly active at night, often covering 3 miles+ when roaming about in the wild.

The minimum size requirements for a hamster enclosure has evolved hugely in the time we’ve been in business due to extensive research by animal welfare bodies. When we started in 2015, the RSPCA defined the minimum hamster cage size as 75cm x 40cm, but this was replaced by the more ambiguous statement of “pets should be able to exhibit all normal behaviours”. For small rodents, this means space to sleep, store food, roam, explore, dig, burrow, and climb.

The majority of commercial plastic cages don’t provide anywhere near the amount of space required, so do think twice before you buy – the more space you can give your pets, the happier they will be.

Our Pet Homes

We make 4 standard sizes of Pet Home for small pets – all of which will be suitable for your hamster, mice or gerbils depending on how much space you want to provide.

Our smallest size has been increased to a floor area of 100x60cm with 2 height options.  We also offer a 120x60cm floor area with 2 height options (Standard height 120x60cm shown below) and if you’re looking for a truly luxurious home, you want to consider one of our extra large sizes (150x60cm or 180x60cm) typically used to house guinea pigs.