Hamster Cages
Most pet-shop hamster cages are far too small. Hamsters roam huge distances at night and dig deep burrows, so floor space and bedding depth matter more than colourful tubes — here’s how to choose a home they’ll actually thrive in.
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Hamster Exercise Ball
A clear rolling exercise ball that lets your hamster roam and stay active safely around the home, with ventilation slots and a secure lid. Supplied in a random colour.
£7.99
PawHut Hamster & Gerbil Cage with Tubes, Platform, Hut and Accessories — Green
A 59cm wire cage for dwarf hamsters and gerbils, with connecting tubes, a raised platform, hut, ramps, food dish and bottle. Honest advice on the wheel size inside.
£77.99
Hanging Cage Hammock for Small Pets
A soft sherpa-lined cage hammock that gives small pets a warm, lofted spot to curl up.
From£8.99
Two-Tier Hanging Cage Hammock for Small Pets
A plush-lined two-tier hammock that clips into the cage to give guinea pigs, rats and ferrets a snug place to nap and hide. Soft fleece interior with a wipeable patterned outer and four metal clip hooks.
£12.99
Disposable Cage Tray Liner Bags
Fitted liner bags slip over a cage or pull-out tray so droppings and bedding lift out in one quick, hygienic motion. Ideal for rabbit, bird and small-pet cages, keeping the base clean with minimal scrubbing.
£13.99
PawHut Small Animal Cage with Platform, Ramp and Hay Feeder — Blue
A 71cm wire cage for guinea pigs and small rabbits with an 18.5cm-deep base tray, raised platform, ramp, hay feeder, water bottle and food dish included.
£70.99
PawHut Small Animal Cage on Lockable Wheels with Hay Feeder and Platform — Green
An 89cm guinea pig and rat cage on four lockable wheels, with a 14cm-deep base tray, raised platform, ramp, hay feeder, water bottle and food dish.
£76.99
PawHut 4-Level Rolling Small Animal Cage with Ramps, Tray, Bottle & Dish
A four-tier steel cage for chinchillas, ferrets and rats, with 1cm bar spacing, three platforms and ramps, a 15cm-deep bedding tray and lockable wheels.
£170.99
How big should a hamster cage be?
UK welfare guidance points to a minimum of around 100 × 50 cm of unbroken floor space — and bigger is always better. Hamsters need continuous floor to roam, not a footprint padded out with shelves and tubes, which they can’t use as actual running space.
Syrian hamsters are larger and must live alone; dwarf species are smaller but still need that generous floor. Bar spacing matters too — dwarfs squeeze through gaps that hold a Syrian, so check it’s tight enough for your species.
What makes a good cage
A deep base is essential. Hamsters are burrowers and need at least 15–20 cm of bedding to dig proper tunnels, so look for a tank-style or deep-tray cage rather than a shallow one. Pair it with a solid (never wire) wheel that’s big enough for a flat back — at least 20 cm for a Syrian.
Good ventilation, a secure door, and easy-clean access round it off. Avoid cages that rely on a maze of plastic tubes, which trap heat, are hard to clean and offer little real exercise.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
From the Knowledge Hub
Common questions
What size cage does a hamster need?
Aim for at least 100 × 50 cm of continuous floor space — current UK welfare advice — and more if you can. Floor area matters far more than height, tubes or shelves.
Do hamsters need a deep base for bedding?
Yes — hamsters are natural burrowers and need 15–20 cm of bedding to dig tunnels. A deep tank-style or high-base cage lets them do this; a shallow tray doesn’t.
Can two hamsters share a cage?
Syrian hamsters are strictly solitary and must live alone. Some dwarf species can be kept in same-sex pairs from young, but they still need a large cage and may fall out, so always have a spare setup ready.
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