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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PawHut Hamster Cage W/ Water Bottle, Exercise Wheel, Tubes, Ramps - Green
PawHut Hamster Cage W/ Water Bottle, Exercise Wheel, Tubes, Ramps - Green. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
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.
PawHut Outdoor Rabbit Cage, Guinea Pig House, With A Top That Can Be Opened, Rabbit Run Cage, Suitable For 1 R
PawHut Outdoor Rabbit Cage, Guinea Pig House, With A Top That Can Be Opened, Rabbit Run Cage, Suitable For 1 R. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut 4-Level Rolling Small Animal Cage, Rabbit Cage With 3 Ramps, Water Bottle, Food Dish, 15cm Deep Tray, B
PawHut 4-Level Rolling Small Animal Cage, Rabbit Cage With 3 Ramps, Water Bottle, Food Dish, 15cm Deep Tray, B. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut Wooden Rabbit Hutch, Guinea Pig Cage, With Removable Tray, Wheels - Grey
PawHut Wooden Rabbit Hutch, Guinea Pig Cage, With Removable Tray, Wheels - Grey. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut Small Animal Cage Rabbit Guinea Pigs Chinchillas Cage W/ Wheels Water Bottle Food Dish Platform Ramp 89
PawHut Small Animal Cage Rabbit Guinea Pigs Chinchillas Cage W/ Wheels Water Bottle Food Dish Platform Ramp 89. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut Wooden Rabbit Hutch Outdoor, Guinea Pig Hutch, Rabbit Hideaway, Cat House, Bunny Cage Small Animal Hous
PawHut Wooden Rabbit Hutch Outdoor, Guinea Pig Hutch, Rabbit Hideaway, Cat House, Bunny Cage Small Animal Hous. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut Chinchillas Small Rabbit Guinea Pig Small Animal Cage, Pet Playhouse, With Platform, Ramp, 71 X 46 X 47
PawHut Chinchillas Small Rabbit Guinea Pig Small Animal Cage, Pet Playhouse, With Platform, Ramp, 71 X 46 X 47. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut DIY Small Animal Cage With Elevated Huts, C&C Cage Pigs, Hedgehogs, Rabbits, 31 Panels, Black
PawHut DIY Small Animal Cage With Elevated Huts, C&C Cage Pigs, Hedgehogs, Rabbits, 31 Panels, Black. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut 2 In 1 Guinea Pig Cage, Rabbit Cage Pet Playpen With 2 Separate Area, Waterproof Oxford Fabric Floor
PawHut 2 In 1 Guinea Pig Cage, Rabbit Cage Pet Playpen With 2 Separate Area, Waterproof Oxford Fabric Floor. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut 18-Panel Small Animal Cage, Pet Playpen, Pigs, Hedgehogs - White
PawHut 18-Panel Small Animal Cage, Pet Playpen, Pigs, Hedgehogs - White. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
PawHut Pet Playpen DIY Small Animal Cage Open Enclosure Portable Plastic Fence 12 Panels Guinea Pig White
PawHut Pet Playpen DIY Small Animal Cage Open Enclosure Portable Plastic Fence 12 Panels Guinea Pig White. Give rabbits and guinea pigs a secure home with room to stretch out. Ships from our UK warehouse with tracked delivery.
Hanging Cage Hammock for Small Pets
A soft sherpa-lined cage hammock that gives small pets a warm, lofted spot to curl up.
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.
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.
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.
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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