From silent spinners to large-scale Ferris wheels, there’s something here for every type of hamster imaginable! Hammy was in the wheel again last night and no probs, think I’m just a bit nervous seeing the spindle part exposed in the middle but as Ria P said, it is high up and having watched Hammy running he’s paying no attention to it at all.

Occasional treatment with a drop of cooking oil on the moving spindle will ensure the wheel keeps turning easily. My oldest wheel has been in use for over two years now and is still just as quiet as when it was new. A suitable wheel is one that is large enough for your hamster to run in with a straight back and without having to raise their head, but small enough that they can rotate the wheel easily. We use the same wheels, and as for the wobbliness, in our case, the 28 cm wheels are not wobbly at all.The nice thing about the open wheels is they can jump out easily and flop on the substrate (ours used to like doing that). I’ve made the decision to swap it out as I can keep the Trixie for his playpen, I’m thinking I’m going to go for a wooden one.

It even features a white spiral on the face which turns into a white blur as your hamster gathers speed! However, when kept as pets, we keep them in a cage to ensure they don’t get lost, meaning there’s no way for them to act on their biological instincts. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The last point doesn't seem to be a flaw but maybe just a question of size, maybe this size is just too big for a gerbil. Our large hamster wheels feature a spacious running surface, giving your pet plenty of room to run and play.Silent spinners are of course designed to be far quieter, but it’s nearly impossible to create a wheel which emits no sound at all. You are currently viewing our community as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access some of the features of our community. Classic rung designs can actually be harmful to hamsters as their feet can be easily caught between them while running. However, I will say that the Trixie plastic wheels have actually improved slightly with a few modifications. This unique and innovative design is healthier on hamster’s spines as it creates a more natural running motion rather than sprinting upwards in a normal wheel.