subject: Rotastak Fairground Fun - 3 Common Misconceptions Mums Should Know About [print this page] Rotastak Fairground Fun - 3 Common Misconceptions Mums Should Know About
Are you worried the Rotastak Fairground Fun will not be suitable for your hamster? I know how you feel. After buying several hamster cages, I realized that it is good to find out more about the cage before buying. After all, you do not want to end up getting a cage that is not suitable for you and your hamster. To help you to be able to choose the right cage for your hamster, here are 3 common misconceptions mums should know about the Rotastak Fairground Fun:
Misconception #1: The Fairground Fun is too small for your hamsters
I participate frequently at a hamster forum. I like to read threads posted by experienced hamster breeders because they have very good information on hamsters. One of these is the required amount of space for hamsters to live in.
It is recommended by them that a Syrian hamster cage to be at least H12" x W12" x D24" (H30.5cm x W30.5cm x D61cm) and 2 Dwarf hamster cage to be at least H16" x W16" x D20" (H40cm x W40cm x D50cm). Since the dimensions of Rotastak Fairground Fun is H22.5" X W20" X D29.5" (H57cm X W51cm X D75cm), there is sufficient space to house 1 Syrian or 2 Dwarf hamsters.
Misconception #2: It is easy for your hamster to escape from the cage
Rotastak tubes have a safety ring to ensure that the tubes are tightly secured to each other. The possible reason people complain about their hamsters escaping through the tubes is because they did not secure the safety rings correctly.
I have read a review by a Rotastak Fairground Fun owner that their cage lasted them for 10 years without a single hamster escaping! She makes sure that the tubes are secured every time she cleans the cage.
Misconception #3: The Rotastak tubes are too big for Dwarfs and too small for Syrians
A lot of people feel that the Rotastak tubes are not the right size for their hamsters. They are afraid that their dwarfs will not be able to climb it and their Syrians will get stuck inside.
The fact is, these tubes are lined with grooves for your hamster to climb. If your hamsters are dwarfs, give them some time to adapt to the tubes and do your best not to connect them vertically. If they are Syrians, the possible reason it cannot get into the tube is because it need exercise!
