Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit includes: 2-story home, solid-surface balcony, contour climbing tube, 6" diameter exercise wheel, 2 lb. hamster/gerbil diet, treat bar, 5 liter bedding, 8 oz. water bottle and wire hanger and a dishwasher-safe food dishFeatures washable, chew-proof, stain and rust-resistant wireDeep scatterless plastic base reduces mess around habitatSimple assembly, just snap together with no tools required
Average Customer Rating:
4.5 out of 5
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6 of 6 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PETCO Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit
Overall Rating:
5
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Written By:HammyHam
Great Cage for my Dwarf Hamster!!!
Date: January 1, 2009
"When i first got my dwarf hamster,Bitsy, from Petco there were several cages to choose from for her. I saw this one since it included everything for my new dwarf hammy i decided to buy it! It was the perfect cage for her. She loves the cage so much!!!!! There is only one problem the wheel is squeaky. But otherwise it is great buy!!!!"
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Review 2 for PETCO Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit
Overall Rating:
5
of 5
Written By:Blackie01
I love it
Date: December 27, 2008
"I love my hamster cage an so did my hamster she stad up all night playing on it and she love it."
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Review 3 for PETCO Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit
Overall Rating:
5
of 5
Written By:Shelbyy
Greatt!
Date: August 5, 2008
"I recently bought this cage for my hamster. I think its great. It took him some time to figure out the tunnel to the second floor, but all in all its great. The wheel is just the right size for him, although it squeaks a little. Its perfect my hamster!"
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Review 4 for PETCO Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit
Overall Rating:
4
of 5
Written By:MR63BW (
High Ridge, Missouri
)
Great starter kit at a low price!
Date: July 24, 2008
"I bought this starter kit at a PETCO retail store when I bought my hamster, Natasha. She's definitely a bit too big for the cage, but she has adapted to her small home for the time being. She will not use the tube. As one of the previous reviews stated, she climbs up the side of the cage and drops down to the lower-level to eat when the tube is attached. I've found that removing the tube and lowering the second level has been more practical for her. She'd rather climb through the hole in the platform. The wheel is way too small for her. She has to arch her back when she uses it.. I'm sure it's not safe for her, so I will be buying a larger wheel as soon as possible. Watch out for the water bottle; mine leaks a little. However, it hasn't caused a ton of moisture, so I'm not too concerned at the moment. All in all, I would recommend this cage to anyone who is in a pinch. I, personally, will be purchasing a larger cage. Natasha bores easily and needs extra space to keep her entertained."
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Review 5 for PETCO Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit
Overall Rating:
4
of 5
Written By:7anya (
Fullerton, CA
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Pretty good deal
Date: June 24, 2008
"I actually got this cage for my mouse. It was kind of a risk but it was the only cage Petco had that might be appropriate for one. The cage is described as 'easy to assemble', but when we put it together we felt like we were going to break it trying to get the walls apart. Once we forced it out of the stuck-flat position it was in, it was pretty easy to figure out. The bars are small enough that my adult-sized mouse cannot slip through, and he likes the wheel. The tube is a good size for him and he likes to run up it and then eat his food. The platform is useful because it gives my mouse a place to sit and eat, above the rest of his home. The front door is kind of stiff and noisy to open but the top opens easily. The wheel rattles but it rattles less if you put vegetable oil in the center, which also keeps squeaking away. It seemed like a pretty good deal because it comes with stuff that'll probably last you at least a couple weeks.. well maybe less, but for a mouse it did. The bedding is nice and a brand I trust, and the food was pretty good although it had a few things that he wouldn't eat (maybe because it's not mouse-specialized). The mouse enjoyed nibbling the treat bar that came with it, and also uses the water bottle with ease. Good for a small pet or even two mice, although I'm not sure if it'd be great for a hamster because they tend to be kind of chubby.
The wire part of the cage latches on so you can take it off for easy washing of the bottom. The wire part is a bit tricky to clean, because it stays in the box shape, unless you want to spend a lot of time unlatching all the edges. The top has handles, but be sure the cage is latched to the bottom, otherwise everything will spill out. It's very easy to carry around from room to room, if you want to keep your pet company. A decent cage for small animals, (great for climbing) and comes with all you need for the first few weeks."
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Review 6 for PETCO Hamster & Gerbil Starter Kit
Overall Rating:
4
of 5
Written By:BlueTongueSkink (
Broomfield, CO
)
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Pretty good
Date: June 19, 2008
"I recieved this kit as a present, and even though it's not the brand of cage I normally use this is still pretty good. The base is a nice thick plastic and the bar's are narrow so it's safe. My hammy personally doesn't like the tube, she just climbs on the wire to get to the second level. The wheel is a little small for her, so I'm going to buy a bigger one soon. The food and treat are awesome. I really like the bold red colour of it, looks good for boys or girls. Overall it's a really nice kit and has pretty much everything you need. Oh, it also has little handles so you can pick up the cage. The quality is good, but I still prefer the Super Pet brand. If you are looking for a good starter kit for hammies or gerbils get this cage!"
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