Setting Up A Hamster Cage | IKEA Detolf Review 🐹

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[@BeckysAnimals]

I know the bedding wasn’t as deep in this video as recommended, this was temporary while she was settling in, I didn’t want to make everything a total shock for her, I eventually transitioned her to this set up with deep bedding one end. She wasn’t really a burrower though kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk

[@ashtf4587]

What bedding are you using atm? The bedding in this video is unsafe anf bad for them

[@BeckysAnimals]

As I explained in the video, that was the bedding she came with and so had her scent on. I waited until she had settled in before I changed it to reduce her stress. I normally use a paper based bedding called Fitch (like carefresh but another brand). I’m currently trying out Megazorb though, which is a recycled cardboard bedding.

[@ashtf4587]

@@BeckysAnimals kk

[@phoenixluna4137]

Hamsters need 11 to 12 inch wheels. Those are ideal. Amazon sells silent runners or Woodent wheels for 25 to 30 dollars. These are great for saving your hamsters back and paws from injury.

[@trinskiiii]

Scarlett Phoenix dwarf hamsters need an 8-9 inch wheel while a Syrian needs a 10-12 inch wheel, you’ve got the right idea though!! ❤️

[@shayrose7705]

It’s so sad that this is literally so cheap yet people are still using critter trails. This is $50, those fancy rocket and princess critter trails are $60-$100...

[@user-fg9og3uv1r]

Where I live, it cost about $90 Plus, people do not have the space or time for a Ikea detolf. I'm not saying I support using tiny cages

[@shayrose7705]

Dana Chamberlain frankly if people don’t have $90 or the space and time for a good cage they shouldn’t own a hamster. That’s like saying if someone doesn’t have the money for a dog, the time and leaves it in a kennel, or the patience to walk it, they should still be allowed a dog. 🤔

[@user-fg9og3uv1r]

@@shayrose7705 just saying it is uneccaccarry use of money to buy the detolf, when you can make a bin cage for less than $20, I have a hamster myself and I bought the detolf but just saying it isn't necessarry

[@ava_a313]

@@user-fg9og3uv1r It's a large cage and it's super cheap, if you can get it I would get it.

[@user-fg9og3uv1r]

@@ava_a313 OK, I understand, but some people can't afford it so just saying. Don't mean to offend anyone

[@angelinaaaw7979]

Actually for the Us and Canada they require a minimum of 450 square inches

[@BeckysAnimals]

Ooooh! That's great! I knew there was talk of increasing it but it's such a confusing one with the US size as there is a lot of conflicting information, the Humaine Society and the ASPCA still say 288 square inches so I was going by the forums such as Hamster Hideout who tend to say 360. I'm so glad it is increasing as 360 square inches was still far too small :)

[@randomvids3456]

TheSmallPetShop agreed

[@melaniemaitre8983]

I was looking for this comment

[@void-xt8pw]

@@BeckysAnimals sorry if this is a dumb question, but how much bedding did you need to set up the Ikea delof, and what brand did you use?

[@fakenot6533]

Snow Kat it’s not a dumb question at all because bedding and bedding depth are both very important for hamsters I don’t know what brand they use but it is recommended to have an area that has at least 6” or more of bedding I hope this helps!

[@eret1761]

I found a completely non damaged(idk how else to say it) Aquarium fish tank the same size on eBay... *For £1*

[@BeckysAnimals]

Wow, that’s amazing! 😊

[@69meowy2]

Doubt it, it’ll be a bid

[@_not_a.simp._6589]

LMAO

[@ruchirangapremathilake9043]

Slvshie no way. Just. No way

[@variationsonacloud]

so lucky

[@maddiesswrld9201]

The bedding should be at least 6 inches deep, preferably more like 10!

[@sallylove6197]

Thinking the same thing

[@islacraig1053]

Maddie Hadwin it should i was just thinking that!

[@247onlinebcduhwhynot9]

Thats litarlly what I could only think about trough out the whole video

[@sophiewhiting3137]

Same

[@_xcloudyx_xstars_5715]

i was thinking the same thing!

[@Amy-ib9sb]

Another idea for a lid for if you have a really elevated area on one side, but a low area on the other side, you could use the glass shelves to cover the really elevated side so your hamster doesn't escape🐹

[@BeckysAnimals]

Ooooh I didn’t think about that! Great idea, that would work really well for a dwarf if you wanted a deeper burrowing area :)

[@EllaRoseBrackstone]

That’s such a good idea! Thank you.

[@avieebvlogs8018]

Tysm!

[@Ms84Jessa]

Thats what I did, works well😊

[@charlotteanderson5835]

I GOT THE DETOLF FOR BIRTHDAY OMGGGG

[@piersmepsted8067]

Same

[@lilymclaughlin7133]

I’m getting mine on Wednesday

[@alicecollins1851]

Same hear!!!

[@moareinholdsson4344]

I’m getting one tomorrow🥰

[@hollylindstedt6467]

Congratulations

[@keziahjacques-abdi1576]

This is a very good cage but I reccomend having more bedding so your hamster can burrow more!

[@hannahgarcia8645]

I love how you've incorporated a lot of natural items whilst still keeping it cutesy and colorful at the same time! I loved watching her explore it at the end too; such a cutie! Xx

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you 😊 I ended up adding more natural elements with her first proper cage tour, I think it was my favourite setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk

[@sophiehemming9649]

I put one together myself - using my feet, hands and teeth 🤦‍♀️

[@BeckysAnimals]

That is impressive, you are a better DIYer than me 😆

[@user-wg9hb3rb4r]

WHAHAHAHAHhahahahaha 😂

[@takayahsansom2973]

Ahhhh I have my hamster in a bare minimum rat cage for my hamster and I feel bad it's not big enough for my liking so this 20 th I am driving 3 hours to Ikea to buy this. I'm super excited to spoil my baby and make him much happier but I'll make sure to add alot more bedding then you've done but nice video

[@ivanlukas2475]

You've done so much research!!!! It's really nice to see! Fantastic video, love love love!

[@brooke3084]

I love this setup! I'm also glad that you're promoting proper hamster care to those who may not have taken the time to research beforehand! I was one of those people and I upgraded when I got a new hamster. Thank you so much, I appreciate it!!!

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you so much ❤️ We have all made mistakes with our pets but the main thing is that we try to learn and adapt our care to make it better for them 😊 This was how her setup ended up kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk

[@critterpaws8373]

I have a Detolf and I love it. You have a very nice set up and both your hamster and dog are very cute. Looking forward to all your hamster videos.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you :) I’m looking forward to making them. I LOVE the Detolf too, it sounds like you have a lucky hamster ❤️

[@terryjones5244]

Such a cute hamster!

[@malicahamilton]

Love this cage i use it to house my dwarfs xx

[@BeckysAnimals]

I used to house a dwarf in one and it is such an amazing set up for them! You have lucky little hammies 😊 x

[@void-xt8pw]

@@BeckysAnimals Can this cage be on the floor?

[@issywissyOoO]

Oh hello Malica! I agree my friend uses it and her hamsters love running around

[@sihamelmanouzi6949]

Malica Hamilton are dwarfs friendly?

[@issywissyOoO]

Siham Elmanouzi once tame yes x

[@jamiecline4739]

Just a suggestion, I tend to cut the cardboard box that it comes in to make a lid. It is pretty ugly but very practical as it can be folded to only open one side and is just generally easy to access the rodent. My robo is very adventurous so i fill the whole of one side of the Detolf to the brim with a mix of Carefresh and Orchard Grass hay for support. Also, as silly as this sounds, I don't advise new pet owners to get the detolf. The rodents are easy to lose and can be stressful for you and the hamster.

[@germaniaortiz7106]

I recently got this cage for my hamster and he loves it😊

[@shayrose7705]

When I was little I always kept my hamsters in critter trails. Thought they were massive because they had shelved. I now work in a small pet shop, we took in a pregnant hamster from a divorced woman, the mom didn’t make it due to the woman letting her get pregnant side by side and it was too much for her body having all those babies. We hand fed them so they’re super tame for dwarfs ! I took the females home, there are three. I have them in a 20 gallon long until their detolf ships!!! So excited!!! There has been some bickering ( no fighting , just mounting and squealing to determine their dominance. ) so I cant wait to move them into their huge detolf. Spoiled babies XX.

[@toridylo3268]

Shay Rose definitely make sure you separate them if you haven’t already. It doesn’t matter if it takes 2 days or 2 months or 2 years, eventually they will fight.

[@mikacool333]

They cant be housed together. One day they can snap and kill each other.

[@365drawing]

Watching your video helped me speed through setup instead of reading all the directions, sounds weird, but thank you!! God bless!

[@BeckysAnimals]

Yay! I'm glad it helped 😊

[@imogen3038]

EDIT: I wanted to add a tip for you; you can still fit a 28cm wheel in (which I will be doing and I've seen works) by not adding any substrate under the wheel in that area and it'll fit in. I'm adding a height lid to mine at some point but just wanted to state this for others! I'm actually tracking my detolf unit right this minute, it's 9 stops away! I had to pay £100 for mine from IKEA, £60 for the cabinet itself and £40 for delivery as only access to a Ford KA (as I can't drive my car which is bigger than my family's since I have no driving license yet) so had to pay for delivery. But, can't wait to get my male Syrian into the new "enclosure"! And watching this, at 3:08, I could see your ham monkey barring so good job you upgraded!! My ham is currently in a 709 square inch bin cage but I really wanted to have something a little nicer than a box on my table. But in return, my ham gets another 300 square inch of space pretty much.

[@katelennon6869]

Wonderful!!

[@karasmidt2813]

You can skip using the metal support bars and use construction glue to adhere the glass to the wood end caps, then use clear caulking to seal it all up nicely. That way, you don't have bars obstructing the view at all :)

[@Eeveeglitter]

I would recommend adding some more bedding for more burrowing

[@aksionpc]

i use the glass door it came with, still good ventilated

[@mathildenordheim5450]

I also use the door it works great

[@juliekuipers7636]

what a good video! really helpful! tnx

[@stargazerch.9698]

Im planning on getting a secondhand one. Just wondering if its easy to just remove the parts where you'd normally put stuff on if it isnt a cage? Im not really looking to unscrew a bunch of things and stuff you know!

[@BeckysAnimals]

The shelves only sit on the metalwork so you don’t even need to unscrew them. The door may require some unscrewing but should be pretty easy to do.

[@elinathelifewolf]

Can I put sand directly in the shelf or do I need to put in a box? Just wondering if the sand would go through or not.

[@PeterZivZakor]

I suggest everyone to use worker gloves and long sleeves when handling glasses! Once one broke in my hand and I had serious bleedings.

[@fortis4949]

Also it would be a good idea to have deaper bedding on one side

[@jan.m8003]

What did you use to put the wall paper on the cage?

[@chloeann1806]

What kind of bedding do you use?

[@Anna-pq2gt]

Are the shelves removable??

[@megerellielife9504]

How do you get your hamster out of the cage if you have the mesh as I am considering buying this when I move house as I have an unacceptable hamster cage size right now

[@rebeccacollins104]

I have just upgraded to the detolf, I didnt see the water bottle in the video what do you use? I'm struggling to find something good quality that can stand

[@BeckysAnimals]

I use a glass one from living world. It has a flat back so is easy to stick on the inside of the detolf with a bit of industrial strength velcro. You can see it in this video 2 minutes in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk :)

[@emily3750]

I have a hammie and I really need to get a detolf because her cage is so small and I feel really bad about it but this helped alot tysm. Also I didn't know what to set it up on so this helped even more. 😁😁😁 BTW love ur channel

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you 😊 We have all made mistakes with animal care and the important thing is learning, improving our care and trying to make their lives better. You could set up a playpen outside her cage so she can have time out of her cage to run around and explore which may help to prevent some boredom until you can get her a new set up. If the Detolf is too expensive, a bin cage is another good option 😊

[@emily3750]

@@BeckysAnimals i have been trying to get hold of a large enough storage binn for a long time but just haven't found one. Do you have any idea were to get one?

[@storm6589]

What did you use to go behind the detolf? Is it wrapping paper? Also, are there any possible ways the hamster could escape? Love your videos!

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you

[@azure9256]

What size is your cage cm × cm? It looks awesome and i want one

[@cecicefalu4136]

where did you get your bedding because i’m getting the detof for a cage and i need a lot of bedding???

[@pixie8375]

Cecilia Fink Pet stores, chewy, and amazon all have hamster bedding.

[@torismyth6975]

I was literally just looking at the little dwarf hamster on the left the whole video and then had to rewatch it 😂😂

[@younie229]

Do you know if the detolf can be diyed to combine it with another detolf to increase the floor space?

[@Ms84Jessa]

I have seen setups combining two detolfs online!

[@Ian-lu7sp]

thinking of geting the same set up my only concern is the Kaiiax unit says it is 39cm Deep and the Detolf is 43cm Deep do you havt put another sheet of wood under it or is it ok with a bit of overhang

[@toridylo3268]

Ian Burgess overhang is recommended actually because the detolf has like things that hang off each end. It’s kinda hard to explain. You’re good lol

[@michaellyon9220]

✨🍰 have some cake , you did a great job! my hamsters just like yours, prone to biting etc. i’ve never had a hamster like this so glad to see somebody out there is experiencing the same thing - is there a chance it might adapt to you or is it just one of those impossible cases? :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you so much, no one has ever offered me cake via KZbin before! 😆 haha. I think the biting depends on the hamster, I have had some hamsters who have started off a bit nippy but improved with taming and building trust and I have had one who was determined to destroy my fingers no matter what and was never really able to be handled. I am very slowly working with her and I am hopeful she will improve. Good luck with your hamster too, let me know if you have any questions or tips you have found out :)

[@michaellyon9220]

TheSmallPetShop ✨ sounds good I’m very curious to see whether this hamster works out for you . :). Pie 🥧 Cherry pie today for you! 😝

[@tonykelly5061]

Hi.. great video. Are you sure you have enough bedding?

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you, no it's not enough bedding, this was temporary while she was settling in, I didn’t want to make everything a total shock for her. I eventually transitioned her to this set up with deep bedding one end. She wasn’t really a burrower though kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk

[@lillvit5632]

Can you make holes on the side for the hamster to breath or do you really need to make your own lid?

[@toomuchtia]

Lillvit ~ You’d have to make a lid. The detolf is glass so you can’t easily make holes unless you have special tools. I recommend a lid also because your hamster otherwise can climb out, and it helps with ventilation.

[@geenoodle4757]

For a hamster you should really be using A: deeper bedding , and B: paper/soft bedding such as carefresh or megazorb. Aspen , hemp and sawdust are too sharp and/or dusty, and pose a risk to your hamster :) they are fine but not recommended

[@BOO-sy2oz]

Hemp and aspen are safe.

[@geenoodle4757]

Sophie langan , safe to use , yes but not as risk free as paper/soft bedding

[@juliemyler9896]

Did you watch the video? She literally mentions both of those things

[@stephanieren8502]

My hamsters gets stressed out when I try to mix paper/soft bedding with aspen or without. They love aspen. I guess she knows what her hamsters likes and needs

[@lilr3x83]

just got a detolf today! i was so scared it wouldnt fit in my car and i hope it did not shatter… im moving in a few weeks so we are waiting before we set it ul

[@kitek2412]

Super!!

[@hannahbrimble7597]

What bedding do you use and where can I buy it from? What would you recommend for a syrian that's budget friendly?

[@hannxh6126]

Hannah Brimble Walmart has decently cheap paper bedding

[@oxin1099]

make sure that its safe:D

[@clexa-the1002]

Definitely buy in bulk, amazon has some good deals... What did you end up using?

[@jomoland]

Hi. I’m building one of these. I thought they got rid of the expedite unit at IKEA? Do they still sell it? If not are you sure the Kallax works? Because I’m going to have whatever I buy shipped and I need to make sure before I buy it. Thankyou for your help so much!

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, yes I believe the expedit units were replaced by the kallax so you could probably only get the expedits second hand. I haven't used the kallax personally but there is a load of posts about it on Hamster Hideout forum here which might help: hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/142621-ikea-detolf-on-top-of-kallax/ :)

[@jomoland]

TheSmallPetShop oh Thankyou so much! I’ll go ahead and checkout the forum. Love your Detolf setup btw. Looks awesome! ✨✨✨👍🏽☺️🐹✨✨✨

[@megerellielife9504]

•Jo• like

[@orlaithlynam6369]

Hi I was think of getting a hamster and I saw this video but I noticed the sides kind of go under the glass if that makes sense and I was wondering if I got that would I be able to place it on the floor?

[@BeckysAnimals]

The sides and bottom slot together with a plastic strip so I can’t see it being an issue, I have seen some people on forums use it on the floor successfully

[@lornaditchburn4939]

I know this video is about a hamster tank but your dog though 😍

[@cosmothecat7823]

Great video

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you 😊

[@jiggy734]

Levels don’t compensate for a small floor space just so people know. I’m going to be setting up my detolf soon as well

[@stephanieney7531]

You need a section that has 6-10 inches of bedding,that way you’re hamster can burrow, hamsters a have been known to burrow as deep 33 inches down. And you’re hamster that was monkey barring is very stressed monkey barring is caused by stress and boredom,they are trying to look for a way out of the cage,just a few things to consider No hard feelings,just so you can make sure your hamsters get the care they need ^^

[@kaylaw3759]

STephanie NEy the hamster that was monkey barring is the one that went into the new cage :)

[@mustard2694]

What Mesh lid do you guys recommend? I can't find the perfect one

[@lucentwanderlust]

You can make a diy lid. Just take some mesh from Home Depot (it’s about 10 dollars) and you can staple it to the detolf

[@oxin1099]

@@lucentwanderlust staple it to a wooden frame not the detolf though

[@RachelGotHamsters]

Has anyone had any additional experience with going lidless for dwarves and robos? I feel like my robos could jump (I’ve seen it on rare occasion) so I’m not sure about no lid, but I would love to leave it open for ease of interaction!

[@BeckysAnimals]

It probably depends on your hamsters and the depth of bedding or height of toys in their setup. I used a lid with my foster dwarves until they got too old to have high toys in their setup, you know your hamsters best though 😊

[@RachelGotHamsters]

@@BeckysAnimals thanks for your reply! Yeah, I mean I’ve never seen my robos even attempt to climb, I don’t think they could if they tried! They also seem so nervous about things up high I don’t think they would want to. I actually just got 200 qt bins so it can be extra deep and I can skip the lid without worry Working on setting that up now!

[@mariiaab]

3:44 where did you get that white storage table from?

[@jacobboiteux7156]

Maria's World Its two desks called kallax they are from ikea

[@jacobboiteux7156]

Ikea they are the kallax units

[@jacobboiteux7156]

Kallax unit ikea 25£

[@emily1332]

At the moment I have the pets at home cage u have but in a couple of months I will be able to upgrade to the IKEA detolf as my hamster is a Syrian he deserves a good life

[@ilearnttoday9034]

Hi! I was just watching this video and wanted to tell you that there isnt enough bedding in there foe her to dig! xx

[@BeckysAnimals]

I know, I should have explained in more detail in the video but this was temporary while she was settling in, I didn’t want to make everything a total shock for her, I eventually transitioned her to this set up with deep bedding one end. She wasn’t really a burrower though kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk

[@Johnwick-gn7dq]

As the detolf is quite expensive, can you use it twice for different hamsters? If you can’t then I understand, I’m not trying to be bad for my hamster btw Its just because I’m 13 so I only get birthday and Christmas money obviously

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, yes it can be reused again and again for other hamsters as long as you disinfect it thoroughly in between. I just got a new one because we got rid of our last one when we moved house and didn't have a hamster. It is expensive so you could consider a bin cage too if you wanted a great size cage and wanted to save money. It does require a bit more DIY though x

[@CallumCotterillPhotography]

What food was put in the carrot bowl?

[@BeckysAnimals]

It is a forage mix made of dried plants and herbs. They like to nibble on them and sometimes use them in their nest. I like it as a healthy alternative to the usual shop bought treats 😊

[@brianhaupt8007]

Do you have to use a cabinet or shelves to put it on

[@BeckysAnimals]

I don’t think it would be problematic directly on the floor. I prefer it up on top of the drawers as I think it could be less intimidating for a hamster and I find it useful having the storage underneath but I imagine it would be fine on the floor too.

[@fairybug9189]

I can’t wait to give my hamsters and upgrade

[@Gingerbox_]

Hello 👋 just a question could I use a detof for two cages instead of one

[@1er1s]

You totally could. The minimum for one hamster is 450 square inches of floor space and the detolf is about 950, so 950 divided by two is 475. you’re good!👍

[@sophieturner6516]

just ensure the hamsters can't meet, they are solitary

[@hellobello22]

Put more bedding in !?

[@leonvr6590]

you should add more beading! 😁

[@graceixo6633]

She’s- Omg. SHES SO CUTE WTH?!?

[@callmekawaii7840]

Is it possible to saw off the bases of the detolf so that it doesn’t need a stand?

[@BeckysAnimals]

Do you mean the cubes underneath? The units I have it sat on are a separate piece of furniture.

[@callmekawaii7840]

@@BeckysAnimals ohhh I have a really big desk so the detolf wouldn’t work for me unless I altered the bases/cubes to be level with the rest of the detolf which sucks! I had to get a 40 gallon breeder instead because of the expensive shipping! Andddd I also hate ikea 😂

[@user-uf9jx6mv6u]

Can it be put on the floor?

[@giamendez6939]

How do I convince my parents to get an ikea detolf they already know a lot of hamster care bc I told them about it but I can’t convince them

[@h1iwh42lqv7]

an aquarium tank costs at least 200$. for the same amount of space, u can get a detolf for 60$

[@ronclark9724]

Offer to pay for it yourself. Look for elderly neighbors and ask to rake their leaves for some income, or wash their windows. There are a lot of household jobs in your neighborhood people will pay to get done... Get active...

[@triplexchange3670]

you rage hard nice work

[@charlotteanderson5835]

I wish i was allowed the deto but mum said its way too big for my room x i have a hugeeee bin cage tho

[@BeckysAnimals]

The Detolf does take up a lot of room, bin cages are also great though, it sounds like you have a lucky hammie :)

[@charlotteanderson5835]

TheSmallPetShop aha thanks x your hamster must have the life of luxury❤️❤️

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hehe I don't know about that but I try my best :)

[@billy6503]

What bin, where did you get? I myself am also looking for bins as a cheaper alternative but can't find any so I might just get a detolf

[@ellieparfitt752]

Billy Joe Bob well if you’re still looking I recommend the SAMLA IKEA bin which is big enough c: or go to Walmart or Target or something like that and they’ll have big bins :)

[@iamlisa4093]

I have that wheel but in green!!!!

[@graceixo6633]

Rmr. *At least 10 inches of bedding for burrowing, doesn’t have to be 10 inches in the whole enclosure, you could have a lot of bedding in one place. ☺️*

[@BeckysAnimals]

I don't know what rmr means but I know the bedding wasn’t as deep in this video as recommended and I should have explained more in the video that this was temporary while she was settling in, I didn’t want to make everything a total shock for her, I then transitioned her to this set up with deep bedding one end. She wasn’t really a burrower though kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy6dpKaidOJrtk

[@rebecca07s]

Where do you get mashed up because usually it’s really expensive

[@BeckysAnimals]

What do you mean by mashed up?

[@rebecca07s]

TheSmallPetShop where do you buy mesh at

[@BeckysAnimals]

Most garden centres will have it. Places like Homebase, B&Q, The Range or online 😊

[@coolwater411]

Gerbil?

[@Rosalieofcial.e.]

Does anyone know what the paper she's putting in the back is I could really use it xd 🖤🖤

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, it’s wrapping paper. I’m afraid I can’t remember where I got this design though x

[@Rosalieofcial.e.]

@@BeckysAnimals totally fine tysm XD

[@sihamelmanouzi6949]

do you think my syrian hamster would escape from this or should I make a lid?

[@vieapor975]

make a lid thats more safe its what i did :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

A Syrian is quite likely to escape. I had to make a lid for every Syrian I have tried to house in this cage, better to be safe than sorry :)

[@silvermoon2999]

I'm planning on putting gerbils in this cage, would I have to make a lid for this?

[@Sophy-vb4jc]

How often do you cleam this cage?

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, I spot clean weekly but only do a full cage clean once a month. I keep some of the bedding back though so it’s still got her scent on and doesn’t completely freak them out.

[@notchloeex660]

How many square inches is this? Because I could get this and afford it and have a few hundred dollars left

[@LimzCurry]

I thought I was the only one that destroyed the box in the process of putting it together

[@annabella9723]

actually in america and canada its reccomended 450 sq inches

[@ronclark9724]

A few years ago the standard was 360 square inches, around 20 gallons/80 quarts...

[@lucentwanderlust]

I want the ikea detolf soooooo bad for my hammie but my parents are split up and I have to travel back and forth between them and I don’t know what I would do with my hamsters? Anyone have any ideas? :)

[@avieebvlogs8018]

Mango Hammie hmm idk maybe you can make get a small travel cage thing for your hamster to come with you so at one house where you spend more time at have the ikea detolf and at the other house where you spend less time use a bin cage or get two ikea detolfs for each

[@lucentwanderlust]

Aviee B Vlogs thank you!

[@ElizabethMac]

3:04 😂🤣🤭 she or he is like HEY!! WHAT'CHA DOING??? SOOOO cute!! Climbed up to watch you! Like "oh hurry up and let me out!! I wanna try it!" 👩‍🔧👼👩‍🔧🐹 You are the handyman cage angel. Lol oh boy... Not looking forward to putting that together! Lol🤭👩‍🔧👍 Awesome job and thank you! That is how our little girl, strawberry, is. She is a climber.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Aww Strawberry is such a cute name!! I'm so bad at naming 😆 I'm sure your little girl will love it too, it's not as bad as I made it look, the instructions are just so complicated haha 😆

[@kimberlynguyen7857]

:O your hamster was monkey barring, it meant it probably wanted to escape from the cage it was originally in. its a good thing you got a new cage for it .w.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Yes, it was only a temporary travel cage, she definitely wasn’t too impressed with it haha

[@charlottedutton4072]

can you put the ikea detolf on the ground?

[@BeckysAnimals]

You could do if you don’t have any predatory animals such as cats or dogs that could get to your hamster or stress him/her out too much.

[@tina-bu4uk]

I am not an expert or anything but i just wanted to say that if it was on the ground you would have to put like books or something under the middle because the side wood pieces overhang the cage, so the middle may bend overtime which may cause damage to the hamster and cage. Thats why i think that the floor would be fine or a larger cabinet would be fine you just have to put something under it .

[@rhearfl698]

You should put 6inch bedding

[@savayahelzey6309]

I’m not sure if that’s good bedding but that substrate looks hard

[@kitek2412]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@panic3815]

I tried putting it together on its side. ... 3 hours ago. I have given up

[@kennedynagel6463]

. hamsters in U.S and Canada need a minimum of 450 sq. inches and please get a bigger wheel. you should have a 8-12 inch wheel depending on the hamster. You also need at least 6 inches of bedding. no hate. just a little advise:)

[@vanessanicole601]

Now: US and CA is 450 square inches now.

[@Iamaguienapig]

The bedding should be a lot deeper.

[@marciesawyer1871]

They have it at Amazon but it's $204 and if u buy it from ikea for 60 dollars I live in the US

[@emilyjean9225]

Can anyone tell me how long the detolf is in cm xx

[@hollylindstedt6467]

@Jamie Cline 09 wow its big

[@nicoleg.pacheco1508]

I wish that things were cheap in brazil

[@s_1005]

im such a worrier even if there was no way of my hamster getting out i would still need a lid

[@macysanimalspostingagain7324]

Actually in the US it’s 450

[@reynarodriguez5853]

Can I put the cage on my floor ? Because I don’t have a dresser ?? 😭😭😭