Little Friends Grosvenor Rat and Hamster Cage with Wooden Shelf and Ladder, Large, 77 x 47 x 36 cm, Silver/Black

Awesome cage. I have a seven month old Syrian hamster named Mary. Usually very quiet and sweet natured. But the minute she was let loose it this fabulous cage, she became superwoman. Had a good sniff round and then ran around it like a child in a playground. She loves it so much. And I am so happy , because she is. I put it up myself without much trouble and as you can see, made a few touches of my own. So pleased I bought this it’s huge and great big lid to Acess hammy and to put things in and out. Perfect :)

Wow, biggest hamster cage I've ever had but it provides the floor space they need to be happy. Though I struggle to get through doors with it!For those owning hamsters for the first time, they don't need height and they could really hurt themselves with a fall. They need floor space, with one or two platforms. Plenty of room for enrichment and plenty of places to hide. Don't provide them with platforms,ladders or wheels that are wire (yes there are many products being sold that are not suitable!) as hamsters can get their legs stuck and break them.The photos show my set up with the 28cm Trixie Ferris wheel on its stand (huge but the perfect size for a Syrian) and the 500ml terracotta bowl for the sand bath. The wheel that comes with the cage is only big enough for a dwarf hamster and the plastic house isn't big enough for a Syrian either. I have a wooden house under the platform.I put it together myself easily and I'm no DIY fan. Easy to clean. Obviously no side opening door which is different for me but I use ramps to let the hamster climb out when they're ready. Also I've often had trouble with hamsters escaping from side doors so it's probably a blessing!

We wanted our pet Syrian hamster a larger home as we realised that the RSPCA in the UK recommend a hamster cage which is a minimum of 75 x 40 x 40cm. With dimensions of L: 78cm W: 48cm H: 36cm, it might have slightly less headroom but Cookie absolutely loves her new home and is able to stand up to full height on her hind legs standing on the top platform. We haven't used the food bowl or the wheel as both are more suited for dwarf hamsters so too small for her use. Easy to assemble, it was ready for its new inhabitant within an hour of being delivered. Lower rating for cleaning as the size makes it quite bulky to handle but that was to be expected. Really, really pleased with our choice.

This is a great product. Above all it provides a good amount of space for the hamster, which is a priority. It has a bigger floor area than the vast majority of cages on the market. It is easy enough to assemble for my 12 year old daughter to do it. Cleaning is easy and, although some people have criticised the base as being insufficiently sturdy, it is perfectly strong enough for the job and it is light and easy to clean.I was sceptical about the wooden shelf and whether it would be easy to clean, but so far it has cleaned up really well and is a nice surface for the hamster.The house and wheel provided are too small for a Syrian hamster (note to manufacturer: dont include the house, but provide a good 8inch wheel). We replaced the wheel with a larger one and Fudge, the hamster, happily made his bed under the shelf, saving floor space and need for a house.The roof is hinged, so it is easy to lift your hamster out and put him or her back, but the clever design makes it hard for the hamster to escape even with the lid up.We purchased a couple of tubes and suspended these with plastic ties from the bars (see picture) to add interest to the cage for Fudge, but that's all. I consider this as one of the best hamster cages we have had (and we have had lots of them) and, as you can see, Fudge likes it too!

Bought for an adopted Syrian hamster, wanted something which would give him space to run around, and for me to put toys in for him. Cage arrived 'flat-packed', but was pretty simple to put together. Love the huge lid. Only reason 4 * is that the wooden ledge and ladder are a bit harder to keep clean.Quite sturdy, I have a Jack Russell X who adores the hamster (seriously, he sniffs his butt and licks him) and as the cage is on the floor he jumps up on the lid to look down. If the lid is open then front paws go on the edge. The hamster also seems to be quite happy in it.Haven't used the bowl, and although the wheel is in the cage the hamster prefers the 'flying disc' one instead. I also think the wheel is a bit small for a Syrian hamster. The house is ok, it's in the cage on the platform, but again hamster prefers a hut I bought instead.(Hamster never unsupervised outside of cage, especially with the dog. If hamster showed any signs of distress re dog then they would be kept separate. Have had previous dog and hamster bond, photos of them together, not a newbie at this, it depends on how well you know your animals, and keeping them supervised).