Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Hagen Habitrail OVO Dwarf Hamster or Mouse Habitat - 62612 Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I bought two of these suites (one each for my dwarf Robo hamsters) and am pleased.I couldn't get a wire cage because my 4 cats would be able to reach their claws between the bars and could potentially hurt a hamster, so I decided plastic would be much safer.The plastic pieces are sturdy and I especially like the ingenious lock connectors.I can easily move the units without any pieces falling off.I originally put the Robos in a homemade cage made from a huge storage bin to give them more floor space, but they were scared and didn't move around much, choosing instead to hunker down into the one piece of Habitrail (the den) that I left in the bin.So after a couple weeks, I decided to move them back into the Habitrail Ovo Suites.I placed the tubes horizontally since they have trouble climbing vertically (even with the dwarf-sized tubes).They are timid by nature and seem to enjoy all the tunnels and small spaces they can find and hide in.The only drawback is that I would like them to have more running room but they really don't like "wide open spaces" as some hamsters do and would rather crawl through tunnels and hide out in several strategically placed dens.Here are my pros and cons:

Pros: designed for dwarf hamsters, cat/dog proof, sturdy, nice to look at, easy to take apart, lots of tunnels and add-on pieces for hamsters to enjoy, easily attaches to other (non-Habitrail) brand cages and accessories

Cons: expense, big slots in running wheel could injure small hamsters, water bottle will leak if moved, some hamsters may find it hard to climb the slippery stairs to reach the food bowl, there's less airflow inside than a wire cage

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Product Description:
The Habitrail OVO Dwarf Hamster Habitat follows the design of the Suite, this habitat offers an easy-to-clean, easy-to-assemble habitat solution for your dwarf hamster or mouse. This modular habitat utilizes the smaller tubing of Habitrail Mini trails and is compatible with all other Habitrail items. The Habitrail OVO Dwarf Hamster Habitat, with its added tubing, connectors and accessories, provides a more interactive environment. Like all Habitrail products, it is fully expandable and ready to grow - limited only by your imagination!Mini Trails for the Small Cool Ones? The Habitrail Mini trails used on this habitat are specifically designed to facilitate the exploring of your dwarf hamster or mouse throughout his habitat. This unit is completely compatible with all Habitrail Mini trails. No Mess and Easy to Clean? High molded walls to keep your dwarf hamster or mouse's bedding inside his home, not all over your table or floor.A Room with a View? You'll have a great view of your dwarf hamster or mouse thanks to the see-through plastic dome roof. The four-piece roof has two ventilated retractable dome doors that provide all-around access and viewing. Perforated panels allow for improved air flow and ventilation.Fresh Food for Longer!? The food dish is raised high above the floor to help stop waste and bedding (Yuk!) from getting in your dwarf hamster or mouse's food.If You Build It - He Will Burrow!? Building your dwarf hamster or mouse's dream home is no problem with our new patented Habitrail OVO Lock Connectors. They easily twist and firmly lock the tunnels, tubes and nesting areas together so you can build any creation you can imagine.Includes: ? Habitrail OVO Pad? Food dish? Exercise wheel? Cozy Hideaway ? Water Bottle? Den? Transport Unit? 3 Windows ? 12 Lock Connectors? 2 Habitrail Mini 20.3 cm (8") Tubes? 2 Habitrail Mini Elbows? 4 Habitrail Mini Tees