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Post by pixierodentrescue on Jun 23, 2012 22:24:21 GMT
Hey, we were advised to take the wheel out so the babies don't go flying when the 3 month olds go ten to the dozen in it!
When can they have it back?
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 24, 2012 1:50:32 GMT
How old are the babies now? I confess that I never actually took the wheel out of our cage . . . and they have all been OK, despite the age differences.
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Post by pixierodentrescue on Jun 24, 2012 11:52:01 GMT
They will be 2 weeks on tuesday  |
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 24, 2012 19:58:35 GMT
Totally put the wheel back in, but make sure that it is not in a location that will permit areas that can become tight or squishy, where a small one can become trapped.
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 24, 2012 21:08:54 GMT
I think it's a case of common sense for your particular situation. I know for other small rodents it is advised to take the wheel out for safety and also to prevent the mother being distracted from her duties. So maybe have a think about how safe the wheel is in your case, and whether the wheel will bring a bit of harmony or be a distraction.
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Post by pixierodentrescue on Jun 24, 2012 22:38:20 GMT
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 25, 2012 12:46:46 GMT
They are good wheels, but depending on the goos can get chewed up quickly. See how you get on, you might be able to reinforce it with some thin sheet aluminium or you can re-use the bearing to make another wheel.
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Post by pixierodentrescue on Jun 25, 2012 20:28:39 GMT
Ours aren't huge chewers so fingers crossed it will last a while! Going to make metal wheels for them while we make their new cage |
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Post by Kins on Jun 26, 2012 8:16:28 GMT
Ours aren't huge chewers so fingers crossed it will last a while! Famous last words  I really hope they get on well with their new wheel though. I would love to get mine that wheel but I don't think it would last longer than about 5 minutes with my trouble makers!  |
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