Which Exercise wheel is Perfect For My Small Furry Pet?

Let’s make it simple for you! We will provide wheel options that owners have used and rated high, taking into consideration the comfort and suitability to your small furry friend.

We will look at:


HAMSTER EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


There are 2 sizes of hamsters.

  • A smaller one (around 8 inches) is usually for the Dwarf hamster
  • A larger one (around 11-12 inches) is usually for the Syrian hamster

Recommended Exercise wheel options for the Syrian Hamster

OPTION #1.  Wodent Wheel Senior & Tail Shield – 11″ running wheel for small pets.
  • This wheel is 11″ meaning it will not hurt your Syrian hamster’s back.
  • Make sure your Syrian hamster is not too big. If so, get the 12″ size.
Where do you get the Wodent Wheel Senior & Tail Shield – 11″ running wheel for small pets?

US: Wodent Wheel Senior & Tail Shield – 11″ running wheel for small pets

OPTION #2. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Wobust’ 12″ Lavender, wodent, wheel, rodent, exercise

This is the 12″ wheel as mentioned above. You can never go wrong by getting a larger wheel.

Where do you get the Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Wobust’ 12″ Lavender, wodent, wheel, rodent, exercise

US #1. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Sr.’ 11″ Lavender

US #2. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Senior’ 11″ Choose Color (Blue)

UK #3. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Sr.’ 11 inch size Blue by Transoniq

OPTION#3. Small Pets Exercise Wheel Hamster Wooden Mute Running Spinner Wheel Play Toy for Rat Gerbil Mice Chinchillas Hedgehogs (L)
Option #4. Trixie 60923 Holzlaufrad, 28 cm 

Trixie 60922 Wooden Wheel

  • They are super silent, but you need to sand them down with sandpaper (they can come with a lot of splintering in the wood; this can harm your hamster).
  • They also need waterproofing so that they don’t soak up the hamster pee or water.
Where can I get the Trixie 60923 Holzlaufrad, 28 cm?

US: Trixie 60923 Holzlaufrad, 28 cm

UK: Trixie 60923 Holzlaufrad, 28 cm


Recommended Exercise wheel options for Dwarf Hamster

OPTION#2. Small Pets Exercise Wheel Hamster Wooden Mute Running Spinner Wheel Play Toy for Rat Gerbil Mice Chinchillas Hedgehogs (S) or (M)
Option #3. Trixie 60922 Wooden Wheel, 21 cm

Trixie 60922 Wooden Wheel

  • They are super silent, but you need to sand them down with sandpaper (they can come with a lot of splintering in the wood; this can harm your hamster).
  • They also need waterproofing so that they don’t soak up the hamster pee or water.
Where can I get the Trixie 60922 Wooden Wheel, 21 cm?

US: Trixie 60922 Wooden Wheel, 21 cm

UK: Trixie 60922 Wooden Wheel, 21 cm


CHINCHILLA EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


  • Chinchillas are chewers, especially plastic.
  • Avoid plastic cages and accessories for them.
Here are some recommended options for their exercise wheel.
OPTION #1. 15″ Chin Spin – Chinchilla Wheel – Handmade in USA or 15″ Chin Spin – Small Animal Exercise Wheel
  • Chinchillas need a larger wheel at least 15″.
  • This is the one used by a majority of chinchilla owners.
Where can you get this wheel?
  1. 15″ Chin Spin – Chinchilla Wheel – Handmade in USA
  2. 15″ Chin Spin – Small Animal Exercise Wheel
OPTION #2. Exotic Nutrition 15″ Chin-Sprint: All-Metal Chinchilla Wheel

PET RAT EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


OPTION #1. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Wobust’ 12″ Lavender, wodent, wheel, rodent, exercise

This is the 12″ wheel as mentioned above. You can never go wrong by getting a larger wheel.

Where do you get the Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Wobust’ 12″ Lavender, wodent, wheel, rodent, exercise

US #1. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Sr.’ 11″ Lavender

US #2. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Senior’ 11″ Choose Color (Blue)

UK #3. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Sr.’ 11 inch size Blue by Transoniq

OPTION #2. 15″ Chin Spin – Chinchilla Wheel – Handmade in USA or 15″ Chin Spin – Small Animal Exercise Wheel
OPTION #3. Exotic Nutrition 15″ Chin-Sprint: All-Metal Chinchilla Wheel

HEDGEHOG EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


Carolina storm bucket wheel (CSBW)
Where do I get the Carolina storm bucket wheel (CSBW)

We have found that most hedgehog owners are using this wheel for their hedgehogs.

It should be 12″+ in size.

ETSY:

It also comes with that litter pan.


SHORT-TAILED OPOSSUM EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


OPTION #1. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Wobust’ 12″ Lavender, wodent, wheel, rodent, exercise

This is the 12″ wheel as mentioned above. You can never go wrong by getting a larger wheel.

Where do you get the Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Wobust’ 12″ Lavender, wodent, wheel, rodent, exercise

US #1. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Sr.’ 11″ Lavender

US #2. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Senior’ 11″ Choose Color (Blue)

UK #3. Rodent – Semi-Enclosed Exercise Wodent Wheel ‘Sr.’ 11 inch size Blue by Transoniq

OPTION #2. 15″ Chin Spin – Chinchilla Wheel – Handmade in USA or 15″ Chin Spin – Small Animal Exercise Wheel
OPTION #3. Exotic Nutrition 15″ Chin-Sprint: All-Metal Chinchilla Wheel
Carolina storm bucket wheel (CSBW)
Where do I get the Carolina storm bucket wheel (CSBW)

ETSY:

It also comes with that litter pan.


GERBIL EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


Gerbils do not really need exercise wheels, however, if you really want to get one, any of the above will do.


DEGU EXERCISE WHEEL OPTIONS


OPTION #1. 15″ Chin Spin – Chinchilla Wheel – Handmade in USA or 15″ Chin Spin – Small Animal Exercise Wheel
OPTION #2. Exotic Nutrition 15″ Chin-Sprint: All-Metal Chinchilla Wheel
OPTION #3. 14″ Metal Wheel 5″ Deep CHAMPAGNE
Where can you get this wheel?

UK:

OPTION #4. DIY DEGU WHEEL

How To Make A Degu Wheel

How To Make A Degu Wheel

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