For the second issue of “Featured Hamster Home” (a segment where we feature interesting and practical hamster homes), I am proud to present wezeles‘ Ovo Paradise.

I admit that when I first saw the OVO on sale, I didn’t think it will provide adequate space or ventilation for hamsters. Of course, I was thinking cheap at that time, as I didn’t think of spending a tonne on buying lots of OVOs to connect (which I think, is the only way the OVO can be live-able as a main set up for hamsters). Well, wezeles has gone there and done it! And the end result is pretty awesome! Definitely worth considering for your dwarfs if you have the space and cash to spare =D

I couldn’t agree more with wezeles when he says that “… the OVO is better suited for small mice and dwarves than Syrians. It really imitates their natural home, though, with all the “underground” tunnels and dens….not to mention it just LOOKS so cool!”

“It would be way too cramped and ventilation would quickly become a problem for a larger animal (such as Syrian/European/rat-like hamsters). If your hamster is 5 inches or less they will love the burrow style home the OVO offers, anything larger than 5 inches will feel like an adult crammed in a McDonald’s play place.”

Main parts that make up wezeles’ hamster home:

- 1 Habitrail OVO Suite “OVO pad plus an OVO Adventure Pack in one box”
- 2 Habitrail OVO Mazes
- 2 Habitrail OVO Adventure Packs
- 1 Habitrial OVO Tower
- 3 mini Silent Spinners
- 1 Puzzle Playground
- 1 hamster potty

Estimated total cost:

US$165

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Related Links::

Proud of your hamster’s cage?

Zoey, Chloe, Zoie and their home

Official Habitrail OVO Fun Site (in particular, check out the link ‘building center’ where you can plan in advance how to connect various OVO parts before purchasing)

You can submit your hamster homes photos via HH Forum or Flickr

Featuring rae89’s Mozy

Featuring DolphinDreamer’s Hammy

This is the first issue where we feature astonishingly creative and practical hamster homes.

The very first featured hamster home is HoppingHammy’s set up that is made up of TWO 20 gallons aquariums.

I think the photos speak for themselves. Creampuff (HoppingHammy’s hamster) is definitely living a high life in this splendid, luxurious set up. Please don’t let my own hamsters see these photos, or they’ll squeak protest!

The 40 gallons set up

Another view

The lucky hamster staying in this mansion - Creampuff

Tank 1

Tank 2 - the wooden ladder is hand made by HoppingHammy!

Main parts that make up the hamster home:

- Two 20 gallons long aquariums
- Two EZ-Access screen covers with center hinge for 20 gallon long tanks
- One OVO Tee tube, Two OVO Elbows, Four OVO Curved tubes
- Two Curved bubble tubes from “Puzzle Playground 60 piece”
- Eight Sure-lok clips for covers
- and a hamster, of course

Estimated total cost:

- Cost of Hamster: US$7.41
- Cost of home (including toys, bedding, accessories etc): US$300
(You can never spend too much on a hamster! :D)

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Related Links::

Proud of your hamster’s cage?

Creampuff’s new, expanded housing unit

3 fun, homemade toys idea

You can submit your hamster homes photos via HH Forum or Flickr