There seems to be a few hamster people on here so I thought I'd ask about bin cages. Before adding a new hamster, I've decided I want to make a cage out of a large plastic bin. I've read some "how-to" pages and watched some videos, but have a few questions. This is for a syrian hamster by the way.
1. Will drilling holes be sufficient for ventilation or should I cut out a large section and cover it with mesh??
2. Are different levels and ladders needed?
3. Do you think I could attach a wire cage to the bin somehow??
If you have any links to really good instructions (with step by step pictures if possible) that would be great. I've watched a few videos, but only found one that was really good, but her habitat was for a dwarf hamster I think.
ETA: If you recommend different levels, what sort of materials should I make them out of? I was thinking wood, but that absorbs urine and would not be hygienic.
1. Will drilling holes be sufficient for ventilation or should I cut out a large section and cover it with mesh??
2. Are different levels and ladders needed?
3. Do you think I could attach a wire cage to the bin somehow??
If you have any links to really good instructions (with step by step pictures if possible) that would be great. I've watched a few videos, but only found one that was really good, but her habitat was for a dwarf hamster I think.
ETA: If you recommend different levels, what sort of materials should I make them out of? I was thinking wood, but that absorbs urine and would not be hygienic.