Trixie 61011 Running wheel, plastic, ø 28 cm (Assorted)

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Das Trixie Laufrad ist eine ausgezeichnete Ergänzung für die Aktivitätsbedürfnisse meiner Hamster. Die Verarbeitung aus hochwertigem Kunststoff ist stabil und langlebig. Mit einem Durchmesser von 28 cm bietet es ausreichend Platz für meine Tiere, um sich frei zu bewegen. Raichlen, D. A., A. D. Foster, G. L. Gerdeman, A. Sellier, and A. Giuffrida. 2012. Wired to run: exercise-induced endocannabinoid signaling in humans and cursorial mammals with implications for the 'runner's high'. Journal of Experimental Biology 215:1331-1336. This silent spinner wheel is distributed by Sharples Pet they also specialise in tiny cages, edible chews and kapok bedding. Morin, L. 1978. Rhythmicity of hamster gnawing: Ease of measurement and similarity to running activity. Physiology and Behavior 21: 317-320

Hamsters are protected under The Animal Welfare Act and there is a good argument that small hamster wheels should be banned. In addition, Hamster cages which are too small to fit an adequate sized wheel should also be banned. Kandasamy, R., Calsbeek, J. J., & Morgan, M. M. (2016). Home cage wheel running is an objective and clinically relevant method to assess inflammatory pain in male and female rats. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 263, 115-122.Was ich besonders schätze, ist die Größe des Laufrads. Sie ermöglicht es sogar größeren Kleintieren, sich darin zu bewegen, was für mich ein entscheidender Faktor war. Beaulieu, A.; Reebs, S.G. (2009). "Effects of bedding material and running wheel surface on paw wounds in male and female Syrian hamsters". Laboratory Animals. 43 (1): 85–90. doi: 10.1258/la.2008.007088. PMID 19001065. S2CID 22308514. In rodents, voluntary exercise is almost always measured by the use of wheels. This makes running wheels the tool of choice in research on the effects of exercise and voluntary activity on metabolism, obesity, and pain. [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]

This unique and innovative design is healthier on hamster’s spines as it creates a more natural running motion rather than sprinting upwards in a normal wheel. Reebs, S.G.; Maillet, D. (2003). "Effect of cage enrichment on the daily use of running wheels by Syrian hamsters". Chronobiology International. 20 (1): 9–20. doi: 10.1081/CBI-120018329. PMID 12638687. S2CID 21925891.Kiln-Dried Wooden Bridge Section (1pc) - Adjustable Layout, Cage Accessories, Ledge, Multi-Level Access, Rat, Hamster, Mouse, Bird, 14cm

Coutinho A.E., Fediuc S., Campbell J.E., and Riddell, M.C. 2006. Metabolic effects of voluntary wheel running in young and old Syrian golden hamsters. Physiology and Behavior 87: 360-367. https://www.hamsterwelfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tiffany-Key-video-for-28cm-wheel-wont-fit-in-small-cage.mp4 Try to also choose a wheel with a solid running surface. Classic rung designs can actually be harmful to hamsters as their feet can be easily caught between them while running. Special Features Recent theory suggests that hamster balls are not recommended for exercise outside of the cage. The balls prevent the rodent from using touch (whiskers) and smell to navigate the area. It also restricts airflow and can catch toes/tails in the slits meant for airflow. Meijer, Johanna H.; Robbers, Yuri (2014), "Wheel running in the wild", Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 281 (1786): 20140210, doi: 10.1098/rspb.2014.0210, PMC 4046404, PMID 24850923Hamster Treat Box - Flaxspray - Birch Wood -Meadow flowers - Rosehips - Dried Fruit - Mealworms - Whimzees - Herbs - Summerbox - Regular Box Die Montage war unkompliziert und das Laufrad lässt sich leicht reinigen. Auch nach Jahren intensiver Nutzung zeigt es keinerlei Abnutzungserscheinungen. Die solide Konstruktion überzeugt mich in Bezug auf Langlebigkeit.

The majority of hamster wheels are made from either plastic or metal. Metal is obviously a stronger material and is far more durable than plastic, but it is also harder to clean. Wooden wheels are also available and usually the quietest, however, they require varnishing to prevent stains and don’t last as long. Stands/ Fitting

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Piece Large Vine Web Chew Toy for Small Animals Chinchilla Hamster Mouse Rabbit Degu Rat Guinea Pig Choice tests with Syrian hamsters ( Mesocricetus auratus) have shown that they prefer larger wheels; the animals chose a wheel diameter of 35cm (14in) over 23cm (9.1in), [2] which itself was preferred over 17.5cm (6.9in). [3]