How to Make a Hamster Wheel Out of Simple Material

A hamster wheel provides endless hours of exercise.

Your hamster is an active little creature, with lots of energy to burn. A homemade hamster wheel, attached to her cage, will provide it the opportunity to self-propel a cylinder to get exercise. You might spend a small fortune on toys for your hamster's cage, or you can create your own using a few items easily located at your local hardware and discount stores. A deep saucer mimics the shape of commercially available hamster cages, allowing you to create your own wheel for a fraction of the price.

Things You'll Need

• Drill
• Flat-bottomed plastic saucer (circular) with a minimum 2-inch side
• 1 bolt
• 1 wing nut
• 1 or 2 washers
• Hamster cage
• Safety glasses

Instructions

1. Drill a hole in the center of the saucer, large enough to fit the bolt.

2. Place a washer on the bolt and then place the bolt through the hole you made in the saucer.

3. Open the door to the hamster cage. Holding the bolt in place, reach into the cage and place the saucer against the back wall.

4. Position the bolt end so that it fits through the bars.

5. Hold the plate in place with one hand and reach around the cage with the other to place a washer on the end of the bolt.

6. Secure the bolt in place using a wing nut.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not screw the nut too tightly on the bolt or it will prevent spinning.

• Wear safety glasses while drilling a hole in the plastic saucer.