Mathieu Barrette
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2023
I got it for rats in a Critter Nation tall cage, all 3 of them have been using it.-Noise:Quite low, I'm sitting about 2m (6-7 feet) away from their cage, I wear an headset at low volume and if I didn't always kept an ear out to make sure nothing bad happen with them, I would probably not notice when they are using it.It is more noisy when one of them run in it, but since they tend to jump a little and not just run, it might be the reason for the volume's difference.-Sturdiness:It's made quite strongly, the metal got a nice thickness and the enamel looks like the same that is used to cover the cages for large parrots, even got a similar texture.-Solidity:It's very stable, it's somewhat heavy so you might need to add something to reinforce the side of your cage, not because it will deform but rather to reduce the already low volume of the noise.-Cleaning:Very easy, you can very easily clean it up without removing it out Unless you want to clean up the backside and even then you can do a large part of it without removing it.-Finaly:3 of my 4 rats have been using it since I installed it in their cage. The 4th one who didn't use it was mostly du to her age, her personality and the fact she was a naked rat (We suppose that the cold metal might have been unpleasant for her).Overall I would give a score of 9.5/10. The missing score being for the weigh of the wheel, but it's also a strong point since it means it is quite sturdy. I've had it for about 7 weeks and have no complain. Great product!Make sure to measure your cage before ordering, even while knowing the size it had and even looking it up with a measuring tape, it is still quite surprising how big it is.
C. Pash
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
My foster came with a plastic too-small wheel, so I ordered her this one. She immediately jumped on and ran! It’s not super quiet, but it’s the perfect size for chins. It’s durable and stays put. Easy to wipe clean. Will last! I definitely will get again.
Brandon Martinez
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
Wheel works great, very quiet. Only issue I’ve had is the center nut gets loose constantly. Ever week when I clean i cage I take the wheel off, tighten it down, and reinstall the wheel. When you’re already cleaning the cage it’s not bad, but it does get annoying
Marie Rose
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2021
Bought last year. Worked well at the beginning, but it hasn’t been working well for the last six to nine months. It doesn’t turn well and the wheel makes a horrible sound. The hole in the middle weakened and the axle shifted. Had to buy another one. Bought a different model from another company and it works so much better and will last much longer . Don’t waste your money and buy a wheel with a wood back and surrounded by metal. Cheaper, quieter and much more durable!
cindy w.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
This product is not worth the money I paid. The $30 wheels at a pet store last longer than this product. I used it with 2 bonded chins. It was sooo noisy, bearing fell apart within days. We moved it to a single chin cage. It was much quieter but continues to fall apart. I am soo disappointed in this wheel. $120 up in smoke.
Aubrey
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020
I love that this product is large enough to not harm my chinchilla’s spin while running full stride. It’s worth the money, it’s well made works great. My chinchilla took a few days to adjust and figure out how to get it to stop, but now she is a pro and can stop it whenever she wants to get off and lounge. It’s a little louder than I expected. But I don’t mind, I am just happy she is not getting harmed using this product. It’s easy to clean and I highly recommend this for any chinchilla owner. It’s a great investment. I’m hoping it will last her lifetime. 🤗I can’t believe how many wheels are out there that are too small for their spins. Thanks for making a product designed for my furry friend with her health/body in mind.
Tina mailloux
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2020
Absolutly LOVE it! I have a ferret nation so i reinforced my bars so it would be a little sturdier but its by far the best wheel ive ever seen. Best one on the market. The price is steep but you get what you pay for, quality! Nice sturdy and thick metal, everything metal. Both my chins havnt stoped using it since its been instaled (15 minutes or so) really cute to see them both wait for their turn
YolondaW
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
My Smoky LOVES her wheel. And unlike others we've tried it is plenty big and standing up to all she dishes out. Although I bought replacement bearings at one point, as we thought it might be needed. It turned out the the cage attachments just needed tightened back up. The wheel itself seems to be fairly quiet, but with the speed Smoky runs and the way she bounces in and out of it, my living pinball usually has her whole cage shaking, so it's a bit difficult to accurately rate the wheel's noise level.
Sophia Ponomarenko
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
This wheel is very sturdy, easy to clean and quick to put up. But, it does get noisy if not oiled. The noise is very loud so make sure to oil your regularly. Other than that my chinchillas love this wheel and use it daily. The wheel itself is massive, so it gives the animal lots of space to run
roy hasaface
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
Let me start by saying that the wheel was well packaged and sent very fast. It spun smoothly and without noise. The mounting bracket is made sturdy and has wingnuts for easy installation. I bought this wheel for my male rats to reduce the chance of a spinal injury and provide them with a outlet for excess energy. The only down side might be the bearings. They work wonderfully but cation is advised when cleaning in order to prevent rust. All in all I am very satisfied with this purchase and plan to buy another for my female rats.
Esther Minic-Rosenthal
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
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