BUCATSTATE Hamster Cage 2.0 - Large Gerbil Enclosure 100L X 50W X 52.5H CM

I was not sure what to expect because I was struggling to find what I was looking for. I am hugely impressed with this gerbilarium and particularly with the company who makes it. It is vast - make note of your measurement needs. It is easy to put together, not over heavy, looks great, functional and the gerbils are happy. I only have one criticism - the flap door on the side may not last, as it is a little flimpsy and requires care when opening and closing. I think it unlikely gerbils will escape and one can be confident of its safety. Do not put toys to high up by the flap door or roof, I would say. As for the company, WOW...they include a pair of gloves - very thoughtful. This was delivered on time and despite being shocked about the cost...I would say it is worth it.

Bought two of these. And think they're great in my opinion. Size is fantastic, panels are thick enough, plenty of ventilation on the sizes. Top and bottom is made of metal, top has lots of ventilation as well, I don't see how a hamster would be able to get purchase to chew anywhere and nothing to rattle to make noise. Lid has a rubber ledge cushion(at least that's what I thought it was as it's not mentioned in the instructions, well not that i saw, so I guessed its use). I bought the castors seperate, and lots of accessories(wheels, baths, ledges, bottles, mushrooms) from this company on Amazon. The second cage I put together had a cracked back panel. Contacted CS and they sent me a new back panel that took 3 days to arrive, quick and helpful indeed, they just don't operate weekends, so had to wait from Saturday to Monday for them to get my message. But it was fast delivery for sure. Had a hamster chew through the door hinge of a PawHut... never buying that brand again. I don't think I'll ever consider buying another brand of cage now. EDIT: I now have three of these wonderful cages(thats how great they are). They stack really well and are really sturdy. So easy to put togther and my hamsters just LOVE the space. I love the quality and haven't had any problems with these cages, theyre just great. If you do look to stack 3, like I have, buy the offical stacking accessories and I'm sure you wont have a problem. The screws are longer to fix them together and I can still wheel them around the room fine, I'm just careful and manuver them from the bottom using manual handling techniques. I have 6 inches of bedding which is more then enough for my russian dwarfs, they have created tunnels for their food stashes everywhere. If you have kids and you let them climb on the cages, its not the Bucatstates fault at all, but your own. Hamsters are not for kids and are not a toy, I'll never understand why people buy fradgile little hamsters for destructive, temperamental children, they can't look after the cages never mind the little lives running around inside them. Also, I noted in some reviews that people say the floors fall out and the sides bulge...I don't know why people are saying this as I've not had these problems at all... if you don't compact and force bedding down or misuse the cages they are just great. Their customer service is great, I can't fault them at all. So helpful, understanding, kind and polite. A pleasure to deal with.

When bought & for how much? - I bought this (100 x 50 x 52.5cm) Bucatstate 2.0 for £154.99 in April 2025. Background - why this cage? - I have a dwarf hamster - I had bought the 120 x 60 x 62cm Bucatstate 3.0 before this one (for £237.49 in January 2025) & loved every aspect besides assembly > this one seemed easier to assemble (see below) and has the same style, look & access (top & front doors) What did I want from this cage & did it meet those requirements? - I wanted a second, temporary cage for my hamster for when staying with friends/family > it works nicely for this, light enough to lift even once the bedding & accessories are in and can be carried by two people. It's more manoeuvrable than the 120 x 60cm cage, e.g. it can be carried easily up stairs, and easier to fit in a car without disassembling - A cage that meets minimum recommended size for hamster cages in the UK (100 x 50 x 50cm / 40 x 20 x 20 inches) & fits minimum recommended height of bedding (15cm/ 6 inches, compressed to allow burrowing) - Easy to assemble > it only took about 15 minutes to assemble by myself. I only asked for help to slide the front panel in, to save time. You could assemble it on your own. It is not heavy and you do not need to be strong to assemble it - Good access - having both a front opening door and a top opening door make cleaning & rearranging the cage easy. The lid can also be entirely removed during cleaning. I previously had an IKEA Linnmon and this cage is very similar but has the benefit of the front opening door - My hamster is shy & prefers interaction at his own level, i.e. not just from above > the front opening door works nicely for this - You can buy replacement parts (e.g. sides & door latches) for this cage - very reassuring in case of scratches/breakages - You can (theoretically) connect two or more of these cages side by side - nice to know I can expand the size - Aesthetic design - it looks like it does in the listing so fits nicely into a room aesthetic. - Easy to clean - it's wipeable and doesn't seem to react to a 50/50 solution of white vinegar & water (which is frequently recommended for cleaning out hamsters) - You can buy wheels for the feet of the cage - a nice option for easily moving the cage, e.g. to vacuum under it or relocate it within a room - Rectangular cage so does not slope inwards at the base or top like a lot of cages, allowing full use of the floor space & height of the cage Any extra benefits? - Came well-packaged without scuffs or breakages - Came with two spare door clips for the front opening door - reassuring in case any break - Why not 5 stars? Does the 3.0 fix these issues? - The sides of this 2.0 bulge when filled with the recommended minimum amount of bedding (15cm / 6 inches deep) - this is not the case on the 3.0, which has minimal bulging even at 30cm/12 inches of bedding - The cage rattles when the hamster wheel is placed near an edge or on a platform that is near an edge, which is annoying for if you are sleeping in the same room - the rubber seals on the 3.0 stop this (even if they make assembly difficult) - The lid is loud when lifting & closing, which is not a problem for me but could be an issue for noise-sensitive hamsters. (You could just use the front door for access, though) - this is resolved on the 3.0 due to the rubber strips all round the sides & on the top reducing noise - When closed, the front opening door sometimes pops in or out a bit due to the front bulging. Might not suit a hamster that chews a lot at exposed edges - this is not a problem with the 3.0 due to the thicker acrylic & increased number of latches on the front opening door that holds it in place more securely - The base of the cage bulges downwards when filled with bedding & accessories (I have placed the cage on a block of wood the height of the legs so it is supported to fix this) - this is fixed on the 3.0 because Bucatstate has added two metal reinforcement bars Benefits compared to 3.0? - 3.0 took me a few hours & multiple helpers to assemble due to the rubber strips on the sides & lid so wouldn't suit being a temporary cage needing regular assembly/disassembly - this one was quick to assemble - 3.0 assembly would be difficult for people with physical challenges / fatigue - 2.0 assembly was quick and simple - 3.0 is more expensive - this is cheaper in comparison & definitely value for money considering the quality Summary - Excellent cage, meets minimum size, looks good, not as high-spec as the 3.0 but easier to assemble, good access with front and top doors, well-designed, good quality, easy to clean Do I prefer 2.0 or 3.0? - For a permanent cage, the extra space and higher spec of the 3.0 makes it my favourite - and the assembly only needs doing once! - For a temporary cage or cheaper option, the 2.0 works nicely - Both are decent cages

A well made, spacious cage that provides an ideal environment for a hamster. Complies with PDSA recommended size guidelines for a Syrian hamster (minimum 100cm x 50cm) and has plenty of depth to add lots of bedding / digging material and an added bonus of having no bars which makes it much safer. Easy to clean and offers great views of your hamster doing hamstery things. Some people have complained it difficult to put together but to be fair as long as you read the instructions you can't go wrong. Not cheap compared to some cages but you get what you pay for and there aren't many cages better than this.

This is the only hamster cage I will ever use, I can’t recommend it enough! There is nothing else better. I had been wanting a hamster for a while but struggled to find the right cage that met all the hamster requirements and my personal aesthetic. I wanted a clear and metal cage but felt an aquarium was too heavy, too expensive and lacked the right ventilation. Wooden cages also get soiled easily and hamsters can chew through! I also wanted to avoid bar biting and bar climbing with a wired cage and not being able to add deep enough bedding without it causing a mess. Well… this cage meets ALL NEEDS! I am able to see my hamsters walking around and when they’re in their burrows deep at the bottom, I can add the right bedding depth - 8 inches and fit all the toys, wheel and enrichments my hamster needs. I like that it’s a little over the minimum cage requirement of 100cm (108cm) as it just add a little extra room and I guess more the merrier! It doesn’t take up too much room and looks super clean and neat. I have it in white so it blends in well. It has little legs so it sits nicely on top of a unit, which mine is currently on. It is super sturdy and solid without it being ridiculously heavy and difficult to move. Given it is a large cage, I love that it has stacking kits so you are able to stack multiple cages, which takes up less room and again looks very neat. The large top entrance lid makes it super easy to clean and put everything in and I love the front smaller entrance - I can use this to quickly get access to the cage for smaller cleans and to interact with my hamsters. They sit and wait at the front for me to open it up and we have treats and they crawl onto my hands easily. I never have to worry about my hamsters biting or escaping, as it is super secure and it really puts my mind at ease not having to worry about this - the cages are easy to assemble and I have had no issues with this or the packaging. I love this cage so much I have just bought a third one! To me, it’s worth the investment and in comparison to other cages on the market and what this cage offers the price is quite reasonable.

horrible the plastic snaps out of place and makes it easy for hamster to get out or to a chew out a hole not worth any money go for a better cage that’s actually worth the money only thing that’s good is the size.

The bucatstate 2.0 is an ideal hamster cage, meeting the ethical minimum of 100x50cm. It offers quality and durability while being safe, chew proof, and is very easy to build and use. I have 2x stacked plus a 3rd in another room. The front opening is a really nice feature which has proved invaluable for bonding with my hamsters. These work really nicely for my dwarf hamsters and can work for most Syrian hamsters if set up appropriately. However not all Syrians are going to be satisfied in the minimum size, I personally would invest in the new 3.0 120cm for a Syrian hamster. I do like the stacking feature but it’s slightly inconvenient for bigger cleans when needing to access the enclosure on the bottom. I will likely split with a table between in future so it’s easier to pull the bottom cage out. The acrylic panels can feel flimsy when you first build the cage, but this evens out when all the substrate is in. I would recommend placing the enclosure on a unit to support the bottom, or sliding the thick foam piece that comes with the packaging underneath if using the wheels. So long as you’re careful with the weight and not placing anything super heavy in the middle of the cage, and are gentle in compressing bedding, you shouldn’t have any issues. The new 3.0 design does address this though with additional support for the bottom.

I had the cage for a week and loved how easy it was to assemble. I had on order extra bedding, I was changing from clean and cosy to tea bag as the Kaytee was super dusty (to the point that our hammy was covered in dust!). Yesterday I took out some of the old bedding and started adding the new. The bottom collapsed as we were compressing the bedding, we didn't even push hard! So there I was trying to wake up a very sleepy boy and move him to his carrier so I can empty the whole enclosure and try to fix the problem! It took 4 hours and the room was covered in bedding. The bottom had sunk as the front had buckled forward. I had to start dismounting the cage to put it back in place after which I used duck tape to reinforce it. I love the cage but the design is poor as the aluminium is easy to bend on the two big panels. There should have been a support beam in the bottom middle section joining the two sides to prevent exactly this issue. The annoying thing is that I've read the reviews on amazon which were complaining of the same but still spent the money on it 😡 So in my opinion, the cage isn't worth the money due to the poor design and quality of the parts. The idea is great, the execution subpar. There was also some damage on the bottom panel which I didn't think would compromise the integrity of the cage but it turns out it did. The line that was cut through the bottom is visible on the pictures.

Está todo perfecto a excepción de uno de los cierres que salta. Fácil de montar,aunque diría que si las instrucciones estuvieran en español sería más fácil de montar

After opening the box, I discovered that the back panel for the cage had been damaged, having multiple cracks. I contacted Bucatstate and they helped me out. When setting up the cage watch the video as the paper instructions are misleading and it will confuse you into thinking you are missing parts (happened to me). There was an issue with the hamster peeing in the corner because it leaked through the bottom (slight gap in the corner of the metal base), down the inside of the leg/frame and on to the table top. Solved the problem by adding a hamster potty in the corner. Overall I'm pleased with my purchase. This cage is awesome, easy to install, looks great, good quality and has lots of room for my hamster to roam. Also, other reviews mentioned the shakiness of the panels. The panels need to be flexible otherwise they would crack. Best to keep a hamster wheel away from the panels so the vibration doesn't rattle the panels. Highly recommend this product and Bucatstate.

Bellissimo habitat. Abbastanza robusto (la porta di sopra, in metallo, è bellissima, ma la pesantezza la fa curvare leggermente al centro, ci voleva un'altra cerniera centrale ed era perfetta. Mancava un blocco per chiudere la porticina frontale ed ho scritto all'assistenza; mi hanno spedito il pacchetto in una settimana e all'interno c'erano 3 blocchi per chiudere la porta! Comoda e spaziosa. Facile da montare. Perfetta per un criceto siriano maschio la 100 cm per 50 cm. Imballata benissimo, con istruzioni, guanti e cacciavite per fissare le viti. Ora il mio criceto siriano è felice. Consiglio.

Temevo che il montaggio richiedesse l’aiuto di un’altra persona, invece da sola ho assemblato la teca in mezz’ora: facile, intuitiva, davvero spaziosa! Il mio criceto non ha sofferto per il cambiamento di habitat, anzi, è diventato più espansivo e trova ogni giorno nuovi insospettabili punti in cui creare i suoi tunnel! Il pacco è arrivato integro e mi considero fortunata perchè ho letto che talvolta è stato massacrato dal corriere. Consiglio questa teca, arredarla è stato davvero un momento magico.

J’avais vraiment peur de l’état à la livraison, mais les panneaux en plexi sont emballés dans 3 couches de protections (film anti rayure, papier plastique et une couche de rembourrage, tout ca dans du polystyrène !!!) pareil pour le cadre il est super bien maintenu, bref tout est pensé pour que le tout transite sans encombre 🤠 Le cadre en métal est résistant, le montage est très simple mais super efficace, les panneaux n’ont pas de jeu. Franchement pour ce prix c’est une super affaire ! 😎