#samla

The big Samla boxes are a good alternative for a petstore cage. :)

I suggest putting a lid on the box. Or connecting both boxes and make two mesh lids. Please make sure the ikea box is the biggest one there is because there are smaller versions as well and they aren’t suitable.

I bought a critter trail and realized they are dangerous. What do I do? 

What can I do with little money to improve the quality of life for my hamster(s)?

Where can I get suitable and cheap supplies? (Ikea Masterpost)

Samla: What to do with the Samla lid

You can also look at the DIY section in our faq. :) 

Hey, thanks for writing!

You can either leave the lid off (If you’re absolutely sure that they’re not trying to escape) or cover the cage with mesh or cut a big hole that gets also covered with mesh in the lid so it allows a good heat and air exchange :)

Hey, thanks for messaging!

Personally I don’t have a SAMLA cage but I think the best would be to build a holder out of pressboard! That’s cheap, all you’ll need is some wood, glue, a saw and skill. A base and another piece of wood that is attached to it in a 90° ankle should be enough, just make sure that the base is big enough so the whole thing doesn’t fall down! You could also put some weight on the base, for example by placing the dishes on it. 

Another possibility is drilling holes into the SAMLA, but that could be problematic because the plastic may splinter off or your hamster tries to chew their way through the holes and out of the cage. Also please keep in mind that you’ll need 2 SAMLAS - One single is too small for a hammi. I hope this helps a bit, if you have any further questions don’t hestistate to ask again :)

Hi, I’ve just made a masterpost about on how to make the first cage using Samla boxes + lids because of your message! You can read it here, that’ll answer all your questions (hopefully) - if not you can always message me again. :)

Hi, thanks for messaging. Here you can see how I linked my Samlas! I just used a jigsaw and made a wooden “tube”. :-)