Customer Reviews

Marchioro Jill 42.2 Hamster Resort Cage

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

THE GOOD:
When I got the cage and opened the box, I knew it was good quality. The colors were nice and it was larger than the previous cage. Kyoko seemed to like it just as much as she spent at least 2 or more hours climbing everywhere, smelling this and running over that.

She seemed to avoid the tubes at first but a little re-configuration seemed to solve that. She still prefers climbing the cage walls then the tubes though. The main plus her is that she fits and can move (she is a golden Syrian hamster.)

She has been chewing on the cage and it has yet to show signs of wear. It is still as strong as the day I bought it.

THE BAD:
The assembly was straight forward but putting the tubes together was frustrating. It took many trials to perfectly line up the notches and then to only turn it enough to secure the tubes but not too much or it'll pop back out... (>_<)

Also, my hamster has an appetite for plastic often ignoring the little wood chew sticks I give her. She managed to gnaw threw the plastic corner piece at the top so I had to use alternative means to secure it.

THE UGLY:
I was thankful for the litter pan until she decided to make her nest in that even after using it a few times. After that, I set up the little house with shredded paper towels and filled the main box with bedding. The box was filled with premium cat litter. She'd use it normally but after a few days shed cover it with bedding then. I still can't figure out why the change... I just dump the box litter every other day now.

OVERALL:
This cage was worth the money but the tube assembly (and easily chewed plastic) may frustrate you (^_^).

This product is really the delux "townhouse"for any hamster, but putting it together is not so fun. Everything goes great except the tubes. If you get that down and in well then it's all a breeze.

It's a good cage over all. Lots of things for your Hamster to explore and smell. You have a lot of space for chewing sticks, huts, food bowls etc etc.

The bad part about it is putting it together and it's kinda a pain to clean if your hamster poops in every level or doesn't poop in the hamster potty you give it.

But if you don't mind having to spend sometime picking poop of the two top levels and putting the thing together this is the best cage for you. =3

Amazon says this cage is 42x42x43 inches. If it was, it would fit several rabbits or a boa constrictor. Very disappointed to learn they lied about the size.

I bought it for about $40 (cant remember total now). I wouldn't want to pay more than that.
Pros-- My hamster loves it! it is very spacious, very comfortable and cozy.
Cons--The tubes are sooo annoying! I have to use tape to keep them together and attached to the rest of the cage. The wheel? too noisy! had to buy a new one. The bottle? too difficult for the hamster to use it...so, my hamster just drinks from the yellow container.
If it came with a better wheel and bottle, I'd give it another star; and if the tubes were easy to install and easy to maintain attached and clean...I'd rate it 5 stars! But, to me, it is simply ok.

We had a Syrian Hamster for 6 months that was housed in a cage from this maker. In one night he was able to chew thru the plastic corner pieces that held the cage together. He escaped and sadly to say he did not survive, this devastated my 5 year old. Be very careful when purchasing these cages, and if you have I wish you the best of luck.

Okay, this is a good product, that is if you can set it up right. The pieces are vary fragile and can break VERY easy. For me to set up the cage I had to use string, but it all worked out. Another thing is it only comes with enough pieces to put up 1 platform, so if you want to put up the other one you got to buy more pieces. Another thing is that the tubes them self are not the greatest quality and don't snap into their place right.

On the upside:
-The cage is really big and looks really good assembled
-Their are plenty of little things that make buying the cage worth it
-Because the hamster usually can climb the walls, assembling the tubes isn't really necessary

I like the size of the cage. The plastic pieces that hold everything together break very easy. When I got the package one of the corner pieces was already broken and had to order extra ones. Luckily the costumer service was very helpful. The tubes are a nightmare. They are made of cheap plastic. The pieces don't stay together and don't fit in the holes. I had to buy different ones from the pet store that work perfectly. I also changed to water bottle, my hammies had troubles getting water out of it. The little house is very cute, but the top doesn't click in place either.
It's a little expensive, considering that I had to replace the accessories.

This is the hamster best cage ever. And it comes with the best customer support you can get.

If any piece breaks, you just call the manufacturer directly, and someone in the United States will answer and mail YOU the replacement part to you express mail, no questions asked!

Give your hamster this mansion! He deserves it!

Worth every penny!

HI,
I bought this product because of the size you advertise it has but I checked other websites and I am told is not true that is 42X42X53 inch as you say it is.
If is not 42X42X53" I would like to cancel the order as the size was the only reason I ordered it.
Regards,
ioan mitulescu