Evergreens such as holly, Aucuba and cherry laurel, are better shredded and added to the compost heap, where they will break down faster than if added to the leafmould pile. A great variety of capacity in our bin bag range assures that you will find the perfect size of bin bag or liner suitable for your bin. The capacity varies from 1 to 2500 liters giving you the best range of rubbish bin bags and liners.

Just remember, however, that one of the main benefits of building a bin cage is to make life simpler for you, so if you do decide to go slightly more elaborate just consider how you will clean the cage out and have much access you will have to your hamster. Bin cages are cheap to make in comparison to the prefabricated ones that you can buy at the pet store, which means that you can spend the money you have saved on hamster toys and accessories. Make your cut using the cutting tool of your choice. Make sure to use any protective equipment you have. The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself. Also, make sure to use a properly ventilated area, preferably outside and away from any pets, because of the fumes caused by cutting the plastic.

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Oscar absolutely adores his bin cage and after living in it for a few months, we added an additional bin cage, that we joined via a metal tunnel (bought at our local pet store). The tunnel is kept in place between the two bin cages by duct tape, which we easily unpeel when it is time to clean him out. Our Syrian hamster Oscar, loves his DIY bin cage. Conclusion

if you are going for a large cut, make sure you leave enough space (at least 1 inch) on each side for the holes and for the wire mesh or panels to properly cover the cut sides (to prevent escaping). Finally, if you have a hamster wheel that clips onto a cage (rather than a freestanding one), then you will also need to cut a hole out for this. Cut it just big enough to feed the wheel screw through and then do it up by fixing the tightening mechanism to the outside of the bin cage. Using mesh for the bin cage lidif adding side ventilation, make sure there is enough height from the bottom to the lower cut in the bin to add a lot of bedding

This guide explains how to make a DIY hamster bin cage in step by step stages. Bin cages are simple to make (providing you have the right sized box and equipment) and are popular for hamsters as they are spacious, easy to open and effortless to clean. Collect leaves from your own garden or public places. Those collected by main roads may be affected by atmospheric pollution, so leaves from quieter streets and side roads are preferable. Leaves are easier to collect when the weather is dry and still.

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Conifer needles will eventually break down, but may take two to three years to decay. Conifer hedge clippings are better added to the compost heap than used for making leafmould. Place the lid face down and using your marker pen, draw an outline of exactly where you want to put the wire mesh. Make sure that the rectangle has a wide enough perimeter (around an inch) so that the lid does not snap whilst you are cutting it. This also allows plenty of room for cable ties to be added after. Cutting the lid for the wire mesh. 3. Use a drill to make some starter holes A bin cage should be at least 20 x 30 inches, taking up 600 sq. inches of total floor space and over 100 liters in size. You can measure the box by multiplying the bottom inside width by the bottom inside length. That said, the size of the bin cage you choose to make will ultimately depend on the size of your hamster. And, whilst big is best, you need to remember that you will need to sit your bin cage somewhere safe and secure once made.