age for giving a wheel

[freedom]

I'm sorry I bet the answer is somewhere here but I just cant find it. I have a male (Pika) and I just ordered a flaying saucer for him. he was born 09/25/12 when can I put it in his cage. Thanks.

 

[MyzarandGemma]

Usually, from what I've read, it's best not to give them items like that until they are 6 months or older. So I would say end of March would be the appropriate time. It sucks to have to wait so long, but I've read that the babies can actually play themselves into overheating or even death

 

[freedom]

Thank you we will wait. :hmm:

 

[Dragonflye]

Yes, 6 months is generally an okay time for a wheel. I am conservative and have waited longer before. The main issue is that youngsters need all of the calories they get from food for growth. Too much time on a wheel can cause them to lose weight.