[LunarFlame]

So, I am new to this whole hedgehog thing

I have been reading a lot about bucket wheels. I think I may make one myself if and when i get a hog, but I am wondering how loud they are?

What wheels do you all prefer for your hedgies?

 

[smhufflepuff]

Quiet, but not noiseless. There's a bit of a whirring and little hedgie feet going pitter-patter.
That is, until someone gets the bearings wet and they start rusting. Can get a might bit squealy then.

 

[drowsydreamer]

Bucket wheels are much quieter than most commercially sold wheels- like comfort wheels. They are quiet, but can still make a lot of noise when you add the patter of hedgie feet, a little bit of flying poo, and the normal whir they make while spinning.

 

[LizardGirl]

Bucket wheels are very nice and quiet, if you take care of the bearings. I didn't and mine whirrs loudly at night.

 

[xtiana]

I find that the only noise I hear when my hedgie runs on his wheel is the sound of his feet.

Here is a video of my hedgie at 7 weeks running on his wheel.

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=5135947 ... 5GLIUG35U4

 

[Nancy]

I use vasaline on the bearings every few weeks and it keeps them from rusting. I have some wheels that are 5.5 years old and still silent. That being said, I have some that are quite new and the bearings have rusted already. :x

 

[PixiesExoticHedgies]

I find that the only noise I hear when my hedgie runs on his wheel is the sound of his feet. Here is a video of my hedgie at 7 weeks running on his wheel.
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=5135947 ... 5GLIUG35U4

Is your facebook account set to 'private'?
Can't view the link.

 

[LizardGirl]

I can see it, very cute!

 

[brandonctl]

I made one. It's almost noiseless, the only sounds are the tapping around of his feet when running on it, or the sound of the hollow plastic.