Pets in small cages are suitable for people who travel. They can accompany you on road trips or be placed in a friend's home for care and feeding during your absence. Tiny pets are also great for people who may live in small apartments or houses that don't have a lot of room to spare. Of course, you can always let your small animal out of its cage for a little exercise, but it is good to know that your animal's boundaries are clearly defined once he is placed back in his home.
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Hamster
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According to myhammie.com, if you have one hamster, the cage should be just big enough to hold a wheel, food bowl, water, sleeping area and a little extra room to move around. A 10-gallon aquarium with a mesh top is the perfect size for a small hamster. A small cage of about the same size would work as well. Just make sure the top and door is secure to prevent escape.
Gerbil
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Like hamsters, most small gerbils would be content in a 10-gallon fish tank or cage with a secure-fitting ventilating cover. In addition to everything a hamster will need, Small Animal Channel says that gerbils will also require a small bowl or box filled with sand bath.
Bird
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Smaller-breed birds like finches, budgies and canaries do not require a large cage. Any of these birds can be kept in a square cage that is 24 inches wide, long and deep. According to Bird Channel, a cage of this size will be large enough to hold the bird's food, water and toys.
Dwarf Rabbit
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Unlike some larger breeds of rabbit, dwarf rabbits remain small into adulthood. Although larger than hamsters and gerbils, dwarf rabbits are considered small pets. Their cages do not need to take up a lot of space. A 24-inch-square cage is enough space if you want to keep just one rabbit.
Hedgehog
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Like a dwarf rabbit, a hedgehog will need about 24 square inches of floor area in which to live. Like hamsters and gerbils, hedgehogs will need enough room for their sleeping area, food, water and toys.
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