Quieting wheels?

[tcraighenry]

We bought a Silver Surfer (oh the drama) and it's so noisy. We managed to get it not to wobble.

If she just runs on it it's fine but when she starts the full on hopping it sounds like a chinchilla earthquake!

I think part of it is our cage, the panels rattle against the frame. Has anyone tried to quiet them at all? I was thinking of putting some cardboard along the side in between the panel and the frame?

 

[Shooper]

Maybe try putting a ledge all the way accross the wall of the cage above the wheel. This will help to sturdy that wall.

 

[tcraighenry]

If anyone else has a Prevue cage! I cut out part of a box and put it behind the wheel and in between the panel and the frame. It made such a huge difference! It's not enough to impede airflow (and it's not the side of the cage that's cooler!)

 

[mistywaterwoman]

I just want to compliment you on your signature, tcraighenry!! I've never heard them called "teacup kangaroos" before, but that is just excellent!
:rofl:

 

[tcraighenry]

Awww thanks <3 A friend of mine came to meet her and he was like, "That is not a rodent that is a teacup kangaroo!"