The Flying Saucer Wheel is a unique design that enables a much more natural running position for your pet chinchilla. It does not have to arch its back as it would in a regular exercise wheel, and there is plenty of room for a bushy tail to bob around, with a flat running surface to ensure no paws or legs get caught in spokes.

Regular exercise for your chinchilla is vital to ensure a healthy and happy pet. This Flying Saucer Wheel not only promotes a healthy cardiovascular system, but also keeps your pet alert and active.

The genuine Flying Saucer Wheel is all metal construction so no bits to nibble, and runs on sealed bearings for a smooth ride and a long life. They are easy to clean with a damp cloth, and hygienic with minimal edges or mouldings. The edges are rolled so there are no sharp ridges that could injure your pet.

The standard sized Flying Saucer Wheel is 13.5" in diameter and will fit through any cage door around 10" by 10", and comfortably support up to 1.25kg - for the chunkiest of chinchillas! The unique dished design of the Flying Saucer Wheel has the same effective diameter of a regular drum wheel 22" high!

For smaller animals such as degus or chipmunks, a more compact 10" Flying Saucer Wheel is also available.

 The Flying Saucer Wheel is easy to attach to the inside of the cage with 3 U-clamps and 6 small nuts. Make sure that the wheel is fitted close to the bottom of the cage to reduce the chance of any high speed falls. Also remove the wheel if any new born kits are in the cage - they risk being launched at high speed across the cage if an adult is already running on it.

The Flying Saucer Wheels are made to a very high standard, with quality materials ensuring a long and maintenance free life and all Flying Saucer Wheels are fully assembled and checked prior to dispatch. After a few years, the wheel may start to grind, or become ratchety when rotating, which indicates that the bearings need replacing. This is a minor task and requires nothing more than a jewellers sized flat screwdriver and 3mm hex key. Shelfridges can supply replacement bearings and dustcaps for existing Flying Saucer Wheel owners.

Standard 13" Flying Saucer Wheel Ideal for a chinchilla

£80.00

Small 10" Flying Saucer Wheel For degus or chipmunks

£75.00

2 Replacement Flying Saucer Wheel bearings & fitting instructions

£2.00

Dust Cap for early model Flying Saucer Wheels

£3.00