Jules. Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I wonder what it will look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I too want to know what it looks like... and also how much been on the shop and its not there yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Omlet has a page for it but it's empty so to speak I did find this video about it though on an american website: http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-community/critter-videos/superzoo-qute.aspx Well, imo I'm unimpressed; it doesn't vary from other premium animal housing. It has none of the style that I've come to expect from Omlet products & the wheel is far to small for an adult hamster to spin round in without looking as though it's going to break it's back. *meh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Its not quite what I had anticipated either,although Johannes never disappoints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Dissapointed is an understatment. Really don't like it! I've been refreshing all day, but have to admit I'm underwhelmed. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I do like the pull out deep litter box (easy to clean) but the whole unit looks like it's made from some cast-off MDF . Where are the funky Omlet colours we've come to know and love ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Maybe we were expecting too much It does look a bit ordinary. However I like the idea of storage as YS can never find the hamsters bedding etc and the box does look easy to clean. I think the price will be the crucial point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Having previously worke in a pet shop. I would be alarmed if this cost more than £149.99! It looks very ordinary, and the storage thing is not unique to this product. If they produce an eglu shaped hamster home to go inside then maybe I'd be a bit more enthusiastic! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well i like it! I love that its on two levels and the bottom tray is so easy to pull out and clean. And the storage bit is a brilliant idea. Like LolaLayla said its the price that is crucial now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Oh, is that, erm, well is that "it"? I think it looks more of a prototype, not at all what we've come to expect from Omlet? I don't have any experience of keeping small creatures that might live in something like that, but it doesn't look that big to me (in terms actual useable space for the inhabitant?) Not "Qute" at all As others have said, I think price will be the making of it (or not, as the case maybe). Good luck anyway with it, Omlet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Looks like a hamster home inside an MFI kitchen unit - sorry guys but not at all what I was expecting. For some reason it reminds me of this BiOrb aquarium ........... only less stylish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 i like it, I think its neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The pull out tray bit is good and the storage is a neat idea in theory although you wouldn't get much in it and would have to buy the smaller, less economical packs of bedding, sawdust etc. However, from the look of that video, the top floor looks to be wire underfoot which renders it unsuitable for any dwarf types of rodent because they can get stuck and also, on some species, their feet are more padded and will get sore if they walk on wire. Wire ladders are also a no-no for any dwarf types. In my opinion it would be too small to a large rodent (syrian hamster) and definitely too small for say 2 gerbils. However, there are smaller on the market which are sadly legal. That said the deep tray would be ideal for gerbils to burrow in if only it were bigger. I couldn't see what the space between the wire was but I'm guessing that it's the standard 9-11mm which again renders it unsuitable for any dwarf types unless you want them to form an escape committee. I agree about the wheel being too small for larger breeds but it looked better than some that you can buy in Pets at Home that are advertised as suitable for them. Having kept rodents large and small for nearly 17 years in lots of different cages I have to say that I am rather underwhelmed and personally wouldn't buy it in its current state. There are better homes on the market but not necessarily available in pet shops. Summary: could do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Johannes does say that the one shown is the single version, so it sounds as if there will be bigger versions available. I quite like the look of it from what I have seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I quite like the look of it as well but it reminds me more of some of the Chicubes than Omlet Better perhaps if you have to live with it in the house though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I really like it actually. I haven't kept small furries for a long time, and top of our list to add to the menagerie are some rescue rabbits next spring. But if I was going to keep a small rodent, I would seriously consider it. If nothing else, it would fit PERFECTLY into Imogen's mostly Ikea bedroom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I like it but at £119.99 without storage and £139.99 with storage... I think I'll pass Well that and OH won't let me have a hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ok, page is up now:http://www.omlet.co.uk/products_services/products_services.php?cat=Hamster+Houses&subcat=The+Qute It looks slightly better now, but I wouldn't buy it for our furries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 £20 extra for a SHELF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 It reminds me of Ikea's Expedit storage systems Not blown away by it Its very pricey as well We use Habitrail Ovo Loft for our 2 hams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Fatso the hamster says she needs more space for her ample behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 "Ooops, word censored!"ody would know it's a product of Omlet just by looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well i do like it It appears much larger than many on the market ( although I don't know the dimensions) & I think hamsters we have kept in the past would have enjoyed living there. We currently have dwarf hamsters in an indoor guinea pig cage & if I had the dosh & would probably consider buying the Qute although I agree with lydia re wire ladders etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hmmm don't know!! its ok but no way would i pay that for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Having waited, with baited breath, for the launch (we promised the boys a hamster some weeks ago and wanted to wait for a 'quality' house ) I can honestly say that I cannot remember being so totally underwhelmed !!!!! This looks like an old kitchen cupboard that has been faffed around with ! And the price.... no, no, no! I'm afraid that we expected better from Omlet; funky shape/colours? As someone else succinctly pointed out, that much extra for a SHELF! How on earth can they call this 'Qute' - Omlet; as far as we are concerned, you have lost the plot so its off to E-bay for us! Really dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
