Wheel Spinner

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Posted by admin | Posted in Agriculture & Forestry | Posted on 23-02-2008

Wheel Spinner

Sterling Silver Spinning or Spinner Rings (Worry Rings)

SPINNER RINGS

Spinner rings (or worry rings) find their basis in ancient Tibetan prayer wheels. These highly unusual rings have an outer band which manually spins freely around the inner ring. The motion of the outer ring is told to give the wearer a special 'calming' effect - hence the alternative name of 'worry ring.'

The special "calming" effect which sometime helps in the aid of anxiety and worries has been shown to be useful to older children as well as adults. Occastionally, these spinner rings can be referred to as worry rings, turn rings, turning rings, prayer rings or motion rings. Because spinner rings require two independent rings to work, they typically are found in larger sizes online in many different styles and designs.

MATERIALS

Most styles of spinner rings are made from sterling silver - not only because of the inherent value and beauty of sterling silver, but also sterling can withstand much of the friction caused from rubbing and spinning. Softer metals, such as Gold, are not good candidates for spinner style rings due to issues with wear, friction and bending. When seeking a spinner ring, look for the hallmarks of 0.925, 925 or 'Sterling' to indicate silver purity. Avoid spinner rings that are gold plated or may be made from more common materials such as Stainless Steel, Pewter or Iron.

WHERE TO BUY

Look for a great selection of spinner rings online - search key terms such as worry rings, spinner rings or silver spinner rings. Be sure to ask questions about your purchase such as a) is it in stock and b) does this item have a hallmark for silver purity. SilverAndGold.com has online consultants who can assist you in finding the perfect ring. Be sure to compare quality and pricing before making any decision and most of all - use the spinner ring to relieve stress and anxiety all day long!

how big should a wheel be for a 8 week old rat?

I bought an 8 week old rat today and couldnt decide which size wheel to get her. I got her a hamster/gerbil sized silent spinner. My rat is about 3.5 inches long (not includin tail) and about 6 inches including tail. The wheel has about an 6.5 inch diameter. Do you think she is ok in it for now? What size is too big for this wheel?

The wheel you have is all right for now, but very soon she will be too big for it. I would recommend getting a larger one within the next couple weeks. Rat-sized ones are usually the largest a pet store sells, around 10" diameter.

I would recommend getting a Wodent Wheel if you can, here is a link to a place you can buy them: http://www.martinscages.com/products/accessories/exercise.htm

Other wheels can be all right for rats, look for one with a more solid surface and that has space between the wheel and the side bars as their tails can get caught as the wheel is rolling.

Not all rats like to use wheels, I've only ever had a few that did. If you are starting him with one as a young rat there is a much greater chance he will use one as an adult.

For more information about rat care please visit my website (link in profile) or feel free to email me with any rat questions by clicking the link on my user profile. Good luck with your rat!