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MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Double Unit Small Animal Cage (Model 162)

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It is extremely vital that you buy a rat cage that offers very good ventilation. That is necessary since rats (especially the baby ones) do not have strong lungs. Hence, many problems can arise if good air isn’t available inside the cage. Ease of cleaning

Wire mesh flooring – Constantly walking on the wires can cause bumblefoot on your rats’ delicate feet, resulting in swollen and infected feet. If you buy a cage with a wire mesh flooring, cover it with something solid or put a digging box over the entire floor. How big is the rat cage? Rats need at least 2 cubic feet each, but they love extra space… so when it comes to cage size, ‘ the bigger, the better’ is the motto to live by!

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Furthermore, you should extensively disinfect and clean your rat cage at least once a week, regardless of how may pet rats you have. How to carry out disinfection of a rat cage? If you’re looking for a cheaper or simpler solution for housing a smaller group of rats, a single-story Critter Nation cage may be the perfect fit. It offers the same comfort and functionality for up to four rats. It also has front doors that open fully for effortless cleaning and wheels so you can move it around. The design of a rat cage is not just a small factor as it defines the comfort level your pet rats may get from their home. It is important that your rat cage has firm flooring to hold fleece or paper bedding. This can be PVC covered metal or heavy-duty plastic. A bar spacing of 0.8 – 1.0 inch (2 – 2.5 cm) can sometimes be used for larger adult rats, but smaller rats would most likely squeeze through them. Well-deserving of its bronze medal finish, this cage makes for a comfortable and roomy home for up to two large rats or three smaller ones!

Many cages that are large enough for rats are designed for other larger pets, such as gerbils, so they have more space between the bars. It’s important to keep in mind the minimum bar spacings for rats, or they might escape from the cage or hurt themselves if the bars are too far apart.The Critter Nation double can be configured so that the top two and bottom two levels are separate, in case you need to keep pets apart, We also always have hospital cages set aside in case of emergencies and surgeries that might occur. Hospital cages should be simple, with no climbing as we do not want them to injure themselves after surgery and such. We prefer bin cages because it’s cheap and affordable. You can find great videos on youtube on how to make a bin cage. You have a variety of cages to choose from, but it will mostly come down to the number of rats you have.

Provide ample space for your rats to climb and play by ensuring their cage has a minimum height of 20 inches (50 cm). This will allow them to express their innate desire for vertical exploration. Floor SpaceYou should let your rats out for a minimum of 15 to 30 minutes per day, though it’s best if they have a full hour daily. Q. How do I prevent a rat cage from smelling? Although the Critter Nation cages are the gold standard in the rat community, they might not be for everyone. If you, for any reason, don’t like the Critter Nation cages or they don’t ship to your area, there are many other suitable options. Let’s look at other cages that might be a better fit for your needs! Ferplast Ferret Tower Two-Story Cage Harmful Wheels (mesh wheels can be harmful not from the mesh itself, but they are typically held by metal bars that I’ve seen animals get caught on. This cage also comes with a mind-boggling amount of extra items that make it easy to turn your rats’ cage into a super fun home/gym/rec center!

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