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01-28-2017, 07:40 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Guildford, Surrey UK
Posts: 379
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Rats!!
Hi I have been recently thinking and researching as I always do before getting any new pets. I just need some advice on cages, would a cage like this be suitable or would I need to get one with more storeys? Savic Small Pet Cage Zeno 2: Free P&P on orders £29+ at zooplus!
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01-28-2017, 07:46 PM
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The Hamtologist
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Southern United States
Posts: 2,855
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Re: Rats!!
I'd definitely get one with more levels, though rats wouldn't appear to appreciate it very much, height is actually one of the most important components in choosing a proper enclosure. A double ferret or critter nation cage would work best to house your rats. They can be a bit pricey up front, but will save you so much in the long run, and your rats will definitely love it! Rats are such fun little companions and I'd recommend them for anyone who is willing to put in the work for them!
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01-28-2017, 08:08 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Guildford, Surrey UK
Posts: 379
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Re: Rats!!
Thanks for the reply, could you maybe link me to a couple of cages? I can't have any with a stand as there will be no room for it in my bedroom, I would only be able to fit the cage onto my desk and just so you know I'm thinking of only getting a pair of rats, maybe a trio.
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01-28-2017, 08:28 PM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 855
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Re: Rats!!
Waaaaay too small Search up on amazon.com a double critter nation, those are what you want. I also know that Savic sells one, which would probably be easier to get a hold of in the U.K. It's called like the Savic Royal Suite XL or something. I'll attach a picture of my rattie cage to show an example! IMG_3371.JPG
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01-28-2017, 09:11 PM
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The Hamtologist
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Southern United States
Posts: 2,855
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Re: Rats!!
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Originally Posted by Wanna Hamster
Waaaaay too small Search up on amazon.com a double critter nation, those are what you want. I also know that Savic sells one, which would probably be easier to get a hold of in the U.K. It's called like the Savic Royal Suite XL or something. I'll attach a picture of my rattie cage to show an example!]
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Wow I must say, you have a beautiful cage set up!
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01-29-2017, 03:37 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
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Re: Rats!!
It could potentially work for a pair or trio,but while it would meet requirements for four rats that would be very risky.The access is nowhere near as good as other cages mentioned like Critter Nations and the Savic Royal Suite,both of which have essentially full access to the front and are expandable not only in height but in length
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01-29-2017, 08:21 AM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Guildford, Surrey UK
Posts: 379
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Re: Rats!!
Would this cage be better? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...a-7b5108b051cd
As I'm thinking of putting the cage on my desk where Peanut's cage is currently but I will move her underneath as there is space for her cage there, she's housed in a maxi duna multy and that leaves some space on my desk so I can't really put a big cage on there
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01-29-2017, 02:21 PM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 855
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Re: Rats!!
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Originally Posted by Abi5sos1d
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Yeah, that definitely looks better! Just make sure to fill it up, as that is really the main thing that makes a cage suitable. Get one hideout for every rat + 1 extra, for the bare minimum. Best of luck!
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01-29-2017, 02:41 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Guildford, Surrey UK
Posts: 379
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Re: Rats!!
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Originally Posted by Wanna Hamster
Yeah, that definitely looks better! Just make sure to fill it up, as that is really the main thing that makes a cage suitable. Get one hideout for every rat + 1 extra, for the bare minimum. Best of luck!
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I will be ordering two hammocks, the ones which have like a pocket and I have a sputnik which my ham is not really interested in so I'll use those, I'm also ordering a savic rat tube, some cotton perching ropes and a cotton parrot ring as those seem to be the only suitable toys on zooplus that I can find, if you have any suggestions for toys could you send me some links?
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01-29-2017, 04:53 PM
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The Hamtologist
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Southern United States
Posts: 2,855
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Re: Rats!!
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Originally Posted by Abi5sos1d
I will be ordering two hammocks, the ones which have like a pocket and I have a sputnik which my ham is not really interested in so I'll use those, I'm also ordering a savic rat tube, some cotton perching ropes and a cotton parrot ring as those seem to be the only suitable toys on zooplus that I can find, if you have any suggestions for toys could you send me some links?
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Rats love to have TONS of toys in their cages, their cage should be filled with many hammocks, chains, baskets, and shelves. As amity said, avoid cotton because it's harmful for just about every small animal due to the fact that it can wrap on limbs, teeth, and can harm their digestive systems. As many toys as you can possibly find work well, pet igloos, sea grass huts, and wooden and cardboard boxes also work really well. Amazon has lots of good toys if you could possibly order some off of there
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