What to do with spare cage?

Wanna Hamster · 02-24-2016, 07:19 PM

Hey guys!

So, as some of you may know, I currently have two Rattie boys. I have my ham (Tori)'s old SAMLA bin and I don't know what to do with it. I personally prefer rats over hamsters (I don't hate hamsters, I've just found owning rats to be a more rewarding experience for me. I'm not saying rats are better than hamsters, it's just a personal preference). Well, anyways, I don't know what to do with the old cage. My parents won't allow any more pets in the house and I accept that. Do you think I should sell it? Give it to someone? Keep it incase?

Thanks you guys!

**Sm_banks** · 02-24-2016, 07:21 PM

Keep it in case of fights or an unexpected need for quarantine. You never know when you will need an extra cage.

Wanna Hamster · 02-24-2016, 07:33 PM

Well, that's the thing. I already have a barred spare cage and a travel cage for the boys...

Coldpaws · 02-24-2016, 07:44 PM

If you already have spare cages, I'd give it away. It could be a nice home for someone's hammy/rat/mouse/gerbil (?) esp a child who's unlikely to have the $ or inclination to buy a decent sized cage. Better than sitting in your house gathering dust?

Here in the UK we have a scheme called Freecycle which allows people to exchange unwanted things for free. If you have something like that in the States, that could be a good place to try? You'd probably need your parents permission & involvement to make sure things are safe.

**Sm_banks** · 02-24-2016, 07:48 PM

Wall-a-pop and Let Go are essentially ebay sites that only sell to local people. If you don't want though I will take it. I need a playtime/timeout cage.

Wanna Hamster · 02-24-2016, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys!
I might be giving it away to a friend, but if not I'll wait her use it as a normal storage bin or post it on a second hand site.

**Sm_banks** · 02-24-2016, 07:58 PM

Or send it to me you never know.

Pebbles82 · 02-25-2016, 03:35 AM

You could just use it as a storage box I guess! Having mesh on it won't matter (christmas decorations eg

Although maybe not for loft storage if it isn't sealed.

xbuttons94 · 02-25-2016, 05:56 AM

Do you have a small animal rescue near by? You could donate it

hrl20100 · 02-27-2016, 07:13 AM

If it was me, i'd keep it!
I know that I am weak when I see other animals in petshops... so if I saw a hamster or animal I really couldn't resist, i'd keep it in the spare cage temporarily! :P

Its always handy to have a spare, but if you already have one you could just sell it/give it away!