Ratties Is this cage good for rats?

ThePigAlchemist said:

Size-wise, it's great. The only concern I can see is the bar spacing. One inch bar spacing is good for bigger adult rats, but smaller rats may be able to slip out.

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How big do you think the rats would have to be so they don't slip out?

Alright thanks for the help.

I agree that the bar spacing might be an issue, but a critter nation would be perfect!

Will the double Decker Critter Nation cage work? Or the single level?

How long does it take to clean? Sorry If I am asking so many questions... I am really new to all of this stuff.

Just saying something quick, to easily solve the bar spacing problem you can cover the cage with chicken wire. https://www.amazon.com/308418A-12-I...8&qid=1412718175&sr=8-3&keywords=chicken+wire

GuineaPigParty said:

https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+20028+24856&pcatid=24856

I know it says it is for ferrets but will it work for 2 rats?

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Here's a rat forum; You could ask there also;

https://www.ratshackforum.com/forum/index.php

I second the critter nation cage. Price wise, a double critter nation is very comparable to the cage you originally posted. Here's one from Wayfair with FREE SHIPPING

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for only $217. I've never had a critter nation cage personally, but my friend did for her rats, and they are AMAZING. Cleaning is a breeze because of the double doors that fully open, giving you access to the entire cage. I had the SuperPet Ferret Home (the purple one with green tunnels/platforms) and spent 3 hours putting chicken wire on it (slicing my fingers/hands multiple times) for my girls. It was a pain to clean and incredibly hard to put toys/hammocks in, as there is only a small opening.

I was incredibly jealous of her critter nation. I would go with a double, as rats LOVE to climb and a larger cage is easier to clean in my opinion, as it takes 2x as long to get dirty, especially if you litter train your ratters