Sorry forgot to add your quote (i see you have what looks like those little play mats..on the side of your cage,where did you get them from and could they work for a play time area
Yes, I use those for playtime. I do have to keep an eye on one of my boys b/c he is a nibbler but the others do not bite at it. It's foam but easy clean up and very soft. I bought mine at Lowe's. I have also seen them at Home Depot. They are interlocking play mats. Just expensive. I think I paid $20.00 for (1) package of 4 big square mats.