Do you think this would make a good "weekend home" for my pet rat?
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Noah, it depends on how large your rat is. I recently put my two finches in it so that I could take them to the vet to get their nails clipped, and they went right through the slats of the cage. If your rat is good sized, it would make a good "weekend home."--plenty of room in this cage.
485253
Yes, absolutely! And there would be plenty of room for him to run around in there. I bet a cat would like it!
375726
I have never had a rat for a pet, but my first guess it that it would not be suitable for a rat. I would expect a rat cage to have bars closer together. Perhaps it could work if the rat is already full grown. I'm not sure how small a space a rat can fit through.
514023
Yes, this is very nice size for two smaller rats. Might be a bit small for large rats. The dimensions are listed. However, my rats have a rat mansion with rat butlers and a recreation room with private bathrooms and a dining hall.
1177175
I would think so, but I do not know what the space needs are for rats. We are using it for a hamster, but it's actually a rat cage.
116303
It might be a little small - however our 18 pound rat terrier has enough room in a medium so if your dog likes to snuggle in it should be good.
747222
No. A mouse would like this, but it is too small for a rat. I've had rats as pets; even a young rat would not find this suitable.
479926
I love this set up myself. but I have 3 Degu's in it comfortably... not as big as rats. I'd day maybe 2 maybe 3 rats would fit?? Ive had the cage 1 year and happy!
599114
There are LOTS of access doors at many levels on this cage that I clipped shut. A very clever rat or in my case "starlings" can figure those out quickly, there are perches but no levels for them, if you are creative and can make them the habitrail tunnels looping around the cage for example, it would be extremely roomy and nice for them to play and live in. There are two large doors for feeding etc, so you could assemble a pretty neat living area for them. Just remember to clip shut the doors you don't want them to open. I love this cage, but you WILL need a helper for assembly, Once it's up though it's on wheels and easily manuevered around and sturdy. I love mine. There are LOTS of access doors at many levels on this cage that I clipped shut. A very clever rat or in my case "starlings" can figure those out quickly, there are perches but no levels for them, if you are creative and can make them the habitrail tunnels looping around the cage for example, it would be extremely roomy and nice for them to play and live in. There are two large doors for feeding etc, so you could assemble a pretty neat living area for them. Just remember to clip shut the doors you don't want them to open. I love this cage, but you WILL need a helper for assembly,... » Read More There are LOTS of access doors at many levels on this cage that I clipped shut. A very clever rat or in my case "starlings" can figure those out quickly, there are perches but no levels for them, if you are creative and can make them the habitrail tunnels looping around the cage for example, it would be extremely roomy and nice for them to play and live in. There are two large doors for feeding etc, so you could assemble a pretty neat living area for them. Just remember to clip shut the doors you don't want them to open. I love this cage, but you WILL need a helper for assembly, Once it's up though it's on wheels and easily manuevered around and sturdy. I love mine. « Show Less
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Yes, absolutely. It is heavy enough that they could crawl all over it and it would not move an inch. The legs of the stand have rubber its so it doesn't slip around and the bowels in themselves are stoneware so very think and heavy. Never thought about rats before, it would be really cute!
858999
I would think it would be okay, but you may want to ask others with rats. I use it for my ferrets (litter box), but they do not chew on it or live on it.
824247
Maybe, depending on the wheel. I'd recommend this cage as a carrier, or a temporary home for babies. For an adult rodent, it's rather cramped even with just a food bowl and the water bottle.
434232
I have a dwarf rabbit that uses this . He is good size I would think it would be plenty big for a pet rat
2079988
Yes, My 2 rats love this cage! Very easy to clean and use large running wheel. I reccommend this cage.
633694
I agree with Shood35, the box was a bit heavy so get help lifting it. But set up was a breeze! our ratties love it!
599117
Yes, I think this cage would work out nicely for rats. It would be Very roomy for them. You would have to build ramps and or tunnels for them to really enjoy the whole cage. Yes, there are doors that do not lock shut and can very easily be pushed open, so you would have to tie then shut with something that the rats could not chew through.
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I just use this size for my 2 rats for transportation or when I take them out of town with me on visits. My 2 rats live in a large two story cage.