Does anyone use this for rats? Do they stay put if you give them enough toys/entertainment?
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I don't have rats but I used to manage a pet store. I wouldn't use this for rats. They are so smart and I think they would use there little noses to go underneath. One of my Hedgehogs did that.
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I suspect they might. I do not have rats but my sister has a small squirrel andI've had some friends with rats--they would love chewin on it, certainly!If they're small, the spacing might be difficult--but it's still a nice bridge toy.
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This works good. the rats/mice eat the bait until all gone. the metal pegs stay in place. Just keep adding bait or check once every seven days to see how fast there eating the bait. They will eat a lot the first month and slow down once they start dyeing.
732547
I tried it for my rat and sadly soon he learned to chew through it and get out. Nothing kept him from escaping. Sorry! Deb
910191
Not sure about rats. If they like to chew it's great. Takes time for them to chew the whole thing apart. A good boredom breaker.
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I do not have a rat issue. My problem is with field mice in the winter. The device has had limited success with the mice so my thought would be that it would not work with rats. Good luck and I hope you find a solution.
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.
1279074
Personally I feel this will not work for rat. I have a Syrian hamster and once she got full size 6-8 inches I felt like it was the perfect size. If your rat is larger than that I wouldn't recommend it due to the health issues it could acquire.
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I think it might be a little large for rats, there are some spaces in the cage, particularly above the door where the rats may be able to get out. I can fit my (flat) hand through the space above the door, so I'd be a bit worried that may be enough room for a mischievous rat to squeeze through.
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Mine did that at first but now they just eat it. Rats are hoarders by nature and usually hide their food like they are waiting for an apocalypse. It took mine a few weeks and I thought they were still hoarding it till I saw them eating it one day. Now they empty their bowls more often and really seem to like it.
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I have two adult female rats, one dumbo eared and one as the pet stores call "fancy" rat. My dumbo eared rat loves the cage, and won't escape, but my "fancy" rat has escaped many times. We had to put her in a different cage, which is extremely smaller. My rats love each other probably even more than they love me. It's horrible to have to see them in separate cages.
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I have a ferret and it's perfect for her. I think baby rats should be ok. Maybe not mice or hamsters because they might squeeze out.
2199601
It's perfect for rats if they aren't big chewers, I bought these and my girls chewed through them the same day. But they did look nice for a few hours &#128514;
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If you only have one, it's perfect. There are three floors for him to move in and the running wheel for exercise. Our chinchilla has not damaged the cage in any way, but he is also given healthy toys to chew on. I do not use the ramps because I believe that would be a temptation. I have never owned a rat, but with their destructive nature, I would not put them in anything plastic.
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What kind of pet do you have? I have this wheel for my ratties. They love it. The only issue I have with the wheel is how flimsy the PVC pipe is that supports it. It gets pretty bouncy and can move a lot if the wheel isn't anchored or wedged in by something. Other than that, it's a great wheel. The manufacturer also sells nail trimming strips for it too, which would cover up holes if you're concerned. I think you have to buy that kit directly from their website though.
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My rats could hardly fit on it, so I don't know if a chicken could keep balance on it! It's not stiff, it's flexible so I would imagine a chicken would need like 4 or more of these, but then you'd have to attach them all together somehow. (To make wider not longer).
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It will work for rats, I had this when I had rats and they would drag it around their mansion :) and chew on uIt. It will last them a long time.