Could this be suitable for small animals, like rats? Mine can get out of the metal wire ones made for small animals.
472601
It would contain a rat, but I think he could eat through the netting very easily
472602
I dont think so.....they could chew through the mess that is around the sides.
472603
Yeah it could def keep him in, my only concern would be if he/she figures out that he can chew its way out of the mesh.
1172856
I would say that it is not suitable for a rabbit. I bought one for my pet rats to use when I carry them with me out of town. I would get a larger care that does not have all the levels for a rabbit.
1595472
I think it will depend on where you have this hanging. I have seen no signs of squirrel activity on mine, even though I have a lot of squirrels in my yard, but a smaller rodent could more likely squeeze in between the metal wires...it would depend on if he is already below the baffle. If he is below, I would say he could get at the food...I am thinking field mouse size. They recommend that these bird feeders be hung four feet from any possible jumping perch, or to use a pole designed for this purpose.
970736
It should be good for rats, as they are similar in size to the squirrels that we use the trap on. I think mice might be a little small though.
1177176
I think it would depend on how big your rats our. My female rat is still a baby but she Is the only one in the cage. But yes it should be fine for 2 rats
1762548
No they are to small our rat tried once and she nearly got stuck hope that helps
1435700
It's very very small. We bought it for two guinea pigs and it's not large enough for them. I think a ferret could escape from it very easily. My opinion is no! Waste of $.
1963866
Answer below is accurate; cage would work well for a guinea pig or small rabbit, but definitely not for a hamster or other small rodent. They could squeeze out or get stuck between the bars.
701388
Not sure. We use it for rats and when left unattended have no problem climbing out. I'd think a ferret could also get out.
841679
I would not recommend it for rats. I had a baby chinchilla in this cage about 4 months old and he walked right through the bars. I ended up having to buy him a different cage. The cage was also much taller than I anticipated. the ladders from floor to floor have quite a space between them also.
1976146
Probably too small and the rat version, too large. How about using a humane trap and setting them free far away from your home?
1722202
No it probably won't. My small rat who is bigger than a gerbil can squeeze out of it.
934375
Not sure. We live in an old house. I have seen a small mouse slip in and out of the bars. Rats maybe big enough to not do that.
122347
Yes- we have 2 rats and when we first got them they were really small and still could not fit through the wires. It's been a great cage- can fit lots of boxes for them to chew on, and hang toys. We purchased it because they would chew through the plastic on their other cage- and get out.
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No reason it would be difficult for them to get around. I had 4 males in it and worked perfect. Not good for young rats/babies or females, easy to escape through the bars... I had that happen before I had males in it.
1396686
A small opossum got caught in one. He was injured but not dead. I let him go but he didn't make it. I would conclude that these are not strong enough for a bigger animal.
1111362
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).