Rat's cage...

[Aspen and Misty]

I thought ya'll might liek to see my new rat cage, well its old now. But I odn't think ya'll haev seen it :D I also have 1 new pictures of the rats :D

Full View of the cage.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/p4fd6daf1f9c7d61585358ae0e5c7efe0/fcab6cb9.jpg

Top Level
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/p0530c47f582ddcbc1f7fbb1f23920509/fcab6cb6.jpg

Middle Level (just a ramp with a little level on it, also there balcony.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/p83c8d54161a5a4b12439d6d3e7e01832/fcab6cb2.jpg

Bottom Level (With there brand spankin new Wrestling Box, they LOVE it, thanks Cass!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/pe93e989ca508955004c0f51a7954d507/fcab6cae.jpg

And all 4 of the rats in there hamock.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/pfee3f57e7795f285029a0f9b349a84f7/fcab6cba.jpg

Ash!

[jenluckenbach]

what deluxe accomondations! And they all look so cute, together in the hammock.
Though I do have a question, though. Is it OK for rats to live on a wire floor like that? (I have no rat knowledge)

[Gusthebelgainsowner]

Aww what cute rats!!! oNE OF THEM LOOKS LIKE MY RAT RIZZO!:)

[Aspen and Misty]

The wire can only be so big or they will get there feet cought in it. I forget the dimations but Luckies4me told me the demisions and before the rats went in there I messured it to make sure and it was the right size. Also, I make sure that they have a place to allow there feet to rest, there hamock, there wrestling box, places like that.

Glad you like it! I know they do! They will empty there food dish and then throw it down both the ramps to wake me up[ to give them more food, boy do they have me trained :D


Ash

ps: Sorry about the yellow on the hamock. I hadn't washed it yet.

[Desert Arabian]

If they walk on wire too much they get huge blisters on their feet (bumblefoot), and wire is uncomfortable for them to walk on. They also can rip toes and toenails off also.

[Desert Arabian]

Here is our Rat Taj Mahal, except now there are way more hide boxes and play houses...this picture is old. Their cage is forever changing. :D

http://members.aol.com/OrliBloom177/IndoorCage.jpg

[jenluckenbach]

excellent accomondations

[luckies4me]

Actually new research has shown that bumblefoot is caused by genetics in rats. So if your rat is predisposed to the condition, even if kept on solid flooring they can still develope it.

Wire floor is safe, as long as it is a safe bar spacing such as 1/2 inch for older ratties and 1/4 inch for kittens/does.

BTW A&M: I LOVE your American blue and balzed ratties...also that looks like a chocolate on the left! Sooo jealous lol!




Originally posted by YellowLabLover
If they walk on wire too much they get huge blisters on their feet (bumblefoot), and wire is uncomfortable for them to walk on. They also can rip toes and toenails off also.

[luckies4me]

Oops forgot to say that they should still have something more solid to walk on or their feeties will start hurting, perhaps a brick (good for keeping toenails down) or you can lay down some towels, as long as they aren't ones that the rats can snag toes in.

[luckies4me]

PS I am soo happy they like their digging box!!:D

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by luckies4me
BTW A&M: I LOVE your American blue and balzed ratties...also that looks like a chocolate on the left! Sooo jealous lol!


LOL Thankx. Yup Melony's hood is turning brown. It used to be blue. And I'm Guessing teh American Blue you are talking about is Brook, the none hooded one towards the front. Blazed rattie? I'm not sure which one of my girls you are talking about. But thank you, they are flattered! I'm gonna get some new pictures of them so you guys can better see how pretty they are, of course thats not hard to see :D .


Ash

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Oops forgot to say that they should still have something more solid to walk on or their feeties will start hurting, perhaps a brick (good for keeping toenails down) or you can lay down some towels, as long as they aren't ones that the rats can snag toes in.

You mean those bricks in the bacyard ARE good for something, LOL. Thanx, I'm on my way outside to get them one! LOL. :rolleyes: boy do they have me trained.

Ash

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by luckies4me
PS I am soo happy they like their digging box!!:D

Digging Box?? Not any more! Boy when 2 of them jump in there, its DING rattie wrestling! They LOVE to keep me up all night fighting and throwing there dishes down the ramps :rolleyes:


Ash

[Desert Arabian]

A&M-

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ROTFLMAO! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA OW LAUGHING CRAMPS OW HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
A&M-

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ROTFLMAO! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA OW LAUGHING CRAMPS OW HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA.


LOL!!!

O how much did you spend on your cage?

Ash

[Desert Arabian]

$99.99- 1st orginal indoor cage, wires got corroded from urine,so had to buy the below cage. DaMar.
$169.99-2nd indoor cage. Super Pet.
$99.99-outdoor rabbit hutch. Ware.
$39.99 cottage traveling cage. DaMar
$14.99-Super Pet traveling cage (Plastic & wire)- not distructable-.;) ;) :p
$14.99- Super Pet traveling cage (fabric & screen)- they ripped it up, so had to buy the above one.

Mom's all done buying me/the rats cages. LOL!!! Next ones on me.

Hey- I don't think I complimented you on your nice cage in my previous posts..well, now I did. Hehe

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
$169.99-indoor cage
$99.99-outdoor rabbit hutch

Hey- I don't think I complimented you on your nice cage in my previous posts..well, now I did. Hehe.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We only paid 85 dollars for ours :eek: :eek: :eek:

Ash

[luckies4me]

Superpet cages cost a pretty penny, yep they do!:p

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Superpet cages cost a pretty penny, yep they do!:p

APARENTLY! :eek:

Ash

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty


APARENTLY! :eek:

Ash

LOL..:D :D :D :D

[Aspen and Misty]

I can't beleave you spent 166 dollars on a rat cage :eek: I mean I love my rats and would spend that much but that is ALOT!

[ChewmonkeyBC]

Rhamsee and Sport look at the cages with envy.....

R&S-Mum y aint we got a big cage like thoses!?:confused:

-Kay

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
I can't beleave you spent 166 dollars on a rat cage :eek: I mean I love my rats and would spend that much but that is ALOT!

My mom and I HATE to see animals in small cages, so we wanted to get them a large cage. It was on sale for $169. I have seen the same ones selling for $280 in pet stores. We got it off of The Ferret Store (http://theferretstore.com) I suggest everyone goes to that sight. I love it...good prices, good quality, free shiping on items $25 up. They have supplies for dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, rats, monkeys (I think), you name it. It is a wonderful sight!!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover


My mom and I HATE to see animals in small cages, so we wanted to get them a large cage. It was on sale for $169. I have seen the same ones selling for $280 in pet stores. We got it off of The Ferret Store (http://theferretstore.com) I suggest everyone goes to that sight. I love it...good prices, good quality, free shiping on items $25 up. They have supplies for dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, rats, monkeys (I think), you name it. It is a wonderful sight!!


I like that site too!!!!

A&M: What type of cage is that? Who is it made by? Both of you have wonderful cages! YLL: I like Superpet cages but WOW are they TALL!:eek: Since I get no help cleaning and I have a lot of cages I stick to Martins cages. You guys both have very nice cages. When I buy a house I will be making a seperate room for the ratties...so they won't need a cage, hehe. I got the idea from a Petsmart in California.

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[Aspen and Misty]

Off the ferret store, LOL. My cage is as tall as me and wider then me, ITS HUGE. :D

Ash

[luckies4me]

Then it's a Martins cage...just like I suspected.:p

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Then it's a Martins cage...just like I suspected.:p

What can I say, great minds think alike :D :p

Ash

[wolfsoul]

awww the ratty in the middle looks like my icarus!

[wolf_Q]

CUTE ratties! Great cages too...wait, those aren't rat cages...those are rat hotels! :D

[luckies4me]

Those are actually the minimum recommendations. Bigger is always better. ;)