I broke Winkie's tank!!!

[moosmom]

I was cleaning Winkie's tank and gently tapped the bottom to get some of the poo off. The glass shattered. I had no idea what I was going to do with him. I won't have any money till tomorrow to buy him a new one. I wound up putting him in a cat carrier with his bedding, food and water bottle, and put him up high so the cats wouldn't get curious.

I feel like such an idiot.

[Freedom]

Ooh boy. Just be sure he can't squeeze through the door or air parts! Some of the carriers I have, he COULD do!

Don't worry, not your fault. These things aren't built to last.

[My Peanuts]

If you can get him a cage instead of a tank that would be best. My ratties have a Martin's cage, but those can be pricey and they have to be shipped. I got a super deal at petco for a cage that I keep at my fiance's house. I bring the boys there for over night trips sometimes. The cage isn't big, but would be big enough. It was $22 and I was ready to pay a lot more for it. They don't have it on the website, but look around, deals are everywhere

[Karen]

Ooh, and look on Freecycle for your area - people often give away tanks or cages!

[Christmas_Hamster]

Sorry about the tank but a wire cage would be way better for the little fellow! They are better in the long run for their health. I once broke one of my betta bowls and I didn't have a spare bowl she had to live in her little 'betta cup' until the next day when I was able to get her a nice new bowl.

*edit* Karen we must have posted at the same time lol, but I agree freecycle and similar places might have some great deals!

[Muddy4paws]

Dont worry a cat carrier will do for a night, Dudley stayed in his for a day while he recovered from his neautering.

[Freedom]

May also be able to find something on craigslist!

[moosmom]

I'm going to Wal-Mart tomorrow and get him a gerbil or hamster cage rather than a tank since they can be quite expensive. I'm going to check craigslist and freecycle tonight.

[Christmas_Hamster]

Hamster cages are too small for hamsters how ever will you get a big enough one for a rat?

[moosmom]

Found him a tank at Wal-Mart for $9! Same size as the other one. Got it home, opened the box and the glass was broken!!!! Fortunately I had it in my car when I opened the box. I was going to toss the box in the dumpster. Went back to WM and found the same thing. He's happy as a clam right now.

[Kfamr]

Glass tanks really aren't large enough or healthy for rats to live in. They should be in a large, well ventilated cage. Especially a rat Winkie's size.

It'll do for now, but I'd save up some money and get a large cage for him if possible. I'd post an ad on Craigslist asking if anyone has a ferret cage or large rodent cage for cheap.

I *think* you're in CT, but I found this ad on Craigslist. Pretty good deal for a Ferret cage!
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pet/458424830.html

[Christmas_Hamster]

I agree with kfamr