Red
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Hello all
I have two baby rats at the moment and they've been living in a bin cage that I made for one of my old hamsters for the short while I've had them (4 days). I know that this living situation is less than suitable and I've been looking for a nice rat cage for them but they're all so darn expensive! I was about to buy a fairly cheap cage but then it dawned on me.. we have a HUGE bird cage that used to house my parent's long deceased finches!
I was wondering if this would be a suitable home for my babies. Of course I'd need to attach shelves and fix the floor and decorate. The only thing that has me concerned is that the bars of the cage are vertical.
I've read that rat's like to be able to climb up the walls and I am wondering if their inability to do so in this cage would pose any issues. I am also wondering (if you all think this would be an alright cage) how high off the floor of the cage I should attach the shelves? How many shelves? Also, what sort of toys could I hang from the cage aside from hammocks in order to keep my ladies happy and to fill the large space with fun activities?
Thank you in advance!!
-Mara
I have two baby rats at the moment and they've been living in a bin cage that I made for one of my old hamsters for the short while I've had them (4 days). I know that this living situation is less than suitable and I've been looking for a nice rat cage for them but they're all so darn expensive! I was about to buy a fairly cheap cage but then it dawned on me.. we have a HUGE bird cage that used to house my parent's long deceased finches!
I was wondering if this would be a suitable home for my babies. Of course I'd need to attach shelves and fix the floor and decorate. The only thing that has me concerned is that the bars of the cage are vertical.
I've read that rat's like to be able to climb up the walls and I am wondering if their inability to do so in this cage would pose any issues. I am also wondering (if you all think this would be an alright cage) how high off the floor of the cage I should attach the shelves? How many shelves? Also, what sort of toys could I hang from the cage aside from hammocks in order to keep my ladies happy and to fill the large space with fun activities?
Thank you in advance!!
-Mara