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Post by toby on Nov 1, 2009 0:22:13 GMT 10
although tanks are less mess, i.e rattie cant throw stuff out a cage is much better. Cages also have more climbing space.  |
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Post by christie on Nov 1, 2009 9:22:37 GMT 10
A tank might be less mess because rattys cant throw stuff out of them. But they are really bad for rats, there isn't enough air flow and the ammonia will build up and hurt their sensitive lungs. Also you'll need a HUGE tank for it to be big enough for a rat's needs.
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Colleen
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Post by Colleen on Nov 1, 2009 12:21:48 GMT 10
I have seen a cage available at my local pet warehouse place who sell cages that have a plastic base/tray's, instead of wire, that extends up the sides. i have seen them on ebay for sale too, they would reduce the mess rats make, but i don't know how suitable they are for rats (eg they may not be big enough, and the bar spacing might be too big) as i think the cage is a guinea pig/ rabbit indoor enclosure. it's probably suitable for only two rats. this is the closest thing i could find, its not the same, and the one i was looking at had 2 or 3 levels, and was higher (not sure of the dimensions) but here you can see the high plastic sides: cgi.ebay.com.au/NEAR-NEW-METAL-PLASTIC-GUINEA-PIG-RABBIT-CAGE-HUTCH_W0QQitemZ150384415017QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Pet_Supplies?hash=item23039c1129 |
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Post by missjess on Nov 1, 2009 19:59:37 GMT 10
I use a large bird cage (on a stand with wheels) that we built 3 levels into with PVC sheets. There's also hammocks and loft beds up the top. The loft beds are just plastic baskets that I've cable-tied on to the sides. The PVC sheets are cable-tied in too. There's ladders and ropes for the ratties to climb.
The cage that I bought is around $140-$180 in pet stores around Brisbane. I took the wire bottom out so there's just a sliding plastic tray.
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Post by toby on Nov 1, 2009 23:48:49 GMT 10
that sounds good Jess. |
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