angel
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Post by angel on Jun 13, 2008 22:07:45 GMT 10
The Marchioro - Kit Tom 62Q looks awesome. It's got quite a price tag on it doesn't it? XD
Maybe if I get struck with this mysterious GMR I've heard so much about I'll go see about investing in one too >_>
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Post by Hales80 on Jun 13, 2008 23:04:19 GMT 10
I know, I looked at them at my local pet shop and they are sooo nice, really should of gotten one, still might at some point if I end up getting more ratties, which is going to happen...can't resist.LOL
cheers
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Colleen
Aussie Rat Owner
Andy
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Post by Colleen on Jun 14, 2008 9:19:49 GMT 10
hey, yeah they are great cages!!!  very expensive though! but it would give your rats heaps of room to run around in, and plenty of room for hammocks! |
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Post by Hales80 on Jun 14, 2008 12:56:04 GMT 10
I really want one now for my girls, but then I will need another if i want to have boys...hehe
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Post by matttherat on Aug 3, 2008 11:40:59 GMT 10
yes those things a bunnings are lino, i would check to see if the glue thay use is toxic before i used it , i love your cage it looks great
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Post by pagz on Oct 2, 2008 21:38:23 GMT 10
Just wondering what the "optimum" size for three rats is? The last thing I want is for them to be cramped. What would be the signs in the rats if they were cramped?
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Post by wulfyskingdom on Oct 2, 2008 21:58:58 GMT 10
If you do a google search you should be able to find a cage calculator or two. I normally would find a link and post it but i'm running out of time tonight.
Let us know if you have any troubles
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Colleen
Aussie Rat Owner
Andy
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Post by Colleen on Oct 3, 2008 13:43:47 GMT 10
here pagz, try this site: www.rattycorner.com/odds/calc.shtmlIf your rats are too cramped and don’t have enough room to run, i have heard that they can get aggressive toward each other and fight for space and places to sleep etc. |
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Post by Kim on Oct 3, 2008 14:26:07 GMT 10
I must have very strange rats as they prefer to have less space. When they have a load of space they tend to become territorial and fight more. Although I could never understand when people said that rats would fight with not much space. As when you look at actual wild rats they have a set territory with one leader, if there is too much space then they break up into other groups and the second group has a leader as well, so fights break out. Yet if they are in a small area they can not divide into 2 groups. Of course I dont over croud my cages, I just mean that if I put 6 rats in a cage that can hold 16 rats then I tend to have more fights than when I have 16 rats in a cage that can hold 16 rats.  |
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Colleen
Aussie Rat Owner
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Post by Colleen on Oct 4, 2008 14:45:11 GMT 10
As when you look at actual wild rats they have a set territory with one leader, if there is too much space then they break up into other groups and the second group has a leader as well, so fights break out. that makes a lot more sense than what i said  |
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Post by Kim on Oct 4, 2008 15:59:53 GMT 10
LOL .. no you are right to Colleen, as some rats will fight if they are kept in cages without enough room. One thing I have learnt in all my years with rats is that they are individuals and you do get the ones that act totally opposite to what the norm is. The main reason people suggest giving rats cages with plenty of room is because they feel its better for the rats to have a lot of space, but really in a living area like a cage, space isnt as important, especially if rats are given free time out of their cage every day. Free roaming / play time out side the cage every day for a few hours give the rats that excersise and room, so when they go back to their cage they mainly use it for sleeping, eating and toileting.
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Post by nattyrat on Jan 21, 2009 13:32:30 GMT 10
I have the same cage as Hayley, although I worked up to it (hence the 2 smaller cages sitting in my garage!).
Because my girls were use to having the floor covered in the kitty litter, when I got this larger cage I pulled out the bottom and just left the tray, which I then covered with litter. But yes, there is a downside - Little Girl just LOVES to kick the litter everywhere, which I am constantly cleaning up. But I actually don't mind too much, it is just so adorable to see her shoveling litter everywhere, making a space for herself to lie in..or do her business in ;D
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Post by chelleyau on Mar 1, 2009 19:52:37 GMT 10
Great info here thanks!
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Post by dimruthien on Mar 1, 2009 22:23:31 GMT 10
I have a Ferret Kingdom, however I am sadly noticing it is starting to rust! I've only had it a few months.  |
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silver
Aussie Rat Owner
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Post by silver on Mar 6, 2009 23:21:22 GMT 10
The Ferret kingdom is fallible =O Not that I was hoping to get one *coughs* . I love my grotto but knowing me it'll be too small soon  |
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