Is the extra-large cage suitable for rats?
1696191
I think this cage would be fine for a max of two. We currently use this as a home for our Guinea Pig. It is the perfect size for her & allows her the room she needs with food dish, toys, etc. The deep walled removable bottom makes cleaning so easy too. For more than two rats, especially if they are adult - it also depends on their adult size. I would look for a much larger multi level cage to allow them a comfortable home. Rats like to travel & are very smart - larger cages allow them to move about & can be configured to "challenge" their minds. I've read several sites that recommend 2 sq feet per rat. I think this cage would be fine for a max of two. We currently use this as a home for our Guinea Pig. It is the perfect size for her & allows her the room she needs with food dish, toys, etc. The deep walled removable bottom makes cleaning so easy too. For more than two rats, especially if they are adult - it also depends on their adult size. I would look for a much larger multi level cage to allow them a comfortable home. Rats like to travel & are very smart - larger cages allow them to move about & can be configured to "challenge" their minds. I've read several sites that... » Read More I think this cage would be fine for a max of two. We currently use this as a home for our Guinea Pig. It is the perfect size for her & allows her the room she needs with food dish, toys, etc. The deep walled removable bottom makes cleaning so easy too. For more than two rats, especially if they are adult - it also depends on their adult size. I would look for a much larger multi level cage to allow them a comfortable home. Rats like to travel & are very smart - larger cages allow them to move about & can be configured to "challenge" their minds. I've read several sites that recommend 2 sq feet per rat. « Show Less
1696192
Yes. I have a fairly large rabbit and he fits perfect. And has quite a bit of space to hop around :)
1696193
Yes, I keep my 2 large male pet rats in it and they love the cage. I put a couple pieces of wood in it too to make levels for them.
1369257
I would say probably not because the pans get DIRTY REAL QUICK and the pee and poop sticks to them like crazy. I am actually selling all of mine as my ferrets absolutely hated the cage.. and they REFUSED to use their litter box.. and it is just TOO dirty for my rats. I am keeping ONE for my hedgehog though since he seems to be the only one to enjoy it.Also rabbits need A LOT of space. Check out C&C; cages! :D
1367913
They would have a ton of room...but the bars are an inch wide so im not sure if that is too wide if they could squeeze through the bars but I know alot of people use it for rats. I have 3 full grown ferrets in mine with the addition and they have TONS of room..
1530284
If it's a temporary cage, yes. Otherwise way too small for even one rat on a long term basis.
1657826
We have two rats that started samll and are now large and we can see love the cage because they run around a lot and are constantly going up and down on the stairs. the food and water on the secong floor and easy to clean. My kids put toys for them to play with in the cage and we can see they enjoy it.
935820
In theory yes, but I wouldn't recommend it. This cage is best suited to rats. Ferrets do better with more space and in pairs as they are very social and like to play and cuddle together.
2284948
No, you'd need something bigger, unless it's outside of the cage most of the time. Like, if cage is only used for sleeping,etc....that sort of thing. Otherwise, you'd need a giant cage....think...bigger bars.....
434234
Yes, I do. It's the perfect size for my 3 pound bunny, and I can't imagine a rat would get any bigger than that!
1880318
Yes, but ultimately I had a bigger one for my cocikatiel & would prefer a larger one. This cage is generous though.
576088
I have never had rats but this is a nice cage that's easy to clean, easy to take apart & put together and easy to open & close. I'm sure it would be great! It's bigger than the cages at pet stores. I would highly recommend it.
1976265
I've had this cage for 5 months. I don't have rats, but I keep a pretty big teddy bear hamster in it. I was concerned about the bar spacing as well, since rat cages seem to be bigger than hamster cages, but I had no problems whatsoever. I would think that if the bars can keep my hamster contained, it would be more than sufficient for rats.
824247
Maybe, depending on the wheel. I'd recommend this cage as a carrier, or a temporary home for babies. For an adult rodent, it's rather cramped even with just a food bowl and the water bottle.
173750
Yes!!! As a former breeder of rats, this cage would be perfect for them!! The space is great and there's no possible way for them to bite thru the steel bars.
995186
Noah, it depends on how large your rat is. I recently put my two finches in it so that I could take them to the vet to get their nails clipped, and they went right through the slats of the cage. If your rat is good sized, it would make a good "weekend home."--plenty of room in this cage.
1670782
Absolutely not! This cage is too small for anything other than a Dwarf Hamster or small mice.
2086892
I have heard many rat enthusiasts say that rats can fit through anything larger than half an inch... and this is 7/8s... so I would believe that anything smaller than an adult male could easily escape. That is my concern for my 3 females ... anybody experienced that with this cage????
527348
Yes! I now have a robo hamster in this cage and the cage and wheel is perfect, I was worried it might be too big but it is not at all.