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04/30/2004, 11:52 AM
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looking for rat cage
Ok as title states my daughters rats are outgrowing their home I am looking for a cheap 20 or 30 breeder tank or old acrylic sump or something looking for width and lenghth no care on height Thanks
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04/30/2004, 01:46 PM
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You may want to see if anyone has an old rabbit or guinea pig cage they don't need - ventilation on a glass tank isn't really good enough for rats (we've got our male in a what is supposed to be a 'big' rat cage, and are actually looking at moving him to a multi-level ferret cage, especially since my wife wants to add a second rat...)
years ago we had a rat in a glass tank and it was always stuffy and stinky... Personally I try to avoid the 'mesh' bottom rabbit cages - I think they are pretty harsh on their tiny feet (as opposed to Thumper's big paws) - which is why I like gp or ferret cages - the floors are usually designed with little feet in mind... |
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04/30/2004, 03:06 PM
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Oh, so you're not looking for a studio apartment in Watertown?
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04/30/2004, 04:50 PM
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Sometimes I feel like my office is a Rat cage........ Depending on what deal I'm working on ...LOL
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04/30/2004, 05:33 PM
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redpaulhus
do the rats not chew threw the wire mesh? that is why I was leaning towards a breeder tank maybe 30 or 40 gives the space but less chance of hurting themselves due to glass ?? How long have you had your male?
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05/01/2004, 06:44 AM
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he hasn't touched the wire... we've had him since last August.
Of course, he always has lots of other things to chew in there, plus at least a few food items (he's a little spoiled) besides his regular food - so the wire is probably pretty low on his list of things to taste  My wife takes him out daily for some interaction (play time) - he sits on her shoulder while she watches TV. He also rolls around the house in a big "rat ball" while she cleans the cage - he likes to chase our German Shepard around... 
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#9
05/01/2004, 08:42 AM
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good song!
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