Manufacturer's Description: "This home snaps together in minutes, with no tools needed. It's the ideal size to give pet rats plenty of room, yet lightweight and easy to lift. The deep plastic base prevents bedding from scattering while the white wire top makes for easy viewing and superb ventilation. Includes comfort shelf, solid safety ramp, Boredom Buster toy and sturdy feeding dish. "Pet Safe" narrow ½" spaced wire bars prevent small animal pets from escaping."
Pros: deep litter pan, untippable food dish, small bar spacing, easy access door
Cons: only large enough for one rat, plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily
Bottom Line: unless you only have one rat (which is not recommended) this cage is far too small. Also, for nearly $40, you could easily build a cage over twice the size.
Manufacturer's Description: "Three levels of living space for your furry friend at an affordable price! "
Features:
* Chew proof all metal construction
* Simple assembly, no tools required
* Durable easy to clean metal pan
* Drop pan for easy cleaning
* Sturdy durable powder coated wire
* Large easy access door"
Maximum Capacity: one rat
Cons: only large enough for one rat, wire shelving has narrow bars that will trap feces, shelves are small and may be dangerous if a rat were to fall from the top, litter pan too shallow
Bottom Line: unless you only have one rat (which is not recommended) this cage is far too small. It would be a nice cage for two young rats, but once they reached adult size they would need a larger cage.
Manufacturer's Description: "This spacious four-level home offers tons of room for ferrets to lounge and play. Constructed with quality materials built to last a lifetime with strong pet-safe powder coated metal panels and a washable break resistant plastic base. The deep plastic base makes cleaning easy and provides a comfortable bedding area. The base also features snap-locks that will stand up to the most determined escape artist. Three solid-surface safety ramps and three comfort shelves provide your pet with added living space plus extra comfort and security. A hinged top and three convenient swing-down doors with "Z-Lock" closures allow secure, but total, cage access. Solid floor grid improves your pet's comfort and cleanliness."
Pros: deep litter pan, food dish holder, easy access door, large size
Cons: plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily, rat could get hurt falling from top shelf, bar spacing may not be suitable for smaller rats
Bottom Line: a decent cage for up to five full-sized rats. Smaller or younger rats will be able to fit through the bars. The levels will have to be washed every day or two to reduce the buildup of urine and feces.
Manufacturer's Description: "This home snaps together in minutes, with no tools needed. It's the ideal size to give pet rats, sugar gliders, degus and squirrels plenty of room, yet lightweight and easy to lift. It features a smooth, easy-clean plastic base and white wire top. Includes comfort shelves, solid safety ramps, solid surface workout wheel and sturdy feeding dish. The deep plastic base prevents bedding from scattering while the white wire top makes for easy viewing and superb ventilation. "Pet Safe" narrow ½" spaced wire bars prevent small animal pets from escaping."
Maximum Capacity: two rats
Cons: plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily, high price
Bottom Line: a nice cage for a single pair of rats. The levels will have to be washed every day or two to reduce the buildup of urine and feces. The wheel is a nice, safe one, but many rats do not use wheels. For the price, this cage is a bit small.
Manufacturer's Description: "Give your exotic critter the comfort of a deluxe 3-story home with over 8 square feet of living space! Includes roomy wire cage with easy to clean plastic base, 3 lofts and ramps, ledge, food dish, cozy hammock, giant exercise wheel, a name plate you can personalize for your pet and much more. Ideal for pet rats, chinchillas, sugar gliders and more. "
Maximum Capacity: four rats
Cons: plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily, wheel may not be safe for rats, rat could get hurt falling from top shelf
Bottom Line: actually a pretty decent cage for the price. The wheel may not be used by most rats, and with a wire surface and side bars it may also not be safe to use.
Manufacturer's Description: "Two levels of double-wide living space for your furry friend at an affordable price! "
Features:
* Chew proof all metal construction
* Simple assembly, no tools required
* Durable easy to clean metal pan
* Drop pan for easy cleaning
* Sturdy durable powder coated wire
* Large easy access door"
Maximum Capacity: four rats
Cons: shallow litter pan, rat could get hurt falling from top shelf
Bottom Line: a good start to a suitable home for rats. It is a large cage with small bar spacing, which is always good, and the wire levels can either be left to allow waste to fall through or they can be covered with replaceable liners. The top level may be dangerously high, but if it were lowered or altered the cage would be safe.
Manufacturer's Description: "Experience the expandable pet home! Clean Living Cages can grow as your pet grows. Key features include:
* Slide out tray makes cleaning simple
* Removable floor system keeps your pet clean, dry and comfortable
* Clear plastic guards eliminate messes around your home
* Extra large doors for easy access at every level
* Safe, solid surface shelves and ramps
* Simple Stack-N-Snap connection makes assembly easy for anyone "
Pros: easy access door, small bar spacing, removable floor grating, plastic guards keep bedding from being scattered, deep litter pan, cage is extendable, casters to move cage easily
Cons: floor grating (but it can be removed), plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily, plastic guards will get chewed, slide out tray means only a small amount of bedding can be used at a time
Bottom Line: a good start to a suitable home for rats. It is decent size for a few rats and it can be expanded with the purchase of additional levels (sold separately). The plastic floor grating is better than wire grating, but still may not be comfortable for your rat, nor easy to clean. It would probably be better to remove it.
Manufacturer's Description: "Give ferrets more space to have fun. This multi-level home features strong epoxy-coated metal panels (1inch wire spacing) and a washable, break-resistant 2' x 2' purple plastic base.
Includes a solid safety ramp, extreme spiral slide, crazy critter hammock, fluorescent FerreTrail Fun-nel, and three comfort shelves.
Plus, every home includes an inchesE-Zinches Roll stand with deluxe caster wheels. "
Maximum Capacity: six rats
Cons: plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily, bar spacing may not be suitable for smaller rats, door may not provide adequate access, rat could get hurt falling from top shelf
Bottom Line: a good-sized cage for the price. The bar spacing would make this cage only suitable for adult rats and the shelving would have to be rearranged so it wouldn't be dangerous for the rats to fall from, but it is a good start for a sutiable rat home.
Manufacturer's Description: "The cage system designed to meet the needs of every small pet and their owners. Easy to clean and safe and comfortable, it's the perfect home for your furry friend. Plus, it features the unique ability to grow as your pet grows.
* Slide out tray makes cleaning simple
* Removable floor system keeps your pet clean, dry and comfortable
* Clear plastic guards eliminate messes around your home
* Extra large doors for easy access at every level
* Safe, solid surface shelves and ramps
* Simple "Stack- N-Snap" connection makes assembly easy for anyone
* Extra heavy duty multi-level cage
* Scatter proof plastic tray and guards
* 5 safe, solid surface shelves and ramps
* Clean comfortable floor grid system
* Easy roll caster set "
Pros: easy access doors on every level, small bar spacing, removable floor grating, plastic guards keep bedding from being scattered, deep litter pan, cage is extendable, casters to move cage easily
Cons: floor grating (but it can be removed), plastic shelving will get chewed and won't clean easily, plastic guards will get chewed, slide out tray means only a small amount of bedding can be used at a time, rat could get hurt falling from high shelves
Bottom Line: if you're willing to spend the money and are able to rearrange the levels so they are not so dangerous, this would be a good rat cage. Doors at every level are a huge plus that make it much easier to get at your rats, and though there is a plastic grating it can be removed.
Manufacturer's Description: "Designed with ferrets and their owners in mind. After watching how ferrets play, eat, sleep, interact--attending to their every need for maintaining a safe and happy lifestyle, design began on the best environment as well as the most user-friendly ferret cage. The result being "Ferret Nation," a complete and feature filled habitat providing:
* Full-width door openings.
* One-hand operation dual locking door latches.
* Wide, height adjustable shelves.
* Full platform pans for maximum play area.
* Swing-up locking ramps that securely separate ferrets for feeding and care. "
Pros: easy access doors, cage separates into two, storage area below, casters to move cage easily
Cons: bar spacing may not be suitable for smaller rats, shallow litter pan, solid shelving will need to be cleaned often
Bottom Line: if your rats won't fit through the bars and you have the money to spend, this is a wonderful cage for rats. It is very large, all metal, and can even be divided into two separate cages.