I'm getting RATS!!!!

[Lucara]

My boyfriend and I spent a little over 7 hours fixing up this cage. The only thing left to do now is figure out how to make a ladder for the two top levels of the cage. =D I have a hammock for them but its too big to actually hang anywhere =/. I've got a nice 8" plexiglass barrier going around the bottom of the cage to keep in pee, food, and bedding =D They have their big whale at the bottom that they can sleep in, they have their big running wheel, Noah's Ark they can run around and sleep in, and at the top they have a green plastic castle thingy with their cuddle cup inside. =D They have oddball toys laying around too. Theres a bird show coming to town June 8th so I'm going to pick up LOTS more toys while I'm there =D.

 

[Gesticulator]

Very impressive, Lucara! Your ratties will love it! What make of cage is that? Is it a ferret cage? Just be sure the spacing between the bars is no more than .5 inches, or they can squeeze through. If it is, you can add some hard wire mesh. You will see what things you can modify. It's kinda fun. Have lots of zip ties available, as they make for easy attachments. You can always pick up some bird ladders, but rats are very adept at climbing "spiderman" . style and jumping. (See pic.)When are you getting the rats?

 

[dovii88]

rats are by far the best rodent IMO, other then ferrets..There so intelligent, and loving..its like a small dog..

 

[Lucara]

Very impressive, Lucara! Your ratties will love it! What make of cage is that? Is it a ferret cage? Just be sure the spacing between the bars is no more than .5 inches, or they can squeeze through. If it is, you can add some hard wire mesh. You will see what things you can modify. It's kinda fun. Have lots of zip ties available, as they make for easy attachments. You can always pick up some bird ladders, but rats are very adept at climbing "spiderman" . style and jumping. (See pic.)When are you getting the rats?

Its actually a bird flight cage and the spacing is 1/2" =D I actually picked up my babies today! =D I'll make a new thread for their actual pictures though =D Their so darned cute!!!

 

[Gesticulator]

I can't wait to see! You are gonna LOVE them!

 

[Aunt Ant]

rats are by far the best rodent IMO, other then ferrets..There so intelligent, and loving..its like a small dog..

Ferrets are actually mustelids, meaning they're from the weasel family not rodent family. It's a common misconception

Lucara that place looks like a rat mansion! They're lucky to have you as a mom. Saw their pics in the other thread, absolutely precious