What type of cage is best for a rat?

Rat cages with metal wires make the best choice as rats like to climb up the wires. Plus, those cages provide good ventilation and are easy to clean. Metal cage is the best choice for keeping your rats happy and healthy, but not all metal cages are the same.

Can rats have plastic cages?

They can chew through just about anything that isn’t metal. Plastic is nothing to them. If you want your rats to stay in their cage and not break out, invest in metal.

What should I look for when buying a rat cage?

Let’s review each of them below.

• Size Requirements. For every rat, it is recommended to provide at least two cubic feet of space, which means if you have four of them, you need to have an area of 8 cubic feet.
• Safety.
• Material Composition.
• Cleanliness.
• Ease of Access.
• Way of Living.

What is the minimum cage size for a rat?

The general rule of thumb for rat cage size is at least 2 cubic feet of space per rat. This is the minimum rat cage size. If your pet rat is larger than average or you simply want to give your pet(s) more room to live in, which we recommend, you may choose to buy one with extra space.

Is fleece okay for rats?

Fleece Bedding For Rats While fleece is soft and safe as a bedding material, it is not advisable since the polyethylene material does not absorb water. In fact, fluids will bead up and roll off the fleece.

How big of a cage do you need for 4 rats?

Aim for a minimum of 2 cubic feet of space per rat. The wire spacing is important too—no more than 1-inch by 2-inch spaces for adults and smaller for babies.

What size bars for rat cage?

It is important to get the bar spacing on your cage right, otherwise your rats might hurt themselves or escape. The best bar spacings for rats are 0.4 – 0.6 inch / 1 – 1.5 cm. These are small enough to keep young rats and small females in.

Is Cotton OK for rats?

Rats like making their own nests and spend lots of time playing with nesting material. Don’t give them nesting materials that separate into thin strands, e.g. cotton wool or similar ‘fluffy’ bedding products. They pose a serious risk to their health and welfare, due to the possibility of entanglement or ingestion.