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Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:33 pm
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I was just wondering where I could get a really nice cage for a pair of ratties. I have no ratties at the moment, but I really would like to know where I could get one. I live in the eastern US if that helps. I can't spend more that say 150 dollars US. So thanks for the help in advanced.
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Flump
Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:49 pm
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:56 pm
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I'm, not really sure, because I am only learning about ratties now.
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Flump
Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:02 pm
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Tags
Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:22 pm
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Thanks, but I'm already read that one.
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Jill
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:13 pm
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I like Martin's cages a lot, and its a family-owned business to boot. For $150, you could get a VERY large cage (powder-coated, of course). I'd recommend getting a rat cage for babies, and not a ferret cage, as the bar spacing is smaller.
A rat *needs* 2 cubic feet of space for itself as a MINIMUM. This means that a cage for two rats needs to be four cubic feet MINIMUM. I started with an R-670 for my first two girls, and I now have two R-670s connected for my four girls. the cage works out well for them. However, if you've got the extra cash, you can spring for a much larger cage. The more space in the cage, the more interesting toys/decorations you can add to it, and the less bored your ratties will be.
You can check out www.martinscages.com for the cages I'm talking about.
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bcorby
Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:01 am
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Martin's can custom-make any cage on their site with rat-sized 1" x 1/2" mesh, just e-mail and ask them.
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My rats: Squishy, Squee, and Nibbler
My dogs (at my mother's house): Lucy and Ricky
My cats (at my dad's house--in Florida!): Cleo (RIP) and Zima |
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tambra141
Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:21 am
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www.martinscages.com has really good cages. I hav'nt got one yet but I plan too when I get a freind for Pheona, and the others here on RP who have got them say that they are really good!
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2 rats ~Pheona~Clover~
4 Bunnies~Twinkletoes~Honeybee~Honeybunny~Marlo
2 Mice~Bovine~Roo~
2 Ducks~Hara~Bazil~
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scrubjay
Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:57 am
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The Martin's 685 would be nice for two ratties and easy to clean
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ShadowWolf
Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:51 am
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Martin's! The bigger the better. 
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