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Sun Jan 22, 2006 5:50 pm

I -might- be getting some mice (2-3) for my upcoming birthday and I was wondering what you all thought of this cage and if anyone has it:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/S12AJ/Class/Small+Pet+Supplies+Cages+Accessories/T1/S12AJ+0081+0254/EDP/30677/Itemdy00.aspx
Obviously the wheels aren't suitable and would be replaced. The doors slide up, similar to bird cages. I think it's All Living Things that makes identical looking cages and the bar spacing is 1/2", I plan on visiting a pet store later to check them out. I would add tubes and such but what do think of the cage? Suitable?

Edit: The cage dimensions are 14.25 x 11.25 x 25 inches

Here's some links to other versions of the cage so you can get a closer view:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/S12AJ/Class/Small+Pet+Supplies+Cages+Accessories/T1/S12AJ+0081+0250/EDP/30673/Itemdy00.aspx
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/S12AJ/Class/Small+Pet+Supplies+Cages+Accessories/T1/S12AJ+0081+0251/EDP/30674/Itemdy00.aspx

I've considered a tank to house them in but my room is typically the hottest room in the house plus I would want to add a second plexiglass level which would add to the already poor ventilation a tank allows. I also don't like the look of tupperware housing, so that's out.

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Ratties: Kina, Cessi, Nerissa and Dare

Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:01 pm

While the cage appears large, it really doesn't have much floor space. Additionally, with a cage that tall, you are bound to have dropping and or urine fall out and make a mess. Plus, those cages with pull out drawers always seem to get urine and or water stuck in the crack between the tray and the base itself, even if you take the wire grate out of the bottom (which you should if there is one.)
Much better would be a cage of approximately the same dimensions, or larger, but in horizontal form with maybe one platform and open room for other climbing structures such as tree branches or ladders.
Something along the lines of this, but you'd want to check it out more closely. This is just the first picture I could find.

Last edited by wade on Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:06 am; edited 1 time in total

Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:12 pm

Thanks for your response Wade. Do you know what company makes those cages? I've been looking around online for different styles and such but am having no luck. I checked out the local pet stores yesterday and they all carry cages that have multi levels. I've never seen cages around here (or online) like the ones in the pic. Further info would be appreciated

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Ratties: Kina, Cessi, Nerissa and Dare

Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:05 am

Prevue-Hendryx. I found it on their web site, but have seen it in person somewhere back before I had mice. Good luck with your mice.
http://www.prevuepet.com/hamster4.html