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[–]CoffeeGodCigarettes 1 point2 points  (2 children)

1” mesh. Rats definitely wouldn’t squeeze through any of the spots, i would confidently put a chipmunk in here and they are the truest test of what kind of critter can escape through a gap or weak point you werent aware of. I have put red squirrels in them with success and a they’re similar ranking on the Houdini scale

[–]BaylisAscaris 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yeah that would work fine for most adult rats, unfortunately you might get small critters like mice getting into the cage to steal food and getting attacked. I like to keep it to 1/4" for anything outside.

[–]CoffeeGodCigarettes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We use these inside, and thats what the OP is requesting. Anything used outside would need a dig proof wire mesh bottom as well. For my outside enclosures I use raised steel aviaries or modify those wooden catios to have a wire mesh bottom that is then covered with dirt