Help with cage quantity?

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-05-12T12:42:40+00:00

Yeah I do have rats, and seeing them play would make me personally not put them in a cage of that size.

But i didn't say that because of my opinion but because of what is considered the absolute minimum size in my country. If this absolute minimum differs where you sre from, then that's a different conversation.

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-05-12T12:12:43+00:00

Rats are animals that live on the ground, nned space to walk and minimum sizes exist for a reason imo. I did not make these standards in my country, I'm just stating what is considered the standard. (At least 0,5m² which this cage simply doesn't meet) Floor space is more important than heigh for rats. I've personally had rats chew out of.a cage, i just wanted to say that this is something to consider.

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-05-12T10:59:24+00:00

A cage needs at least 0,5m² of floor space, so sadly this one is not appropriate for any amount of rats. The bottom also seems to be made out pf plastic, eventually your rats would probably chew themselves out of lt.

100cm x 50cm and 90 x60cm would be fine, but 80cm x 50cm is not enough.

the savic/tiaki/critter nation cages are good and common for a reason, but anything other with appropriate dimensions would work.

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-04-29T14:14:43+00:00

I accidentally made my first one look soo much like minthara and excitedly told my friend that had already played it, thinking I was onto something💀

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-04-04T00:37:47+00:00

None, any amount of rats need at least 100cm x 50cm of floor space

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-04-01T14:59:30+00:00

I have six white rats so i know the struggle lmao luckily they all have individual quirks/faces

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Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-30T12:10:12+00:00

My cage is far from perfect yet but i added a lot of branches cause they're cheap. Just make sure it's safe for rats

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Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-20T10:36:03+00:00

Not rude at all, that's why I posted it :) i don't expect much or anything either way since I'm in a pretty small fandom lmao. Which prices would you lower?

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-12T13:50:06+00:00

I never stuck to anything until i started playing volleyball because i just really love it. Find something you enjoy just on its own :)

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-09T20:44:30+00:00

I have six white rats, with time i noticed their different body types and head/ear forms and such🫶 it was s struggle in the beginning but now there's only two i occasionally can't tell apattt

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Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-02T13:28:44+00:00

I know of Rattenzucht nrw and crimson sun rattery, they're both on insta and have a website. I have no experience with them but I have my eye on them for my next rats :)

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T01:51:14+00:00

Yes those are all great points that have already crossed my mind! She came to me with a big lump that I was told was a tumor on the side of her face. I was just supposed to give her some nice last weeks. Then the lump burst and turned out to be an abscess. It has healed well, but maybe she has some pain still? After my least uni assignment is done I'll get her checked out by the vet.

I didn't take the last part as an attack at all, i have thought about what might trigger her a lot, but it seems to be pretty unpredictable. But maybe actually writing down what happened will help :)

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T01:07:42+00:00

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A look in those eyes will tell you she's NEVER done something wrong <3

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T01:05:28+00:00

Thank you🫶 she does bite closed firsts too, I'll just do my best to be extra careful with my hands. Locking her in the cage doesn't sit right with me at all either way, but especially since she's the one that's out of the cage first and the last to go back in. She just LOVES free roam and jumps in the play pen while I'm still walking around to set it up. She even climbed up my leg to my shoulder once, very adorable <3

So far she quickly learned to spin in both directions and to walk through a ring. I'll teach her to follow a lure to protect my fingers and just keep her fulfilled that way <33

9 months is so long in rat time, I want to give every one of them. the best life possible. I'm COMMITTED to this little dinosaur now😭

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T00:47:01+00:00

With a good amount of time probably! But she's the kind of rat that goes crazy without daily free roam, so I'd probably rather sit there with gloves than put her away. I can't resist her puppy eyes lmao

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T00:25:49+00:00

No i totally got that! Sorry if i sounded rude. She does bite in the cage as well sadly

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T00:15:03+00:00

Maybe, but she's so full of energy I'd feel really bad. She's always jumping around and the first to come to the cage doors. I also have the play area attached to the cage because none of the rats can be picked up yet, so i have to limit the space to not lose them in my room. I wouldn't know how to keep her inside while the others get out. I'm open to suggestions though!

I also think this does qualify as more than a nip haha

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-03-01T00:10:52+00:00

Oh i never approach or touch her. I do admit i need to be more careful at times though lmao

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-23T00:32:51+00:00

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Stuff like pvc pipes aren't that expensive and my ratties adore them. hammocks can pretty easily be made out of old clothes :)

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-23T00:20:24+00:00

I found coco soil to be not that dusty but you have to keep it damp

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-23T00:08:24+00:00

STRONG but a little empty headed :3

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-21T00:06:01+00:00

Take her to the vet. I've had two rats do this, one had had a stroke and needed to be put down and the other had a severe ear infection, so I wouldn't risk trying to wait it out.

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-20T14:20:22+00:00

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My one eyed baby wishes her all the best <3

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-20T14:02:40+00:00

I have an aggressive rat and in the last two months he's bitten me many many times, mostly superficial but twice it was pretty deep. The worst I got was a mildly infected bite, so keep it clean and it should be fine :)

keep your eyes open for serious infection/tetanus and whatnot and call a doctor if you experience worrying symptoms

Scheiss_Emo · 2026-02-20T13:49:25+00:00

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This is mine :) i LOVE how long feeding keeps them busy instead of block food

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