Can there be too much stuff in my rat's cage?

Question

I just got a rat. His name is Dexter. He has a one level cage and in it he has an igloo and a chube (a cardboard tube that they can chew on). That takes up about 3/4 of the cage. Is there enough room for him? Or should I take the chube out?

Answer 1

get him a wheel to so he can run

Answer 2

You should get a bigger cage. Rats need a place to run and play as well as a sleeping area and also a chew tube is great. You should also ahve a wheel in there. here is a great calculater as to what size cage fits how many rats http://www.rattycorner.com/odds/calc.sht...

You need to make sure they ahve enough space as they are very active creatures and very curious creatures and you need to be able to cater to that with the cage size. They should also have multiple levels and areas to climb in so a multi level cage is alot better

Answer 3

i think you should leave it in there so he can play in it. as long as you have enough room for the food and water

Answer 4

Not if he seems to enjoy the things.

Answer 5

No don't take out the tube - he needs it!!

They need allot of toys etc. I would suggest getting a jenny rat cage because they are big and then put lots of toys, hammocks etc in so he can play. Especially if he's on is own.

You can get Jenny rat cages second hand really cheap. Fill lots of toys and stuff to chew because the more crowded it is the happier it will be . Just leave space for food, drink, sleep and walking to each thing without having to climb whilst he's tired.

Good luck with your rat

Answer 6

Not too much stuff, but not enough room.

Like everyone else said, try giving him a bigger cage (With no wire floors, this can cause bumblefoot) with hammocks tubes and etc. Try investing in another rat for him to play with too.. :)

Answer 7

Sounds like his home is a little crowded. Why not invest in a larger cage (and a cage mate!) so he has more room, but still gets to keep his toys?