How long can I keep 11 rats in a Jenny cage?

Question

Here is a video

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wKOU6iPRO-c

The cages were being cleaned so I put my 7 females and 4 males together for a short time. I watched very carefully to make sure the males didn't get up to any hanky panky but they are good boys with high moral standards even if they are a bit ratty sometimes.

Answer 1

I wouldn't put more than 4 rats in a Jenny. I have the Furet XL for my three girlies and it gives them loads of space.

I really wouldn't mix males and females unless you want the patter of more tiny feet, no matter how closely you think your watching them!

On a side note the rats in your vid are gorgeous :)

Answer 2

It's ok for them to be in for 10 minutes or so whilst you are cleaning out the other cage but I wouldn't put the males and females together as apparently it only takes them about 2 seconds to do the deed!

Answer 3

Simple answer is that you can't unless its a very very very large cage.  

Answer 4

Well you better be prepared for alot of litters of babies in about 21 days. Im sure even though you havent seen it they have mated a couple of times. You need a bigger cage. Something like the ferret nation cage for that many rats. I have 17 girls and I have the ferret nation double unit cage and it works out pretty good for my girls.

Answer 5

that is ALOT! it is a small cage but its only for about 10 minutes!

i would suggest getting the cheapest cage you can find so you can separate the males and females for 10 minutes while you clean out the cages. you may watch them carefully but you never know what could happen!

good luck! ☺♥♥☺

Answer 6

arent you a bit old to ask such a simple question? not long!  ive left males with females before (also watched closely lol) but only for like 5 minutes cuz its not worth the risk.....a rat litter can have up to 22 babies, imagine if all 7 of your rats had 22 babies! the wouldnt be good.

also, to the people who said its cruel cuz the cage is too small-READ THE QUESTION PROPERLY! IT WAS TEMPORARY!

Answer 7

to many for cage and unless your wanting to breed keep females and males in different cages not only that it was cruel

Answer 8

Visit www.Nicolesrats.synthasite.com - their section on housing explains how many rats can stay in one cage an has links with cage calculators on them.

Answer 9

You should buy ferret nation. It can hold 11 ratties