How many rats can you keep in a jenny rat cage?

Question

At the moment i have 4 but i want another but my mum says that would be to many but my rats i have now are only small girls and they aint going to grow any more! any ideas helpful!

Answer 1

Go on if you like to! But don't forget that if you have a lot of them in a cage they may end up fighting for a mate! Specially the males!

Answer 2

You can measure your cage and pop the dimensions into this cage calculator.  http://www.rattycorner.com/odds/calc.sht...

The calculator actually has a preset for Jenny Cage.  It says you can fit 4-5 rats, though you probably should do a max of 4.  It says 5 if you have 2 cubic ft per rat vs 2.5, but you have to use space wisely and not have too many toys.  I'd stick to a max of four for the health of your ladies.

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

Our Jenny is currently holding three fully grown males.  About 670g each, or 10" body when dozing flat.  I wouldn't give them any less room, personally.

To increase the capacity, add extra shelters and rope runs and general shady places to hide and sleep.

Answer 4

It depends.

That cage CAN hold 5, so if you really really want to, you could fit another in there. Although, it might be a bit cramped to them in there. Personally, I would stay with 4. Think on it carefully, and make sure that if you do get another you use the space very wisely.