Is this a big enough cage for a dumbo rat? 24" x 14" x 16"H?

Question

whats a good cage size?

Answer 1

No, too small. Pet store cages usually are.

Answer 2

No that is WAYY to small! I recently got a cage with those exact measurements for my SYRIAN HAMSTER! Rats need at least 2 cubic feet per rat, and since rats need to be in pairs double that. rats like levels too, don't forget that.

Answer 3

Are you afraid his ears won't fit?

Answer 4

No. That cage is way too small! Use this tool as a a future reference: http://www.rattycorner.com/odds/calc.sht...

When looking for a good rat cage, try to find one that would work for ferrets or chinchillas. Height is very important for rats, as they need to climb for exercise. It also must be a wire cage to ensure proper ventilation.

Please have a look through these sites to learn about the different kinds of cages you can use with rats:

http://www.ratz.co.uk/

http://www.petinfopackets.com/rats/ratin...

http://www.petratscanada.com/ratcare.htm

Also, keeping single rats is one of the worst things you can do to it. Rats are social animals, so living with other rats is just as important as having a spaceous cage, or proper diet. Please also read about why companions are mandatory for rats, and consider getting your rat a friend.

http://www.petratscanada.com/ratcare.htm...

Answer 5

that would be a little cramped but if its a small one and you take him/her out every day and play and exersize it it should be ok.just make sure to take it out every day of it will suffer.

Answer 6

Thats a good cage size