Small Animal Cage: a solid indoor home for your rodents
Sturdy cages in wood and plastic with a wire top, on one or two levels. For guinea pigs, hamsters and rats living indoors.
Kerbl Pet Indoor Small Animal House, Spruce Wood with Viewing Panel
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Small Animal Cage: space and structure for indoors
A small animal cage is where your pets spend most of their lives. It should offer enough floor space, give you a clear view inside and be easy to clean. You will find single and double storey models in wood, cages with a panoramic window and versions with an exercise grid and a built in hay rack. That way the home matches both your available space and the species you keep.
Size, layout and material
Guinea pigs and rats live in groups and need plenty of area, while golden hamsters live alone. A second level with a ramp widens the space to move in, but it never replaces sufficient floor space. Wooden models look homely and dampen noise, and a deep plastic tray keeps the bedding inside the cage. A panoramic window makes watching easier, and a lid that opens wide or a broad front door makes lifting the animals out a calmer job.
Setting up and looking after the cage
Spread the bedding generously so liquid is absorbed and your animals can dig. Add a little house as a retreat, a hay rack, a water bottle and a fixed feeding spot. Gnawing material is a must, because rodent teeth keep growing throughout life. A corner toilet gathers the urine in one place and speeds up the daily clean. Put the cage somewhere quiet and free of draughts, which suits the nocturnal hamsters, mice and rats in particular. A wide flap or a lid that opens right up also makes feeding and the daily check easier, without moving half the furniture around.
Frequently asked questions
Wood or plastic, which is better?
Wood looks homely and feels solid, plastic trays can be wiped out quickly. Many models combine both with a wire top.
How many levels make sense?
A second level adds area and variety. More important than height, though, is a generous unbroken floor area at the bottom.
Where is the best place for the cage?
Somewhere quiet and free of draughts, out of direct sun. Nocturnal animals will thank you for a spot away from the television and busy doorways.
The right cage for your guinea pig or hamster
Single storey or with a second level, a simple tray with a wire top or a wooden home with a panoramic window: the small animal cage decides how much exercise and how much privacy your pets get each day. Look at the floor space first, because guinea pigs and rats live in groups and like to cover long distances. A deep tray keeps the bedding where it belongs, and a lid that opens wide makes mucking out easier. Models with a built in hay rack and an exercise grid save space and add something to do. Complete the cage with a house, a water bottle and gnawing material, and the setup is done. A quiet spot without draughts rounds the whole thing off nicely. Place the house away from the feeding station, then your animals can rest undisturbed at one end and eat in peace at the other.