Goosemoose Pet Portal

Here's a thread where you can post pictures of your rat cages, show off your cages, and get ideas from others. 

I'd ideally like to keep this thread to photos and a short description of what cage, how many rats, and what you have in the cage.  If you like what you see in somebody else's cage - Private Message them, rather than hijack the thread!

So, who wants to be first?

Ooooh ooooh me!

Mine is a RUUD from martinscages.com, and home to my 15 girlies. :D You can PM me if you are wondering about any of my accessories. I have lots of bird toys, a senior Wodent Wheel, a tire swing, igloos, Ferretrail tubes, PVC pipes, a weeble wobble, a litterbox...yeah...

Here is a more recent picture (1/31/05) - Sorry it's a bit dark.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/vulsuniix/The%20Ratties/cage13104.jpg)

Here's a pic of my Martin's 695 when the Barenaked Boyz held court...

(http://suebeedesigns.com/images/cage2.jpg)

Top balcony - hammock/tent
Top right - white corner shelf from Petsmart, manzanita bird branch below it
Middle floor - PVC "Y" tube connector, vinyl carpet runner floor covering, Flat Bac water bottle
Just below - Ferret litter box (cable tied w/ dowel support), another manzanita branch
Bottom - stainless steel bird dish (screwed to cage), another Flat Bac bottle, purple resin "log", Kleenex Family Size tissue box)

I'll have to take a pic of the 680 when my new boys move in this weekend. ;D

Here's mine, but it's from about a year ago.  I've since moved my computer desk (seen to the far left in this pic) to another wall of the room and spread the cages out a bit more on the same wall.
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10339/normal_Cages%20Jan%2004.jpg)
I use heavy duty cardboard shipping tubes, jean leg hammocks, plastic corner Hi-Bac litter trays, and plastic shoeboxes for furnishings.

This is my homemade cage. It's 4' wide, 3' tall, and 2' deep.  It's big enough to house 12-14 rats, but currently only holds my crew of eight (for now ;)). 

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/bfs.jpg)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/cagetilt.jpg)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/cagecomplete2.jpg)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/cagecompletesidel.jpg)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/cagecompletesider.jpg)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/rats/cagenewtowels.jpg)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/bosworth0/cageawesome.jpg)

Generally in the cabinet cage is...

• 2 igloos
• 2 monster igloo
• 6-12 hammocks
• SuperPet Comf-E-Cube
• Marshall's Ferret Ark
• Ferret tunnel tubes
• 1-2 big ferret play balls
• 3-5 fabric ropes
• Ferret play boat
• 2 large litter boxes
• 7-8 hanging bird toys
• 1 hanging ferret toy
• 10 or more cat jingly balls
• 2 lock-crock food bowl
• 2 water bottles
• ...and lots of other accessories switched in and out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/RNPaulie/colorcoordinatedcage.jpg)

This is .. or WAS my RUUD--it is now two separated cages--bad boys hehe.  four boys live in the bottom and three on top now.  They seem to like sleeping (and peeing) on the fleece, the pvc tubes are perfect for eating a treat in peace.  They do "jog" in the wheel, although not as much now as when they were little LOL..

here is my cage/tank combo.  It consists of an 80 gallon tank for the base with one martins 695 and one 690 on the top (I plan getting another 695 one of these days).  The rats can move between the cages by going into the tank part via bird ladders.  Currently 17 girls live in it. 

(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10119/combo.jpg)


Ayrn is posing with her toy (no its not a rat) for a size comparison.  She is a 65 pound golder retriever.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/aphoeniceus/Ratties/DSCN0147.jpg)

This is my Ruud, which I actually currently have split (the Ruud is actually the R680 and R695 together I believe).  The bigger section houses my 6 boys and the smaller section houses 2 girlies.  I decided to leave this picture up anyway because it shows the Ruud nicely. 

Here are all the accessories in the cage:
Two large igloos (one on top and one on bottom level)
Two hammocks (one on top, one in the middle level)
One bird rope (top level)
One bird fleece hide house (top level)
Two bamboo baskets (top and middle level)
One large pvc pipe (top level)
One wooden rat hideaway (middle level)
One plastic clothes pin basket (bottom level)
One ferret teeball with "T" tunnel (bottom level)
One large box with hole to accomodate the boys (middle level)
Two wooden hanging bird toys (top and bottom level)
One brick - for trimming their nails (top level)
One egg carton that will need replacing soon hehe (middle level)
And their new linoleum floors on the top and middle levels, to make for easier cleaning :)


Here is the R-695 seperated

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/aphoeniceus/Ratties/0875.jpg)

Well, as we all know, rats get sweeter as the numbers get bigger!  :rattysmiley: :BlueDumboSmile:

All the same, my cage is small compared to everyone elses--- or it just looks small. But my girls are small too, so that's okay.

Here's my cage, complete with new playarea! Now I've just gotta make something that can get the girls to and from without cutting wires... I'll probably just end up buying a bird-ladder at the petstore.  ;D
( all clickable thumbnails )
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_overview.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/overview.jpg)
The overview of the cage and play surface and storage area.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_cageview.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/cageview.jpg)
The cage itself (in it's old position).

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_botcag.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/botcag.jpg)
Lower section of the cage.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_litfood.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/litfood.jpg)
The girls' demonstrating how the door opens.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_newlev.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/newlev.jpg)
Inside view (looks pretty bare... I'm working on that...)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_topfloor.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/topfloor.jpg)
The top floor.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_closedome.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/closedome.jpg)
Since my cage is a bird-cage, the top is one that can open and close. This, of course, is a closed dome view.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/th_opendome.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Feithline/Cage%20Pictures/opendome.jpg)
Open Dome.

ok, here is mine. It's completely changed now though. As the boys didn't like it before ;) lol.

Now the wheel is moved a bit, there is a fleece baby blanket on the floor, the grey litter box is on the floor. they have fleece material to lay on/snuggle in on the first balcony, along with a shredded paper dig box. On the middle floor there is another litter box under the balcony, a hidey/sleep box opposite the basket *on the floor*, there is only one basket now, the food and water bottles have been moved up to the upper balcony to make a "food area" which is where they will get all their extra treats, snacks, and meals :D


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Sapphire_Rats/Ratties/justcage.jpg)

As promised, here's Stalag 13, home of Hogan, Schultz, Klink and Newkirk.

(http://www.ratsrule.com/photos/stalag13.jpg)

The little green blob near the door is a bit of chenille stem (pipe cleaner), because the door bows out just teeny bit, and they're so small that a little tenacity and a good push could lead to an escape. Once they grow a bit more, I can lose the pipe cleaner. LOL!

Well, my girls are confined to the itty bitty top half of the Ruud now that we're at college. *sigh*  Here's their setup.

This summer when the Ruud is back together I'll post pictures of how I normally set that up...

(http://www.cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10061/rats.jpg)


Conveniently hidden under my bed  :BlueDumboSmile:

(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10899/cage.JPG)

This is my cage! It's a Marchioro- not sure which model, but it's their largest size (two doors). This is my big boy Sam's cage- he gets it all to himself! Inside are a litter box, hammock, ferret tube, tissue box, Wobust Wodent Wheel, a sock, a cat ball, a TP tube, an igloo, food dish, and water bottle. One big towel covers the bottom.

(BTW, Sam doesn't use the hammock, ferret tube, or Wodent Wheel. :yelcutelaugh:)

Here is the Martins R-680, home to Anastasia and Imogene. Lily and June are in the 30-gallon tank. There are a bunch of spare cages and random stuff under the table.

(http://bluemoongoddess.goosemoose.com/images/cages1.jpg)

On the other side of the room, here's Beatrice in her R-690. The mice, Claudia-Jean and Donatella, are upstairs in the blue and white cage.

(http://bluemoongoddess.goosemoose.com/images/cages2.jpg)

Here's a really old picture of my cage setup. A Martin's R-695 and R-690.

[(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/ratdog423/Cages/cagesetup.jpg)

The girls' cage, a Martin's R-695:
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10223/cage_girls.JPG)

The boys' cage, a Martin's Large Collapsible Carrier:
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10223/cage_boys.JPG)

Well, first off I have to say WOW! There are some very impressive setups posted here.. nice job!

Here is our Martin's 670, home to Peanut and Twilight

(http://photos.imageevent.com/calypso/rats/small/Cage2.jpg)


They currently have a Dearpie hammock, tissue box, paper towel tube, newspaper shreds (packing from the box the cage came in, they LOVE them!), ferret ball, cat toy, Leapin' Ledge, PVC tube, small igloo, plastic basket (I tried attaching it to the side of the cage, but the girls chewed the cable ties the first day), homemade fleece rattie rope, 2 wooden bird toys, 2 food crocks (one for lab blocks, one for Suebee mix), Lixit Wide Mouth water bottle and on one shelf I am trying out the plastic needle point canvas. So far so good, the girls started to chew it, but have mostly left it alone. That is their favorite shelf to store lab blocks covered up with newspaper shreds.

Mine is an 'All Living Things' Cage from Petsmart. I like it, it's pretty easy to clean. and I like the wire spacing.

(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10005/normal_cage%7E1.jpg)

I have 2 Dearpie hammocks and a DP tube as well (Thanks Pie!!!) ;D

The rats love them and I love the quality & cost. These things go through the washer all the time!

Here's the two cages I have right now.  One is a Martin's R-685, the other is a homemade cabinet cage that I just finished (although the doors still need to be done - the ones on there are only temp.)

This is an old picture, but it gives you an idea as to how it's normally set up.  This cage houses Toddles and Lina.
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/normal_r685%7E0.jpg)

This is the new cabinet cage.  It is 5' wide, 2' deep, and 3' tall, and can hold 15+ rats, though I don't think I'll ever have that many!  I haven't screwed in eyes yet to hang hammocks from, so it looks pretty sparse at the moment.  This cage has Milos, Pompeii, Tuscany, Benji, and Turin.
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/normal_cabcage2-16.jpg)

And for a size comparison, here's the cabinet cage with the 685 on top.  (Ignore the messy room)
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/normal_cabcage2-16c.jpg)


And past cages...


The previous cabinet cage - 3' wide, 18" deep, 5' tall (including the storage at the bottom)
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/normal_cabcage%7E0.jpg)

Martin's R-695  (Only pic I can find, it usually had a couple more things in there - cardboard boxes, t.p. tubes, PVC pipe, etc)
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/normal_r695.jpg)

And the homemade "Ruud"
(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/ruud.jpg)

Here is my 695!  Lots of assorted things in there right now - Wodent Wheel, Kleenex Boxes, toys, oatmeal container...

(http://www.blakkat.com.ar/merele/rr/pics/rattery.jpg)

I have four females living in it right now

(http://pictures.greatestjournal.com/userimg/3199345/292432)

(http://pictures.greatestjournal.com/userimg/3199349/292432)
This is Solace and Lennox's cage. My boyfriend got this cage for Bella as a Christmas gift. She really enjoyed it while she was alive.
Now my boys jump around and play on the bottom lv.
In the cage I have cat toys, bird toys, 2 hammocks, 3 food bowls, the water bottle (this is an old pic. they have a new water bottle now) They have that tube they used to hide in. Now Solace just runs in there after I give him some "people" food.  ;D

I haven't taken pictures of the other two cages because Phoenix's is currently under construction (I'm putting some new toys in and a hammock) and my foster girl isn't staying so there's no point in making it all fancy when my boss wants her back.  :(
So, when I get Phoenix's cage all done then I'll post pix.
::KeE

Just a little mid-stream post to remind people that this thread is ONLY for posting pictures of your cage, with any necessary description/commentary... if you want to comment on someone else's set-up, please send them a private message so the thread stays on track.

Comment posts are deleted on sight. Thanks.

mines a ferplast jenny..contains boxes,litter trays,large rock,wodent wheel,hammocks,houses,lots of shredded paper..tubes  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/cheeesy69/Image162.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/RNPaulie/toppartofnewcage.jpg)
the top part of the new cage, which is a Martin's 685
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/RNPaulie/bottompart.jpg)
bottom part is a 680
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/RNPaulie/littleboyscage.jpg)
and all of it together--a bit smaller than a RUUD and bigger than a 695-- I have five males who seem to have plenty of room in it
My other cage is a modified 695, I had a bigger door put on and another door added to the bottom left side of the cage to get the wobust wodent wheel in/out without having to take it apart.

Whee!!  Here is my new cage. 
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/catsgurleygirl/IM001092.jpg)

Here are a few close ups:

bottom:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/catsgurleygirl/IM001096.jpg)

Upper right:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/catsgurleygirl/IM001097.jpg)

Upper left:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/catsgurleygirl/IM001095.jpg)

Cages before: (Superpet)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/Cages2.jpg)

Cages now: (Martin's F475)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/Cageroom6.jpg)

Here are a couple older pics of my setup...this ALWAYS changes due to rescues and such, I actually have 12 cages available in various sizes.


(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10037/cages%7E0.jpg)

(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10037/cages%7E1.jpg)

This is my Super Pet Multi-Level Ferret Cage.

(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/16015/normal_The%20SuperPet%20Rat%20Palace%2C%2003-08-05.jpg)


If you look close, you can see the bottom level, or "basement"; this is the litter box. The very top floor is the bedroom, with two hammocks, a ferret tunnel, an igloo and a blanket, as well as a toy or two. All of the other floors have chew toys, wooden toys, rope, a PVC hideway, etc. The cage is big enough to house about a dozen rats, but I'm limiting myself to five - three girls and two neutered boys. This gives everyone lots of room to play!   :BlueDumboSmile:

Hey I just recently got two sister rats. Debating on names but I think Ill name them Kyrie and Kiara. This is there home, and Id like to make it as awesome for them as soon as possible, Im new to rats, so I need everyones opinions and ideas. Just pm me or email me AngelThatKillz@aol.com. Im gonna get a job here soon and try and find another cage this si just a 10 gallon aqarium with a "tank topper" and its not very sturdy the clamps that came with it dont even fit. So my bf tied string on it to hold it.

(http://schwing.wouldyouhitthis.com/member_files/2004/12/30/169109/pics/09037960011110507516466.jpg)

(http://schwing.wouldyouhitthis.com/member_files/2004/12/30/169109/pics/00028470011110511485007.jpg)

My Monkey Motel

(http://k00kie.freeshell.org/other/buro/04-09-05/monkeymotel.JPG)

Its a "one of a kind" modified cat condo. Cost me an arm and a leg but after over a year of use and daily cleaning I still adore it.

Its got the usual stuff in it. Branches, ropes, hammocks, carpets, 3 litter pans, a pigloo, a woodent wheel, a superpet wheel (more popular than the woodent for some reason), lots of shredded paper, a few cheap facecloths to nest with, a Fisher Price barn, a terracota pot, a few rocks, a ferret tube, an empty cereal box, some jingly toys, a wooden parrot toy, 2 baskets with food and 3 water bottles.

*sigh*

I'd love to upgrade, but for now I'm stuck with this... :BlueDumboBigEyes:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/kittygirl109/P1010161.jpg)


Its changed a bit, but not much. I have a little tent, changed the hammock, and put the igloo in a different place. Any ideas on what else I can possibly fit?

Its next to my bed, for comparison.

Once again, I would like to firmly remind everyone that this thread is for posting your pictures ONLY.

Comments and questions should be done by private message only. I have deleted a few comments, and will continue to delete them on sight.

Thank you.

Here's the boys' cage:

(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10147/normal_Cageb001.jpg)

(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10147/normal_P1130409.JPG)

I like to change it up pretty often.  Currently, there's a soda box on the top, a hammock and the water bottle, a tent and the food and treat dishes on the second floor, a long soda box with extra holes on the middle and the igloo and two PVC pipes on the bottom.

Here's the girls' cage:

(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10147/normal_Cageg001.jpg)

(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10147/normal_P1130411.JPG)

Currently, there's a hammock, food dish and treat dish on the top level, a soda box on the middle half-level, the water bottle on the next half-level and a PVC pipe and an igloo on the bottom.

I need to take new pictures of the 670 and 680.  I'm still not 100% satisfied with the layouts I have in them.  Still working out the best use of space.  I'll try to do that soon.  :)

Here's my girl's cage:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/sarahem007/tb.gif)

bigger image http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/sarahem007/PICT1984.jpg

in their cage:

2 hamocks
2 super igloos
a corner littler tray
a rope
4 cat toy balls
1 squishy triangle dog toy
3 baskets
1 ladder
and their food dish(the others arent in there at the time)

Main cage - 4 intact girls (Kiki, Gigi, Duckie, Rogue) - Martin's F-475 (hoping to move 3 more in after quarantine and intro's)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/SweetMamaGirl/rodents/Rats/cage/martinsf475net.jpg)

My toys change regularily but this is what's in the pics.

Top Level has 3 PVC pipes (2 elbows 1 tee), 2 shelfs, A corner litter box in the back corner, 3 'pant-leg' hammocks, Tissue box and bird toy Photo Here (http://community.webshots.com/photo/344720664/344721750zlfbQY)

Middle Level has a large ferret hammock, several cardboard boxes, water bottle and bird toys (and Rogue and Gigi) Photo Here (http://community.webshots.com/photo/344720664/344721863yuEGbh)

Bottom Level has 12in SuperPet Wheel (used more for sleeping than running ::) ),food dish water bottle shelf, cardboard box and litter box (and Kiki and Duckie) Photo Here (http://community.webshots.com/photo/344720664/344722331yZbNhq)

Quarantine Cage - My 3 new 'babies' 2 intact females 1 neutered male currently named Blitzen, Gytha, and Hamish - might be re-named or given nicknames
SuperPet Ferret Cage (Deluxe Care Home)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/SweetMamaGirl/rodents/Rats/cage/new3cagenet.jpg)

2 pant leg hammocks, Boxes, PVC pipes,food dish water bottles, thier 'stinky log' from there old cage (for comfort) which has now been removed and washed

For more/larger/updated pics go to My Webshots Page (http://community.webshots.com/user/peoplearespicy) and click on 'Rat Cages'

(http://img130.echo.cx/img130/1563/kooi9tl.jpg)
My cage, two Athena pet cages connected.

(http://www.cyberpawz.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10364/BigCage.JPG)

This is my cage as of right now.  I plan to make some changes to the inside by adding cubbies, bins, and hammocks to all levels.  I also have plans for a homemade cage that I'm working on for after I'm done introducing my 2 new girls.

In the cage right now are two different pocket hammocks, a ferret litter pan, 2 toy ropes, and 2 igloos.  I also have added since the picture a cardboard box to the bottom level and a small bin to the top level.

here is my tank right now. I have two babies at the moment, in a twenty gallon aquarium.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/ttiwedas/taraandstarscage01.jpg)

Right now there is a hanging tube, a rollanest, a bird klatter ladder and a regular bird ladder, plus their water bottle, critter kabob and food dish.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/dango_chan/Vermin/closedcage.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/dango_chan/Vermin/opencage.jpg)

This is my kids' cage.  It's 1.8m tall, 80cm wide and 41cm deep, currently housing three man rats.

I think the furniture's pretty visible, so I won't list it.  ;)

linky (http://www.reesrats.orcon.net.nz/mycagebig.htm) to an outdated page about the old cage.  It was 1.7m tall, 80cm wide and 55cm deep.  It housed up to 8 man rats, but wasn't sealed properly and was getting a bit stanky after 3.5 years on the job.

The pictures are old, so they don't include all the furniture usually in the cages these days, so don't look the pictures too closely ;) In addition to these, I have some 10 a bit smaller cages and Duna-tanks for litters, quarantine and such, but I think they are not necessary to show in this thread.

(http://www.kapsi.fi/~mystiqe/kuvat/rotat/hakit/poikienhakki2.jpg)
Measurements: 27x19x47in. Self made
This cage is inhabited by our "grandmas", our three old ladies. They have three big layers plus several smaller in varying places, baskets, 3 hammocks, a litter pan, a cardboard box house and a plastic house, ladders and rope ladders for safe climbing, cardboard tubes, paper shreds for nesting and a bowl of dirt for digging. Other toys are varying depending on what I invent.


(http://www.kapsi.fi/~mystiqe/kuvat/rotat/meidan%20rotat/tytot2.JPG)
This is a FOP Lusaka aviary, measuring 33,5x24x58in.
This is the cage of the breeding boys, at the moment there are 5. The cage has three original layers with their own ladders, and I've added several smaller ones into varying places. There are also several baskets, wire and wooden, 4 hammocks, ropes, 2 litter pans, branches and a small tree stomp. Boys also have cardboard tubes and two houses, plus a self made hammock tent-like thing. Paper shreds and digging bowl belong to the furniture too, usually the digging bowl grows something too, these days I prefer oat sprouts.


(http://www.kapsi.fi/~mystiqe/kuvat/rotat/hakit/hakit%20002.jpg)
Another self made cage, measuring 24x31,5x66in.
Here live our breeding girls, 9 of them at the moment. There are 4 stable layers and several changeable ones, and the furniture is very similar to the boy cage. The picture was taken in the middle of the furnishing on the building day, so it looks quite empty.


(http://www.kapsi.fi/~mystiqe/kuvat/rotat/hakit/pikkupoikahakki.jpg)
This I suppose is an old Ferplast model, dunno which. Measurements are 20x33,5x39in.
2 old gentlemen live in this one, and as the cage is actually like two rabbit cages on top of eachother with a hole to go through from one to another, it is quite easy for them to move in. The cage has 3 hammocks, a house, a litter pan, lots of fabrics on the upper level floor, digging bowl, tubes and a ladder.

I forgot to post an update of my cage once I got the great big new one so here goes:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/ttiwedas/cage01.jpg)
This photo is of the Martin's 695 with a rollanest, a hammock, boodah rope, log hut, hanging bird toys etc, right after I first set it up.

Well, it's not really decorated, but here's my homemade cage. It's 33" L x 17" W x 36" H.

Inside it has: baby toys, placemats as floor coverings, wooden dowels to support the floors, an igloo, food bowl, 2 water bottles, and an oatmeal container. And please forgive the mess, it's due for a cleaning.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/littlebear37818/cage.jpg)

Here's my current house for my 2 girls.

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/AnimageCGF/Picture.jpg)

(http://www.spinymice.com/ruudsnewestpic.JPG)

updated- 11/24 newest pic of the two RUUDs..  new hammock set made for my boys but the girls have ratty old hammocks that'll be replaced this week.  I wash the hammocks weekly but the girls' hammocks just... get destroyed WAY too fast..   also, the bottom parts were opened up and those rats were FINALLY integrated with the rest of the groups..

This is my FuretXL, it is 80x75x85 cm, it is completely collapsible and my 4 boys love it.
(http://photos1.blogger.com/img/109/5711/1024/collage3.jpg)
pictures from left to right, top to bottom:

1. the cage from the side (Ecko and Gymp on top, Groove on the walk)
2. the gigantic and convenient front door (incl Groove and Gymp and Eck's tails on top)
3. from the back
4. the boys from left to right: Gymp, Groove, Ecko and Bam Bam

Their villa is decorated with:

2 shelves and ladder
2 corner litterboxes (red hangs the other one is directly beneath it)
1 small straight ferplast tube
1 big loved 3 stories hammock (top, in between and in the hole)
1 wire basket from IKEA (above the big hammock)
1 big curved swinging ferplast tube
1 cut off IKEA miniature storage thingy (red  :BlueDumboSmile: )
1 plastic box tied to the bars with a small towel
1 small hammock beneath the plastic box
1 closed grey plastic house
1 duo dog feeding dish where they can all eat together

I use No-Smell, a cotton based weird flooring stuff....

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/jixie007/cage/done1.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/jixie007/cage/done2.jpg)

Jixie

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jessiree/cage1.jpg)

A bad picture of my cage.

This is a Martin's 680. In the bottom I've got eco bedding, a litterbox with carefresh. a Rody igloo, a PVC pipe,  food dish and water bottle (with a brick undreneath), a cat ball with a plastic bell, a comfy perch, 2 link bird toys put together, 2 bird branches, 2 small plastic bins made into shelves,a hamster ball with the end off and filled with fabric attached to the ramp for a hanging hidy place, and a bird toy with a bell.  THe top has a hammock, a plastic bin shelf, and assorted bits of fabric for nesting.

I change things around pretty often, and the the rats rearrange it all  ::)

This is my ferplast duetto aviary. It's pretty new, I bought it a month ago, and I'm very pleased with it.
So are my 9 doe's  ;)

(http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/276/img47538rg.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/9964/img47320cr.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/8521/img47330hg.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/8725/img47518kk.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Here we have my Martin Rat Skyscraper R-695 this is an older picture they have a few more hanging toys (bird toys) and a tube hamick as well now.


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/Anny86/IMG_4134.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/Anny86/ratcage2.jpg)

So what's inside
6 female  ratties  (one that the laws of gravity don't even apply too!)
3 water bottles (over on the right)
Corner litter pan, (which is  actaully used as a bed instead of a litter pan, on the upper levle)
one hanging hamick
wooden bird laddars
Funnles on the lower level
Small bird/small animal platform, hanging in the right uppper corner
Igloo
3 bird perches (wooden ones and ones that file there nails )
A bunch of hanging bird toys, plastic, wooden, and a spoon...I don't know but they like it
2 kong toys
A hay house on the lower levle
a big bowls of sue bee diet
and a salt lick
cardbord roll

this is gonna be a big one, but its beacuse we have a long history of pics :)

this is a 695 on the bottom and a 685 on the top - these were my own rats, 1.5 years ago (old house)
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_2%20cages.jpg)


during my period of overwhelming foster-hood :)
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_cage%201.JPG)
top left is a martins 640? with one mouse in it
below that is a lone aggressive young male that was recovering from a neuter, pre-adoption
below that is a 685 with lab boys in it

next row is a 690 with girlies in it, and then below that is a 680 with a pair of ratties in it.
the last row has the top cage holding a lone male (ex cagemate of prior mentioned lone male, they tried to kill each other the first night i had them, i posted about it...) and then below that are two martins ferret cages each holding a pair of ratties.

skipping ahead a lONG time, these are the current pics (well, they were current as of 3 weeks ago! arent anymore)
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_cages705.JPG)
these are my rats, lydias rats, and the foster rats at that time.

(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_cages.JPG)
upper left is a 670 holding my lone male, go.
below that is a 435 that has lydias 5 ratties in it (neutered males and females)


(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_cages805.JPG)
upper right is a martins 660 that has a lone male recovering from a neuter and waiting for transport.
below that is my 685 with my own rats in it (2 females and 1 neutered male) plus some foster ratties.
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_cages705%20%284%29.JPG)
below that is a 695 with 8 baby boy fosters in it.
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10015/normal_cages705%20%285%29.JPG)

This is my All Living Things Cage. The cage is 30x30x14. The wire spacing is to big for my girls (1x2- hence the wire mesh) & I'm not happy with the slide out pan for various reasons. On the other hand the big doors give easy access to the whole cage.
The 1st 2 pix are of the top level. There is a bird rope, bird ladder that came off a bird play ground thing, food, water, a hammock, an extra shelf, a hanging bell toy, and a pvc pipe.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/jackieann82/August17008.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/jackieann82/August17009.jpg)
The next 2 pix are of the bottom of the cage. There is a waffle house, wodent wheel, 2 added shelves, various cat toys, some cardboard boxes, a chin chiller, and a tin of shredded paper (which once the girls are back in the cage will be spread all over the cage).
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/jackieann82/August17010.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/jackieann82/August17011.jpg)

Here's a picture of my Martin's R-695.  It will eventually house two boys.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/Kikohamster/000_0012.jpg)

On the very top shelf is one of those super pet tents.  I sewed up a cushion for the inside, but you can't see it from this shot.

On the middle floor is a blanket that I made for them, a tent that I made, a Hammock/hide-out that I made, and a cushion that I made.  There is alse a hanging bird toy and a Super Pet Tube.  I also have a few jingly cat toy balls

Just above the lower shelf is one of Toni's (PPRR) hammocks (I also have a blue one) Then I have a hanging food dish.

On the floor is a Super Pet Chair, a litter box, a hanging hide out that I made, a litter box, a Super Pet Ferret Roller Basket, a few cat toys, and Eco Bedding.

I have many more toys waiting to be rotated into the cage, so I may post a picture of a different set up as well later on.

Here's my Martin's R-670. 
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/Tater1022/Rats/cage.jpg)

On the top shelf is the cuddle cup and soup mug.  Then there's the hammock (which I rotate with the Dearpie one).  On the middle shelf I have their food dish and in the corner I have a mini litter tray that I use as a dish for my Suebee's.  Does that make me a bad mom...?  You can also see the two water bottles.

On the bottom is their HUGE litter tray that covers almost half the floor (not really)  That way they have a 50-50 chance of pooping in the litter tray  ;D
And you can see a cat ball and a chewed up kleenex box.  Greenies and chew sticks litter the cage floor as well.

toys for my girls change often, but heres the current setup

This is my R-695.
5 female rats
(http://www.ncweb.com/~cloudsurfer/aslynnstuff/rats/r-695.jpg)
Current Accessories include:
3 hammocks
igloo
2 water bottles
cat jingle balls
Food dish
veggie ball
long high back litter pan for extra level

(http://www.ncweb.com/~cloudsurfer/aslynnstuff/rats/r-690.jpg)

My r690 is modified to accommodate older rats.
3 female rats
Shelves are lowered to create a shallower incline, A cabinet organizer cut to make an extra level
high back litter pan for extra level
2 hammocks
igloo
2 water bottles
food dish
veggie ball
jingle balls

Both cages lined with carpeting, aspen for floor pan bedding

FINALLY I can post in this thread!  ;D

Just got my 695 set up. It's currently not in use, I'm waiting for my ratkins to be old enough to take home!!

-Full Cage-

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Lucahjin/Rats/cage1.jpg)

-Closeup of top ( featuring AWESOME Dearpie hammocks!)-

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Lucahjin/Rats/topcage.jpg)

-Closeup of bottom-

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Lucahjin/Rats/bottomcage.jpg)

From top to bottom I've got

2 Delicious Dearpie hammocks ( could I plug them enough?  ::) )
Kladders ( funky bird ladder )
Dearpie fabric tube
2 Cage coops
Large Igloo
large ferret toob
Comfort flex rope perch
TImber Hide-a-way
Nut Nibbler puzzle
Various birdy hanging thingers

Mmkay, well, here's a really bad pic of my cage.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/SingedWhiskers/Rats/100_1220.jpg)

So, top floor has the hanging bird toy that never gets used ( ::)), a basket with a small towel in it, and a cereal box with a square cut out in the top so he can poke his head out, lol. Oh, and the food bowl is also up there.

Bottom level has the chewed up hammock, a ferret tube, a few of those balls with bells in them, and an upside down igloo with newspaper in it. Nemo never really slept in the igloo, but I saw that he loved shredding up newspaper, so I decided to make it more useful and turn it into his "shredding box".  :) And he LOVES it.

Well, after looking at all your cage pics it really helped me get some ideas to spruce up my cage. So here is the result :)

Here's my martin's R 690 with Zelda and Tinkerbelle in it (you can't see Tinker in the pic though but she's in there somewhere). I added a bird toy, made them a hammock by using a baby blanket and jeans for the bottom with jean hanging loops (I'm proud of my pitiful sewing  :yelcutelaugh: ), threw in some jingly balls (cat toys), and made them some rugs with scraps of fabric. I also added a pvc pipe tunnel and threw in a box.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v39/savigeckolvr/8c00ffa0.jpg)

And here's my new cage, which right now doesn't have any rats in it. Once Tinkerbelle gets bigger, she and Zelda will share this one, and I will be getting 2 or three boys eventually that will be in the 690. It has similar decorations but has two hammocks since it doesn't have any balconies. These hammocks I just made by cutting squares of cloth from old jeans and tshirts and sticking hangers through them, so I will throw them away when they get dirty. I plan on eventually making more hammocks like the one I just did for the 690, I like how they are plusher and look prettier. This cage is a my first home cage and is 29 3/4â€? long, 16â€? tall and 17 1/2â€? wide. Very good cage for two rats for the price  :rattysmiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v39/savigeckolvr/girlcage.jpg)

Before my girls got thier "grotto" style cage, here's where they lived:
Its a Martin's The Ferret Condo (F-475) with an added 4th level. The final demensions are 30" x 24" x 60"
(http://www.pxrats.com/newgirlstower.jpg)
The top level has a log cabin hut, a large hammock and litter box in corner with a plastic tube (the kind they use in gutters) hanging. The ramp down to the next level is the gutter tubing which is ribbed for easy climbing and it is easy material to cut holes in and attach. Next level has a ferret sphere, small wodent wheel, blue lookout basket, bowl of food and hopper for blocks. The next level has an igloo, corner litter pan, another basket, large wodent wheel, lower level has wire corner basket, yellow tube, red storage box, wooden hide away and food hopper. All the upper floors have plastic place mats down on the wire floors.
amy

My NEW cage! Tee-hee! It's my very first martins!
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/Kellz625/Pets/HPIM0638.jpg)

2 girls are going in there, but there is room for one more. *must resist GGMR though!*

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/michelle000064/Frontandsideview.jpg)
Im not quite finished, and as of right now the cage is not lived in yet. I will be getting my ratties this coming weekend, one week later then i thought *fingers crossed*. I'm waiting for my 3 boys.

When my cage is complete it will have tubes to climb from one floor to the next, as well as ladders that are already in there. And tubes from the outside of the cage in, as an entrance.
I will also be making more toys as i go along and get more ideas. i'll post pictures of my new ratties as soon as they come to their new home, now that i know how to put pictures on here.

Take Care

My 7 rats lives here :)
But now its a little bit changed,will try to make new photos  ::)

(http://foto.radikal.ru/0512/844a72087d27.jpg)

My birthday present to both myself and the girlies, born November 5th, the day before me: a brand-new Martins R695!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/goober_goldfish/PB140039.jpg)

We've changed from a hammock to a hanging plastic basket (much more resilient with my hard-core chewers), and the rats have made their own decorating changes (they like to move the boxes).  Other than that, it's pretty sparse.  After Christmas, I hope to spruce up their cage with some more baskets and maybe some thick climbing rope.

The girly standing up with the big tummy is my Lenore, by the way.

Another reminder that this thread is NOT for discussion. Only posting cage photos. I am deleted all posts that do not have photos in them.

If you would like to discuss features of cages you see here, contact the poster via PM.

Thank you.

Don't think I've posted to this thread yet.

Here is my girls' aviary - actually two aviaries bolted together, with a big perspex shelf half way down and several corner shelves.

(http://www.rattycorner.com/gallery/2005b/big/rats30.jpg)

This is my favourite cage, the Rat Shak. It's built of modular panels, so I can change the doors and walls around as well as arranging the insides. I worried that the boys might chew the plastic, but they haven't touched it. I do have one spare panel, just in case. My only criticism is that it could be a little deeper front to back, but as long as they have plenty of mooching space the boys don't mind.

(http://www.rattycorner.com/ratrecords/cage/shak5.jpg) (http://www.rattycorner.com/gallery/2005h/big/rats42.jpg)

More info: http://www.rattycorner.com/ratrecords/cage.shtml (http://www.rattycorner.com/ratrecords/cage.shtml)

Here in my work in progress, Will be eather be making it taller or wider not sure yet. when done it will hold about 4 rats.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/starrin/DSCF0117.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/starrin/DSCF0114.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/rapforjane/43579695907_0_ALB.jpg)

It's an r695. Everything should be fairly obvious. PM me if you want to know What anything is.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/mousepics/Ratties/IMG_0168.jpg)

Well that's the old one. I havn't gotten the Ruud yet (and I am getting a cage 5 times the size on Thursday)

It's too boring. LOL Poor rats!

This is my SuperPet Multi-Floor Ferret Home, currently housing my three gents.

Full view:

(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/17002/normal_fullcage.JPG)


Top half:

(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/17002/normal_tophalfcage.JPG)

Bottom half:

(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/17002/normal_bottomhalfcage.JPG)

And yes, I did paint the rat room myself.  :-)

Robin

(http://personalpages.tds.net/~jpv/images/Ratties/Cage.jpg)

Martin's R-695, for our girls Sugar & Spice.

This is where my girls, Betty and Lola live:

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/zazzybee/DSCF0006.jpg)

It's made by an Italian company, 'Terenziani', and the style is one of their larger ones, called 'Moore'.
I put cardboard down on all the wire floors, and their ground floor is full of 'Safe Pet' paper bedding, which they then carry around and put in their bed boxes. There's a cardboard 'Chube' on the bottom floor as well now.
That's waxed tablecloth material on the wall behind, to cope with pee-splatter etc.
My parents (bless 'em) have another Terenziani cage, two thirds the size, at their place so I can take the girls when I go and stay.

This is matty's home I just made it about a week ago...its more of a playground for her at the moment because she likes the security of her aquarium with hay and bedding so she sleeps there now but i just love it and thanks to my dad! we made it come true...shes one happy little rattlet! :BlueDumboSmile:
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-2/1142463/01010089.JPG)

I can't believe I haven't added mine yet! Anyway, here it is:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rats/pics952.jpg)
Its made from an old entertainment center. The top shelf has carpet and their bistro bed:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rats/1c351f26.jpg)
nair pictured.

The second shelf has some dog toys.

The third shelf has their litter box, and their food bowl

And the last shelf just has a box and a branch for now. I change the interior of the cage often.

The big area might be hard to see, but this is whats in it:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rats/pics954.jpg)
A plant holder

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rats/pics953.jpg)
and their wheel.

There is also the girls cage, which is small. But they are only going to be in it til I get my ruud in a couple weeks... then that cage will be my quarantine cage.

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rats/ec8d4e59.jpg)
Theres is the one on the top of the boys cage..

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rats/pics1004.jpg)
I have a ferret litter tray hammock, a little metal letter holder I got from a thrift shop.some branches, a hammock, cat toys, and their food bowl.
(Flika shown above)

Look at what our mommy got us ;D  It's a Marchioro Ferretville C3.  It's as tall as our mommy (5').  She said she would post more photos when she finishes decorating.  Something about fuzzy dice.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/gallaudet63104/02-07-06_0859.jpg)

Thanks Einstein, Archimedes and Newton and their mommy love2teach
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/gallaudet63104/02-02-06_0755.jpg)

My boys live here. I have no idea where the cage is made, but i bought it in the "bird department" of the pet store.
I'm fairly happy with it, though the cleaning is pretty hard because nothing kan be pulled apart. But my boys seem to like it. The stuff in the cage varies a little. What you see below is the minimum of what's in it.  ;)
(http://www.ladydracerats.dk/Billeder/Gallerier/Burene/Drengeburet020505-red.jpg)

My girls live here. This is my favorite cage: Ferplast Furret Extra Large. (I think that is the name...)
It's easy to clean, beacause of the big openings and everything comes apart.  ;D
Again: There is usually more stuff in the cages.
(http://www.ladydracerats.dk/Billeder/Gallerier/Burene/Pigeburet020505-red.jpg)
It's a bit crammed at the moment, so I'm counting on buying a bigger cage. Hope I find one just as easy to take apart and clean.

And this is the cage I have for litters and sick rats. I really love this cage too. A Ferplast Mary I think...
(http://www.ladydracerats.dk/Billeder/Gallerier/Estrup05/Minnasbur-red.jpg)

These are my two 695's- pretty much the same in each-- I like uniformity :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/RNPaulie/6952.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/RNPaulie/695.jpg)

I got a new cage for my birthday. its the Martins ruud. here it is:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Punkygirl0101/Rat%20Cage/d477885f.jpg)
The first shelf has:A soda box
The second shelf has: dog toys
The third shelf has: Their wheel and their dog waterer bed
The fourth shelf has:their food and I put up a baby toy that is now a hammock
The fifth shelf has a basket
The sixth shelf has shredded paper'\
and the bottom has a metal letter holder thing.. and carefresh bedding

Cat toys are spread throughout the cage

This is my 4 boys cage

One of my girls cage is long one story cage with a small 2 story cage on top..

and my other girls cage is the boys old cage, but with out the big area.

This is my girls new cage. We are still decorating.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/lisa-j-29/Picture017.jpg)

ok  i am finally going to post pics of my cage hope they work


(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1286/cage8xc.th.jpg) (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cage8xc.jpg)

my cage is a superpet deluxe critter home its a good cage for now  :cheeky:until i can save up for a martins 695 ,ummm everything pretty much explains its self but the hammoc is not there any more (they refuse to use hammocs  ::) )

This is my Coast cage at the moment, can't recall which model but it's the biggest they currently make. I houses my three girls, but I'm looking to upgrade very soon!

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c336/mandycoot/IMG_1295.jpg)

PM me if you want to know where anything is or where I got it ;)

After seeing all the awesome cages in this thread I am sort of embarassed by mine!

I am definately going to be getting more toys very soon!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/xAryanGoddessx/tootsie.jpg)

Not sure what brand it is (it came with my first two ferrets from the rescue) but it works well! Currently Tootsie is the only one living in it (used to be Tootsie and Precious) but hopefully I will be getting two sweet girls from Nashville soon!

A more recent picture of the Monkey Motel's decoration. Currently separated in two because Moriarty and Watson can't live with each other so each day when I clean the cage I switch them. One day they get the large tier and are with PaiMei and one day they get the smaller portion (which is still big enough for 5 rats according to the cage calculator). It's not ideal but it's the best I can do because of the blasted antibiotic resistant strain of myco they have. I can't get any more rats until my last 3 are gone  :-\

(http://k00kie.freeshell.org/other/buro/03-06-2006/rat4.JPG)

This is my R-695, looking a little empty right now because it as cleaning day when I finally got the camera out so alot of their stuff is in the wash.

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/shadowlily89/cage.jpg)

Top shelf-My new hammock cube :), usually a hammock and another hanging thing up there
Second shelf-Litter Pan, food dish, wodent wheel
Fourth shelf- Straw mat, usually has a cuddle cup or hammock
Bottom-Pvc piping, igloo, and another plastic house thingy that I dont know the name of  ::)

Lol, notice the lack of curtains behind the cage  ::) You can just imagine the look on my moms face when I had to tell her that the nice curtains she sewed me were in a hundred pieces as bedding scattered throughout the cage   :yelcutelaugh:

Scone and Crumpet's brand new cage!

(http://static.flickr.com/45/111124021_46cb51346e.jpg)

You guys have some amazing cages. I always come here for inspiration when I want to redecorate my rats cage.

Speaking of my cage, here it is. It's the Martin's R-695 and it's currently housing 4 rats: 2 intact females and 2 neutered males.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/gileslm/Rats/March-5-2006-007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/gileslm/Rats/March-5-2006-005.jpg)

I currently have plastic floor protector down on the levels to make them easier to clean, but one of my girls is a chronic chewer so it's looking pretty rough right now.

As you can see I have many different plastic keyrings and ropes hanging for them, 3 stacking baskets with towels for them to sleep in, a hanging basket (since hammocks get chewed rather quickly), 6 plastic baseballs strung up on a chain, PVC pipes on the cage floor, as well as one hanging from a level as a little swing (which Wiley LOVES), and a small tote container with a couple of holes for them to hide in also.

If anyone has any ideas on alternative floor coverings that are very easy to wipe clean and hold up against rattie teeth, please let me know. LOL Linoleum looks like a good plan, but how expensive is it and how easily can it be taken in and out of the cages? And also, a couple of you have what appears to be carpet.... can you wash that? If you can pm me some answers it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

This is the cage that I'm going to be getting with the girls for an extra donation. I believe it is a Martin's R-660. This summer I hope to get them a R-699 and in the future a few more ratties.  :cheeky:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Unlimitedears/cage.jpg)

My 695.  Houses two girlies now... two babies will be introduced once they are lice free.  Sigh.

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e229/weeona/cage2.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e229/weeona/cage.jpg)

Melissa

This is my homemade cage, I have since (today) added a corner locking crock to the second floor, a mini cuddle cup to the top, and a hanging cloth tube where the rope toy was. My guys don't like toys really, so sleeping spots are a must.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/100_2346.jpg)

Yay, I can finally post here! We got the RUUD up last night, the girls love it. I still have to add a few more things (also waiting on a Wobust Wheel), but I really wanted to post the new cage (well, not exactly new, because they lived in the seperate parts before, but now it's bigger). :)

(http://lmrs.soon-ish.com/michelle/ratcage01.gif)

I believe everything is pretty obvious. If you want to know what something is, just PM me and I'll tell you. ;)

This is a more recent picture, after adding many new cuddly type things. And now I'm using walnut shell litter and eco-bedding for burrowing. And I have added an igloo and cardboard soda box. So far my homemade cage is a dream to clean and set-up, I've changed the set-up 3 times already in two weeks, just to see what I can do.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/100_2368.jpg)

This is the new cage I built this past weekend.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/omarsmom/S2010021.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/omarsmom/S2010020.jpg)

Everything is pretty obvious, except on the 3rd level there is a cardboard shipping tube that I cut a hole in and attached to the side of the cage, and right next to that is a suet holder that I stuffed with shredded paper for nesting material.

I just realized I never put up  my new custom made cages by Martins.
I contacted Diane Martin to make me a cage with my specs. I wanted rattie bar spacing so I can put all ages in the cage. It's 30 x 18 x 36 high. I asked for 15" door on the bottom and top. I asked for just one full level and one balcony at the top. I also requested for a pull out tray for easy cleaning and no "junk" falls in between the bars and the tray.
It's fantastic and my rats love it. I put two of them together to make it one huge cage for my 13 rats. I have 6 spayed females, 2 neutered boys and 5 intact boys living happily together in their community cage.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/newcage5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/newcage4.jpg)

I just ordered another one and should soon be here. I've recently taken in 5 rescues.  And one of these custom made cage will be just perfect.  :hyper:

I finally received my other custom made cage. It's identical to my other ones except I'm keeping it as a single cage.
So it's 30 x 18 x 36 high. With it's huge doors and pull out tray, makes it's so simple to clean.
My new guys will be going into this cage.  :hyper:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/Newcustommadecage.jpg)

Woohoo!  Dearpie says my cage is worthy of this thread.   :yelcutelaugh:  I got the old cage from Jorats and now I have this...
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/rattiluv/cages%20and%20misc/R-695cagegood.jpg)

and the closeup of the shelves and parrot ladder...

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/rattiluv/cages%20and%20misc/R-695closeup.jpg)

Here's mine

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i47/nek0nyu/Ratties/cage.jpg)

(from top to bottom, left to right)
They got a teepee hammock, hammock, litter box hammock, half ferret ball, igloo, brick, waterbottle, t tube, chube, brick, crock, lixit igloo.

Here is my first cage all set up and ready to house two rats.  All I have to do is spread the shredded aspen in the aquarium level and watch the show.  The only other change I might add is take out the shack and get an igloo instead as those seem to be popular and work well with rats.  If there are any other suggestions as to some other non-loud toy that I can toss in there so they'll have maximum fun when I sleep, drop me a PM.  :)  Right now going from the floor up they have a tube, climbing toy, wheel, and hammock.

Or any other comments or suggestions are very much welcome.  Thanks a lot!   :wave2:

(http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/5774/ratcage25eg.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/vandora/board%20pics%203/cage.jpg)

Martins' R-695. Currently holding one rat. Setup changes every time I change bedding, things are switched in and out constantly.

The pan holds towels (instead of bedding). The bottom level: "nesting box" (changes every week or less), hanging bird toys, a stuffed animal (not attached), a hanging (stacking) desk-shelf sort of thing with a small blanket for softness. The second level: a baby rattle toy (not attached), cat sisal "tube" hanging; very thick shelf liner on part of the floor. Third level: a terracotta pot (loosely attached to side of cage), food bowl (small cat metal bowl, we have 3 so there's always 2 being cleaned and one in the cage), a hanging baby toy, bird ladder leading to top floor (attached at bottom with a ziptie to keep it non-moving); baby blanket, washcloth and a plastic very thin cutting board stuff on parts of floor. Top level: a jean-leg hammock hung with baby rings, basket attached to side with a baby blanket inside; floor covered with a baby blanket.

There's washclothes, small blankets and fleece materials scattered about the cage for warmth. I usually also have a chin-chiller marble slab thingy in there and more of the shelf liner, but those are soaking at the moment.

Here is a picture of the Ferret Kingdom that I bought from th Dr.Fosters and Smith catalog.  It is five feet in height and 36 inches all around.  This is a pretty bare pic.  It was a few months ago and I hadn't decorated it yet.  I love this cage.  Right now it houses my two girls who are nine months old.  I just adopted two more girls so eventually (I hope) they will all be together.(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i236/quigll/Newcage.jpg)

I have new pictures of the cage now.

(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9453/picture1313ld.jpg)

(http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8735/picture1325nq.jpg)

(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/4263/picture1332cu.jpg)

:)

The girls' cage! It's a Martin's 690. I've used vinyl tiles and towels to line their cage. Right now they've got a summer theme going. Mac isn't so sure about the bright flashy thing, and stands near her favorite tunnel.


(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j140/javakittie/Cage2.jpg)

Here is my All Living Things cage from PetSmart. Next month we are ordering a RUUD from Martins, but for now...this is the cage. :) We had four girls in it (one just passed away last night so now there are three) Ive got a BAD case of GGMR so thats why the RUUD next month!;) Thanks for looking!

The white tunnel is dryer tunnel. It lasted about four days and then was chewed all up! But they had a blast while it was there:)
Bottom has the litterbox, food dish, wall mirror, small igloo and a Chube (under the stairs), middle floor has an oatmeal box, a tub turned upside down to climb on, and a dearpie tube hammock! Top floor has a huge plastic cylinder that came to me filled with cookie cutters!! they LOVE this thing! Also on the top floor is the water bottle and medium sized Dearpie pocket hammock:) and a jingle ball.

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/GretchenT/Ratty%20Girls/Rat%20Cage/RatCage1stwkJuly06.jpg)

Here are photos of my cage, a Martin's 695.

the entire cage:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/chipmunck_girl/bigcage.jpg)
and a view through the door of the top level:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/chipmunck_girl/bigcage1.jpg)
and redecorated:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/chipmunck_girl/cage.jpg)

I love the cage in terms of space and make, but it isn't powder-coated, so it makes a big, smelly mess .. I definitely recommend powder-coated.

And then here is a photo of the small cage I have borrowed and used for fosters. It's just a nicely-sized cage that's good to have around when I need it. This cage is a Martin's, but I'm not quite sure which one.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/chipmunck_girl/smallcage.jpg)

Accessories change often, but there is just basic stuff in there: toys, igloos, wheel, and hammocks!

Well, here is my girlies cage...houses 2...I bought it at Petco, it was called rat mansion.....do not think it is proper name after seeing some of the others!! lol

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/sammylookinatme.jpg)

I will post some inside pics when I get them! 
Dimensions: 32.5 (h) x 22(w) x 16in (d)

Here's my current cage, a Martin's 695 with an extra half shelf added in:

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/munchkinette/cage.jpg)
(I have fabric hung in the back to shield the wall from pee. It provides hours of chewing enjoyment.)


Here's my previous cage, which was homemade. I donated it to Rattie Ratz last year. It was built on a 2' x 3' cement mixing pan and uses wire shelving with tiles for each level.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/munchkinette/rat28.jpg)

I just recently re decorated mine, hehehe, my two girls Eli and Olive are having a blast exploring all the new things! I found this cage at Petco (suprisingly) it's the Small Animal Kingdom Ferret Starter Kit if anyone was wondering (MUCH too small for a ferret though) it's 22.5" L x 14.5" D x 28.5" H

It's perfect for my two girls though and i love the fact that it has solid levels and ramps. In it I have a hammock, some old shirts to make ropes/tunnels with plastic cups with the bottoms cut open for tunnels, an old flower pot as a little hiding place, an old hampster wheel for them to lay in, a cardboard box with some holes punched in it, a shark head cupholder for them to  sleep in, anyways...LOTS of fun stuff! :)
(http://static.flickr.com/63/189792485_21c7c4a437.jpg?v=0)
(http://static.flickr.com/62/189792486_db066f6705.jpg?v=0)

I see lots of Martin's, but not nearly as many homemade... So here's my converted shelf condo...

Doors Open:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f275/kimsgerbils3/ratcondoopen.jpg)

Doors Closed:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f275/kimsgerbils3/ratcondoclosed.jpg)

I have 2 R-695s connected with a PVC tube. They house 8 rats.

(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10390/normal_P1000214.JPG)

The first cage
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10390/normal_P1000216.JPG)

Second cage
(http://cyberpawz.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10390/normal_P1000219.JPG)

In their cage they have: 5 hammocks, 3 plastic bins, 2 igloos, a shoe box, a comfort wheel (12"), a brick, a piece of drainage tubing, a shoebox, a litterbox with cloth (before all they did was sleep in it, so I figured I might as well make them comfortable :P), and an extra shelf with a cloth over it which they use as a bed.

Hahahahaha. I'm such a dork. I just went out and bought fleece for the bottom of the girls' cage, in the same fabric as the wonderrodent cube i plan to buy for my birthday! wow. anyways, this is the first time I've used fabric, so I hope it works!

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/robinstar1989/snuggles003.jpg)
That's Yesterday's News in the Pooping Corner!

AND my cage decorating pic...

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/robinstar1989/snuggles004.jpg)
Martin's 685
2 igloos
2 tubes (pvc?)
A lot of cardboard tubes
Homemade Hammock and Baby Blanket
Cheapo Water bottle
Cat ball
Pea Fishing Bowl
2 Rats

Here is a pic of my bird cage I am using for my new baby boy until he grows big enough to fit into the super pet cage I have waiting for him. I've tried to make it as homey for him as possible, but my decorating skills are lacking somewhat.  

(http://www.adsensetoday.com/hamiltoncage0801.jpg)

I'm so glad to *finally* have pictures to post in this thread!  :)  The rats' nest (minus the rats):

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Funny_Reaper_Juu/cage004x.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Funny_Reaper_Juu/cage005x.jpg)

The top of the cage includes a flat-bac water bottle, bowl, roll-a-nest (in medium, I think), chinchiller, two "flat stack" bricks, two rotating mirror parrot toys, an elbow pvc pipe, a small timber hideaway , two natural wood perches for climbing, and of course a big ol' fleece hammock (until it wears out and I can order a few from Dearpie!). 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Funny_Reaper_Juu/cage008x.jpg)

The bottom of the cage has yet another flat-bac waterbottle, a wood/rope parrot ladder, a T-shaped pvc pipe, two rainbow cat toys, an awesome wonderrodent cube (size 6x6x6), and a rather goth-looking wodent wheel.

In case you couldn't tell, the cage is a martin's 690.  Right now the family and I have it on a neat-o parrot cage stand in our kitchen, complete with shelves for all those ratties treats.  The cage is massive, but we all love it!  :thumbsup2:  If anyone has questions or comments, feel free to pm.   

I purchased the R690 but modified. I asked for 12" doors so wheels can go in and out quite easily. I also asked for a pull out tray only because I hate having to lift the cage to remove the tray to clean it every week. I also asked them not to pre-assemle the levels and middle floor because I was going to change it a bit. The one direct from Martin's, I found the bottom level a bit steep. So I had some left over wire panels from my previous martins purchases and made me the perfect ramp.
Ok, here are the pics:

From far:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod.jpg)

A closer look:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod2.jpg)

A side view:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod3.jpg)

The top level, as you can see, I load my cages with clutter, it keeps a mind busy:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod4.jpg)

The bottom level with my new sexy ramp:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod5.jpg)

And finally... throw some rats in!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v53/jorats/Cages/sm690mod7.jpg)

They love it!! I do find this cage somewhat small for my taste. But I'm quite anal when it comes to cage size and my precious rats... but this cage will house Cado and Isabelle and one more baby will be joining this home... one of Rennie's babies direct from Balego!!

about 2' deep
(http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL825/2841156/9439405/146605627.jpg)

a free bird cage i got from a friend. *there is a can of soda in the corner for comparison*
i change the toys and placement of things a few times a week.
it holds my 3 boys  :thumbsup2:

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e16/smcaviary/9d12b9bc.jpg)

My cage holds three boys. Its pretty bare, but I am adding stuff as I get it.

Please delete (updated at end of thread) ;D

ok the first cage belongs to the two rescues.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/_badger_/rescues.jpg)
there isnt much in the cage because it was when i set it up
thats the same with the girls cage.


the next if for the girls.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/_badger_/girls.jpg)

now for the boys. this cage used to be the girls. (the set up is still the same)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/_badger_/IMG_2382.jpg)

I finally got a picture taken to post on here.  This is showing my R695 compared to my homemade cage.  Furnishings get changed every week.  I have 4 girls in the 695 and the homemade cage is empty.  I only furnished it for the picture.

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/FuglyZombie/IMG_5581.jpg)

This thread should have a caution sign. "Do not view with Ratties on shoulder"

Anyway....
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/germangoddess/DSC00542.jpg)

Top: Homemade hammock with 1/2 yard of fabric, wooden ball thing, bird bowl, veggie basket and water bottle.
Bottom (you can't see): water bottle, washclothes, paperbag
I need more things

I got my Martin's today and finally have my own pictures to add!  It's a 690, but I lowered all the shelves.  The girls are still really young, so they've been either leaping onto the next level or pulling themselves up from the next ramp up...hehe.  I added a slightly smaller bright green hammock (both fleece) right above and slightly to the right of the purple one just a few minutes ago, but I'm too lazy to take more pictures just yet.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/BekahrooBob/Rat%20cage/000_0618.jpg)

Closeup of the top:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/BekahrooBob/Rat%20cage/000_0620.jpg)
Top has:  A baby toy I got at dollar tree, above the hammock.  (They like to climb on top of this and leap off onto the hammock.) An orange metal bed, a bunch of balls with holes in them zip-tied together as a climbing toy, a purple ferret bed with a bird ladder leading up to it, and a dog rop they can climb into the pink nest.

Closeup of bottom: (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/BekahrooBob/Rat%20cage/000_0621.jpg)
Bottom has: a ceramic green food bowl, another pink nest, their new tissue box, and the water bottle.  There's also a round rattle toy they keep shoving all over the place.

They've been going ape in there, running all over the place and bruxing loudly.  Now they're arguing loudly.  There's enough room for both of you in there, chickies.   ::)

The cage I made Lineal last night:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c348/TinaSupah/Cages/Oct06029.jpg)

And here's the temperary baby cage since it's the only cage I have that they can't squeeze out of.  I'll probably be getting a Martins cage for them.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c348/TinaSupah/Cages/Cages005.jpg)

This is my modified R-695. The full level at the bottom makes great use of all that wasted space. The girls and I love it!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d97/rattieratgirl46/ratcage062.jpg)
I'm thinking about ordering a new front panel with different doors, but I'm still thinking about where to put them, and I don't have the money right now.
Close-ups:
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d97/rattieratgirl46/ratcage06cut.jpg)
The top half has a box, three hammocks, a Rody igloo, a Super Pet igloo, the food bowl, and a round bed (that they flipped over and hide under).
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d97/rattieratgirl46/ratcage06cub.jpg)
The bottom half has a Wonderrodent cube, a hammock, a cuddle cup (that they shoved against the wall), a PVC pipe, a big hammock, and the water bottle.
All of the fabric accessories with the green and blue print (the bed and two hammocks) were ordered from a woman on eBay. The two lower hammocks in the top half are Dearpie, and the top one is from StellaLuna Rattery. If you have any questions/comments, you can just PM me. :)

I just realized I never posted my Martin's F-475 that I had customized with rat wire! I added shelves to each level too. It's mostly sleeping spaces and no real toys, since they're only really in the cage to sleep! All the toys are out in my room.

(http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/5999/img2135ac7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

OK, the one up there is my old cage this is my new cage!! Here are some pics!!

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050014.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050013.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050017.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050021.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050015.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050013-1.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA050007.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/mynoven/PA060003.jpg)

I'm so happy!  Scabbers and Ratagain are finally big enough to go into Lineals old cage!  Whoo!  :hyper:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c348/TinaSupah/Cages/Libbyew082.jpg)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/boricuaqueen327/mowgleyscage.jpg)
That is Mowgley's cage.  He came with it. In it he has an igloo on the top floor, 2 hammocks (one on each level) and a tunnel made from pvc pipe on the bottom level, a box (i brought it home from work, it used to have medical gloves in it) and he has a little ball with a bell inside it.  I am planning on adding a wheel and switching out the hammocks for 2 new ones and adding more toys.

This is Baxter's cage, its an All Living Things cage. Its a bit sparse because I took out the hammocks. Baxter is about 2 1/2 years old and he kept having trouble getting into the hammock then falling out of it so I took out his hammock. His cagemate passed on 3 months ago and attempts to introduce him to my other baby boys have not been successful so Baxter lives alone.  :'(  He spends most of his time in the igloo and he only can stand about 30 seconds of free range time before going back to his cage.

(http://www.adsensetoday.com/rats/baxtercage%20004.jpg)

I am finally posting decorating pics of Bailey and Merrick's cage. My dad and I built it ourselves out of two kitchen cabinets.  The boys have been living in it since April.

Inside they have, two hammocks, two ropes, a litter pan, igloo, two bowls, a Tshaped PVC pipe, two hanging baskets, a hanging toy, a tire swing, food dishes, and a water bottle.  I have a wheel for them (in fact, if you look above their polka dotted hammock, you can see the hole where it attaches to the cage) but they were afraid of it and refused use the entire second level when it was in the cage. 

Now for pictures!

With the door closed:
(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/18434/normal_Deco1.jpg)
Door open:
(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/18434/normal_Deco2.jpg)
The upper levels, showing their home-made hammocks and tire swing:
(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/18434/normal_Deco3.jpg)
The two cabinets open up for easy cleaning.  I absolutely love this feature of the cage.
(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/18434/normal_Deco4.jpg)
And lastly, a picture of the cuties inside of their home :)
(http://www.goosemoose.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/18434/normal_Deco5.jpg)

Well, I haven't put in pictures of my last two cages so I figured I should update. Maybe it'll give someone else some ideas.

My homemade grotto style cage (mini-version of SuccubusOfAngels's) dimensions 36"L x 24"D x 30"T
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/Rats/cage%20related/101_0309.jpg)

My old homemade cage from PVC coated hardware cloth and a storage bin. dimensions 30"L x 13"D x 23"T
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/Rats/cage%20related/100_2368.jpg)

My new flight cage, just got it yesterday. dimensions 30"L x 18"D x 38"T
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/Rats/cage%20related/101_0346.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/Rats/cage%20related/101_0350.jpg)
The bottom half
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kreestole/Rats/cage%20related/101_0349-1.jpg)
The top half

 :wave2:

Here are pics of both my cages...nothing to grand or fancy.

Girls Cage (igloos, hammocks, wodent wheel, PVC tubes)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a245/Xandr/rats/girlscage.jpg)


Boys cage (igloo, hammocks, tubes)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a245/Xandr/rats/boyscage-1.jpg)

Bottom Half

Food Dish, Water bottle, tissue box, and shredded paper as the bedding.

(http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/8830/picture001wc7.jpg)

Top half

Hammock, igloo, two jean cut offs as blanket cuddle area, and a sleeve to crawl in or cuddle on.

(http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/5200/picture002lj9.jpg)

If you have any suggestions on what I should add or any ideas to spice up the cage please PM me, thank you.

(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n211/chicrat/S5033506.jpg)

Here is my new cage. It is actually made of two cages put together, both of which I got off of Freecycle. The calc says it can hold seven rats but it is currently holding three.

I know I posted my cage a while back, but i've updated it since then. So here it is again:)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/gileslm/Rat-Cage---Nov-25-06.jpg)

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Well, here's my cage. It's a Martin's 670, with a wheel (that they actually use), a couple fun hammocks (one homemade!), bird toys, an igloo, and more lab blocks and greenies stashed away inside of it than they know what to with. Lots of purple, too!

I had those nice Critter Canteen water bottles, but they never used them! I ended up buying the cheapest flimsiest water bottles they had at Wal-Mart, because it's all they'll drink out of. Oh well.

Thanks to Dearpie I now have a little better cage for my two girls Cookie and Roxanne until I can afford a R 695 or find one for cheap.

Front view: (http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8857/cookie011hh3.jpg)

Side view: (http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/3640/cookie012pk5.jpg)

that cage looks so big what are the dimensions? and where did she get it.. heheh

I just combined two cages to make an Xtra large cage for my six boys. I had a super pet Xtra large and a super pet large so I combined them to make a cage that is 49 inches tall, 18 inches deep and 40 inches wide.
Here are the before and after pics.

I have not finished decorating yet, but so far I have three igloos, a hammock, three water bottles, four litter pans, several ferret tubes and one pvc pipe. There are also ten different levels for the boys to frolic on! I have a lot of shelves in there because I ordered several from the super pet site so I could make better use of the cage.

Before:
(http://www.adsensetoday.com/rats/cagebefore.jpg)


After:
(http://www.adsensetoday.com/rats/cageafter.jpg)

Okay, it's taken me forever (or so it seems), but I'm getting there. The boys got to move into their new home on Saturday. They seem to like all the space. I still need to get some more "stuff" to put in here. I washed their things, so I can put some of those in, but I have plans for adding to this cage! ;)
 They wore me out during "playtime"! They decided they LOVED climbing up the cart and onto the cage. The landings were scaring me, so I took the HEAVY cage off and put it on the bed. They still climbed around on the cart (shoulda took pics of them walking around on the 3/4" frame like it was nothing, but I was too nervous when they ended up falling off, onto the edge of the metal shelf below). So I spent most of their playtime plucking them off and saying "No!" in my firm voice. Didn't work. One by one, after about 10 pluckings apiece for my rowdy explorers, Gollum and Strider, I plucked them and plunked them into their cage. These pics are from tonight.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/MrsJ/Pets/Gimli%20and%20Gollum%20and%20Legolas%20and%20Strider/DCP_0003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/MrsJ/Pets/Gimli%20and%20Gollum%20and%20Legolas%20and%20Strider/DCP_0005.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/MrsJ/Pets/Gimli%20and%20Gollum%20and%20Legolas%20and%20Strider/DCP_0006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/MrsJ/Pets/Gimli%20and%20Gollum%20and%20Legolas%20and%20Strider/DCP_0015.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/MrsJ/Pets/Gimli%20and%20Gollum%20and%20Legolas%20and%20Strider/DCP_0018.jpg)
This is the green version of the cage that's being bought like crazy by people on this forum.
I like it in a lot of ways, even though I had to modify it quite a bit. I zip-tied lots of plastic canvas to it. On the floor (just didn't like the set-up without it, there were sharp edges that I was afraid they would get cut on), on the shelves, and around the bottom edge to help keep bedding in. Then I discovered a gap across the front and back that had to be "sealed" with more plastic canvas and zip-ties, because the YN was leaking through.
The doors are a good size, I think (I'm not all familiar with this stuff - yet). They allow good access to all areas of the cage.
I ended up taking one of the ladders out because they were mostly climbing their "stuff" to get to the lower shelf. The HUGE hammock/safety net is mostly how they get up there. They don't pile into it like I had hoped though.
I used two of the perches to brace their dishes so they don't fall off the shelf their on. The plastic canvas made it very slippery under the plastic dishes. So far it's working well. I still have their hat to hang back in since I washed it, and I want to make a few tubes to hang (one to hang, one to be cleaned). I still need to make another hammock/safety net as well.
I really, really, REALLY love having it on the cart. They "sleep" (I wish) in my bedroom so the cats can't get to them, and it's so much easier to roll this big cage in, than it was to carry my Martin's 670. I'm just going to have to think of another way of getting them to their playroom now. I am too scared they'd really get hurt falling off the cart or cage.
I hope you enjoyed our tour. ;D

This is my new black vein colored flight cage I ordered off of Ebay! It came in the mail yesterday....I need to add more fun things to it.


full cage....
(http://gallery.greatestjournal.com/albums/up7/519/601519/normal_newcage%20001.jpg)


inside top....
(http://gallery.greatestjournal.com/albums/up7/519/601519/newcage%20006.jpg)


inside bottom....
(http://gallery.greatestjournal.com/albums/up7/519/601519/newcage%20005.jpg)



what's in the cage....

- litter pan full of YN.
- water bottle.
- food dish.
- a fun colorful nut toy.
- soda box from their old cage.
- 2 hammocks serving as safety nets.
- 1 hammock serving as a bed (they prefer tubes).

If you have any ideas on how to spice up their new cage....PM me please....I don't know how to make it fun for them! :BlueDumboSmileTongue:

I finally got pics of my flight cage, but first I'll show off the large cage my brother and I made.  It's the same height and width of a R695, but about 3 less in depth.  It's able to house 4, but my lone blue guy, Reggie is in it now. (don't worry, he'll have cagemates once the boys from Kenya's litter are weaned.)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/FuglyZombie/cage1.jpg)

And here's the flight cage  :hyper:
Full view:
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/FuglyZombie/flight1.jpg)

Inside bottom:
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/FuglyZombie/flight2.jpg)

Inside top:
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/FuglyZombie/flight4.jpg)

And here's a photo of an "under-the-shelf" storage rack I picks up at Home Depot. It fit perfectly.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/FuglyZombie/flight3.jpg)

Inside the homemade cage:
2 hammocks (one giant)
2 ramps with 2 shelves
1 litter box at the bottom
1 tissue box
and fleece scraps for nesting, which Reg liked better inside it litter box  :yelcutelaugh:

Inside the flight cage:
2 homemade hammocks, one giant.
1 large litter box at the bottom, one corner pan at the top
1 wire mesh wheel
2 pvc pipes
2 ramps and 3 shelves with plastic canvas
1 hanging basket at the top, as a little "bunk bed"

PM me if you need more details/have questions/comments.

Ive been meaning to post in here since I built my grotto... But I was never satisfied, kept changing things around... getting new stuff... Well, I think I'm finally happy with it! At least, for today! I'm sure I'll rearrange and add more stuff soon. But here it is!!

Top portion
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e103/Lin_171/Rats/pic016.jpg)

Bottom portion
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e103/Lin_171/Rats/pic017.jpg)

Entire thing empty, when I first made it
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e103/Lin_171/Rats/Picture004.jpg)

And the top portion again, with the girls checkin out the new digs!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e103/Lin_171/Rats/pic019.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/MysticalBlueRse/Rats/Cages.png)

The first is a shot of their cage from about 10 feet away, Isabell's cage is next to the big one.

The one below the first is to get an idea of size, the person is about 5'7".

Next a close up of Izzy'z cage, it's a small hamster cage but it works for now till she can be put in the big cage.

Last is the large cage broken into three segments.

I think I need more items in my cage, if anyone can suggest what else to put in there (they chew on everything so it needs to be either inexpensive or not easy to destroy) please PM me!

Here is my new Martin's R695 I bought as a Christmas gift for my 3 baby boys. Its my second Martin's R695 - I lent my other one to somebody so she could adopt rats from my shelter and she still has it so I bought another one last week. I am really not good at decorating, but I am trying. I have one hammock in it, one water bottle (another one in the wash) a wheel, a corner litter pan and a rectangular litter pan, two different style igloos, 1 plastic bin type box, one T shaped ferret tube, one straight ferret tube, one T shaped PVC pipe and a pink plastic tray from the dollar store. The cage still looks bare to me though. I am so glad I spent the extra $10 for the flip top lid, I just love it.

(http://www.adsensetoday.com/rats/newcage%20061.jpg)

(http://www.thekleimans.com/mandy/R85.jpg)
Please ignore my boyfriend's filthy room..

(http://www.thekleimans.com/mandy/R852.jpg)

Here is my Martin's R-85 (?).  It's home to my two girls, Ally & Bo, and Bo's litter of 11 two-week-old babies! 
They have...
- newly installed shag carpet ;D  (I found some scraps in our garage)
- a fleece Indianapolis Colts pocket hammock, I'm making another one to hang from the big shelf, so they'll have 2, though one seems to be enough since Bo doesn't really use hammocks right now anyway.
- pvc pipe, they love to sit in there & munch on things :)
- lots of cardboard toilet paper roll tubes, we seem to go through a lot of tp o.o
- a cuddle-cup thinger that no one really sleeps in, instead it gets chewed & peed on  :yelcutelaugh:
- a big purple igloo that no one really uses either
- lots of teenie Greenies, and usually a couple mongo ones tied to the sides to deter bar-chewing, though there's only one right now
- food & water, water is attached to the door so it's easier for me to tell when they need more!  (lactating Bo drinks a TON right now)  and the food dishes are rather