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« Reply #60 on: February 10, 2007, 03:49:30 PM »

Drat you all!  I just got a Martin's, and can't get another cage, but now I've got GGFN!!!  I saw one at Petsmart, and was so tempted to walk out with it. (for $220  Shocked)  Argghhhh!!!
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« Reply #61 on: February 10, 2007, 11:24:59 PM »

I'm the same! I spent 2 hours on just one half once Tongue all because my inner perfectionist kicked in (also I hadn't blocked the boys off from the half and they 'helped' and rode the cloth around the entire time). I then spent probably a total of another two hours lecturing the ratties on moving the furniture and placemats around. It's fun, it's hell, but I just can't stop perfecting it all!

I'm loving all the red in that cage jorats. It makes my eyes dart all over the place. *must get waffle houses this week  *
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« Reply #62 on: February 11, 2007, 06:45:52 AM »

OH man.. I'm VERY Tempted to get a FN now, but not for the little rats, for the BIG rat!   Matisse's cage is a midwest ferret playpen, and it's getting old (it's older than him by a year, so it's almost 5 years old).  He's chewed the heck out of the thing, and at first I wanted to make a cube cage for him like my two bunnies have, but he's so clever and destructive, that I had decided against it. 

Is this cage good?  Does it have a lot of floor space?  the martin's ruud isn't long/wide enough for the 'Tisse. 

Dog crates aren't big enough, and I'd rather have the height as well as a decent width/length (something wider and longer than the martin's basically.  the midwest cage is fine as far as that goes, though).  Also, the bars need to be thicker than the martins cages have.. heh

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« Reply #63 on: February 11, 2007, 07:13:51 AM »

OMG....I didn't even think about Matisse and this cage!  I personally think this cage could be perfect for Matisse.  The only thing you might have to worry about if he is a big chewer is that he could chew the pans that are the full floors of the cage.  However their are bars under it so he would not escape if he did.  This cage is so unbelievable sturdy I can't believe how well made I personally think it is.  The bars a definately stronger than martins wire.  I have bar chewers and they have not ruined the coating on the bars yet.  And can you imagine being able to throw open the doors and play with Matisse!  Other's can give their opinions too but I think it would be a great cage for him. 

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« Reply #64 on: February 11, 2007, 08:15:47 AM »

Absolutely, it would be a great cage for Matisse!!! It's got so much floor space and a full second level with two balconies, he'd be running all over the place in that thing. It's also super sturdy.
Here's one exemple that my mom had noticed, a big Silent Spinner in a Martins and the whole side will wiggle when you have a strong runner but in the FN, the side doesn't move at all, super sturdy.
Before buying the FN, even though I drooled over the pics on here, I went over to ferrret forums to lurk and read up on what they think of the FN, and they all loved it as well as their ferrets. So I knew it was a good cage.  Grin
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« Reply #65 on: February 11, 2007, 03:10:30 PM »

I think Matisse would love it, too.  My best friend has her dwarf bunny in one, and he bounds all over the cage.  The only thing she had to do was reinforce the shelves with cable ties.  One of the shelves wouldn't seat well in the slots, so if he bounced on it too hard, it would fall off.  The cable ties have taken care of that problem, though.  And that's only going to be an issue if the shelf has problems anyway.
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« Reply #66 on: February 11, 2007, 03:21:11 PM »

i wish i was older i cant afford a new cage for my girls  am not even old enough to work so i cant afford a new cage and my mom wont buy me one crybaby2
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« Reply #67 on: February 11, 2007, 06:15:02 PM »

YEAH!!!! I picked up my FN cage on Friday and it is fabulous!!! I love it. I can already see how much easier it is going to be to clean. I love the wheels on the bottom and the space is unbelievable. I was somewhat taken aback by the size of the whole thing but don't regret getting it for a second! In fact, I'm going to buy another first chance I get!


Now I'm suffering from GGM FN Stuff!!! Got some cubes on the way & am getting there. I re-arranged my huge Martins cage today, so I've got more stuff to decorate the FN!

Just my opinion, but all shelters, rescues etc. should have these cages! Imagine a wall of FN separated into sections for different groups of ratties!  I just wish there was a rat version with smaller bar spacing so that I could buy one form my girls.

So far Aidan & Steve are loving the top floor. Can't say who the bottom is for (it's a secret)  and eventually, I want to move in Peanut, once I can manage a successful intro.



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« Reply #68 on: February 11, 2007, 06:20:17 PM »

Weeee! Notamuised, how wonderful!! I've been wondering all weekend... did she get her FN yet? Does she like it? Why is she not posting pics...lol
What do you mean a secret?Huh Do tell girl!!
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« Reply #69 on: February 11, 2007, 06:27:04 PM »

What do you mean a secret?Huh Do tell girl!!

Don't want to jinx it so you'll have to be patient & wait!!!! (Insert evil laugh here  Cheeky) Perhaps we shall reveal the secret next weekend? Maybe, we'll have to wait & see!  Lips Sealed

My family keeps asking, "Why is it sectioned off? Who's the bottom for?" I just tell them I haven't decided yet. They shake their heads in GGMR disbelief and wander away. But they keep looking at the cage and then looking at me like I've gone absolutely bonkers.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #70 on: February 11, 2007, 08:04:45 PM »

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I just wish there was a rat version with smaller bar spacing so that I could buy one form my girls.

I highly recommend the flight cages found on ebay. See a couple (incl mine) here: http://www.goosemoose.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,118/forum,rat/topic,4016851.0

And here are ebay links to the ones pictured:
small: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270065673961&rd=1&rd=1
large: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270045609231&rd=1&rd=1
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« Reply #71 on: February 11, 2007, 09:30:09 PM »

Yeah, it's not the actual clean-up that takes long, it's the redecorating!!   Yellow Cute Laugh  It takes longer to wash the igloos and toys than it does to sweep and scrub the trays, shelves, and ladders. 

Ditto!  Yellow Cute Laugh
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« Reply #72 on: February 14, 2007, 07:00:43 PM »

I feel like a terrible ratty owner..seeing all these amaizing cages makes me want to send my ratties to you guys so they can live it up. ARG, I need an FN and some crazy sewing abilities!
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« Reply #73 on: February 14, 2007, 08:05:14 PM »

here's mine, i'll be re-decorating once i decide on the new theme :p

the top
i can sew(the tubes, sleep sack and hammock and double decker hammocks are made by me, i'm thinking maybe a corner hammock or 2nd wheel..)

the bottom.


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« Reply #74 on: February 14, 2007, 08:57:04 PM »

Unglued, that looks great!! What's the little thing on the top level? There's even a rattie in it!
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« Reply #75 on: February 14, 2007, 09:03:00 PM »

that green dome thing? it's form ikea! i can't find it on their website though..
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« Reply #76 on: February 14, 2007, 09:05:19 PM »

Any idea what it's original use was? That's so cool looking!
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« Reply #77 on: February 14, 2007, 09:12:17 PM »

it was sopposed to be hung up with the flat end againse a wall, so you can use it for storage.. there's a bottom layer to it what zips up, so i can pick it up and everything in it.
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« Reply #78 on: February 14, 2007, 11:50:47 PM »

What a great idea to use it in the cage.
I'm feeling an IKEA trip coming on...lol It should take me only 5 hours. lol
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« Reply #79 on: February 15, 2007, 01:04:18 AM »

Unglued, I love the colors in your cage! I have those Ikea thingies too--the rats love 'em! I wish they had other colors than neon yellow right now though. Tongue

You know there's a guy who bought up a bunch of those from Ikea (where they're like $3) and is selling them for $20 or so on eBay as a "unique" ferret toy. I keep seeing them listed when I'm browsing for stuff for the rats. Cheating jerk. Angry
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« Reply #80 on: February 15, 2007, 01:35:20 AM »

i hate you all!  Cry  (JK)

I want one of these  SOOOOO bad, I'd have to wrap it in ugly green 1/2 x 1/2 wire, so the new small guys and the girls couldn't get out.

I'd section it off, put the girls in the bottom, boys on the top (like now), litter boxes, hammocks, tubes.....

will you kind  folk start a donation for this poor girl? Puppy Dog Eyes: Blue Dumbo Big Eyes

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I wish I had the money to get one of these, but we are looking at getting a new vehicle, so between payments for that, insurance.....we won't have much left over..... Cry



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Does anyone have any pics of how the ramp actually "snaps" into place? and would a piec of linoleum work to cover it up so no accidental matings occur (it will prob be like 2yrs before I have the money for one, but it's nice to know anyways)...there would be 3 boys in top and 2 girls in the bottom (which according to the cage calc. with 2.5 cubic ft per rat, you can have 6 rats in each "tier"  Shocked 2 )
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« Reply #81 on: February 15, 2007, 11:17:08 AM »

There is no way they could (or want to!) mate through the ramp opening.  BUT yes, you could easily insert something between the floor and the ramp then fasten the ramp in the up position.  I am keeping my lone boy on the bottom and girls on top.  They like sniffing through the opening, so I haven't blocked it.
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« Reply #82 on: February 15, 2007, 12:33:35 PM »

oh they'd want to, my girls aren't fixed and neither are my boys. Are there any pics (after just talking to the car guy it looks more like another 5yrs before I can afford this cage :*( )
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« Reply #83 on: February 15, 2007, 03:27:39 PM »

I have my FN separated in two and I put a litter tray in the slot so there's no access to each other at all.
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« Reply #84 on: February 15, 2007, 03:33:40 PM »

wow, if I didn't need the danged money for vehicles, I'd go by me one, I just got my federal back..
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« Reply #85 on: February 22, 2007, 07:40:16 AM »

I see we have more FNs among us.... don't forget to post your pics in this thread. Keep them all together so we can steal ideas from fellow FN owners.  Cheeky
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« Reply #86 on: February 22, 2007, 07:45:17 AM »

I saw one at Petsmart yesterday...I was SOOOOOO tempted.  Blue Dumbo Big Eyes
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« Reply #87 on: February 22, 2007, 08:47:03 AM »

I will probably head to Ikea before too long.  Does anyone know if they still sell those cool plastic bag storage things?  They are awesome turned on their back to make a long tunnel with access holes.
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« Reply #88 on: February 22, 2007, 08:52:56 AM »

I found them on eBay somehow. Searching for 'hanging storage' I think. Mandy got some not too long ago in store too I think? *poke poke* Mandy  might have been ages ago! 
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« Reply #89 on: February 22, 2007, 12:47:53 PM »

Hmmm...  I wish I knew what you were talking about - got a picture?  I was just in Ikea this week and could probably tell you if I saw any.
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