Pet Cage Knowledge Base
What is a cheap cage pet to keep? I really want a cage pet, whether it be fish, rodents, reptile, whatever, and I have a decent space for a cage. I was just wondering what type of pet I should get that is cheap considering upkeep and initial cost (can maybe get cages free). Please include how much you think it would cost to start and maintain. Cockatiels poo all over and I want to keep it near my computer.
Show me links to a picture of your pet cage? I have five mice and a guinea pig and i want to compare cages because i don't know how good mine are. But i also would like to see any other cages you might have for any other pets. Thanks!
I heard from a pet adoption agency that I can get a free pet cage? When I adopted one of my dogs the agency gave me a pamphlet that told me I could get a free cage if I needed one. Well now I do and can't find the info. Does anyone out there know anything about this program? Great answers but I have lost the pamphlet altogether and the rescue has closed it's door's. Now what?
What is the best pet store cage for two guinea pigs? I tried building a c&c cage but, for various reasons it wasn't big enough, didn't fit in my room, and had other issues I tried a bunch of times but it's nit working and still to expensive because of everything I had to buy to adapt it to my space.... I need one for 2 guinea pigs, I saw a suoer pet one with a treat dispenser and wheels that I'm thinking of getting it, is it big enough Feel free to suggest other cages or comment on the cage I mentioned
Where Can I Buy a Tommy 102 T3 Pet Cage? i am desperately trying to buy a tommy 102 t3 pet cage for some rats i want to get from my local animal rescue. the only place in the uk (online) that i can find it is zooplus.co.uk and they are sold out and have no idea when they will get any more in! anyone know of any other retailers of this cage. have spoken to the manufacturer and they won't sell to private individuals :-(
what can i do with square wire panels and my guinea pigs pet store cage? okay, so i had a pet store bought cage but then i decided it was too small so i bought some square wire panels, i couldnt find any coroplast. i want to build a bigger cage but the measurements of my cage dont meet up with the square wire panels, can i just bend them around or would they snap?
How much is this type of pet "cage" worth? See more info...? We're buying a new house and the previous owners left a "fence/cage" type item in the back yard. We don't have pets, so we want to sell it... The fencing is 6 feet tall and there are 4 parts, each 12 feet long... so it creates a 12 x 12 square in the back yard. Very good quality with a door that swings open and latches. How much would something like this cost if you bought it in the store?
Is it safe to cover my pet rats cage with tile? I have a older pet rat in a plastic coated wire cage (she doesn't chew it) and I want to know if it is safe to cover the wire ramps with sticky back or ceramic tile, I don't want her to get bumblefoot or to get caught as she gets older but I also don't want to put her at risk, any serious advice is welcome, sarcasm is not. Thanks I would only cover the ramps leading up to her food dish and water bottle with the tile not the whole cage! what if I rough up the tiles abit? because carpet would be messy
How often should I clean out my pet degus cage? I've been trying to figure out how frequently I should clean their cage and someone just gave them to me for free so I'm trying to figure out how to take care of them correctly. Like what type of bedding to use, what toys, what food... everything really. So really any information will help me out a ton. But I can't seem to find out how often their cages need to be cleaned.
How big of a cage will you need for 2 pet rats? I have a few cages, and i was thinking of getting pet rats or pet mice. The first cage is a 10 gallon fish tank, I housed my hamsters in it before. The 2nd cage is a 2 story wired cage, bars spaced 1/4 inches apart. Which cage would be better for them?
is it bad to put tape in my pet rats cage? i am getting 2 pet rats in a few days, i already have the cage so i decided to make some changes to it's cage, i made some ladders and thing,s but they are being held by tape, will my rat chew on the tape and get sick?
Is it ok to leave a pet hamster in her cage for the weekend? We want to get a pet hamster at work (a children's centre)- obviously it would have lots of outdoor space and time to play and explore in during the week. But what about the weekends? The possibility of any staff members taking it home for the weekend is nil! Is it ok leave her in her cage with plenty of water and food for the weekend, or is this cruel?
Do i have enough money to buy a pet bird with its cage and everything else it needs? I have $252 from christmas money and I've always wanted to get a pet bird. I really want a love bird because my mom used to have two of them but I know they are exspensive so I can't decide if I should get a lovebird or a parakeet. I'm not even sure yet if I have enough money to get the bird, cage, toys, and its food. Does anyone know how much it would cost to buy a love bird or parakeet or which one I should get? Thank you!
What to put pet rat in besides regular cage? Alright, so I've wanted a pet for so long and i think my mom MIGHT give in. The only thing is that in the past, I've had guinea pigs and they were messy and got litter everywhere. I don't want to use a 10 gallon because it's too small and causes respiratory problems. What do I put him in? I would like the cage to be under $50. What do I use to reduce litter everywhere, also what type of litter do I use.
What can i put in my pet rats cage? I have 2 female rats and have expanded there cage, but now i dont have anything to put in it. Do you have any Ideas of what to make to put in there. If you only going to say that there nasty animals or feed them to the cat then dont answer my question.
how big should a pet rats cage be? well i have a mouse cage and i am thinking about getting a pet rat and im not sure if the cage is big enough???? help thanks My mouse cage is a fairly big cage with two stories.
Are there any set standards for cage size in pet shops in Japan? I went in to a pet shop in Suzuka, Japan yesterday and was horrified to see all the birds in there were in tiny glass cases where they could barely move. There was also a dog in a small pen on the floor who seemed to be showing strange behaviour, like he was mad. circling round and round the pen and ignoring any attention he was given. This upset me a lot and i was wondering if there are any laws on cage size etc. in Japan?
What can i do about my pet mice and their stinky cage? I have 2 pet mice, both females. I have only had them for about a week, and their cage has a horrible smell! I have all new cage, bedding, etc. I changed their bedding yesterday, but it still smells horrible! Is there a certain type of bedding that will help with the smell? I am using cedar/pine chips as litter because thats what the guy at the pet store told me to use. I also saw they have this bedding that looks like chunks of cotton/cloth material? Would that be better for the smell?
Should you get guinea pigs from the same pet store cage? I want two guinea pigs but i don't want to go through the trouble of introducing them and making sure they don't fight and I can't find a guinea pig adoption agency in Oklahoma close to where I live so I am left with the dreaded pet store option what should I do?
Where do you keep your pet mice while cleaning the cage? This week, I bought three pet mice - the sweetest things you've seen. Today, I decided it was time to change their bedding, and faced a problem - how to prevent them from escaping while they're not in the cage? I somehow managed it using an empty flower pot, but there were two major drawbacks to this method: first, I plan to plant a calathea in this very pot, so it won't be available next week, and second, they found out that they can jump to the rim of the 25 cm high pot, and I had to guard them the whole time. So please give me some advice, where to keep them? They aren't tame yet and I'm afraid that I won't be able to catch them for days if they escape.
what should i have in a pet lizards cage? i want a pet lizard. what kind should i get that can have enough room in a 10 gal tank? what do they eat? are they hard to take care of? what should i get for there cage like bedding? THANKS
When I take my pet rabbit out of his cage, he jumps around crazy! Why is he doing this? He's alright in his cage, but when I take him out he like shakes his head and sometimes he like does this weird jump where he's like sideways! He also darts from one side of the room to another really quickly. I'll try to pet him, but he always like shakes and runs away. I've only had him for like 3 weeks, and he's about 3 months old. I don't get why he's acting this way. Can anyone tell my why and how to control it? Thanks uh, it's a rabbit!
How does a pet rat feel after its cage mate died? My pet rat, Vanilla, just died. :( I'm worried her cage mate, Oreo, will be okay... Do rats go through depression or stress without a companion? I always heard you are suppose to keep two rats together. Should I hold her more? Thanks for any help.
What detergent is best for washing dirty bedding for Pet Rat Cage? oops, I meant to add that their "bedding" is lots of fleece and towels b/c they don't like the other stuff. Makes them sneeze. Thanks for the speedy answers! What brand of Dryer Ball should I get? Catkin, what kind of dryer bar do you use? The bounce kind? Going to the store tomorrow or the next day and going to get all kinds of goodies for my babies. oops i meant dryer balls
What's the best cage for pet mice? Am looking into buying 2/3/4 pet mice, what is the best type/style/and size of cage to buy? Thanks in advance. Message to Catkin...did your mouse live in that wire one from being young? Basically from how old?
Pet rats that love their cage too much? My new pet rats are really friendly and love being pet while in their cage, but when I take them out they want back in immediately. I can't get them to play with me outside the cage. Please help.
what type of cage should i get for a pet mouse? i would liek to have a pet mouse....But what type of cage should i get and what sites can i look at to give me more infortmation? and how many could i have for liek a 10 gallon tank? and what diseases should i look for?
Will a guinea pig cage work for a large pet rat? The gap between the bars on the cage is 3/4 inches. Is the gap big enough for a large pet rat to get through? The rat is the size of a young ferret. So will this cage work? The cage is 3.5 feet by 1.5 feet and 2 feet high, with a solid plastic bottom.
If I get a pet mouse, what kind of cage is best? I'm getting a pet mouse and I just wanted to know which kind of cage is best: wire or glass? I had a glass cage for my 2 previous hamsters, and it worked fine for them, I was just wondering if it's better if I switch to wire. Also, if there are those plastic tubes in the cage, will the mouse climb through them? Thanks! If you have any other advice with pet mice, let me know!
super pet cage needs replacement stairs? super pet cage needs replacement stairs? Anyone knows where i can buy super pet replacement stairs? send me a link of super pet website/replacement stairs and I'll give you 10 POINTS!!!
Which pet rodents cage is easiest to clean? I want to know how hard it would be to clean their cages because I'm thinking of getting a rodent pet but I don't want the cage to be hard to clean. Also could you put the size of their faeces and put how hard it is to clean them in order from easiest to hardest. thanks!!!!!!!!!
How do I know if my pet cockatiel wants to come out of its cage? I would like to know how to tell if my pet cockatiel wants to come out of its cage. I have heard that if they pace their perches or climb their bars a lot, they want to come out. Is that true? What other things would she do to let me know that he wants to come out? Thank you for your help!
Looking for pet friendly paint and stain for wood inside of the cage? I am remodeling my 4 ft tall chinchilla cage and I want to repaint it and I also need to stain or use a sealant on the wood shelves and I know that my chinchillas will chew on the wood and possibly the metal part of the cage. I want to make sure that whatever I use is not going to hurt or make them ill from chewing on it, so what type is pet friendly for them? Any ideas will help, thanks so much!
How do I get rid of gnats in my pet's cage? I have a rat, and his cage was recently dirty enough to attract gnats/fruit flies (also there was fruit in there) I cleaned his cage, and there's no fruit, but there are still gnats. how do I remove the gnats without hurting my rat?
What's the best way to clean my pet rats' wire cage? My rats are in a very large wire cage with plastic flooring which is fine to clean, but the cage wire looks really grubby even though i scrub it out twice a week. Does anyone have any ideas on how to really clean up the bars or to stop them corroding. It is a good quality cage but looks grubby and its only 6 months old. Thanks for any advice. Could I also please ask which is the best type of cage to get to keep clean?
Why does a pet rabbit try to dig through the bottom of its cage constantly? My roommate has a pet rabbit, it digs at the bottom of the cage rapidly for about 30 seconds, then smashes its teeth on the bottom about 3 times, then goes back to digging rapidly. It does this for hours at a time, and its incredibly annoying. I would really like to understand why it does that. He says its that its trying to dig holes for its babies or something?
Why did our pet rat bite the blood out of my daughter's finger twice when she put her finger in the cage? We have had two female rats for 3 months. We pick them up daily. We also have put our fingers through the bars to pet their heads and they have never bitten. Occationally they might nibble and then walk away. Out of the blue one aggressively bit my daughter's finger. Blood everywhere. Next night, same thing. Why the change? I am afraid of that one now. I have picked her up since but I'm not very comfortable with her anymore. I need to find a home for her. Some of my kids are young and I can't have something that bites like that. Is there someone that is looking for company for their pet rat and can work with her? If I open the cage door she comes up and I can pet her. Does anyone know why the sudden change in behavior?
Is it OK to keep a pet Mongoose in a cage with a Goose? My great Uncle has recently bought both of these. He keeps them together, in the same cage because they have similar names. He believes they will grow up to be close friends. But at the moment they don't look best friends, i.e. the mongoose keeps biting the gooses butt - needless to say the goose was not amused. What should i do?
Is it OK for a pet bird to be in a cage? People keep bringing us their pets they can no longer take care of, and I simply don't want to believe that birds like being in cages, even if they've been inside them all their lives - but maybe I've got it all wrong? Can you explain the psyche of birds to me? I really would like to know one way or another, and make those birds happy, even if it means releasing them into a big aviary or something that I may yet have to build. Thank you.
Do you think a pet should be put in a cage? My pets love to play. They love the freedom of sleeping in my bed or their bed. They love to get up and play. They love getting us up in the morning for work. Do you think all dogs and cats should have cages to have as a home and a bed?
I am getting Guinea Pigs, and I have found a cage in a pet store that is big enough.? I am planning to get a couple of guinea pigs and I have found a cage that is about 8 square feet so enough for 2. The big thing is my boyfriend and I live in New Brunswick Canada, and our Families live in Nova Scotia Canada. from point A to point B it's about 4.5 hours or so. my question is if we were to take our guinea pigs with us, and still brought their cage, would it throw them off to be in his parents house?
Can I keep my pet hamster and my pet boa in the same cage? I have only one cage and I put my hamster in there and she peed all over herself. I took her out but am at a loss as to what to do. I want her and the snake to become friends if possible. The snake is 4 feet long and healthy, the hamster is average sized, cream colored and very cute! I just love her, but she is acting nervous around me now. sigh. P.S. This is not a joke. I've had the snake longer than the hamster. He's still small enough to contain in an aquarium. I don't believe in keeping large animals of any kind, especially snakes. But, I must have made a mistake putting the hamster in the cage, because now she is biting me. I just went over to her and she ran around the couch. When I reached for her she bit me! I don't have another cage so I don't know what to do with her until I get one. thanks a lot.
how could pet mice escape and get back in their cage? I have two pet mice that from some reason i think that they are escaping from their cage and they go back in their cage by themselves. the reason i think this is happening is because my couches have been torn up. you can see their teeth marks on them. I am just amazed on how they could get out cause there is no holes in the cage and why would they get back in the cage. we dont have wild rats or anything. we never have had any. so i dont know. i have a CRITTERTRAIL cage. its one of those three level ones. has anyone esle expierenced this also? any ideas how they could of escaped and get back in? i dont have wild mice cause one of the babies that my pet mice had escaped so we put glue traps everywhere. we caught the baby but still never picked up the rest of the traps. nothing has gotten caught on them and its been over a week. i dont have wild mice cause one of the babies that my pet mice had escaped so we put glue traps everywhere. we caught the baby but still never picked up the rest of the traps. nothing has gotten caught on them and its been over a week.
What cage should I get for 2 male pet rats? Hey, Me and my sister want a cheap rat cage, but big for them to run around in, and good quality. We have limited dollars to spend. If anyone can find a cage that is cheaper than $35 that would be really good! Thank you.
my baby pet parakeet sleeps on the cage wall? I mean the bird sleeps by biting the cage to keep balance plus the feet of course is clasped. is this a normal thing they do? or is he really sleeping this way? im afraid he might fall from sleep and injured himself. why not on the perch instead?please comment on this observation...thanks in advance.
Should I get an aquarium or a wire cage for my pet rat? I am thinking of getting a 10 gal cage for my rat since its so cheap but it will be hard for me to attach things on or should i get a wire cage that has 3 levels with a hammock,water bottle, and 4 colorful ball for $80?
How can I keep a pet hedgehog warm in a wire cage? I want a pet hedgehog. But I hear you have to keep their temperature in the 70's. I will die if my whole room is that warm and it will die if it's not. Is there and SAFE way to keep him warm without making me sweat sittin still?
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