{"id":52310,"date":"2022-04-16T10:44:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:44:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:14","slug":"how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How big should a rats cage be?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_big_should_a_rats_cage_be\" title=\"How big should a rats cage be?\">How big should a rats cage be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_cage_is_best_for_a_rat\" title=\"What cage is best for a rat?\">What cage is best for a rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Do_rats_need_a_big_cage\" title=\"Do rats need a big cage?\">Do rats need a big cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_big_does_a_rat_cage_need_to_be_for_2_rats\" title=\"How big does a rat cage need to be for 2 rats?\">How big does a rat cage need to be for 2 rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_big_should_a_cage_for_2_rats_be\" title=\"How big should a cage for 2 rats be?\">How big should a cage for 2 rats be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_size_cage_should_a_rat_have\" title=\"What size cage should a rat have?\">What size cage should a rat have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Can_a_rats_cage_be_too_big\" title=\"Can a rats cage be too big?\">Can a rats cage be too big?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_big_does_a_rat_cage_need_to_be_in_inches\" title=\"How big does a rat cage need to be in inches?\">How big does a rat cage need to be in inches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_type_of_cage_is_best_for_rats\" title=\"What type of cage is best for rats?\">What type of cage is best for rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Are_rats_happy_in_a_cage\" title=\"Are rats happy in a cage?\">Are rats happy in a cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_a_rat_cage\" title=\"What should I look for when buying a rat cage?\">What should I look for when buying a rat cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_big_should_a_cage_for_a_rat_be\" title=\"How big should a cage for a rat be?\">How big should a cage for a rat be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Do_rats_need_tall_cages\" title=\"Do rats need tall cages?\">Do rats need tall cages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Can_rats_live_in_a_small_cage\" title=\"Can rats live in a small cage?\">Can rats live in a small cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_cage_is_best_for_2_rats\" title=\"What cage is best for 2 rats?\">What cage is best for 2 rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Can_2_rats_be_in_the_same_cage\" title=\"Can 2 rats be in the same cage?\">Can 2 rats be in the same cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_much_space_do_you_need_in_a_cage_for_each_rat\" title=\"How much space do you need in a cage for each rat?\">How much space do you need in a cage for each rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Do_I_need_2_rats\" title=\"Do I need 2 rats?\">Do I need 2 rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_much_room_do_rats_need_in_a_cage\" title=\"How much room do rats need in a cage?\">How much room do rats need in a cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_size_should_a_rat_cage_be\" title=\"What size should a rat cage be?\">What size should a rat cage be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Can_rats_fit_through_1_inch_bars\" title=\"Can rats fit through 1 inch bars?\">Can rats fit through 1 inch bars?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#How_big_should_rat_cages_be\" title=\"How big should rat cages be?\">How big should rat cages be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#What_is_a_good_size_cage_for_2_rats\" title=\"What is a good size cage for 2 rats?\">What is a good size cage for 2 rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Do_rats_like_big_cages\" title=\"Do rats like big cages?\">Do rats like big cages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-rats-cage-be\/#Do_rats_like_their_cage\" title=\"Do rats like their cage?\">Do rats like their cage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_rats_cage_be\"><\/span>How big should a rats cage be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, if you have one rat, your cage should be <b>no smaller than 1.5 to 2.5 cubic feet (or 18 x 15 x 12.5, which is the ideal size and works out to 2 cubic feet). The more rats you have, the larger the cage should be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cage_is_best_for_a_rat\"><\/span>What cage is best for a rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Metal wiring is the best material for a rat cage because it&#8217;s generally inexpensive, durable, and resistant to chewing or gnawing. If you choose a metal cage, however, make sure to purchase one that&#8217;s coated so that it won&#8217;t rust or corrode over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rats_need_a_big_cage\"><\/span>Do rats need a big cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though the size needed depends on the rat&#8217;s size, <b>they have an optimal living space of about 2.5 cubic feet, or 70.8 liters, but more space is always preferred for roaming and climbing. It is recommended to keep rats in pairs or larger groups as they are social animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_rat_cage_need_to_be_for_2_rats\"><\/span>How big does a rat cage need to be for 2 rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>72cm x 36cm x 44cm<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cage_for_2_rats_be\"><\/span>How big should a cage for 2 rats be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>72cm x 36cm x 44cm<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_cage_should_a_rat_have\"><\/span>What size cage should a rat have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, if you have one rat, your cage should be <b>no smaller than 1.5 to 2.5 cubic feet (or 18 x 15 x 12.5, which is the ideal size and works out to 2 cubic feet). The more rats you have, the larger the cage should be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_rats_cage_be_too_big\"><\/span>Can a rats cage be too big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How big does a rat cage need to be? Most pet rats will spend the majority of their time in their cage  sometimes up to 22 or 23 hours a day. So, <b>it needs to be big enough to give them plenty of space to explore and express their natural behaviours. The exact cage size depends on the number of rats you have.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_rat_cage_need_to_be_in_inches\"><\/span>How big does a rat cage need to be in inches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rats will need a larger cage, a min- imum of <b>20 inches long x 14 inches wide x 24 inches high. The floor area will need to be increased one square foot for each additional rat. Bars should be no more than one inch apart. If your rats are very young, you may want to select a cage with narrower spacing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cage_is_best_for_rats\"><\/span>What type of cage is best for rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Metal wiring is the best material for a rat cage because it&#8217;s generally inexpensive, durable, and resistant to chewing or gnawing. If you choose a metal cage, however, make sure to purchase one that&#8217;s coated so that it won&#8217;t rust or corrode over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_rats_happy_in_a_cage\"><\/span>Are rats happy in a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your rat will be happy in a variety of home environments, from a used screen-top aquarium to a high-end, powder-coated rat cage with moveable shelves, as long as the habitat has a few necessary items. Rats like to move around, so a larger space is better &#8212; plan for at least 2 square feet per rat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_a_rat_cage\"><\/span>What should I look for when buying a rat cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Let&#8217;s review each of them below.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Size Requirements. For every rat, it is recommended to provide at least two cubic feet of space, which means if you have four of them, you need to have an area of 8 cubic feet.  <\/li>\n<li>Safety.  <\/li>\n<li>Material Composition.  <\/li>\n<li>Cleanliness.  <\/li>\n<li>Ease of Access.  <\/li>\n<li>Way of Living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>11-Nov-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cage_for_a_rat_be\"><\/span>How big should a cage for a rat be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 cubic feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rats_need_tall_cages\"><\/span>Do rats need tall cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats that are known to have weak legs and trouble climbing should be kept in cages that are no more than 24 tall, and without ramps or ledges, to prevent serious injury. So, taller is better, but only when you have a larger base to go with the added height.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rats_live_in_a_small_cage\"><\/span>Can rats live in a small cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 2.5 cubic feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cage_is_best_for_2_rats\"><\/span>What cage is best for 2 rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single rat or a litter of babies need a minimum of 2 cubic feet to be able to properly move around and exercise. <b>With two adult rats, you should increase the space of the cage by 2 cubic feet for a minimum of 4 cubic feet, though it&#8217;s suggested that the cage be larger to help prevent the risk of fighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_2_rats_be_in_the_same_cage\"><\/span>Can 2 rats be in the same cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats can be housed in pairs, although a trio or more often live in better harmony as they create their own social network. Pairs of rats can sometimes get agitated with one another and will tend to show dominant behaviour. Time spent out of the cage and fun training can help prevent this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_do_you_need_in_a_cage_for_each_rat\"><\/span>How much space do you need in a cage for each rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general rule of thumb for rat cage size is <b>at least 2 cubic feet of space per rat. This is the minimum rat cage size. If your pet rat is larger than average or you simply want to give your pet(s) more room to live in, which we recommend, you may choose to buy one with extra space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_2_rats\"><\/span>Do I need 2 rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single rat or a litter of babies need a minimum of 2 cubic feet to be able to properly move around and exercise. <b>With two adult rats, you should increase the space of the cage by 2 cubic feet for a minimum of 4 cubic feet, though it&#8217;s suggested that the cage be larger to help prevent the risk of fighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_room_do_rats_need_in_a_cage\"><\/span>How much room do rats need in a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, if you have one rat, your cage should be <b>no smaller than 1.5 to 2.5 cubic feet (or 18 x 15 x 12.5, which is the ideal size and works out to 2 cubic feet). The more rats you have, the larger the cage should be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_should_a_rat_cage_be\"><\/span>What size should a rat cage be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rat cages. The best home for your rats is a wire cage  the larger and taller the better, as rats are active and love to climb. A rat cage should be <b>at least 90cm (L) x 60cm (D) x 120cm (H) for two to five rats (larger for bigger groups)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rats_fit_through_1_inch_bars\"><\/span>Can rats fit through 1 inch bars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1: This bar spacing is <b>fine for ADULT rats only. It is too small for baby rats up to 4 months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_rat_cages_be\"><\/span>How big should rat cages be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, if you have one rat, your cage should be <b>no smaller than 1.5 to 2.5 cubic feet (or 18 x 15 x 12.5, which is the ideal size and works out to 2 cubic feet). The more rats you have, the larger the cage should be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_size_cage_for_2_rats\"><\/span>What is a good size cage for 2 rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1: This bar spacing is <b>fine for ADULT rats only. It is too small for baby rats up to 4 months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rats_like_big_cages\"><\/span>Do rats like big cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Let&#8217;s review each of them below.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Size Requirements. For every rat, it is recommended to provide at least two cubic feet of space, which means if you have four of them, you need to have an area of 8 cubic feet.  <\/li>\n<li>Safety.  <\/li>\n<li>Material Composition.  <\/li>\n<li>Cleanliness.  <\/li>\n<li>Ease of Access.  <\/li>\n<li>Way of Living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>11-Nov-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rats_like_their_cage\"><\/span>Do rats like their cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats need as large an enclosure as you can give them, as well as space to exercise. Large cages suitable for ferrets and chinchillas are a good size for rats. Rats are able to squeeze through very small gaps so check they can&#8217;t get out between the bars of the cage!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big should a rats cage be?What cage is best for a rat?Do rats need a big cage?How big does a rat cage need to be for 2 rats?How big should a cage for 2 rats be?What size cage should a rat have?Can a rats cage be too big?How big does a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52310"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52310\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}