{"id":89676,"date":"2022-04-22T12:08:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:08:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:08:50","slug":"is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/","title":{"rendered":"Is 1 inch bar spacing okay for rats?"},"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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#Is_1_inch_bar_spacing_okay_for_rats\" title=\"Is 1 inch bar spacing okay for rats?\">Is 1 inch bar spacing okay for rats?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_wide_should_rat_cage_bars_be\" title=\"How wide should rat cage bars be?\">How wide should rat cage bars be?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_do_you_fix_the_spacing_on_a_rat_cage\" title=\"How do you fix the spacing on a rat cage?\">How do you fix the spacing on a rat 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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_should_the_spacing_be_on_a_rat_cage\" title=\"What should the spacing be on a rat cage?\">What should the spacing be on a rat cage?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_much_space_do_2_rats_need_in_inches\" title=\"How much space do 2 rats need in inches?\">How much space do 2 rats need in inches?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_far_apart_should_rat_cage_bars_be\" title=\"How far apart should rat cage bars be?\">How far apart should rat cage bars be?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_big_should_the_bar_spacing_be_on_a_rat_cage\" title=\"How big should the bar spacing be on a rat cage?\">How big should the bar spacing be on 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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_dimensions_should_a_rat_cage_be\" title=\"What dimensions should a rat cage be?\">What dimensions 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_size_cage_is_suitable_for_2_rats\" title=\"What size cage is suitable for 2 rats?\">What size cage is suitable for 2 rats?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_much_space_does_a_rat_need\" title=\"How much space does a rat need?\">How much space does a rat need?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_size_cage_do_rats_need_in_inches\" title=\"What size cage do rats need in inches?\">What size cage do rats need in inches?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_do_you_need_for_2_rats\" title=\"What do you need for 2 rats?\">What do you need for 2 rats?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_size_bars_can_a_rat_get_through\" title=\"What size bars can a rat get through?\">What size bars can a rat get through?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#How_big_can_the_bars_be_on_a_rat_cage\" title=\"How big can the bars be on a rat cage?\">How big can the bars be on a rat cage?<\/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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#Is_it_better_to_have_2_or_3_rats\" title=\"Is it better to have 2 or 3 rats?\">Is it better to have 2 or 3 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\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-1-inch-bar-spacing-okay-for-rats\/#What_kind_of_cage_is_best_for_a_rat\" title=\"What kind of cage is best for a rat?\">What kind of cage is best for a rat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_1_inch_bar_spacing_okay_for_rats\"><\/span>Is 1 inch bar spacing okay for 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=\"How_wide_should_rat_cage_bars_be\"><\/span>How wide should rat cage bars be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safest bar spacing is <b>0.4 to 0.6 inches wide as this is small enough to keep smaller rats in. This includes females and younger rats. If you have larger rats, you might be able to go up to 0.8 to 1 inch, but just be aware that if a rat is able to fit her head through an opening or space, she&#8217;ll be able to escape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_the_spacing_on_a_rat_cage\"><\/span>How do you fix the spacing on a rat cage?<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_should_the_spacing_be_on_a_rat_cage\"><\/span>What should the spacing be on a rat cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safest bar spacing is <b>0.4 to 0.6 inches wide as this is small enough to keep smaller rats in. This includes females and younger rats. If you have larger rats, you might be able to go up to 0.8 to 1 inch, but just be aware that if a rat is able to fit her head through an opening or space, she&#8217;ll be able to escape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_do_2_rats_need_in_inches\"><\/span>How much space do 2 rats need in inches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aim for <b>a minimum of 2 cubic feet of space per rat. The wire spacing is important toono more than 1-inch by 2-inch spaces for adults and smaller for babies. Avoid wire-bottomed cages.<\/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>A general rule is that there should be at least 2 cubic feet per rat. Minimum size of the cage for 2 rats is <b>29 x 15 x 18 (72cm x 36cm x 44cm). You can try this rat cage size calculator to check if a cage would be big enough for your rats before you make a purchase.<\/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=\"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>72cm x 36cm x 44cm<\/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=\"How_far_apart_should_rat_cage_bars_be\"><\/span>How far apart should rat cage bars be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best bar spacings for rats are <b>0.4  0.6 inch \/ 1  1.5 cm. These are small enough to keep young rats and small females in. Whether you have horizontal or vertical bars is a matter of human taste  my young and old rats happily climb either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_the_bar_spacing_be_on_a_rat_cage\"><\/span>How big should the bar spacing be on a rat cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best bar spacings for rats are <b>0.4  0.6 inch \/ 1  1.5 cm. These are small enough to keep young rats and small females in. Whether you have horizontal or vertical bars is a matter of human taste  my young and old rats happily climb either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dimensions_should_a_rat_cage_be\"><\/span>What dimensions should a rat cage be?<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=\"What_size_cage_is_suitable_for_2_rats\"><\/span>What size cage is suitable 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_much_space_does_a_rat_need\"><\/span>How much space does a rat need?<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=\"What_size_cage_do_rats_need_in_inches\"><\/span>What size cage do rats need in inches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 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>PRODUCTRATINGWHEELS<b>Kaytee 2X2 Multi-Level with Casters<\/b>9.3u2714Kaytee 30 X 18 Multilevel Exotics8.8xd7Prevue Rat and Chinchilla Cage 4958.5u2714Ferplast Two-Story Ferret Cage8.1u27142 more rowsx26bull;Jan 10, 2022<\/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=\"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=\"What_do_you_need_for_2_rats\"><\/span>What do you need for 2 rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>But to get you both started on the right foot (or paw), add these rat supplies to your list:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rat carrier.<\/li>\n<li>Food bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle (Check out our top picks here)<\/li>\n<li>Wire cage with solid bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Pelleted food.<\/li>\n<li>Hay or paper bedding to nest in.<\/li>\n<li>Toys and chews.<\/li>\n<li>A solid plastic wheel (not wire)<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_bars_can_a_rat_get_through\"><\/span>What size bars can a rat get through?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cages with bar spacings of <b>0.8  1.0 inch \/ 2  2.5 cm can sometimes be used for adult rats, especially males, but they can be risky with smaller animals. Rats can fit through any gap they can get their heads through and I&#8217;ve seen rats get out through gaps that your eyes will tell you wouldn&#8217;t be possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_the_bars_be_on_a_rat_cage\"><\/span>How big can the bars be on a rat cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most purpose built rat cages and some aviaries have this bar spacing or the slightly larger, but generally safe <b>1.5cm but for the others including the often excellent ferret cages the bar spacing is between 2 and 2.5 cm (around 1 inch).<\/b><\/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>PRODUCTRATINGWHEELS<b>Kaytee 2X2 Multi-Level with Casters<\/b>9.3u2714Kaytee 30 X 18 Multilevel Exotics8.8xd7Prevue Rat and Chinchilla Cage 4958.5u2714Ferplast Two-Story Ferret Cage8.1u27142 more rowsx26bull;Jan 10, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_2_or_3_rats\"><\/span>Is it better to have 2 or 3 rats?<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>Rats can be housed in pairs, although <b>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=\"What_kind_of_cage_is_best_for_a_rat\"><\/span>What kind of 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is 1 inch bar spacing okay for rats?How wide should rat cage bars be?How do you fix the spacing on a rat cage?What should the spacing be on a rat cage?How much space do 2 rats need in inches?How big does a rat cage need to be for 2 rats?Can rats fit&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89676"}],"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=89676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89676\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}