[darkenangel]

I just became a member today and i am new to this i have two lagre adult rats i plan on getting one or two more not sure yet i was think of getting this cage

http://www.martinscages.com/images/full/h-600hr.jpg

its 18''x11''x24'' is that too small or what kind of cage size should i get

http://www.martinscages.com/images/full/r-690.jpg

24" x 14" x 36"

 

[Hippy]

To me, its not about Height. Its about Depth, because rats can run up and down stairs, but really its better if they have a larger floor to run on. Martin's cages are nice. the T4" is better than the 11" because of its depth.

and if you get a martin cage, pay more for the coated one, because as nice as martin's cages are, if they don't have that black coating, the rats urine will destroy it and be a waste of money.

Ide go for this cage: The Rat Lodge (R-680).
Its the same price as the one you chose, but its better size wise.

GET THE COATED!! :]

 

[JennieLove]

That first cage can only house one adult rat, but that second cage can house 3. IMO, bigger is always better when it comes to any animal cage.

 

[Mana]

Regardless of what the calculators say, in my personal opinion the first cage can't even house one rat, because the dimensions are just so small. It's fine height-wise, but 11" is just not enough. For a permanent home, I wouldn't go with a depth of less than 18". Martins should take the HR cage out of the rat section.

I would suggest either a R-685 for 3 rats (it has the same dimensions as a 680, but a full upper level, so there's more room) or a 695 if you'll be getting 4. Especially if by large rats you mean males.