Rat cage for Rats in the Rat Webshop

Buying a rat cage? Create a real play paradise for your rats!

Welcome to DRD Rodent Shop® , the online store for rat lovers! Looking for the perfect rat cage for your smart, active, and sociable pets? You've come to the right place. Our rat cages are specially selected with rats' well-being in mind: spacious, challenging, and safe.

Why a good rat cage is so important

Rats are intelligent social animals that need not only plenty of space, but also variety, challenge, and comfort. They sleep together, play, explore, climb, and nibble—every single day. A standard cage simply isn't enough.

That's why at DRD Rodent Shop® we have a wide range of rat cages that meet all the needs of these active animals:

✔ Sufficient floor space for group housing
✔ Multiple floors for climbing and clambering
✔ Safe, sturdy and gnaw-resistant trellis
✔ Cleverly designed for good ventilation

Think of popular models such as:

• Freddy 2 Rat Cage – 80 x 50 x 63 cm
• Zeno 3 Knock Down Empire – 100 x 50 x 116 cm
• Suite Royale XL – 115 x 67.5 x 153 cm

Discover all our rat cages – from compact models to XL enclosures with an extra floor!

How big should a rat cage be?

For two rats, we recommend a minimum of 100 x 50 x 70 cm . The more rats, the more space you need. Allow for approximately 20% additional floor space for each additional rat. Remember: the more spacious the cage, the more active and healthy your rats will be!

Our tip: always choose a tall model with multiple levels . Rats love climbing, steps, hammocks, and tunnels.

Material and construction of the cage

A good cage for rats has:

• A deep base for ground cover
• A top with horizontal bars for climbing behaviour
• No smooth or closed walls that block air circulation
• No sharp edges or dangerous bars

Avoid cages with plastic walls. These trap odors and fumes, which rat respiratory systems are sensitive to.

At DRD Rodent Shop® you will find cages that are made with the safety, hygiene and enjoyment of your rats in mind.

Furnishings: from sleeping cabin to climbing rope

Rats are clever puzzlers who need plenty of challenge. So, equip your rat cage well with:

• Sleeping houses (at least 1 per rat + 1 extra!)
• Climbing ropes , pipes and ladders
• Platforms and hammocks
• Tunnels , a running wheel is great fun (good size) and food puzzles

With us you will also find everything for the perfect interior:
Check out our rat toys and bedding

Maintenance and hygiene of the rat cage

Rats can be litter-trained, so a litter box in the cage is ideal. Also, choose a dust-free substrate such as paper, hemp, or cardboard. Avoid sawdust, especially coniferous wood, as it can release harmful fumes.

Daily: empty toilet bowl , change water
Weekly: Clean the cage with a good cage cleaner
Regularly: rotate rat toys for enrichment and alternate hammocks / climbing ropes

Placement and surroundings of the Rat Cage

Place the rat cage in a draft-free location, out of direct sunlight, and not next to a heater or speakers. Rats hear ultrasound and are sensitive to temperature fluctuations. The right location is therefore quiet, warm, and has a stable climate.

Create a natural habitat for your rats with Ratscaping!

We offer everything you need to create a natural, challenging, and rat-friendly environment. Our Ratscaping products bring nature into your rats' habitat. Think dried moss , cork tunnels , platforms , natural ground cover , grass houses , diggable sand mixes , fresh plants , harvested produce , and much more. Perfect for encouraging natural behaviors like climbing, sniffing, digging, and nesting!

❤ Why choose DRD Rodent Shop?

❤ Specialist in rats since 2011
❤ Ordered before 5pm = delivered tomorrow
❤ Delivered directly from our own stock
❤ Only the very best for your rats