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Freddy 2 Rat Cage – Perfect for Young and Small Rats! The Freddy 2 Rat Cage is specially designed for young rats and smaller rat breeds, such as dwarf rats. With a compact 9.5mm wire spacing, this cage provides a safe and comfortable environment for your
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The Zeno 3 Knock Down is a robust and practical rat cage, designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for your rats and other small animals. This collapsible cage, made of durable materials, is ideal for both home and travel, and can be easily
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The Savic Zeno 3 Empire is an extra-tall rat cage with three platforms, ladders, and a hammock. Thanks to its clever snap-lock system, narrow bar spacing, and LICG-compliant dimensions, it's ideal as a primary enclosure for two rats.
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The Savic Zeno 4 Knock Down is a spacious and sturdy rat cage that offers your pet a safe and comfortable living environment. With an impressive 118 cm width, the Zeno 4 is ideal for active and adventurous rats. Thanks to the narrow bar spacing of 9.5 mm,
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Looking for a spacious and elegant cage for your mouse or rat? The Savic Argus 120 Plexi Small Animal Home is the perfect choice for modern animal lovers who value both style and functionality. With dimensions of 118 x 64 x 94 cm, this cage offers plenty
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The Savic Aura 120 Plexi is a spacious 120 cm hamster cage with extra-high plexiglass walls. It's a suitable size for hamsters and ideal for keeping things organized, maintaining them, and providing bedding.
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This extra large luxury cage gives your small animal a wonderful home! The cage is designed entirely according to the wishes of pet owners and is ideally suited for rats, ferrets, chinchillas, degus and squirrels.
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These trays are part of the Savic Royale Suite Cages and they are suitable for the Rodent Cage Savic Royale Suite and the Royale Suite XL. In the selection menu you can make a choice between both trays depending on which Suite you have.
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Complete your Savic Royale Suite Cage with the specially designed wheels, available in two versions: with or without brakes. These wheels offer a stable and flexible solution, making the cage easy to move. The wheels are available per piece and ideal to a
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Savic Plateau + Ladder for Freddy & Zeno Cages! Extra play space for curious climbers! Make your rodent's home even more fun with the Savic Plateau + Ladder, specially designed for the Savic Freddy and Zeno cages. This handy plateau with matching ladder c
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The Black Scape Gerbilarium Terrarium is ideal for hamsterscaping, for example. Its high edge allows for plenty of bedding, which small rodents can then dig in. The terrarium is suitable for small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters.
Read moreBuy rat cages and rat cages – the basis for a safe play paradise (with climbing, peace and hygiene)
A good rat cage isn't a "standard cage," but a living space suited to smart, active group animals. Rats want to climb, run, rest high up, forage, and sleep together. That's why at DRD Rodent Shop ® you'll find a carefully selected range of rat cages (and components) that work well in practice: safe, spacious, easily accessible for cleaning, and suitable for enriching with platforms, hammocks, tunnels, and toys.
Whether you're searching for "rat cages" or "rat cages," the selection guide below will help you quickly make the right choice for your group. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Preferably choose a higher model with multiple levels and sufficient floor space for group housing.
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A good cage becomes top-notch with the right furnishings: tunnels, platforms, foraging areas and resting zones.
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With toilets, pee mats and proper cleaning, your cage will stay fresh and tidy for longer.
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Choosing a rat cage – quick selection guide
Ask yourself three practical questions: how many rats do you house, how do you want to enrich the cage (climbing/foraging/resting) and how do you want to clean it (access, bottom tray, removable parts).
1) Start with size (group)
- Guideline: for 2 rats, a minimum of 100 x 50 x 70 cm (lxwxh) is a practical starting point.
- More rats? Roughly calculate on extra space per rat, so there are enough routes and resting places.
2) Choose a cage type that suits your rhythm
- Bar cage with deep base : plenty of ventilation + ideal for climbing and hanging.
- Plexiglass/splash guards : helps prevent bedding from being thrown out, but pay extra attention to air circulation and routine cleaning.
3) Check ease of use (you will gain the most from this)
- Access : large doors = easier to arrange and clean.
- Stability : sturdy platforms/tiers and secure attachment of hammocks.
- Parts : it's nice if you can replace loose trays, wheels or screws.
Tip : Choose a cage that's easy to clean, rather than one that's "just big enough." A fresh cage is easier to keep full.
Which rat cages and parts can you find in this category?
Here you'll find complete rat cages and practical additions/parts to expand or maintain your cage smartly:
- Rat cages with levels (including popular Savic models like Freddy and Zeno) – great for climbing and routes.
- XL accommodations (such as Suite Royale XL) – extra space for larger groups and richer furnishings.
- Plexiglass versions/conversions – handy to prevent litter from being thrown and splashed during intensive use.
- Parts & upgrades such as extra platforms, wheels, screws and platform/ladder sets.
Size & Guidelines – What to Look for in a Rat Cage?
Rats are social climbers. A cage works best with ample floor space , multiple levels, and good ventilation. Ideally, choose a cage with a low (plastic) base and a horizontal barred roof so rats can climb safely. Also, provide several resting places (houses/hammocks) and plenty of enrichment.
- Dust-free is important: choose ground covering that puts as little strain on the respiratory tract as possible.
- Avoid dust-producing flooring; opt for a firm, absorbent base and spot-clean slime.
- Use toilets to keep the cage fresh.
Setting up a rat cage – how to create routes, peace and challenge
The cage is the foundation; the layout makes all the difference. Think of "zones": resting (high), routes (climbing), foraging (searching), and hygiene (toilet areas).
- Peace and quiet: add houses and hammocks , spread across several locations.
- Routes & Climbing: Combine platforms/ladders with tunnels/tubes for safe "highways".
- Foraging & thinking: alternate between playing and foraging and spread food (small portions) over several places.
- Comfort: Provide soft, safe sleeping material through nesting materials, pillows and baskets .
- Get the basics right: choose suitable ground covering , food bowls and drinking bottles/water bowls .
Maintenance & hygiene – how to keep rat cages fresh
Rat marking is part of life. A smart routine will keep your cage fresh longer and your furnishings intact.
✔ Place a toilet on the “fixed corner” (preferably on each floor).
✔ Use pee mats on favorite walking routes/platforms (fewer drips, faster cleaning).
Spot clean daily; schedule a more thorough cleaning weekly (without making everything "odor-neutral").
✔ For stubborn urine stains, many customers use enzyme cleaners such as CSI Urine Spray or Urine Buster .
✔ Wash textiles (hammocks/cushions) regularly and allow to dry completely before replacing them.
Checklist – Rat cage that “works”
✔ Sufficient space for your group size (better more than “just enough”)
✔ Multiple levels/routes (platforms, ladders, safe crossings)
✔ Good ventilation and safe materials (no sharp edges)
✔ At least several resting places (houses/hammocks spread throughout the cage)
✔ Hygiene corner(s) with toilets and possibly urinal mats
✔ Enrichment: foraging, gnawing, climbing and variety ( play & foraging , Ratscaping )
Safety
Regularly check for loose parts , sharp edges, and wobbly platforms. Ensure doors close securely and that there are no pinch points caused by strings, clips, or fraying (in textiles). Place heavy items securely and prevent fall routes by using smart transitions. If you want to use a running wheel, choose a model with a properly sized , closed track without open bars or gaps.
FAQ – rat cages
How big should a rat cage be for 2 rats?
A practical guideline is often a minimum of 100 x 50 x 70 cm . More space is almost always better, especially if you're furnishing with multiple levels.
Why are high-rise cages with levels so popular?
Rats love to take advantage of heights: they climb, hang, rest on platforms, and choose different chill spots. This provides more exercise and less "crowding" in one place.
What helps prevent litter from being thrown out of the cage?
A deeper base or plexiglass splash guards can help. Combine this with a suitable substrate and consciously design "digging/trouble zones."
How do I keep the cage fresh for longer?
Work with restrooms, spot-clean daily, and wash textiles regularly. Use urinal mats on walkways to limit markings on platforms.
✔ Rat cages suitable for group animals: space, routes and rest zones
✔ Selection aid for size, cage type, furnishings and hygiene
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