RAT CAGE DONT'S

[@kellystoppard1789]

My rat is blind and the vet told me to have a large ground cage so he won't fall He is blind because he was ment to be a feeder rat and he lives with his brother who is missing half his tail

[@peachypetparadise27]

Kelly Stoppard Well in this case that is understandable, rats who aren't able to climb can be housed in more ground spaced cages. Although rats in general have poor eye sight especailly pink, ruby and red eyed rats. And aw poor rat :(

[@kandyfurry4847]

Thank you I have many people arguing about bin cages! And I’m trying to explain that they should be avoided

[@itssdaisy-fc2cx]

Hi!!! I love your channel and I support you 100% What is your editor💕

[@peachypetparadise27]

Hey, aw thank you! I use Final Cut Pro X :)

[@itssdaisy-fc2cx]

PEACHY PETPARADISE OMG!! YOU ANSWERD! *I LOVE YOU SO MUCH* ❤❤❤ Thanks!!! I will hopefully use that as well😀😀😀

[@journey1215]

PEACHY PETPARADISE Can I put a hamster in a rat cage safely?

[@peachypetparadise27]

You can but it would be better if they were in a hamster cage. It's best if it's not hugely tall, the Mary rat cage which I featured in this video would be great for a hamster :) If you were to however house them in a tall cage then I definitely suggest hanging lots of toys from the roof and from levels (if they come with the cage) so if a hamster were to fall, they would land immediately and it would save them from a nasty fall which could cause them to injure or even break their backs. Hamsters are a lot more fragile than rats which is something important to keep in mind :)

[@journey1215]

PEACHY PETPARADISE the one i want is a low 2 level.

[@raventomson447]

I like how you showed their butts Also thanks to you peachy I'm getting the hamster heaven thank you for helping me I love you and your channel 😘😘😘 may your soul be blessed

[@raventomson447]

I also want to let you know their are videos of my Jammie on my channel keep in mind the cage us temp

[@raventomson447]

Hamsters and is

[@raventomson447]

Hamster

[@peachypetparadise27]

Haha I love that! I know they both have very cute butts :D Aw really, that's so lovely to know and great cage choice! You're very welcome, so glad I could help! Thanks so much! :) I may have to come check them out in that case!

[@salsoteca72]

Can I use a tank for rats while I’m cleaning the main cage? (The main cage is made of wire and really big don’t worry)

[@SparklyRainbowWolves]

I was given a nice rat cage that is basically a taller version of the low cage you were describing. the issue i faced was the bars were way to spaced out for my baby rat. we noticed this as soon as we put her in and learned cooking racks against it until I went to the store to attach hardware cloth. The baby rat ended up escaping and has been hiding in my parents room for three days.

[@97LittleBee]

I wanted to build a cage myself and put wiring on the sides. would that be enough for ventilation ? It should be pretty deep too

[@ryanb2781]

What do u think about a trained free roam pet rat like a mini dog

[@HyacinthRo]

I miss cookie and sugar

[@peachypetparadise27]

Me too, very much so!

[@corinnekel1324]

hi so........ idk why but i wanted to show you my hamster! lol my profile pic is him xD hope yall enjoy looking at all his beauty! lol

[@peachypetparadise27]

Dog Lover 10 Aww I can see his eye and little pink nose :3 He is adorable!

[@sawyer8242]

Dog Lover 10 he’s BEAUTIFUL 😂

[@corinnekel1324]

+CookieHam27 thank you

[@montymia5792]

Your hamster turned into a dog...

[@GoreKittyy]

i have a cage from You&Me and i really want a bigger cage but is SO expensive. i have a large cupboard storage thing that i want to making into a rat cage. Would it be fine if i cut the sides, front and the top but left the back? and maybe put mesh on the back wall so they can climb?

[@carleeroe3458]

Great video 🌸

[@peachypetparadise27]

Thank you! :)

[@gazzardhazzard]

Is it ok that I put newspaper on the bottom of the cage or should I change that to something else?

[@kittycatopal]

If you put mesh all around a bin cage (except for the very corners) is it safe?

[@definitelynotavegan7285]

Yes but they are often to short for rats so I don't recommend

[@cornmale]

I'm getting rats in a few months !! I have one question.... at a local pet shop there were a few dumbo rats (being kept in a really, really small TANK) and the three that were left were all completely white, no marks, no red eyes ( so they weren't albino) is this normal? Should I buy these rats or are they bred weirdly or something? It's probably nothing but I don't want to buy a weirdly bred rat or anything...

[@peachypetparadise27]

Yes this is normal, it's just the pigmentation in the eyes is different to the pink, ruby etc. The eye colour should not effect their health so yes that wouldn't play a part in health problems. I would however consider that when buying from any pet shop, there is always a risk where they can get health problems later in life, that is something you have to be prepared for when buying from a pet shop because you don't know what their parents are like, their genetics or background so you don't know for sure how they will end up or what health problems could arise. And unexpected deaths can happen when buying from pet shops but you can get those who are perfectly fine and live to their life expectancy so as I said it really depends on each rat and their background and genetics, not down to eye colour. That's just something to keep in mind :)

[@cornmale]

PEACHY PETPARADISE Ok thanks, I just wanted to make sure! I'm preparinga short list of basic questionsto ask before buying the rats, (because adopting rats from a previous home is near impossible around here) The questionswill be stuff like, Have these rats been socializing with humans, What brand of food and what type of food you give tgem, ect. Just to make sure.

[@ToadyEN]

nice video :) you should get rats again 😛 I love my two so much.

[@peachypetparadise27]

Thanks! I really wish but I'm not allowed. Otherwise I would have them back in a heart beat! I have to wait until I get a place of my own because then I will be able to have them again. Aww I bet :)

[@sawyer8242]

I have 1 rat and I have a small cage... should I ask for a tall cage? My birthday is in 2 weeks.

[@peachypetparadise27]

Why do you only have one? You should ask for a bigger cage yes but don't just pick a tall one because ground space is just as important as height space so I would make sure it meets both of these requirements

[@scoobert9]

another material you can use for lining wire flooring is cardboard! its sturdy and will soak up pee pretty well, you can use paperclips to fasten it securely to shelves.

[@peachypetparadise27]

Yes you could although it wouldn't last as long as it's quite a weak material so you would have to keep getting more of it. Also if the rats get hold of it they may chew it up straight away haha. But it could definitely work as a temporary solution :)

[@InsanitiesBrother]

I have a wooden rat cage (inside is laminated) one side is completely wire mesh and it has plenty of space for climbing inside. I have an air purifier that sits right outside it and is on almost 24/7 (HEPA style purifier) My rats are both coming on 2 years old and don't show any signs of problems. I have it like this as it is part of my computer desk and I don't have the room for any other style.

[@peachypetparadise27]

That's good, glad that's working out for your rats!

[@mykailahove410]

It’s gonna sound mean but my rat is too fat to escape a 1/4 inch gap. His cage isn’t that big in spacing because he has a rat cage but he’s too chunky to fit through a guinea pig cage

[@amanda7988]

I Amanda case had a pet rat in the past.it bit my son so it got football punted in to the country .

[@itsavery9829]

I have to get a tank ;( my mom seid so

[@peachypetparadise27]

Maybe show her this video and see what she says

[@amaya2202]

Why are you getting rats then if you can’t get the correct housing...

[@familybeavor6099]

My baby rats live in a tank and are doing well.i would move them to a bard cage if I could,but my parents sed no

[@ursa_margo]

Why do you sound like you're constantly suffocating?

[@charcoalotte2021]

PLZZ 😭😭

[@annieoliver8500]

So you can’t have a tank for a rat?

[@haileyh9445]

Are you going to get more rats?

[@peachypetparadise27]

Hailey Boo Eventually yes but not until I have a place of my own so that might not be for a while. I am not allowed to have them whilst I am living with my mum

[@koathetrickchicken1172]

My rat cage he couldn't climb because he was 4 and I didn't think that it would matter because he couldn't walk very well also

[@peachypetparadise27]

Lauren Frazier Okay well for the elderly rats that can't climb, that is the only exception to housing them in a lower cage but it still must be very spacious on the base

[@koathetrickchicken1172]

PEACHY PETPARADISE ok thanks it was a big Bird cage

[@AJOlesen]

Hey peachy petparadise, does this cage good for hamsters? It's the "Guinea Habitat” Guinea Pig Cage & Accessories Here is the link: www.amazon.com/Guinea-Habitat-Plus/dp/B001NJ0DQ8/ref=sr_1_58?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1511821888&sr=1-58&keywords=hamster+cage

[@_dancedance]

AJ Olesen it would be a good cage if you put extra mesh on the outside, as the gaps between the bars are a little bit big, and your hamster would be able to get through it an escape. I️ learned this the hard way, as I️ bought a guinea pig cage for my hamster and he escaped.

[@peachypetparadise27]

It's definitely big enough, it just needs meshing as the bar spacing is too big for hamsters. If you buy some 1cm wire mesh, that should do the job :)

[@dorissaclaire]

PEACHY PETPARADISE how much mesh would you need do to think? The cage overall looks great but I would need to plan ahead with the meshing

[@leogng]

I love this video. Hey, anyone who has rats can you reply to my comment with there names? I’m getting two rats soon and I need name ideas. (I won’t copy there names exactly, just ideas. And I want to see how creative you guys are!)

[@cakieshamzies9526]

aww im not the first comment ;_;

[@peachypetparadise27]

No but you are here and that's what counts :)

[@cakieshamzies9526]

PEACHY PETPARADISE tysm!

[@hanamay1669]

Btw rats don’t need climbing space. They are fossorial

[@peachypetparadise27]

Rats need to climb so they do

[@hanamay1669]

PEACHY PETPARADISE they naturally prefer burrowing over climbing

[@hbjddjebbsbd8792]

hana may no they don't do your research x

[@lartencrepsley4281]

Right now I only have a glass tank for my rat but I’m saving up for a tall wired cage with a sold bottom or just a ferret cage but maybe this video will convince my dad to help me buy it

[@todaadakotaa]

I was terrified my rat wasn’t happy in her cage. I always ask my mom to get my rat honey a friend but she’s hasn’t said yes yet :(

[@edgyrefrigerator1269]

Awww have you got her a friend yet?

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Aww I just had one but I am planning on two but and I saw 3 at the store maybe I'll just get all three so they not alone.

[@rocketman475]

@@Kt-cn2rq Rats are social animals, they need to be with another rat.

[@hamsterloverforever1]

Loved seeing the girls together again ☺️ great video and well explained. I constantly have to tell people that the cages sold here stated for rats are simply not tall enough! Get a chin or ferret cage and it will be amazing. I miss having my rats. One day I’ll get more maybe like 10 years from now. But I definitely will always be thinking about it. Xxxxxx hugs

[@peachypetparadise27]

Aw me too, it was lovely having them in a video again :') Thank you! Yes exactly they are wonderful cages for rats! Aw same here, haha only I hope to get mine much sooner than that! I don't think I could wait 10 years :O I actually have a plan in my head, I want to have a group of males, I honestly wait for the day! :D I can't not

[@spunkyandnovatherats7384]

This helps I just got rats and they have a play cage a swell as a night cage so I need to fix my play cage

[@custradcrev]

Hey! I was concerned about general temperatures for rats and what's safest for them. I'm not positive if I missed it but if you could let me know that'd be wonderful. I'm a bit upset that despite the research and such I've done that they've said no. I tried not to push it too bad but I failed rip.

[@cakieshamzies9526]

remember, im still waiting for u to upload! ( lol i always check ur channel)

[@peachypetparadise27]

CocoAndMaris aww that's sweet :)

[@that1tomboy06]

I follow all these, but whenever I open the door, Robin (one of my boys) climbs the door and gets on top of the cage. I had to cover it with cardboarx so he doesn't get bumblefoot. I left all the other sides open though, so they still have ventilation.

[@mermaidmadness8791]

I had to get a cage with 1 inch bars but I kept them in a bird cage until they were big enough and now they live happily and healthy

[@whizzzpony26]

The end of the video made me cry :( I have been following you for years on my old acc which I was locked out of. I miss seeing sugar and cookie so much and it must be awful for you x

[@peachypetparadise27]

Sorry that made you cry, I thought it would be nice featuring the rats again. It really was, I miss them so much

[@69ElChistoso]

I want to build an outdoor rat hutch. I live in southern Arizona. Any advice? Other than the valuable advice you offered in this extraordinary video? Assuming they have shade, will they be ok in the heat of summer about 3 feet off the ground? That's how high I plan to build the hutch.

[@rhimarie6525]

Ahhh yasss I was already so happy when I realised you had uploaded and seeing it's a rat video as well is even better! :D Ooo the blue ombre like background is pretty! :) Haha I love how the numbers are inside a little peach, that's very cute ;D Yesss they are the best little climbers! Haha yes the 2nd point is a very good one, hamsters aren't really going to climb like a rat are they? ;D AWW omg that little dumbo rat ahhhh that was soo adorable

[@peachypetparadise27]

aww hehe! :D Yess I love the colours too! :) Haha thank you, I wanted it to be a similar layout to my hamster one! Exactly! ;D Haha thought you would find that cute! But I know right! :3 Omg yess I don't know why and I have seen a shocking image of a rat almost the size of the tank and it looks miserable as ever :( Well if they had problems climbing then you would just house them in a barred cage without levels, not a tank :) Haha you do love sound effects but so do I! :D Haha thanks, all that zooming was manually done by me, I didn't use a transitions for those ;D Haha I know right! :) Yes it was :') Yeah could you imagine? :O Hehehe I know and it was the perfect example of showing just how easy baby rats can escape if the bars are too big haha! Haha dying of rat cuteness ;) I know, they really were :') Aww that's lovely to know

[@bloodywolftears]

I've been struggling to find mushie a cage he will enjoy I've gone through a few different ones . I want to get him someone to play with but it's a losing battle 😔 .

[@Aelithe680]

Rats are Fossorial, meaning they dwell on the ground and love to dig and scavenge. They need more ground coverage than climbing. Sure rats love to climb but the longer and wider a base of a cage is the better than height. Sincerely an educated Rat Breeder

[@shyem5308]

Duna boxes are best for baby rats, most of the breeders use them. U cannot house baby rats with their mum in high wired cage. They are also great for introductions, ill rats, etc.

[@linneasjolander9307]

Most of these things are right however I am very sad to see You didn’t mention pan depth or floor space as those are extremly inportant as rats need alot more floor space then hight and substrate should be as deep as possible so they can dig and make tunnels like they do in the wild.

[@tianaskyelegg6201]

Fuck. So we just spent months on a cage we can’t even use 🙃 it’s basically a cupboard but the door is wire. It has holes so they can climb to each level.

[@riaaslife4943]

Hi peachy love your videos 💗

[@peachypetparadise27]

//Riaas Life// Hey there, thank you! :)

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Well I am making one out of a cabinet. Maybe I can Put White on the back so that way have enough ventilation.

[@astherainfalls6736]

I'm sorry about you're rats I just lost my boy a week ago

[@julijakrikstaponyte9531]

Great video! It is very helpful because I am thinking about having rats! Love😘

[@peachypetparadise27]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@beanpodbandit8942]

What do you think of the 'DIY Ikea Rat cage'?

[@peachypetparadise27]

Honestly, I've seen some quite a few and they look quite small and cramped. People seem to use bookcases with shallow shelves so barely enough room for rats to climb. They also only put ventilation on the front which is definitely not enough and I don't think a cage like that is suitable. If you were however to use a much bigger and wider bookcase to start with, mesh all the walls, make the shelves much higher so there's lots of climbing space, then it should be suitable. :)

[@jeannajohnson1456]

I have one rat

[@theroadsofar887]

OK yes I do agree with you about tanks detolfs but I don't agree with you a cage that's for Guinea pigs, my Guinea pigs are in one for Rabbits, and they seem to be okay. although, it's not like their in the cage 24/7 but I'm just saying that all cage's are too bad.

[@payton7965]

My sister is getting rats and she has only done a little research and she’s getting them in a week. So I’m worried and doing research. My dad is building a cage and he is trusting me with knowing how to take care of them. So he can get the right stuff but my sister is gonna have them. And now I want rats lol I have my hamster tho

[@peachypetparadise27]

It’s unfortunate your sister is going to be responsible for them when she doesn’t know the care. But it’s great that you’re doing research as you can always help take care of them. Depending on how young she is, she may find it hard because rats require a lot more time than hamsters so she will need as much help as she can get. Either way, they will be in your house and in your family so rats are becoming apart of your life anyway :) If you have any questions about owning rats, I’d be happy to help

[@Toasted_Ink]

Hi there, I’m thinking of getting some male rats at some point and I’ve been trying to figure out what cage to get for them. I’ve been looking everywhere and I haven’t got a gigantic amount of money, so I was wondering if there’s anything you would recommend. I’ve had hamsters in the past, but I’m really eager to try and have some rats.

[@peachypetparadise27]

If you're looking for a cage that's not too expensive then I suggest either the Freddy 2 or 3 rat cage, the Rat Mamble 100, Imac 100 Double. It's best to keep in mind that the cage is the most expensive supply of all and it's important that you pick a suitable one. Also rats are very different to hamsters and require a lot more time and care. Just thought that needed saying incase you weren't aware :)

[@Toasted_Ink]

Ah awesome, thank you for letting me know! I really appreciate that, I'll be sure to take a look at those. Yeah, I've been doing as much research as possible on these little guys to try and give the best time they can while they're here! Because of the vet bills being so expensive, I'm not going to get them until I've got money spare in the bank, just to make sure there's stuff to care for them if something happens ^^

[@peachypetparadise27]

That's great, you sound very responsible and prepared. I love to hear that and I'm sure you will make a lovely rat owner :)

[@taytum_]

You’ve probably found one by now but I found a fairly cheap one on amazon that has pretty good reviews. It’s 69 dollars or so and it’s by a company called Mcage

[@kahoku_lani2548]

I had a question, I bought a bird cage because they are cheaper and have lots of height. But the bars are vertical so idk if they'll be able to climb. I put a huge ladder in there so they can get to floor to floor, but is that enough climbing space? I'm getting my rats soon after christmas break.

[@bingotheone-eyedwondercat6229]

Instead of a wire bottom in a cage, try a cat litter pan, aprox 4"deep. Helps leeep bedding in and won't hurt the rats feet. I have two three level wire homes each with a deep pan on the bottom. I'm sorry about your sweet babies. I lost my big boy Ranger two weeks ago, and his brother misses him so much

[@skaterboy-dq9ls]

I recently Purchased a rat and I have a three story hamster cage that is connected to another smaller cage I was wondering if rats like tubing like hamsters do cause they seem to not move from cage to cage like my Hamsters did

[@peachypetparadise27]

Okay firstly, rats should be in pairs or groups because they are pack animals that are dependent on the companionship of their own kind. Without it they can become lonely and stressed, you aren't going to be with it every minute of it's life and for the time you are out, that rat remains alone so please get your rat a friend. See if you can go back to the store and buy another rat from that same tank if there are any more. Secondly, rats should not be housed in hamster cages. They are not designed for rats in any way so please upgrade to a rat cage. Also your rat won't be able to fit in a hamster tube. Tubes aren't necessary for rats like they are with hamsters. Rats and hamsters are very different and I suggest doing plenty of research on them

[@skaterboy-dq9ls]

PEACHY PETPARADISE that was my mistake I bought two medium sized rats but do you have any suggestions for a cheap rat cage I could get in for a while till I can save up the money to get a more quality large sized cage or would you suggest just keeping them in the hamster cage until I can purchase a larger one

[@buggyhuman]

Really should have watched this before i got rats.. I had a bin cage that was hard to clean so ot was smelly, and they got the respiratory disease thats name escapes me at the moment. At 1 year old i moved them away from the cage and into a proper one but one still barbers the other in habit, and i cant separate them because when i did they got sad. Please help me if you have tips for this, and take my mistake and learn from it if you are new to rat care

[@Diana-gn2et]

I bought a cheap hamster cage for rats, cause i thought it was good when i did no research, now my mom won't let me sell it and get a better one and i feel sad :(

[@magusperde365]

Oh hey my cage is in the thumbnail!! ... Oh wait oh shit my cage is in the thumbnail

[@cecilialagrutta5121]

Named some sugar,peppermint, and candy

[@peachypetparadise27]

Such cute names and they all go together :3

[@evagiesbrecht7689]

Another amazing video 💜

[@peachypetparadise27]

Aw thank you! :)

[@mrvlogs7229]

Do flying saucers make noise at night?

[@peachypetparadise27]

A little noise yes but no wheel will be completely silent :)

[@cecilialagrutta5121]

Yep sugar, peppermint,andcandy and ears.lol

[@peachypetparadise27]

Cute!

[@El_Bells16]

Can I use fleece or shredded paper as litter?

[@peachypetparadise27]

Neither would be a good as a litter. However a fleece would be fine as a bedding to line the cage with but I suggest lining puppy pads underneath for better absorbency and odour control :)

[@goopyrats]

Hi! Remember i said i was getting two rats? I did!!! Today!!! I named one Rocky and the other rat Blue

[@peachypetparadise27]

Hey that's great! Cute names :)

[@goopyrats]

Aww thx!

[@cecilialagrutta5121]

Thanks for helping me with names for my pet ratties.and cage help.

[@peachypetparadise27]

You're welcome! :)

[@sarasmith6649]

I have a Liberta Explora 2nd edition. Its HUUUUUUGGGEE. Its happily housed my 5 girls for nearly 2years. Plenty of room for all of them to have their own space/climb and hide away in all of the toys and hammocks you can add!!! Its two storey so they have their "sleeping level" at the top with most of the hammocks and beds.The lower level is tunnels,toys, hideaways and ladders. There is even a 14inch metal wheel in it so there is plenty of room. They LOVE it x

[@peachypetparadise27]

Sara Smith That's lovely, the Liberta Explorer is a great cage! That's the cage I used for my rats only it was the first edition :)

[@therobloxsisters4601]

Wow thanks

[@alyssarobles2961]

so i have a glass tank for my rat at the moment but i’m planning on getting a tank topper that gives a second and third story and ladders to climb, would that be okay for my rat?

[@alexakathleen3081]

Aly Dolla Sign tanks are horrible, please get a different cage! Trust me, you won’t regret having a wire cage! Wire cages are much better because the overall price will be less because you will most likely have to take the rat to the vet because of respiratory issues. The topper might help but a wire cage is still better. I have a male mouse and keep him in a 20 gallon tank, mice are fine for mice just not rats.

[@dorissaclaire]

How are the mice doing?

[@peachypetparadise27]

They are doing good thanks! :)

[@cecilialagrutta5121]

Thanks for your help

[@peachypetparadise27]

No problem :)

[@cecilialagrutta5121]

Thank you for names.

[@peachypetparadise27]

No problem :)

[@cecilialagrutta5121]

Named it peppermint.now he needs to come

[@peachypetparadise27]

How cute :)

[@sarap6650]

Hello i would really like your opinion on putting a hamster and a rat in the same Cage becouse i allready have a hamster and im thinking about getting a rat and i don't know will they fight or just get another cage

[@loispurbrick4946]

Sara Posiewka get another cage. They are not safe to keep with eachother and need very different requirements.

[@peachypetparadise27]

Definitely not. They are complete different rodents and would not bond. Also on a dangerous note, the rat would most likely harm or even kill the hamster. If you're going to get rats, make sure to always get two or more, never one. Also do plenty of research beforehand, rats are very different to owning a hamster :)

[@El-qn4re]

Hello 😘😁amazing video keep going 😄

[@peachypetparadise27]

Hey there! :) Thank you! :D

[@El-qn4re]

PEACHY PETPARADISE welcome anytime 😁

[@giannagiorgio1398]

Do you have rats agian?

[@peachypetparadise27]

No unfortunately not, I have to wait until I have moved out and get a place of my own to have them again. :)

[@koby6192]

PEACHY PETPARADISE why if I can ask?