Reacting to my subscribers Rat cages pt. 3

[@lexid6943]

Me: Researched Hamsters for over a year KZbin: you like rats? Me: yes, but why?

[@Cozy._.horses]

Same 😢 hut its worth it

[@not_castlersyt9608]

you could get both

[@familyshaw1182]

Yep I’m working on it haha@@not_castlersyt9608

[@lucygee7197]

this makes me so excited to get my rats when i move out

[@agstardust9944]

Lucy Gee XD Same. Except I can’t move out for a while..😭😅

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

Lucy Gee they’re awesome!! Good luck!

[@avasmith7973]

I’m getting rats when I move out too haha

[@gracel4257]

Same, I’m from NY so rats get a bad wrap in my fam but I love them. I only just convinced my parents to let me get a hamster and that was a stretch.

[@tiaalitowse2039]

Me too but I’m not moving out for a whiiiile :(

[@maijashea]

You’re so polite. One of these made me gasp at how small it was and you were like “I think it’s a BIT too small :)”. I respect how constructive yet nice you’re being

[@Emiology]

Apparently I’m not being firm enough but people have told me I’m too rude and negative in the past so I feel like I can’t win. I’m trying to find a balance but I get shocked by things too I just don’t want to overly show it because offending the person may put them off from taking my advice ☺️

[@maijashea]

Emiology you’re doing a great job :)

[@littlepaws697]

I love how good some peoples cages are and how fun some of them look! I also think your rat cage looks amazing! Your rat are so lucky. Keep up the good work!

[@littlepaws697]

the queen love is real, I recommend half inch bar spacing❤️

[@HannahU10]

You are so composed and constructive, which I really appreciate. When one of them came up I literally went “What the f” out loud because I was so shocked at how small it was - your approach is a lot kinder haha! I think people are very unfair; you’ve already shared plenty of advice about appropriate rat care, and shaming people by being overly harsh is not going to encourage them to follow your advice. People can be very stubborn when they’re told they’re doing something wrong, and I think your gentler criticisms is less likely to get people defensively refusing to take your advice. It’s a shame people don’t do much research before getting pets, and a lot of places don’t give appropriate information.

[@Emiology]

I won’t lie when I open my emails and messages sometimes there’s definitely an audible “what the fuck” that comes from me behind closed doors 😂😅 got to try and keep it together though

[@TheBaconloverperson]

Omg you reacted to my cage! (The pink & purple CN) thank you! :)

[@purpleunicorn9351]

Oh, that cage was rlly good!! It was my fav!!

[@user27265]

that was an amaizing cage!

[@sagesayshi]

I don't know if you'll see this but I'm Sarah! The one with Bubble and Squeak. I am in the process of investing in a much larger cage, but as I am not working right now it's a little rough. I do let them out almost all of the time, and I have switched the floor of the cage to bedding and now scatter feed them. They have a dig box outside of their cage, that wouldn't fit inside. I'm trying to get a bigger cage!

[@ronjawahlstrom8338]

Your rats are adorable 🥰 It's nice you can let them out for the majority of their time. For now you can make their playing area really fun and set up a playpen so that the cage door can be open at night and they have the play area to play in. I'm sure you can find good ideas here and I also have a few videos on how to set it up 🥰

[@ecologist_to_be]

Have you looked online for second hand? Sometimes can get big ones second hand for cheaper xx

[@robynparry3618]

I would really recommend the cosy pet cages im looking at the RC02 cosy pet cage and it is really cheap for what it is. X

[@sagesayshi]

@@robynparry3618 I already got a double critter nation a few months back :)

[@robynparry3618]

@@sagesayshi oh yeah lol I didn't realise the comment was so long ago xx

[@purpleunicorn9351]

I haven't been reloading my youtube page for the past 10 minutes waiting for this video...nope not me. I really wish I had some ratties they are just honestly the best. ly

[@little.animals]

Me to so relatable seriously the exact same

[@nekothecat8418]

I want some rats so baddd

[@kennethmiller5258]

I finally convinced my mom to let me get two little rats 🤩

[@samantha-zn1je]

same haha, in the process of convincing my mom to let me get two babies when we move

[@Anon-jt7uf]

The cage at 7:20 is the a&e "nibbles" deluxe 2 level small animal cage. Dimensions are 32"×21"×26". It's meant more for Guinea pigs but is really too small for them even.

[@florencestevenson135]

Yeah that cage is way to small for guinea pigs! I cant’ think of any animals it would be suitable for?

[@Randomratz240]

​@@florencestevenson135possibly a dwarf nebu? Actually, it's probably the size of a hospital cage

[@happynursemama]

Who else is watching for new cage inspiration and ideas??

[@ElissaGreen-kb7ii]

Me my baby rats are ready for anew cage,

[@lakesidestables58]

Kind of

[@little.animals]

I LOVE UR CHANNEL here after the live stream I asked u3 questions and u answered ALL of them thx

[@kdawg7060]

little animals I SAW U AT THE STREAM!!!

[@little.animals]

@@kdawg7060 What a coincidence

[@human5485]

10:26 it’s a great cage but they definitely should cover up/take out the wire ladder since it’s bad for their feet🖤

[@Juliexe]

it’s a ladder so i’m sure it won’t hurt her

[@ElissaGreen-kb7ii]

Fvckitdxo3 it dose it can hurt and damage there feet bc they can get stuck x

[@angelmay9860]

been so excited for this! sitting making diy toys for my cage as we speak☺️💛

[@jemimaandpebble4449]

I love how the pets just love getting extra cuddles in quarantine! Great video and the rats are too cute😍

[@nzpaws]

This actually gives me a lot of inspiration for my hamsters cages - whilst they are ground dwellers and I wouldn't feel comfortable providing them with lots of climbing toys due to their WoNdErFuL ability to jump off things and hurt themselves, it helps me figure out how best to arrange items to make the most use of the space and also get some ideas for themes

[@margalothegreat_hams]

I'm pretty sure the cage with the wire shelves is one of the rat manor cages and that the cage found in the attic is one of the small Pawhut cages, maybe the rabbit hutch one

[@pandoraaworani5590]

Hey, will you do another of these and when and where do i send in my cage? Thanks :)

[@little.animals]

It should be in your subscription of in Twitter when she does another one

[@pandoraaworani5590]

@@little.animals Okay, thank you! :3

[@redheadkjn]

Hi I love your videos and just wanted to say that the cage at around 4:41 is the appropriate size for 2 rats it is 6 square feet, I personally have it and will also be making some changes to my setup based on your advice

[@AbisAnimals]

I love seeing all the amazing rat cages! It make me so happy to see so many ratties with such amazing care!!! Keep up the Rat-Tastic work!!! ❤️🐭🐀🐾♥️ I love how kind you are when you judge the cages, and recommend care and supplies!

[@zemooagacha8357]

It's funny that she is trying to be nice by saying it's a little bit to small when it is clearly very very small for a rat

[@maccheese2327]

I’m new... This is her first video I watched... I don’t have rats.... I fact I have nothing close to a rat.... Not one... But I subbed :)..

[@rat7287]

I started watching your channel and relized that my three girls needed ladders and hamacks and i purchessed some!

[@fatpoop6209]

l love you and your channel! You inspired me to get mice.

[@maryoleary5044]

I think the South African Gug's cage is Great!...Happy Rats!!

[@sagesayshi]

Watching this video breaks my heart that I was keeping my boys in such a small cage! I now have a cage (36 in x 25 in/91 cm x 53 cm) for 3 boys. (Bubble passed away so I got Squeak to baby brothers) I also scatter feed them/ give them their food in foraging toys, I have a loose substrate on the bottom. I feel bad for how I was caring for my boys but I'm happy I've grown and am giving my current boys much better care :)

[@animefan-tx9zo]

Sarah Houldsworth yay

[@skye5793]

Is that floor space? Also what cage was yours :)

[@sagesayshi]

@@skye5793 I am currently using the prevue delux critter cage 484B

[@skye5793]

@@sagesayshi oh I meant on the video if it was featured

[@sagesayshi]

@@skye5793 oh I still have no idea what that cage is called haha!

[@sophierobinson9389]

7:20 I believe is one of little pet Wear House rat cage. I believe it is 80×50×60 cm.

[@dainah105]

How the hell do people manage to have such good colour schemes

[@ethanbainbridge1559]

I love your videos so much, I'm getting rats this week and I've learned so much from your videos thank you for everything :))

[@pandoraaworani5590]

Oh, and thanks for answering my questions on the livestream, It's super helpful!

[@jenmp7128]

Love these videos! always looking for ways i can improve my cage as I'm a fairly new rat owner and these help a lot :)

[@Sputterbug]

the last one's green/wood theme is awesome. i didnt think about using snake items for a rat cage. someday when i get rats i'd like to do a lot of DIY interiors

[@-audrey]

I am really happy you made another part to this series; it helps me to decide what I should buy for my ratties! 🐀

[@iihoneybea629]

13:16 DO NOT LOOK AT THE CAPTIONS

[@6lover6boy68]

Seriousely your channel has been the best I have two lovely girls now and I spent two months using your channel and many others to research tons...so grateful to have had a channel like yours to make sure my two girls get the best life possible .

[@jadesmith9565]

Was so happy to be featured this time, since last time I sent to the wrong place! Great cages everybody, and a great video 🥰

[@xxjustcallmejayxx]

Nooo!!! I missed the post, I wanted you to see my cage because I'm a new owner

[@wolfygachagallol2253]

Animal_antics_ 56 hi after this I’m gonna watch some of you vids and maybe subscribe

[@grobngames2682]

Hey I love animals too! I have a ton of pets

[@dainah105]

There are heaps of rat Facebook groups that would love to give new owners advice

[@stellacates1946]

I love your videos so much! I’ve recently been thinking about getting rats :) I CANT WAIT!!!! ☺️

[@join7988]

I love that youŕe showing cage setups from all over the world. More of this videos!

[@Velociiraptor]

At 14:31 that’s the wheel I use for my mice! Would never think to use it for rats because of the size of it…

[@iihoneybea629]

4:22 hopefully those ratties have star wars themed names

[@nekothecat8418]

Great video once again! I cant wait for the next one!

[@Spencer965]

I luv rats but I'm not allowed to get any until I'm out of the house and have my own income. Only a few more years tho!

[@emmasolomon8061]

I love these videos, they give me so much inspo for my own rat cage !

[@bane631]

I have a hampster but I am so amazed on how different rats and hampsters are

[@iihoneybea629]

*hamster

[@avajoy4190]

I love these videos !

[@Kira-nu5dd]

Just wondering... do rats poop a lot? Like... do they poop as much as mice? I was thinking about eventually getting rats but when I had mice I couldn’t stand how much they pooped lol... I still loved them but I usually just let them play in a playpen and I couldn’t let them run around my room or go on my bed...

[@Emiology]

It's not as constant! My rats will poop a couple times a day but being litter trained they will never poop outside of the cage, whereas my mice are constant poop machines haha

[@haileylynn5432]

Uhhh idk i think rats poop alot but idk

[@Kira-nu5dd]

Emiology thank you so much! I’ve been wanting rats for like a year but bc I had mice I wasn’t sure if they would be the same! I probably won’t be getting rats for a while because I just got a bunny and am getting it a friend too... we’re at max capacity for a while lol but once we move who knows.... more space = more pets? At least I think that’s how it works...

[@heather0f]

Finnick The Bun if you potty train them their poop is easy to stay on top of. I’ve got 10 rats and I don’t feel like there is too much

[@knitwit2871]

Hi hun can I get some recommendations for stubborn rats& litter training? I watched your video but my boy just WON'T use it & I don't know what to do. It makes their cage much more stinky. I have to spot clean everyday. I'm very stuck on what to do. 😩

[@MyPerfectMischief]

witchery 97 Boys are very lazy and will basically go to the bathroom on whatever is right there outside of their sleeping area. Make sure you place their litter box next to their sleeping area. If they have to “work” to get to it, then they aren’t going to use it lol. Boys also mark a lot, and you can’t get them to ONLY mark in their boxes. I have 7 boys and I can NOT get them to only use their boxes, but I have been able to optimize the use of boxes based on where they sleep.

[@moniquegroos2388]

the best thing i found was suppling multiple litter trays in different locations makes them want to use it more. also use the trays as “ledges” almost that they have to use to get from one spot to another!

[@Emiology]

As said above try moving their litter trays around. They’re incredibly lazy and will drop out of their favourite hammock and just pee in a stream down the cage so try to put it underneath where they sleep. Also you may want to be a little bit strict on the things they have in the cage if there’s certain things you’re having to spot clean every day like a plastic shelf or a plastic basket, take it out and replace it with something else. My boys have been banned from having plastic baskets because they would pee in them and it would get stuck in all the grooves and it stuck, after throwing them all away the smell is almost non existent now ☺️

[@knitwit2871]

@@Emiology thanks so much I'm definitely going to try everything that you all recommended! 💕

[@GreymanWalking]

The one with the DCN you showed also has pans from a Company called Bass Equipment here in the US.

[@ellietaylor7835]

I love how your so experienced that u know exactly what and what brand and where it's from on everything!😂 x

[@jadesutton4582]

Please please please make these videos a regular thing!!

[@katiem7982]

I love your reaction videos 😄 Thank you

[@minao3902]

Emiology: ......Fred and George....... Harry Potter fans: My interest has peaked

[@Cozy._.horses]

I WAS THINKING THAT

[@grouchygoat]

Well, a group of rats is called a mischief

[@jojooffaraway2675]

I love these videos. So great inspiration :D

[@zuzu9699]

Hi Emi its Zuzu! I personally don't own rats but I am thinking of getting some, I find it very helpful that you make videos like this because I know that I will be able to provide my rats a great life with an awesome cage, thanks a lot!

[@b3nnefits]

Super excited to get rats in the future! (Might be able to convince my family to let me get some rats when I get a job! Already thinking of where to put it, we’re moving soon so I’m more thinking of what the cage will look like)

[@littlestars7537]

Just came from the live stream, thanks so much for answering all my questions in the live stream! ❤️

[@MG-sj8kc]

Aw I didn’t even notice you where doing one of these video’s again. I looked so much forward to just sending in my rat cage, but I totally missed it!

[@hex0611]

Im getting my rat cage soon and im SO exited!

[@littlenikki9539]

I have the large cage in the one with the plastic door it's a great cage but the small really isn't all that suitable in size but at least she has it set up as well as it can be and it's very clean too and the base is really deep.

[@ic3yr0]

Where do I send in my cage if you do another one of these videos??

[@Emiology]

Keep an eye out in your subscription box a post will come up from me asking to email them in, but I won't be doing another for a few months now most likely!

[@ic3yr0]

@@Emiology Ok thank you:))💕

[@quooot8848]

hey I'm in Australia, and I can't get Critter Nation here, could someone recommend a good cage in Australia or that can be shipped to Australia?

[@eliottheferriot3561]

popî same ;-;

[@moniquegroos2388]

Eliot The Ferriot ferret kingdom or if you look up rat cage crazy sales they have some good ones too. the ones from crazy sales are fine but the ferret kingdoms are much better quality, the CS ones often have bent or unusable pieces that you have to get replaced! up to you!

[@donutbagel4072]

Yes the alloy rat cage about 200 and it’s the size of an double critter nation. I have it it’s sturdy and amazing

[@ronjawahlstrom8338]

@@donutbagel4072 I used to have the pop amazing cage which worked really well. Little bit fiddly to clean since the door are smaller then CN but good size!

[@doratheexplorer5953]

Hello and love your channel! I'm getting mice soon and doing as much research as I can :) should I just remove wire shelves from my cage as you are recommending to do for the rats?

[@Emiology]

Yes ☺️

[@doratheexplorer5953]

@@Emiology Thank you!

[@madylynepagonis6527]

My cage has the wire drop tray bottom and I put giant pieces of fleece that I fold into layers and stuff over the wire bottom for them to stand on at the bottom, and they only poop in one corner so I leave a small section in that corner open so the potty drops down and then I can just machine wash their fleece and replace it

[@CritterGirl]

Thanks so much for including my cage! 😊❤ I'm glad you like the picture of the boys in the box as much as I do 😁

[@UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose]

Anyone else not have rats yet but have so many Cage inspirations saved? Love living with my parents but am excited to move out so I can adopt my own rats!

[@theotheranna6973]

That top gives me Halloween vibes :)

[@Erin-vw4rr]

Is a 12 inch wheel big enough for females?xx

[@Emiology]

For small / younger females it might be fine but for larger adults 14 inch minimum is recommended ☺️

[@purpleunicorn9351]

For baby females it should be fine, but when they are fully grown the minimum should be 14". Hope this helped! 💜

[@Erin-vw4rr]

Thank you x 😊

[@rachelsrats3553]

Wow! That's a lot of people that have sent you pictures of their cages!!! Incredible!

[@finnkk5657]

when ever i get my rats chew toys they dont use them, but when they have a hammock they chew through it

[@Pennytherat44]

7:33 a BIT too small?! That is tiny! That way to small to even keep two mice! Please please! be harsher on these people!

[@misfitmischief7513]

I just purchased the Prevue rat and chinchilla 495 cage do you think this would be a good cage for 2 rats?

[@smartfridge7116]

The unidentified cage is a Little friends chatsworth 1 tier (goes up to 3 tier)

[@herrr3_3_33]

Yay excited to watch this video. Keep up the good work! Since I am a bit New to the channel I do not know if you have made a feeding all your pets video. If you have not can you please do one??%

[@thescratkid7472]

I love these videos sooooo much😍

[@sineadellquist4972]

How do we submit our cages? And I LOVE your channel!!!❤️

[@nessaw2348]

That cage you didn’t know the name of is the you and me rat manor, I currently have this for my boys but I have the prevue feisty ferret cage arriving today!

[@shawntakada1851]

Question. I love my four girls. But the scratches are awful. Getting welts and scars. What to do about the nails?

[@Emiology]

Cut them! Or place a lava ledge or brick underneath their water bottles ☺️

[@shawntakada1851]

Emiology thank you!

[@ugne5438]

I got my rats yesterday and they are the cutest things on earth!❤️ I'm trying to tame them but they are scared of every move and sound and I have hard time finding treats that I could give every day, and I don't have baby food or cheerios, and those cuties aren't crazy about vegetables or fruits so I need some tips, maybe there are some homemade safe treats??

[@wigglywhiskers4004]

For treats you could try walnuts, or add some water to their normal block then add peanut butter and reshape them into small treats. For taming, open the door and put your hand in and just sit still for a while(maybe with some music on). Add some peanut butter smeared into your hand and they will come out after a while. This method worked great for my boy twitch.( He's not alone, he was just the only one not tame)

[@ugne5438]

@@wigglywhiskers4004 Thank you I'll try it. Can rats eat all nuts? I have a mix I tried opening their cage and giving them dried peas and they climed on my arm, so I think it's a good start.

[@ugne5438]

Update: today I put my hand in their cage and since they think I'm going to give treats they licked me and climed on me so I tried playing with them by petting, I think it worked cz they came back and didin't show any scared signs. So happy I took them from people and not from shop.✨🙈

[@wigglywhiskers4004]

Yay! That's great! Make sure you don't move too quickly with petting them and having them out alot, since (at least in my experience) things can backfire very quickly if you scare them, so just take it slow. They will need time to trust you(this might not be true for all rats, but just in my experience). I think they can eat all nuts, but make sure they aren't seasoned or salted.

[@ugne5438]

@@wigglywhiskers4004 How long did it take you to tame them? I'm veryy impatient🙈 I can't wait till they love me 😂😂

[@sarahhoover4969]

Even though I don’t own rats, it looks fun to make an enclosure for them. Though it must be hard keeping them entertained!

[@keanewilliams2518]

Oh my God I love your videos so much how do you we send you our own rap pages

[@Ahauntofcats]

Please do a mouse cage reaction video? I need help seeing if my cages are ok! (Prevue 528, so the size is ok, but I feel like I don’t have enough enrichment items in there.)

[@Maddie-cr9ok]

Just asking as I’m thinking about getting rats this Christmas do you have to have a wheel? x

[@lauragrace5622]

12:27 I don't have rats, but from what I've learned about them from you and my experience with my hamster ( www.rattysdiy.design.blog ) the litter pan shoudn't have the metal grid in it :)

[@leisewri]

Laura Grace If kept clean there is nothing wrong with it. Main thing is making sure the rest of their cage isn’t wire bottom (:

[@harriets6135]

omg u love your videos a couple of months ago I knew pretty much nothing about rats and after watching basicly all of your videos I know a lot now and I'm hoping to be getting my 2 baby girls in a month or 2

[@nugget7363]

Hello! So is length 91,4 cm, width 61 cm, Height 160 cm good for three rats?

[@kaitchristensen1815]

Where did you get your carrier please I need to know 😭

[@rosesways4158]

When will another cage vid be? I would like to send mine in XD.

[@em9zz]

Is the corner cage from pets at home good for two rats?

[@Bananakacke]

The first person made me laugh a little, I have five rats and three of them are named Cookie, Cream and Coffee :D Love these names. I always get a new pair or three babies from the same litter and give them names starting with the same letter, my older ladies are named Happy, Heidi and Hera (she unfortunately passed away in November last year)

[@libbyjadeyy8571]

Is a 46.5cm wide x 35.5cm Depth x 93 cm tall cage ok for 2 rats ? I’ll get a bigger one in the future. There only going to be 6-7 weeks old when I get them 💖

[@mia-ip8et]

im just wondering, how long is that purple and blue rope in your rat cage?

[@Emiology]

I don’t know the length of it exactly and I don’t have anything to measure it with, sorry!

[@mia-ip8et]

Emiology that’s okay! i’m adding two new ratties to the family soon and i’m hoping to deck out my cage with fun things for them to do 🐀

[@alvarachel6890]

I love you’re videos can you do another mice one

[@oliverwest4868]

I have never had the money to properly fill up the cage

[@dropthedagger]

my new rat cage is coming tomorrow and im so excited to set everything up

[@abigailchavez5239]

Hey fellow rat lover, I am adopting two male rats in 2 weeks and I’m ordering the cage and I want to get the “MidWest Critter Nation single story” cage do you guy think this would be a fine cage size wise ?

[@soph4850]

Are wheels essential, or is it like a personal preference? Sorry, rat researcher here and can’t find a final answer

[@Vanity_YT]

I love you're channel!! its the best you are the best i just AGH i just want every single one of your pets lol love you LMFAO yeah dont take it serious but yeah love you in a way i love your content lol ooouf i dont know how to say it like i love your channel that means i love you right IDK AGH its too HOT IN MY ROOM!

[@gabster0018]

how do we know when you do this. like where do you tell people that you need to send in there cages? i really wanna show your my mice

[@Catuca2]

Where can I send you my picture? 😊

[@patchopossum9414]

The cage at 4:30 is a "you & me rat manor" from petco, a chain pet store in the US. I had one of those 8 or 9 years ago. It's 16.5 in (39.6 cm) wide, 22.5 in (54 cm) long, and 32 in (76.8 cm) tall The cage calculator at ratclub.org says it will house 3 rats, but the most I would personally put in there is 2 rats. The wire shelves are a pain in the ass anyways, so if they took those out they could add a lot of baskets, toys, and hammocks.

[@skye5793]

Aww, that sounds really small :( the cage I'm getting for my three boys when I get them in December can fit 7 rats according to the calculator, I wouldn't dream of putting them in a little cage like that