REACTING TO MY SUBSCRIBERS RAT CAGES!

[@spiritasmodeus158]

Tip for anyone and rat cages, we all know running balls are horrible for them, i got two large ones at my shelter for free, i took off the two lids on each and i zip tie one open end to a wall of the cage and fill it with fleece for a nice large bed thats easy to get in and out plus provides some shelter to make them comfortable

[@jomoland]

SpiritAsmodeus Funny how they’re seen as bad in the rat 🐀 world. As a hamster owner we use them and actually like them in the hamster community. Do rats dislike them?

[@spiritasmodeus158]

•Jo• theyre not good for any animals sadly, theyre sold as a safe option for free roaming but it causes the animal high levels of stress and anxiety. Because theyre prey they depend on their senses at all times and in a ball they dont have that option even in a home it can be scary. Rats show it more by sitting still and refusing to move (most likely the intelligence being a big difference) but all rodents hide pain and emotions from instinct so its hard to see with hamsters. Im not saying its a horrible option for hamsters directly but its always good to look at pet forums and videos on excersise balls

[@aardfay]

@@jomoland As far as I know, putting hamsters inside running balls is seen as a bad thing in the hamster community too. But the media and pet shops keep spreading the wrong information about pets :\

[@silverdirtdraws9828]

@@jomoland XD you would be absolutely takwn down if you posted this on a hamster video XD

[@lauraeblanco]

•Jo• actually, the hamster community dislikes running balls as well

[@LittlePaws18120]

As a rat owner I love seeing others setups. I am always looking for new ideas for my rats cage becuase is nice to give them new things to explore and interact with. I would love to see a series with these videos. Also great to hear advice on cages so that others rats have the best of life. 😁🐀🐾

[@shayrose7705]

Little Paws 18120 Oml!!! Are you from America??? If so- hobby lobby!!! It’s a craft store in America. They have LOADS of cardboard- ceramic - plastic stuff PERFECT for small animal use.

[@LittlePaws18120]

@@shayrose7705 yes hobby lobby is a great store thanks, i shop at many non pet stores lol.

[@LittlePaws18120]

@@shayrose7705 i just put up a vid of my cage

[@tammythe_hammy6811]

Little Paws 18120 I’m a hamster owner

[@tammythe_hammy6811]

I have a mini zoo I have about 20/30 animals I’m only 10 I have 2 hammys 3 chickens a couple turtles some fish some parakeets

[@beccablogs8043]

I love that bioactive terrarium oh my gosh! I never knew you could do that with rats

[@beccablogs8043]

Hope P its so cool! Do the rats ever eat the isopods?

[@jomoland]

Becca Louisee I’d like to know this too! Curious I guess. Although the protein couldn’t hurt them I suppose. Probably just make me cringe 😝 lol!

[@hopep6715]

Becca Louisee I put springtails and organic earth worms in there. They don't touch the spring tails bc they're too small, but they absolutely love digging up the earth worms and eating them. It's like their all time favorite thing to do :) I think they ate all them actually so I need to buy some more lol

[@beccablogs8043]

Hope P Omg that’s kinda gross but sounds so cute at the same time

[@NazukiraMiyasaki]

Terrariums are problematic with rats because of the insufficient ventilation, just a quick reminder if someone tries to do a terrarium. I once had a digging box with plants too.... they didn't even survive a week and the mess was unbelievable, especially after they started walking through the water bowl and slightly "watering" the soil. 2/10, wouldn't do that again.

[@fattyMcGee97]

I found that my rats got stressed out if there was too much stuff in their cage that they had to climb over. Generally they loved just being able to run around inside their cage without any real obstacles. They weren't much for climbing either. They'd happily jump up on to stuff but it was rare to see them climbing. After a while I stopped giving them climbing toys as they never made use of them. They loved foraging so much though! It got to the point where I'd just start putting treats in slightly hard to reach areas around my flat. It was adorable seeing the pride on their little faces as they waddled on back to their cage, head held high, with a big treat in their mouths. I always thought it was so precious that they insisted on eating treats on the top floor of their cage by the food dish in what they had designated a box for eating in. I miss those guys so much

[@peanutandpatch9553]

fattyMcGee97 don’t you still have them?

[@unlikewyn]

@@peanutandpatch9553 they probably died😬

[@peanutandpatch9553]

Infinite B00M Oh no.

[@aardfay]

You should definitely turn this into a series. It's a great way for us all to connect, and to share information and ideas about making our pets lives better

[@deplorabledave1048]

We call it a sofa too. Sofa and couch are used interchangeably all over the USA as far as I know. The term couch is used probably more than sofa

[@itscleapatrah]

i'd also say to those who just have one water bottle in their cage: get another one! water bottles fail pretty often sadly and you wouldn't want your rats to be stuck without a water source

[@skye5793]

Is it okay to have one bottle and one of those metal bowls to attach to the side of the cage?

[@abbieandponies]

@@skye5793 they fall of alot but ye

[@hopep6715]

Omg 12:59 is my cage!! Thank you so much for reacting to it! It means so much❤️ Edit: just ordered another dcn :) Ps: you should do a video reacting to free range areas. I'd love to show you mine 😊💞

[@hopep6715]

Bean thank you so much!! Yeah they seem to really enjoy it! Especially the bioactive terrarium :)

[@hopep6715]

Bean thank you! If you want to see the cage tour I made a yt video on it. If you're interested in seeing it search rattiesarefriends and it should pop up 🐀😊

[@em-wv4qt]

Wow amazing!

[@hopep6715]

Pets Paradise thanks!!

[@em-wv4qt]

Hope P But srsly tell the rats I'm moving in! 😂

[@CaNdY-eh3vr]

This video is so wholesome, this little community we’ve built feels so kind, encouraging, and educational and we have it all thanks to Emi💗

[@beccablogs8043]

omg the second cage, I love that color scheme! It’s so adorable 😍

[@beccablogs8043]

Happylittlerat you’re amazing! Good job💞

[@AB-kg6rk]

Love your videos! I'm a retired teacher in a small flat so not very good for cats and dogs. It's amazing how much my rats give me the same companionship. I bought two common female rats and watch your videos daily.

[@EmmaTotney]

Please do a part 2 and 3! So much amazing information thats really helpful for owners or people looking to get small animals. Great video xx

[@freyainstudio]

Oh my gosh I was the first cage. Thank you so much for reviewing it! I’ve since ordered a Sputnik which is funny that you mentioned it. I will consider getting a deep pan to put loose bedding in also! Much love 💖💖💖

[@freyainstudio]

Bean thank you!!

[@em-wv4qt]

Tell the rats I'm moving in! 😂

[@janeflannery6400]

what kind of cage was this or what was it called i couldn’t tell what she said in the video lol ☺️

[@kipkip862]

I have the same type of cage and now im considdering what kind of deep boxes i could put in for more bedding. Exciting lol

[@vidatooraww6048]

jane flannery did you ever find out? if so please lmk cause i want one 😭

[@mooncalf191]

We actually do use the word sofa over here across the pond. Interchangeably with couch; although I've noticed the nicer it is, the more likely it is to be referred to as a sofa. A worn out old thing is always a couch.

[@jojooffaraway2675]

This is a really nice idea and a great source of inspiration to decorate your own cage. I would really love to see more :D

[@mr.trashcan1707]

oh my GOSH someone named their rats after Moomins my HEART-

[@christin7922]

Drinking game: Take a shot every time she says good

[@kashicutie6514]

Cherry wow dats hard

[@emilylewis2806]

I find it so cool that your so immersed in your subscribers items as well and that your trying to help them! That’s not common form what I’ve seen! Your helping so many, thank you so much! We love you❤️ Ps: I find it funny how on all of your videos I give you an emotional, encouraging speech!🤣🤣

[@alyssageurts]

I miss putting the cage together so much. But I miss my boys even more😢

[@xandertate6910]

Do another! It's great inspiration for planning my own cage. And seeing everyone's rats is super cute too!

[@user-xn2kx3jy3f]

idk why i’m watching these videos bc i don’t have a rat and i’m not planning to get one but these videos are just so adorable!!

[@soggycereal8626]

I really love your eyeglasses, they look very pretty on you!

[@jojooffaraway2675]

Casually rewatching the series cause it's really calming

[@amlacy9127]

This is such a cute video idea! Thanks for your content - you’ve been really, really helpful for me as a first-time rat owner in the past couple months. ❤️

[@bwoop4388]

I’ve done mini piñatas for my rescue rats in the past; I used toilet paper rolls (cut into smaller sections), filled it with goodies, and then wrapped it up into some gift wrapping paper. I then hid those throughout the cage, some I tied to the cage, they went nuts for these x).

[@ConfidentCritters]

Oh yes please make more parts to this i love seeing other peoples cages! So great to get new ideas 💕

[@redxnose4025]

As a rat owner, I see in your videos there are tons of inspiration and now I have asked for all rat stuff for my birthday, not only that you are amazing emiology thanks

[@majaoades4494]

Hi Emiology, I'm paying for everything when it come to my three energetic baby girls so handmade accessories are the way falward for me. I would absolutely love to see you make a vedio on diy cage accessories since I would personally like that and would find it very fun to watch a recreate! Xxx

[@waaygaan]

Maja Oades I know this is old but something I love to do is make little piñatas for my girls! I put seeds and treats in layers of paper towel and tissue paper and hang them around the cage and it’s great enrichment! Hope this helps!

[@annaking7202]

@@waaygaan omg I'm definently going to try that with my girls

[@majaoades4494]

@@waaygaan oh my goodness I only just saw all of these, thank you so much. For replying aha and that sounds amazing thanks!! I'll definitely try it!! Xx

[@majaoades4494]

@Sydney Mandel thanks so much for replying! I really love the channel shadow the rat and do a lot of her little diys so thank you for the amazing suggestion xxx

[@pandora8458]

Loved spudnik pods for my rats too, but it got to the point where I'd just place them on floor, high up they'll all get in an clip bits would come loose an they would fall but they are brilliant things an looked cute

[@Bunny12Sky]

definitely do a part 2! the bioactive is incredible!

[@daltonmcgovern5355]

Currently binge watching all of the video cages to get ideas for my cages.

[@moniquegroos2388]

I know it took you forever to film this, but I did really love it! My cage is almost finished and I would love to send in my cage next time you make one of these! Also can’t wait to so the mice one, don’t plan on getting mice any time soon but would still love to get ideas for the future.

[@Nonexistentcreature00]

I got 2 rats 2 days ago and this channel has been like my rat Bible

[@Tarka98]

First cage review has the same cage as me! I do love it, but can't wait to switch it to a cage where the doors fully open one side of the cage.

[@kimwardle6457]

Hi what cage is it? I can't quite catch what she says 😂

[@thatbeechick]

I use couch and sofa interchangeably, and now I can't tell if all Aussies do that, or if they just think I'm weird and it was due to my partially British upbringing.

[@hannaangser4731]

Omg my cage made it! Thank you for the feedback!💗

[@Mandiiiskz]

Hi are you the swedish Hanna? :) I am from Sweden too. If you want contact me. I do sell hammocks

[@kyuantic7028]

I just woke up and this was the first video i clicked on, she flamed me for that sofa comment 😂. Thank you for starting my day emiology.

[@knowyourstrengthsaj4620]

Thank you! My 3 mice have been fighting lately and I wasnt sure what items to put in their cage to help with it, your other video talking about other peoples cages gave me a lot of good ideas! Cant wait to get some more stuff my my little rattys

[@Angel-fs6zl]

Ugh I miss having rats so much. Only a year left and I'll be out on my own forming my own rat colonies lmao (I'm 17 my parents made me get rid of my 5 rats almost a year ago but they were my absolute pride and joy) still have my critter nation and everything

[@beautifuldisaster1336]

I'm planning on getting some rats. I really enjoy watching your channel and it's very informative. Keep up the great work!

[@emslilzoo2906]

Everyone’s looks amazing! I hope a lot of rat or alike owners get inspired from this video ❤️

[@Sharklover_420]

These cage themes are so cute I currently don't have a theme but I'm working towards it

[@bayleighc.5843]

I'm on the process of introducing a third rat, and redoing my cage setup. I ordered a foraging wheel and a sputnik because your boys seem to love them. I have made forage toys out of paper tubes and such, but my girls shred everything. I really want to get some pvc pipes to make a tunnel system in the cage as well, along with the ledges and hammocks I usually have.

[@vincento_squish]

Haha my name is Freya and I also have that first cage. Nice one name buddy

[@liz-anne2432]

9:20 yeah I have that log hide for my syrian hamster and I've never seen anyone besides me that has one

[@mildsyndromes]

I recently got two sweet rats the past two weeks, they are already 7 months old and are rescues, they were under poor conditions with their past owner and since I have gotten them I have spoiled them to no end! I would love to show the new cage! I wish I had a before of their cage but I could not bare to let them stay in their old cage any longer than they already had to, it was horrible. Not cleaned for months, they had not been fed for days, and the little bedding they were given was wood shavings. They have a much better cage now!

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Hi Emi, I love your videos, thank you for making them and opening peoples eyes to how wonderful rats and mice can be!

[@jsk-art]

I brought my first two ratties home today! They're still pretty shy, and haven't explored much of their cage (they've mostly been hiding in a little cardboard house I made at the bottom) and I'm trying to take my time with them, and let them adjust before I interact with them too much, but I've definitely found myself coming back to the cage and looking in at them a lot

[@mooseandfredvr6928]

It was hard for me to 😂

[@ak.8435]

It would be great to have the names of the different cages written down! in the description. Thanks for the hammock links. Also, great video! Although I have mice, not rats, it is useful anyway. I've also seen some of your mouse videos, and especially the one on health was extremely helpful

[@bonbonboy666]

Me and my two rats love watching you!!

[@heini4351]

Loved this video💞 I've been wanting to get rats forever now but can't get them in my current life situation. I'm using this time to educate myself on rats so they can get the best rat life possible once I get them 💙

[@oakmate6068]

I love your advice. Great video ❤️🐁

[@rachaelmendoza3647]

I have a question..I recently rescued two Baby mice and I'm having trouble trying to find a suitable cage that has small enough bars where they wont escape through. As they are very tiny

[@Emiology]

I’d make them a bin cage! 🙂 you can get mesh with really small holes for it

[@maiarostved]

Yay I’ve been looking forward to this video! 💕

[@b3than_]

This should be a series!

[@Emiology]

It will be 🙂

[@kashicutie6514]

I love ur channel! You deserve more subscribers! 🐭🐀🧀🙂

[@donnaryan71]

That was great, looking forward to another one

[@kaatevlogs8006]

8:35 we ain’t gonna talk about how that rat really do love the mama! Ahaha Awh

[@304kaya]

Omg 6th comment! Yayyy! I love your videos! Keep working hard

[@MsBellsyboo]

That dig box thing was awesome! Wonder if it would work with mice

[@hopep6715]

Bella Scrivener thank you!!

[@Emiology]

Yep!

[@robinb.4868]

Love those log hides Meghan(?) had in the video! I use them for my hedgehogs

[@erinlawlor2861]

please do a part 2!!! I live these videos :)

[@jennifermorley9836]

Such great houses. Got some awesome ideas for my ratties. They just got brand new small 🐩 plush beds for a more cozy cuddle spot

[@Sophieivy1_]

PLS MAKE THIS A SERIES!

[@mintikajasmine2152]

Very good vid, I'm trying to get ideas for my boy's cage. This is really helpful.

[@wes1070]

im setting up a cage for some rats ill get in summer and this came in super useful ! thank u

[@delilah2157]

I taught my boys to clean their cage somehow 😅 when I scatter food or hand them pieces one by one they take it and put it in their food bowl

[@SullyEyevie]

I love your video's! Most ratubers provide too much wrong information. ❤️❤️❤️ When i was watching i wanted to tip as well :) About the shelves i think they are great because they add more running space. Many rats will pee on a rock which you can place in the poop corner for example. Of course you have to Cook it first before using. Also these shelves are great for elder rats. I experienced with bird cages that the bottom is often very small. Wild rats arent really climbers but they dig more or find a space they can build a nest. They love ground space, also for elder rats that is great but baby rats as well.

[@littlerattymonsters7402]

I love your channel!

[@mischiefmuse6737]

oh my cage is the last one!! I can't believe you featured it, thank you so much! And than you for your kind words. I've actually had that paper chain since the start of the year and it's still in usable condition haha. They chew little bits at a time so it's pretty easy to maintain! And yeah, the pink basket is filled with packaging paper they love to shred up. Sometimes I alternate between loose bedding and fleece blankets, as well!

[@mischiefmuse6737]

@Bean thank you so much!

[@Radiogumdrop]

I think a part 2 or 3 would be really cool! I have a mixed age group with two elderly rats, a 1 year old, and 3 four month old rats. I try to have my cage work for all 6 of them but advice would always be welcome!

[@rabbitquartet9273]

This was a great video because I am doing research on rats 🐀 so very helpful

[@Plus4Charisma]

7:50 A Single Critter Nation is big enough for six rats?? I have three in mine, and I don't see how there could possibly be enough space for 3 more.

[@Emiology]

Personally I feel the same, I have what is essentially a double critter nation and I wouldn’t want more than 4 in there, but some people do 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nisasemione]

I'd love to see a part two (or three)!

[@teoulman7063]

what type of soil should you put in a digbox? and also for foraging do you just scatter their normal food , in the soil? im getting rats in a couple of weeks and needing to learn as much as possible so i can be the best rat mum!!

[@nievecorcoran9597]

You inspired me to get 2 little ratties they are so cute they are called rocco and theo. At first I thought pet rats were disgusting but after watching ur videos and more on yt I found out pet rats are lovely and now I love my ratties and your videos ❤️❤️💕💕

[@UlaDWannaB]

So I got rats three days ago (as of September 3rd) and they aren’t hand shy, I got them from a good breeder and they’ll take treats if i offer but 90% of the day, even after sunset, they’ll just hide in the corner in their little hut! One is more adventurous than the other and I see her more often, but the other one i hardly see at all. They aren’t exploring their cage (three levels, all sorts of toys, a hammock, climbing stuff, shredding stuff, etc). I don’t want them to become uncomfortable with being handled, so I’m scared to leave them completely alone, but I’m also scared of frightening them if I try to push them out of their comfort zone. Any advice would be really appreciated.

[@frankiebenson4717]

I got pet rats a few days ago and your videos are good help

[@chloebeckner9593]

8:35 that rat is sooo cuteeee

[@17fsakes]

ChloesCrib hell noa

[@evatheicon7472]

I love my rats sm thank u for making this

[@BonzaiBonzaii]

Just a question, why do rats like peeing on the plastic shelves?

[@lynneakrause5064]

They like to mark things so that's why and it is not notice able on plastic!

[@welovescats9764]

I was wondering how many rats should be together as I have a two double critter nation cages and their connected to make it bigger at the moment I have 2 but I would like at least 5 can I add more than that?

[@unlikewyn]

Some websites say you could have up to 20 in there, but I'd say maybe 10

[@lindsaywilliams9314]

I’m getting my second rats I’ve had to replace all the old stuff and so far the setup is pretty basic with some foraging toys bedding hammocks bowl water bottle food I hope this is ok for the first month while I accumulate some more stuff for them

[@jeremywebb7637]

At 9:50 the rats were named after characters in Moomin books incase any one didn't know and was confused.

[@honsterbay6046]

I'm planning on getting my rats as soon as my room is clean and I have a place to put their things. I'm getting 2 5 week old males from a breeder. I'm so excited to get my babies!!!

[@deplorabledave1048]

When you say Sputnik I'm assuming you mean what they call a Space Pod on Amazon. I didn't even know they existed until I started watching rat videos. I got a really nice one from Amazon. I will probably get a second one as well.

[@pancakegirl56]

I am thinking of knitting some baskets and hammocks, is there any type of yarn that might be unsafe for them?

[@randomgirl4348]

Also my sisters friend has 3 rats and I hold them whenever I go over and she lets me give them treats and more and do tricks :3

[@lifeofsin9829]

Have you heard anything about KW cages ? I just ordered one for my new rats that are coming home next week

[@Emiology]

I hadn’t! I just had a look at them and some of them have wire floors which would need to be taken out but other than that they should be okay 🙂

[@gwahbwahuwah1127]

Please do a second “reacting to your rat cages” please!!

[@grasswithflowers2991]

This is super helpful, thanks

[@lizardtails4214]

It's so cool to see someone using a bioactive digbox in their rat cage! I'm wanting to do the same thing for my mice, but I don't know what live plants to get that would be safe and non-toxic for them to nibble on. Do you have any suggestions?

[@eviemaggs3149]

in 2 weeks im getting a rat and i love watching you videos

[@Emiology]

I hope you’re not just getting one ☺️

[@jesiebelberta1953]

Just got my new ratties today. 3 adorable boys. They are from a breeder and they where quit friendly when i visited them at the breeder with 4 weeks old. Now theyre 6 weeks and just got to their new home. What is the best thing to do to get them used to me and to trust me. 1 is a lot more shy then the other 2

[@ak.8435]

I look so much forward to the mouse version!

[@madelyn7131]

I am getting rats next year, I have researched them quite a bit to try to be the best owner possible. I’m just wondering if you’re able to use fleece as bedding as long as I’m washing it twice a week? I know they love to dig so I would add a dig tub. Is that ok?

[@emilymioton5314]

I have three boys, got em from a bad CL situation and the person said they came with a big cage. So I was like okay cool I can keep them in there until I get a better one. She gave me the Kaytee Multi-Level Habitat, way way way TOOO SMALL for three adult males. And no toys. Dw I’ve upgraded to Prevue Hendryx Black Feisty Ferret Cage. They’re much happier oh and they have toys and hides and hammocks now. Poor boys. She also said they weren’t friendly so she never held them. They’re the sweetest rats I’ve ever had, they love free roaming and cuddling. They were just neglected with her.

[@calebc339]

watching this after redecorating my rats cage :•)

[@rocksyumyum9244]

My sister and I are getting two more rats! They are about seven weeks old and our other rats are about a year and a half!🙂 Our rats we have now are grey and white (Harper), and black and white (Rylee)! The baby’s we are getting are both agouti! And if they don’t have names we are naming then Max and El after stranger things!

[@redxnose4025]

Omg 3:58 your grey rat looks identical to my rat biscuit