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In a message dated 10/24/2002 12:12:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
> Kelly,
> can you give more info. on the $50.00 cage you build? Sounds like
> something we would like to try.


Sharon,

We got the plans off the 'net. Try googling homemade rat cage maybe? There
are many sites. Look around 'til you find the one you like.

We used the shelving you can find at Lowe's or Home Depot. It's not "wire"
exactly, but it's often used in closets, mostly white---I don't think I saw
any colors. You must cut ut with a handsaw, or maybe a dremel would work. The
shelves are 6' long. We cut them in half. Do all your measuring in the store!


I got one of those under-the-bed storage boxes for the base---throw the top
away. Make sure the shelving fits side-by-side and in the corners of the
base.

Four 6' shelves will make two double sides (Length), two single sides
(Width), and a top with a lip that measures 32" X 16" X 35" (they overlap in
the corners) with one extra piece that can be cut up and used for ramps and
perches if you're clever and handy (we didn't!<G>). We attached everything
with some neat fasteners from the hardware department. The lid is attached
with those plastic things men love to connect stuff with (I don't know what
they're called: you thread one end into the other which has a hole, and pull
tight?)). You can add "stories" by attaching more shelving. We also have a
rope and a hammock. Some families cut doors into the sides for easy access;
we just lift the top and they scurry up.

Kelly





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james e thomas

Thanks everyone for sharing. I can see I really need to talk to some
breeders.
You are right...we got him at a pet shop. we were told they were no
different than breeders just less expensive.hmmmm! I can see that we
will want to pay for quality.
Now I feel kind of bad knowing that if we got him a friend it might
have helped. Oh well...next time I will go to a breeder. We are in TN. I
will need to serf the net awhile and see if there is anyone. Everyone is
too far to get their extras.*grin* but I am sure we will make out.
Do any breeders ship? and is it an arm and a leg? what price might we
be talking for two rats? I don't know the different breeds so I can't say
I am particular. I go more for the personality......I guess except when I
go to the pet store huh? LOL!

sharon

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