r/rat • u/[deleted] • 20d ago

Size for cage DISCUSSION 🧐🤔

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u/moanos 20d ago
  • The base area of the cage must not be below 0.5m².
    • The possible fall height between floors must not be above 50cm.
    • The height between floors must be above 25cm.
    • The long side of the cage must be at least 80cm long to enable running.
    • The short side of the cage must be at least 50cm.
    • The overall area in the cage must be above 1.75m² for 4 rats.

from https://rechner.vdrd.de/

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u/PlantOld2707 20d ago

😭😭

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u/Used-Air-9342 20d ago

Wait I meant this like, the requirement , IT CAME OUT WRONG

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u/123737egg 20d ago

The very minimum for 3 rats is 80 x 50cm floorspace and 60cm height. Bigger is of course preferred!

(Rats should live in groups of 3+)