MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Double Unit Small Animal Cage (Model 162)

My first cage for my 2 boys was the paw hut.. would never buy again. Within 3 months it was rusting and just wasnt great accessibility wise to clean. The critter nation.. well. Its not cheap but im so glad I upgraded and invested. So much better built. Sturdy and spacious. The doors are great as they fully open allowing for easy access and cleaning. So easy to use, assemble and keep if you have the room. A massive difference and my 2 boys abs love it. I dont overfill mine as im quite hygienic and my boys dont lime overcrowded cage so just enough in there for them. I wish id have done the research and got this first time and saved myself £80 buying the wrong thing

What is there to say that hasn't already been said? This is THE CAGE for pet rat owners. If you need more room later this cage literally sells extensions to just make it this cage+. It's spacious, its got a solid floor and thats easy to remove for cleaning and its got doors that open all the way up for easy access to your furry friends. It was also very easy to put together. The only suggestion I have is to have a screwdriver on hand. They send you one but that little thing isn't really cut out for the job. A mallet is suggested by the instructions but you can make do. (I did) The all metal construction makes for a heavy box but the thing has wheels once put together and that same metal is why it wont easily break later. I went from a normal sized cage to this little rat mansion and my boys have literally been bouncing and running around in there all week. They're way more comfortable and active now that there's more play space. If you're looking at the price and wondering if you should... Yes. In the long run you'll be better served by one cage that lasts a lifetime then having to rebuy new cages your pets grew out of. It's a smart purchase and this thing comes highly recommended on pretty much every forum for rat lovers. Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. They also sell little scatter guards for this cage specifically to keep your friends from redecorating the rest of your house with their bedding. I'm reviewing those separately but Id get them as well. They're cheap and they solve the only real issue with this cage... The shallow floor pan.

Very nice cage. Big and easy to clean. It came a bit dented, probably from shipping. I had to gently hammer it into shape before I could assemble it. Bought the extra coverings and scatter guard. Without it the shallow bottom tray can not hold the required amount of bedding.

Great add on to my double was a nightmare to build not going to lie and took 2 of us to build but it’s definitely worth it if your looking to expand

Great cage for pet rats - I'm so glad I was picky about getting a cage and waited to buy this one on sale. It's built to last and there is lots of room for rats to run around. My fella crawls all over the walls to get my attention when I'm busy and the spacing is still big enough for me to tickle his belly with my pinky finger. Love that the front opens completely so you can visit with your rats while they are in the cage (especially great for building trust with new rats) and for moving items in and out. I was able to put it together myself but had to call the company because the side pieces absolutely did not fit…turns out there are plastic inserts that need to be removed and there was no note of this on the instructions. I felt like a dummy but the customer service agent made it sound like I was not the only one with this issue. Bonus about investing in this cage is you can likely resell privately for at least half the cost if you don't need it any longer. Also kudos to Amazon because it was delivered on the second business day after I placed the order!