Kelsi Small Animal Cage

It’s perfect! I mean, it’s not small, but rats need lots of space. Really easy to put together (though the instructions could be a bit clearer) with a bit of patience. Importantly: the space between the bars is about 1cm, so our 3 baby ratties are perfectly safe with no chance of escape! The lower deck is perfect for them to hide away (so if you ever want to see your rats, maybe don’t bother putting that bit in - we got a ‘medium cottage’ from a shop which works well for them and us!) The bottom of the cage is solid plastic, so nowhere for the rats to get their feet stuck and hurt themselves. I spent WEEKS researching cages online and every one I looked at had a problem (wire bases, gaps too big, bright pink plastic, etc) but this one really does tick all boxes. The wheel was cracked on arrival, but that doesn’t bother me because rats shouldn’t have wheels anyway. And the door clasps needed a bit of tightening - found that out when we came down in the morning and one door was open! Thankfully the rats had decided not to break out and we’re safe in their bed. Remember that rats chew EVERYTHING so probably don’t use the plastic food bowl either - get a ceramic one (or two) but the wooden ramps and platforms are safe. My babies also love the little house - all 3 like to snuggle in there together. Excellent cage, worth the price Oh, one last thing - make sure you put the side with the doors on the right way up first time. It’s a pain when you’ve built the thing and then have to dismantle it again! The clasp should be at the top and the doors open downwards.

Size is great, as is the depth of the plastic tray. I filled it about 1/2 or 2/3 the way up with substrate and my rats are having a whale of a time digging without flinging it everywhere. I had to discard 2 out of the 3 ramps as they had splinters I couldn't reach. I sanded everything else. I also varnished, because untreated wood can be awful for soaking up rat urine. Honestly my only real issue is the access. The whole top opening is great, but I can't actually reach all the way down so it means I have to dismantle the entire thing just to litter scoop and spot clean. Bigger doors at the front would solve this, and I will probably include that in my criteria when I need a new cage.

The cage is a good size with lively accessories, my only problem are the clips that hold the cage onto the base are not very secure and a bit loose.

It's really spacious; my hamster loves it!

It a amazing, great for the price and nice and big