Prevue Hendryx 485 Pet Products Feisty Ferret Rat Cage

Prevue Hendryx 485 Pet Products Feisty Ferret Rat Cage

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A lot of rat owners have been talking about this large, beautiful cage. Originally called the Feisty Ferret mansion, it was first sold to ferret owners who want to supply their ferrets with an adequate sized cage. Now, rat owners are all over it! The Prevue Hendryx 485 Pet Products Feisty Ferret Rat Cage is very similar to the double critter nation, with two major exceptions.

Why Is the Prevue Hendryx 485 Better than the Double Critter Nation?

For many, the winning trait of the Feisty Ferret cage is that it can be bought for under $150. Pet cages are generally very, very expensive, especially when you’re looking at the spacious ones with multiple levels, ramps, and several doors. For this price, you really cannot beat the cage. You get twice as much cage space as you would with two single level cages that cost half the price.This gives the rats plenty of space to run, climb, and play, while also being able to retreat into a hiding spot for some alone time if that’s what they choose to do. All in all, a great deal for the savvy bargain shopper.

Where The Feisty Ferret Can’t Compete with the DCN

rat-253979_1280Even though this delightfully large cage has a price tag to die for, the more expensive competitor might win you over. All in all, the DCN could run you $250; so that’s a whopping $100 more. However, the Prevue cage doesn’t have as many closely spaced bars as the double critter nation does, nor is it as big. For those with smaller rats or baby rats, that can most definitely be a deal breaker.

The Prevue 485 cage has fairly well spaced bars- for larger small animals. Since it was built for ferrets, the bar spacing reflects the need for fewer bars to contain the animal it was meant for. This can spell disaster for small, juvenile, or baby rats. They could potentially slip in and out of the bars, especially small babies. This means that the rats could get into a lot of trouble, whether that is getting lost or being attacked by dogs or cats in the household. Young children could harm the rats as well if the parents aren’t aware that the rats are escaping their cage.

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this is a guinea pig, but it is exactly the same as rat bumble foot. Very gross, very painful, and very difficult for a rat to go through.

This model also comes up a bit shorter and smaller than the critter nation, standing at 54 inches instead of 63 inches. This is not a huge consideration if you only have 3 or 4 rats, but it could make a big difference if you have 6 or 7.  This means that the secondary levels are much smaller, and in addition, there is no pan on the upper level. With all of the wire grate, the owner will need to use fleece as a bedding on order to protect the rats’ feet. Otherwise, severe problems like bumble foot could arise.

Features That Both Models Share

81mTEiAnuNL._SL1500_Both of these models have amazingly large double doors on top and bottom. This makes it easy to interact with the rats, as well as cleaning         the cage when it becomes necessary. Easy in, easy out! Since the cages are made of steel, they will last for quite a long time. They can take quite a beating, and the metal will stay strong. They also come with shelves to store all of your ratty supplies, toys, treats, food, and extra bedding. The icing on the cake is the rolling wheels; it makes it so much easier to roll the cage throughout the house!