Have you seen the newest Midwest Cage?

I've been in contact with MidWest since they began the designing process for this cage. Although the pans aren't as deep as they originally intended, the newly designed cage is a great option for rats and one that I myself will be purchasing.

The bar spacing is better for rats than the Ferret Nation. Although some rats had no problems with the bar spacing in the FN, small adults and young rats have been able to slip through the bars with no problems.

The new cage is 30% heavier than the FN is so this could put off a potential buyer, but it is necessary for the tighter bar spacing.

Both cages are easy to clean with double opening doors and slide out bottoms so the primary difference you will see is just the bar spacing. I would invest in this for your rats. This way if you get more in the future (we all get the Gotta Get More Rats syndrome sooner or later!) you'll be able to put the young ones in the cage as well instead of finding another cage until they are large enough for the FN.

Good luck!

=)

~Yelliez

The CN has been in the works for a good year or two now, and the entire way rat lovers and aficionados were contacted for information by Midwest to help the cage be the best suited cage for 'critters'.

Both cages are incredibly wonderful cages but, for rats, the Critter Nation would be the better choice due to the bar spacing.

I think both cages are great size,shape & design.

I think either cages are perfectly suited to keep rats in.

The ferret cage seems more open,due to ferrets being longer,but if i was to keep rats again,i would choose a cage like those ones.

Thanks.xxx