rats/litter box

[ADEE]

does it really work? how do you "train" them? we have the three in a 20gal but thinking of purchasing one of those big wire enclosures (found one on craigslist for 20 bucks!) that are more designed for ferrets, i saw one posted here with rats in it. i was concerned about their little feet falling through (i meet with the girl this week to buy it either way) i love that they can exercise and move around more, i will hang lots of hammoks/slippers/exc for them, i was just wondering if it keeps the smell down having an enclosure like this? we dont have a problem with the smell at all now but i want to ensure we never do either. (im super sensative to smell and going to someones house that stinks grosses me out!) what about the poo falling out the side of the enclosure, is that ever a problem?

any suggestions/ideas for litter training? i want them to be as comfy and happy as possible (Read my BP post about husbandry and you will see i work fast to get these guys happy as possible) if this type enclosure is not ideal i wont bother

what im going to pick up...

[SatanicIntention]

I would cover the bottom shelf with a towel or something, so their feet can rest. Being on wire mesh all of the time can do some damage. I prefer to have a level with a litter box(with different bedding in, such as aspen in the bottom main pan and yesterdays news in the litter box), and their main pan filled with bedding too.

Here's a great site with good information: www.ratguide.com

[frankykeno]

For $20 I wouldn't pass that up Ashley! With a few modifications I'm sure it could make an excellent, roomy home for your three females.

[ADEE]

awesome, i was kinda planning on picking it up tomorrow (pay day) even if its just for them to "play" in and get some extra exercise thought it would be good