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Pet shop that sells large rat cages
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11-11-2012 11:13pm#1
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Silverfish wrote: »I know you want to go to a shop but http://www.pet-bliss.ie/acatalog/Rat_Cage.html - seems cheap!
I was looking at it and the main problem I have with it is the wire floors
Ive been told they're not great for ratty feet and the critter nation cages (to my knowledge) have adjustable plastic floors. 0 -
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They sell live fish online, really puts me off tbh.
I know, it's not ideal, but most fish are imported anyway, so once they're couriered it's usually okay. One of the best show standard goldfish suppliers send fish worth hundreds to thousands around the world, via courier.
I presume since they require you to contact them first that they must arrange some specific type of shipping.ShaShaBear wrote: »I was looking at it and the main problem I have with it is the wire floors Ive been told they're not great for ratty feet and the critter nation cages (to my knowledge) have adjustable plastic floors.
Yeah, you don't want wire floors
Could put some coroplast bases in on top of the wires? Lot of messing about though, and also the waiting!
Time to dig out the phonebook and call around!0 -
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ShaShaBear wrote: »So does Seahorse Aquariums, aren't they supposed to be fantastic though? My main reason for not wanting to buy online is simply financial paranoia :P I dont really like the thoughts of handing over 200 odd quid online for something I might not see for at least a week!
Edit: You can pay for the fish with Pet-Bliss online, you have to go collect them though!Silverfish wrote: »I know, it's not ideal, but most fish are imported anyway, so once they're couriered it's usually okay. One of the best show standard goldfish suppliers send fish worth hundreds to thousands around the world, via courier.
I presume since they require you to contact them first that they must arrange some specific type of shipping.
Yeah, you don't want wire floors
Could put some coroplast bases in on top of the wires? Lot of messing about though, and also the waiting!
Time to dig out the phonebook and call around!
I'd prefer to see any live animal in person before I'd buy it, suppose it's just a hangup I have.
I also remember that years ago about five years ago they shipped without any checks.0 -
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Sigma Force wrote: »Maybe try online at zooplus not sure if they are cheaper, haven't checked, but they are worth it generally for the price when it comes to larger cages and you can always send it back if you're not happy with it.
Ideally don't buy from any pet shop that sells unsuitable cages like round cages for birds etc. so you're not supporting pet shops that sell miserabley small hutches etc.
I tried boycotting any shops that sold goldfish bowls or small unfiltered tanks, or small hutches etc, its nearly impossible 0 -
Silverfish wrote: »I tried boycotting any shops that sold goldfish bowls or small unfiltered tanks, or small hutches etc, its nearly impossible
What's even worse (tied to my post a while back about a suitable petshop in the North East that sells fish and equipment) is that all my local pet shops not only sell overly-small and cramped living spaces for pets, but they have sickly looking and badly cared for puppies and kittens in the shops as well. It puts me off buying from them, but since I have an elderly dog and two disabled middle-aged ratties, I've often got no choice but to run to the nearest pet shop.
I've looked at Done Deal and Adverts.ie, but there is nothing suitable within a reasonable distance (was looking for aquariums as well) and the money we'd be out on petrol to and from them would equate to buying a brand new one anyway
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Aww, poor middle aged ratties!
Is the cage for them? Did you have any luck with Maxizoo?
I definitely think selling live animals should have tighter controls, especially dogs, cats and rabbits, when shelters are full of them
I bought mice from various pet shops, they were either hopping with fleas or had various illnesses, they've racked up some serious vet bills.0 -
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When I was shopping for ratty accommodation, none of the walk-in shops had anything half big enough. I got my Furet Tower XL on Zooplus, it was great value and it's ideal for ratties. Be warned though it is HUGE! Don't do what I did, and assemble it in the living room only to discover it won't fit through doors. :P
The Furet Tower is perfect for multiple rats. I had two in mine and they were in heaven. They wouldn't be losing out if you got two rats a Jenny instead though. It's half the size but still very roomy.
The creme de la creme of rat cages is the Savic Royal Suite - currently on sale on Zooplus!
The Irish Rat Club also have an online forum where you sometimes see second-hand cages for sale. Not sure if I'm allowed put up a link but if you google it you should find it.
Also if you join the Fancy Rats Forum there is a great section on housing with reviews of all the different cage options.
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Going to be waiting until pay day before I make any decisions! But I imagine we will take a spin to Maxizoo and give it a look. Shadow needs a new collar and tag, and the ratties need more food so it's a pet shop I need to be going to soon!
Zoidberg is deaf and Lemmiwinks is blind (from birth, again another pet-shop disaster) but they lead each other about pretty well. Z will lead Lemm to treats I put in to the cage (unless it's ham or biscuits, she runs with them then
) and Lemmiwinks always lets Z know if Im coming toward the cage. I'd love something bigger for them to get a bit more independence from each other :rolleyes: 0 -
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If you're still looking, I can definitely help you out on this one.
I've got 12 rats split into two groups of six (one group of boys and one of girls) so I know the need for large cages.
If you would like a slightly cheaper version of the Critter Nation, they sell this one on Zooplus http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/rodents/cages/chinchilla_cages/157454
I've talked to people who keep their rats in it and they all said it's really good. On the site there should be an option near the picture to view other customers photos of the cage in use, that can often give you a good idea of what it will realistically be like with animals living in it.
I decided to pay extra and get a real critter nation. I bought mine in Pet Mania, who also stock large FOP cages for chinchillas that are well big enough for up to six rats, but aren't as easy to clean or hang toys and hammocks inside. It's up to you, it's about 150 for the white FOP chinchilla cage (I used to have my rats in it) but it's not owner friendly.
If you go to your nearest Pet Mania they can usually order the Critter Nation in, 199 for a single and 299 for a double. The critter nation is much easier to clean and hang toys and beds in, it also makes it harder for the rats to climb out if you leave their door open while you're feeding them or anything, as it's elevated off the ground. There's a little shelf under it to store all their food and unused toys and such.
Good luck with your cage hunting and ratties, they're the greatest pets
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If you're still looking, I can definitely help you out on this one.
I've got 12 rats split into two groups of six (one group of boys and one of girls) so I know the need for large cages.
If you would like a slightly cheaper version of the Critter Nation, they sell this one on Zooplus http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/rodents/cages/chinchilla_cages/157454
I've talked to people who keep their rats in it and they all said it's really good. On the site there should be an option near the picture to view other customers photos of the cage in use, that can often give you a good idea of what it will realistically be like with animals living in it.
I decided to pay extra and get a real critter nation. I bought mine in Pet Mania, who also stock large FOP cages for chinchillas that are well big enough for up to six rats, but aren't as easy to clean or hang toys and hammocks inside. It's up to you, it's about 150 for the white FOP chinchilla cage (I used to have my rats in it) but it's not owner friendly.
If you go to your nearest Pet Mania they can usually order the Critter Nation in, 199 for a single and 299 for a double. The critter nation is much easier to clean and hang toys and beds in, it also makes it harder for the rats to climb out if you leave their door open while you're feeding them or anything, as it's elevated off the ground. There's a little shelf under it to store all their food and unused toys and such.
Good luck with your cage hunting and ratties, they're the greatest pets
Yet another pet shop with a really fancy looking website and no stock list on it
Yeah I'd prefer to go into a shop and buy it outright than ordering online. I know Zooplus is perfectly safe, but there's a lot more reassurance in handing over 250 euro in a shop and getting an item and a receipt than handing over 270 euro online with your card, and getting nothing but an email :rolleyes:
They're very, very explorative and the current cage was fine when they got floor time for three hours a day, but now that I have the family dog, that's just too risky - they only get an hour when OH is home to watch the dog, and I can tell they're restless come night time 0 -
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Can I just say I do find zooplus very good, I've ordered large rabbit hutches and runs from them, I had an issue with one of the runs and emailed them to say it wouldn't go together, they were back to me within minutes offering to send another one or give me a refund (and I could keep the broken one).
Turns out I was just putting it together wrong
Did you have any luck with Maxizoo?0 -
Silverfish wrote: »Can I just say I do find zooplus very good, I've ordered large rabbit hutches and runs from them, I had an issue with one of the runs and emailed them to say it wouldn't go together, they were back to me within minutes offering to send another one or give me a refund (and I could keep the broken one).
Turns out I was just putting it together wrong
Did you have any luck with Maxizoo?
Our car decided it was her time to go, so unfortunately finances are on hold! OH said he saw a few suitable ones in the (not sure if its the name) Little Shop Of Horrors in Wicklow, but he didnt get to see the price. Hopefully we will have something for them really soon!0 -
Yet another pet shop with a really fancy looking website and no stock list on it
Yeah I'd prefer to go into a shop and buy it outright than ordering online. I know Zooplus is perfectly safe, but there's a lot more reassurance in handing over 250 euro in a shop and getting an item and a receipt than handing over 270 euro online with your card, and getting nothing but an email
They're very, very explorative and the current cage was fine when they got floor time for three hours a day, but now that I have the family dog, that's just too risky - they only get an hour when OH is home to watch the dog, and I can tell they're restless come night time
I hate that too. They never list their products on the website, yet they fill it up with other crap that's irrelevant to most of their casual customers. Still, if there's a Pet Mania near you it might be worth a look. They can be really good with their selection of rodent cages, though I only ever go to the one in Santry.
Have you checked around Donedeal and gumtree? Sometimes people are practically giving away large cages just to get rid of them. They can take up a lot of space once your pets are gone.
Good luck anyway, do tell if you find a good one!
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I hate that too. They never list their products on the website, yet they fill it up with other crap that's irrelevant to most of their casual customers. Still, if there's a Pet Mania near you it might be worth a look. They can be really good with their selection of rodent cages, though I only ever go to the one in Santry.
Have you checked around Donedeal and gumtree? Sometimes people are practically giving away large cages just to get rid of them. They can take up a lot of space once your pets are gone.
Good luck anyway, do tell if you find a good one!
Not having much luck on Gumtree, had one offered to me and just happened that after I added her on Facebook to talk more of it, someone else came in and advised me not to take it, it's a very deceptive cage and badly rusted! We're keeping an eye out, even for parrot cages, because I imagine once the bar spacing is small, they're just as good!0 -
Hi OP!
This is the melbourne from Maxi Zoo, bought it on offer for 149 if I remember rightly, not sure of the full price cost. This is a picture of the one they had set up in their store for their pet rats.
They also do one called the sydney which is on offer in their christmas flier (got the flier in the shop today) This one has a removable divider and comes with or without the stand.
Good luck!0 -
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