Most of the space within a rat cage is wasted from the rats' point of view if we don't put rat cage accessories and decorations to good use.

Think rats are smelly? They're not! Here's how to keep their cage clean—the way they like it, you like it, and your household likes it.

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Macrame style toilet roll holders for your rat cages to give your rats some extra enrichment and entertainment

Your pet rat needs mentally stimulating games, just like a dog or cat. Find out how you can help keep your pet rat happy and mentally engaged.

Rats are curious creatures which makes them awesome pets, but also means they get bored easily. Try these fun ideas to entertain your rats!

Hello! This post will list seven accessory ideas for your pet rats to enjoy. These items are inexpensive, (mostly) easy to clean, and will hopefully inspire you to find or make some great enrichm…

Rat cage setup ideas and layout that will keep your rats active and entertained. Plus awesome rat cage setup photos for inspiration!

Learn about the rat cage requirements, such as the minimum cage size, bar spacing, and the best type of cage for your new friends.

We want to introduce to you one of the best kept secrets in the world of exotic companion mammals – rats!

In November 2016, The Brandywine Zoo hosted 200 third through fifth graders, from ten different elementary schools located in the West Chester Area School District in Pennsylvania. This group...Continue reading →

This is a super easy project that you can make with just an old t-shirt you have. You’ll need to start out with some fabric and fabric scissors . I am using fleece I have left over from my ol…

The best rat cage is large enough to house your rats, with bar spacing small enough to keep rats in, and is easy to clean. See our favorites!

Rat cage setup ideas and layout that will keep your rats active and entertained. Plus awesome rat cage setup photos for inspiration!

Foraging FlatsThese Flats are "BYOT" (Bring Your Own Treats!). Simply hide your flock's own favorite treats inside the nooks and crannies for hours of diving, digging, rustling and an all around foraging good time! What is a Foraging Flat? Foraging Flats were designed after seeing the wonderful video shown above of a customer's Cockatiel digging through natural goodies. So often, we try to promote this kind of foraging but at the same time, are also aware that many of our customers don't have the time or all the supplies needed to create their own. Which is why we decided to take all the hard work out! These come pre-assembled. Simply shake to "fluff up" the contents, unwrap, and then toss a portion of your parrot's favorite treat inside. Everything inside the packaging is safe and non-toxic. Simply lay it on a safe, flat surface and watch your feathered kid go to town! Choose From the Following Foraging Flat "Flavors":  New! Game Night - Birdie Bagels, Pine & Bamboo Colorful, layered Birdie Bagels have been a hit for decades. Now your flock can enjoy them, along with pine puzzle pieces and crispy bamboo. The Birds & The Bees - Sola Flowers + Natural Vine Birds & FlowersBirds absolutely LOVE sola and vine. We think the two go together like the birds and the bees! Under the Sea - Sola, Vine & PalmAlong with a healthy amount of coconut chips, paper and colorful root "coral" for an added crunch.  Block Party - Natural Pine Wood with Sola  Sticks & Paper StrawsDesigned special for the feathered woodchuck in your household. Introduce healthy foraging behavior with an already existing desire to chew, chew, chew.  Carnival in Rio - Colorful with Yucca Slices (Standard Crinkle Paper Base)Colorful and festive, our "Carnival in Rio" Foraging Flat is perhaps the most colorful of them all. With a Crinkle Paper base, Carnival has Yucca Slices, Palm Lily Pads & Bamboo Foragers to top it off. Summer Picnic - Lots and Lots of Willow Vine (Standard Crinkle Paper Base)A colorful mix of red, white and blue paper shreds, topped with Fun stars and stripes and crunchy corn on the cob. Bird the Builder - A Balsa Paradise (Standard Crinkle Paper Base)If your bird falls into the category of Balsa Lover, this is the Foraging Flat for them! Lots of miscellaneous balsa chunks plus palm, coconut husk and bamboo pieces on a bed of natural crinkle paper. Campfire in the Woods - A Sola Lover's Dream (Premium Coconut Husk Base)Who doesn't love marshmallows (sola!) over a warm fire? Our "Campfire in the Woods" Foraging Flat is a woodsy mix that offers a stimulating mix of different natural textures in a variety of sola and pine cones, all topping a bed of hearty coconut husk. Going on Safari - Enjoy Mahogany Pods Galore (Premium Cork Nugget Base)Invite your flock to take an adventure with this tantalizing variety of textures that's sure to rouse their curiosity. Yucca Slices, Mahogany Pods and Pine Cones on a premium bed of chewy cork nuggets. Candy Shop - Great for Paper Lovers (Premium Coconut Finger Base)Your birb will be like a fid in a candy store with our creatively crafted "Candy Shop" Foraging Flat. Palm, Bamboo, Paper Straws and Cupcake Wrappers, Foraging Cups and more top a flashy base of bird safe paper.   Recommended for:

I’m always looking for ways to make my rats’ lives more interesting. They have so much curiosity and energy and get bored pretty easily! I often give them enrichment puzzles at dinnertime, such as hiding their food in toilet tissue rolls. This makes dinner last longer and provides additional mental stimulation. However, after reading the

Your rats deserve an enriching rodent mansion full of fun, comfortable, and exciting features, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to drop hundreds of dollars at the pet store—use the ideas in this guide to create DIY toys, hammocks, and hideaways!

Every rat deserves a good home where they can be healthy and happy. Here are our top tips for creating a great home for your pet rats.

If you've never considered a pet rat, perhaps it's time you should! Here's how to care for your pet rat—from cage setup, feeding and watering, and enrichment to long-term care—here's everything you need to know.

A rat digging box is easy and cheap to make but can provide hours of fun inside your rats' cage or outside during free roam time.