What sort of cage can I keep my rat in?

A rabbit hutch? Fish tank? Massive ferret cage?

I can’t afford expensive cages so i’ve found two bird cages.. What do you think?

http://www.cheapaschips.com.au/showproduct.asp?sk=BA7725

and

http://www.cheapaschips.com.au/showproduct.asp?sk=BA049

The first one is small.

I was planning on housing just one but thanks to Tessa i’m thinking about housing 2. My younger brother wants one anyway.

Of a day they’ll be pretty much free to roam.

If I were to build a cage, how would I do it? Any sites with instructions etc?

I may be able to ask for my rabbit hutch back but it’s to big to be kept inside. But i’m worried that if it stays outside, an animal might get it.

I’m really glad to hear that you will be getting 2 rats, I know they will both be much happier!!
You should not use bird cages for rats, and rabbit hutches are not tall enough. Here is a link that will get you started on building ideas, you can buy materials from Lowes or Home Depot pretty cheaply. Have fun and be creative!

http://ratfanclub.org/cagepln3.html

http://ratfanclub.org/cagepln.html

http://ratfanclub.org/cagepln2.html

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