Get Creative
Pet stuff is not cheap! So why not make your own cage, toys, cage accessories, and even a custom fit harness! Get over to your local hardware and craft stores.
Make Your Own Cages
Rat Cage Calculator - Good reference to see how many rats can be housed in a certain sized cage.
The Dapper Rat's Grotto - Awesome cabinet-style cage for litter trained rats.
Andreas Rattie Page's Cage - Cage made from an old cabinet.
My Rat's Rat Mansion - Similar to the cabinet cage, but shows you how to make it from scratch if you don't have a spare cabinet.
Rats of the Round Table's Camelot Cage - Cage made of PVC wire shelving.
The Rat Fan Club's Round Cage - Made from a baby wadding pool and hardwire mesh.
Cinder the Rat's Cages - Cages made of hardwire mesh, includes a floor to ceiling cage made for $30!
Pet Rats Version 3.0's Aquarium Multi-Level Cage - Have the best of both worlds - Convert your fish tank into a cage!
The Dapper Rat's Spare Cage - Made from a clear rubbermaid bin, a larger version could be used as a regular cage.
Sparky Rats' Cages - Cages made of PVC wire shelving and hardwire mesh.
Rat Sauce's Cages - Connect two smaller cages to make a bigger one.
The Rat Fan Club's Cement Mixing Tray Cage - Hardwire mesh and a cement mixing tray.
The Rat Fan Club's Wire Cage - Made of hardwire mesh.
Pet Rat Version 3.0's Tank Cover - Make your own alternative to those expensive store bought versions.
Playtime!
E4N Rat Toy Ideas
Pamela Anderson's Official Rat Harness - Pattern for a harness you can tailor to your rattie's exact size.
MnM's Tabletop Living - A fun play area.