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MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Add-On Unit Small Animal Cage (Model 163) - Compatible w/ Critter Nation Models 161 & 162

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Color: Gray Quartz


Size: 36.0"L x 25.0"W x 25.0"H


Features

  • Critter Nation Cage Add-On Unit only | No stand included but includes 1 leak-proof pan, 1 adjustable shelf & 2 plastic ramp w/ cover; The 163 is compatible with models 161 & 162
  • Full-width double doors on Critter Nation small animal cage and removeable shelf provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning & feeding
  • Critter Nation's wide expanse shelf & full width leak-proof pan provides maximized play area & prevents dangerous falls
  • Great for Rats, Chinchillas, Dagus, Ferrets |Tubing (Corners) 0.6 inches square & 1/2 " horizontal wire spacing allow pets to fulfill their instinct to climb & explore in a secure environment
  • Critter Nation Add On measures 36"L x 25"W x 24.5"H | No tools required assembly & includes a 1- year Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Family Owned for Over 100 Years | Customer and product support provided from our headquarters in Indiana

Description

The Critter Nation Add-On Unit (model 163) by MidWest Homes for Pets is compatible with the Critter Nation (model 161) and Critter Nation Double Unit (model 162). The Critter Nation Add-On Unit (model 163) will add more living space to your existing Critter Nation Cage and offer more room for your small animal to roam. The Critter Nation Add-On Unit has all the same great features of the Critter Nation Cage. We included full width double doors that provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning and feeding. The wide expansive shelf and full width plastic pan floor provide a generous play area and help prevent dangerous falls. Designed with customer convenience in mind, we've included critter-proof dual-locking door latches that provide a secure, easy one-handed operation. Shelves include removable plastic trays for easy cleaning and are height adjustable so you can tailor the cage to your pet's needs. The Critter Nation Add-On Unit also has multiple attaching points for adding hammocks, tubes, toys and other accessories that are sold separately. Includes appropriately angled plastic ramp that is specifically designed to ensure pet safety and protect your pet's tiny feet. Constructed from sturdy square tube frame and wire the Critter Nation Add-On Unit has an attractive gray quartz hammertone finish that is sure to blend with any decor. Best of all the Critter Nation Add-On Unit is easy to assemble and attaches to your existing Critter Nation Cage - no tools required.Please Note: Critter Nation Cage (model 161 and 162) is sold separately. You can also accessorize your Critter Nation with the Critter Nation Accessory Kits.

Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets


Product Dimensions: 36"L x 25"W x 25"H


Gap Size: 12.7 Millimeters


Material: Alloy Steel


Specific Uses For Product: Indoor


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 36 x 25 x 25 inches; 44.6 Pounds


Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 1 month and up


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 163


Department ‏ : ‎ Racks/Futons


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2011


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MidWest Homes For Pets


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China


Best Sellers Rank: #12,963 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #4 in Small Animal Cages


Item Weight: 44.6 pounds


Department: Racks/Futons


Manufacturer: MidWest Homes For Pets


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: 163


Date First Available: June 8, 2011


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 38.98 x 27.17 x 6.1 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 36 x 25 x 25 inches


Item Weight: 44.6 Pounds


Brand Name: MidWest Homes for Pets


Target Audience Keyword: hamsters, ferrets^chinchillas^rats


Warranty Description: 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty


Model Name: MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Small Animal Cage Ideal for Dagus, Rats, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders


Color: Gray Quartz


Size: 36.0"L x 25.0"W x 25.0"H


Material: Alloy Steel


Number of Items: 1


Style: Add On


Breed Recommendation: Small Breeds


Included Components: Ramp


Specific Uses for Product: Indoor


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    • Critter Nation and Ferret Nation -- The Best Animal Habitats You Will Ever Own.
I have owned a Ferret Nation for years (over 10), in fact I owned two at one point. Given how well those cages held up (the second was given to a friend, and is still in like-new condition), I was ecstatic when I found the Critter Nation at a local PetsMart, and did more research online. The Ferret Nation and Critter Nation are essentially the same, except that the bars on the Critter Nation run horizontal and are not spaced as far apart as the Ferret Nation. The Critter Nation bars are even suitable for sugar gliders (they are only about the size of a chipmunk). In fact, I'm thinking about buying a second Critter Nation to upgrade my sugar gliders' housing, as the first one is in use by my more numerous pet rats currently. At this point, the Critter Nation is comfortably housing 8 pet rats, and is split into separate units by locking the ladder in an "up" position (standard function for the cage). My 5 wonderful boys live on the lower level, and my 3 beautiful girls live on the upper level. I'm looking at buying the scatter guard accessory trays, but for now I'm just using the normal trays that come with the cage. While it's inconvenient to sweep up their bedding so often, it's still worth it to provide them with the extra space, and I have options to consider to help prevent this issue in the future. Pros: * The Critter Nation is SOLID. Rats are really intelligent and I always have to consider if they can escape a cage by operating whatever locking mechanism it has -- that's not a concern at all with the doors on the Critter Nation, yet they are still easy for me to open despite having tendonitis in my dominate hand. My Ferret Nation is now 10+ years old and does not have any rust on it, the door locks still work perfectly, and the cage is like new. I expect my Critter Nation will hold up just as well over time. * LOTS of room. The cage is huge and leaves plenty of room to accessorize -- the underside of the shelves even have bars on them, despite the shelves being solid, so you can hang light-weight items like hammocks or small bird toys on the underside of the shelves to entertain your pet! * The shelves have solid plastic covers. This is a huge issue for me as I once had a special needs rat that had foot injuries, wire shelves, bottoms and ramps were just not an option with him, and since then, I don't consider them an option with my other rats either. The solid shelves eliminate the potential for foot injury as there's really no way for your rat to get its feet caught in the shelf. * They make washable covers for the wire ramps -- Again, I don't like wire ramps, floors or shelves due to the potential for foot-injury with rats, but there is an option to buy ramp covers as accessories, which makes them solid and can prevent injury in the long run. I was even lucky even to receive ramp covers with my order, free of charge. The best part is that I can toss them in the washer and dryer, so I'm not scrubbing them by hand. * You can add to this cage. I bought the single unit and the add-on unit at the same time, so my cage only needs one stand. I've separated it into two cages by using the feature that allows you to lock the ramp between units in an up position against the underside of the top unit, this closes the hole and prevents pets from going up or down into the other unit. What I realized when I added my second unit onto the original is that it had the potential for even more units if I so desired. I think this is a great feature, though I'm sure I would need a step-stool to clean the third unit as it would be quite a bit taller than me at that point. * The stand has wheels. This is great when you need to relocate the cage on the same floor of a home, or if you just need to move it a bit for cleaning. The wheels have locking features for safety as well. Cons: * The doors are really big, it's sort of a pro and con all at the same time. It's easier to clean, but the size of the doors are the only thing that makes me think twice about putting Sugar Gliders in this cage -- if you have a pet that's sneaky and prone to attempt escape, and there's more than one animal in the unit, the chances of them being able to get past you are increased due to how large the doors are. * The cage is kind of expensive. This is only a con at the start, and you have the option to buy it one unit at a time. I have not found a comparable cage for a better price, however. * The cage is very heavy, but I only really noticed this when I had to move the boxes it arrived in before assembly. This is something to consider when you order it if you have to go up or down a lot of stairs -- you may be moving it a few pieces at a time before assembly. I have only moved my Ferret Nation once when I bought a home and moved out of the place I had been renting, and over all, it's not nearly as bad as moving large appliances. Ultimately, for housing rats and similar pets, I think this cage is excellent. I'd love to give my gliders the space of the Critter Nation, but I'm reluctant at this point only because of the size of the doors, the quickness of a sugar glider, and the gliders' ability to climb and fly short distances. My rats will more than get my money's worth out of this cage and I believe that for them, it was an excellent investment. The Ferret Nation is also wonderful for Ferrets and Chinchillas as I have previously housed both of those kinds of animals in my old Ferret Nation unit -- you can even buy an external ramp for it to allow your ferret or chinchilla to free-range at their leisure. I would highly recommend these cages to anyone looking to give their pets a lot of space, particularly if you know you will continue to have those kinds of animals in your life, as this cage will generally long out-last the life span of the animals it can comfortably house. It is definitely a worth-while investment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014 by Heather Vigil
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Color: Gray Quartz Size: 36.0"L x 24.0"W x 63.0"H
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I love this cage perfect for chinchillas, very big and I love how it comes with the padding for the stairs so their paws do not get caught. Very sturdy, easy assembly, package came in good condition. Definitely worth the money!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025 by Norberto Diaz Norberto Diaz
    • Very Happy Rats and Very Happy Rat Mommy :)
Color: Gray Quartz Size: 36.0"L x 24.0"W x 63.0"H
I have two rats who are both about 6 months old. When I got them, I paid around $80 at Petco for a cage that looked big in comparison to Petco's other cages…but really it only had room for one hammock, food bowl, and an igloo. The rats were very inactive - they slept all day, cuddling each other. I thought they just had low energy level. Even when I let them out to play, they didn't run around that much. Fast forward to last week, I began researching for pet supplies and came across this cage. It looked "too big" for my two little ratties, to be honest. But then I thought, who doesn't like a bigger space to live in? This would be like upgrading the rats to a mansion, and I'm all about spoiling my babies. So I pulled the trigger…and…I am SO GLAD that I did. Their old cage looks like a shoebox next to this cage. I set this cage up with five hammocks, an igloo, a hideaway box, hanging chew toys, food bowls, and everything that the rats could ever need. I used old pillow cases to cover up all the plastic trays and plastic levels, to make them warm and cozy. On the bottom tray, I put a layer of paper pulp bedding (best for rodents…never use pine or wood shavings!), and their litter box. My rats are litter trained, so they know not to go potty on any of the fabric parts of the cage. So far they have been making a great effort to go potty only in their litter box. No accidents. I am very proud of them. They have lived in this rat mansion for a week now, and already I have noticed great improvement in their moods, activity level, and general well being. They are much more affectionate toward me (always wanting to climb on me when I let them out to play), and they are much more inquisitive. Now they have room to chase each other up and down the levels, wrestle and play. Before this, they could only play like that when I let them out of their tiny cage. They play SO much more now. They also have the option of claiming each of their own spaces, so that they don't have to be together all the time like before. Often I will find Miley in her little corner where she can spy on me, while the more reclusive Britnee will be in the igloo. This must be very important to the rats' mental health, to have time apart. Just like humans, really. I saved their Petco cage for traveling use. It fits perfectly into my car, so I can take the rats on roadtrips. Midwest Critter Nation Double cage for rats: Pros: -Space, space, space. You can have two rats, and this will be perfect. Or you can have 5 rats, and there will still be plenty of space. If you are a serious rat owner, and plan on having generations of rats, get this cage ASAP so that all of your rats can enjoy their mansion :) -Sturdy material: I am no material expert, but I can tell this cage is a hundred times sturdier than any of the cages I could buy at a pet store. My old rat cage was so flimsy that I could bend the wiring easily with my fingers. This cage feels like pure metal. -The spacing between the wire is designed so that even a smaller female adult rat cannot fit her face in between. No chewing. -Your pet rats will now be on eye level with you: this sounds weird, but I find it to be a great way to build your relationship with the rats. With a big cage like this, the rats can see you easily, and you no longer have to look down at them. My rat Miley likes to watch me all the time, as I go about my daily chores around the apartment. -Because the rats can be on eye-level with you, it is also much easier to play with them. I could open up the double doors, and lean my whole upper body into the cage and have them hop on my shoulders and hide in my hair and stuff. You can visit them in their house now, instead of always taking them out to play with you in your house! Cons: Well, the only thing I found difficult about this cage was the assembly. You need two people, especially if you're short like me (5'3). You need a rubber mallet. It's going to take a while, but be patient - it's worth it! One of the pieces in my box was slightly dent so that the peg did not fit. I contacted customer service, and they offered a replacement right away. Great people, great service. So really, there's nothing to worry about with this cage. I thought it was a luxury when I bought it, but now I consider it essential to my rats health and happiness. I would never ever subject them to living in that cramped, flimsy cage from Petco again. Please get this if you are a rat mommy who is in love with her ratties! :) Have a good day, hope this helped! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015 by K. Liang
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Color: Gray Quartz Size: 36.0"L x 25.0"W x 38.5"H
I’ve tried a few different cages for my two rats, and the MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Cage is hands down the best on the market. The build quality is top-notch, and it’s the safest cage I’ve found for my pets. The design is spacious, giving them plenty of room to play and explore. The leak-proof pans make cleaning a breeze, and the included shelf, ramp, and ramp cover are great for creating different levels of activity in the cage. The four locking wheel casters are a huge plus, making it easy to move the cage around without worrying about it tipping over. It’s sturdy, secure, and the perfect size for my two rats. I feel so much better knowing they have a safe and comfortable home. If you’re looking for a durable, reliable, and safe cage for small pets, you won’t find anything better. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024 by Erica F.
    • Pretty good
Color: Gray Quartz Size: 36.0"L x 24.0"W x 63.0"H
Great product overall, plenty of space for three or four rats! The rats love it! Only problem is that the inside platforms are a bit too small for the actual cage, but we drilled holes and zip tied them down for now, until the rats are older and bigger so they won’t hurt themselves. The wheels make it easy to move around and it looks really nice. It’s very sturdy and the baby rats can’t escape from it. We have cats who jump up on it often and it’s held up from that and barely shakes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025 by Neptune

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