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Little Zoo Hammy – Rat Bonding, Hospital & Travel Cage
Little Zoo Hammy – Rat Bonding, Hospital & Travel Cage
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Little Zoo Hammy – Temporary Rat Cage
Sometimes, your rats need somewhere a little different from their everyday home! The Little Zoo Hammy is a practical, versatile enclosure that we recommend for temporary rat housing, particularly during staged introductions, recovery periods or short-term stays away from their usual cage.
Measuring 100 × 56 × 49cm, it offers a useful intermediate enclosure for rat keepers who need a dedicated temporary setup, without investing in another full-sized permanent cage.
Why we love it
- Ideal for staged bonding: A useful intermediate enclosure when following a carefully managed rat introduction process.
- Hospital or recovery use: Can provide a temporary, simplified environment for rats recovering from illness or surgery, where advised by your vet.
- Temporary travel accommodation: Useful for short stays away from home when a full-sized permanent cage isn't practical.
- Generous footprint: Measuring 100 × 56cm externally, with room to arrange appropriate temporary bedding and essentials.
- 10mm bar spacing: Relatively narrow spacing for many adult rats, although very small or young rats may require additional consideration.
Staged rat bonding
Introducing unfamiliar rats can take time, patience and the right environment. Many introduction methods involve gradually increasing the space available as the rats become more comfortable together.
The Little Zoo Hammy can be a useful intermediate stage between smaller introduction accommodation and a full-sized permanent cage.
Its footprint makes it an option for keepers following a suitable staged bonding approach, where the rats' behaviour indicates that progressing to a larger space is appropriate.
Rat introductions should always be carefully supervised. Not every bonding method or group of rats will benefit from the same progression of cage sizes.
Hospital & recovery cage
Sometimes a rat needs a quieter, more controlled environment while recovering from illness, injury or a veterinary procedure.
This enclosure can be adapted into a temporary hospital setup, allowing you to provide food, water, comfortable bedding and appropriate resting areas.
A simplified layout can also make it easier to monitor eating, drinking, mobility and recovery.
Always follow veterinary advice. Some injuries and post-operative recoveries require a smaller enclosure, restricted movement or specific bedding arrangements.
Temporary travel accommodation
Heading away for a short stay, visiting family or arranging temporary accommodation for your rats?
The Hammy can provide a dedicated short-term enclosure at your destination, with space for essential accessories and familiar bedding.
This is intended as accommodation at your destination, not as a substitute for a secure, appropriately sized travel carrier during transport.
Specifications
| Brand | Little Zoo |
|---|---|
| Model | Hammy |
| Full cage measurements | W 100 × D 56 × H 49cm |
| Bar spacing | 10mm (1cm) |
| Recommended use | Temporary rat accommodation |
| Bonding | Suitable for consideration during staged introductions |
| Hospital / recovery | Where appropriate and veterinary-approved |
| Travel | Temporary accommodation at your destination |
| Permanent rat housing | Not recommended |
Bonding: An intermediate stage during carefully managed introductions.
Recovery: A temporary, simplified setup when your rat needs additional care and monitoring.
Travel: A short-term home when staying away from your usual setup.
Important to know
The Little Zoo Hammy is a versatile option for temporary rat accommodation, including staged bonding, hospital recovery and short stays away from home.
This cage is not recommended as permanent rat housing, but can be a useful addition to your setup when a smaller, temporary enclosure is needed.
For everyday living, rats need a suitably sized permanent enclosure with plenty of opportunities to climb, explore, forage, rest and socialise.
We believe that the right cage depends on what it's being used for. A cage that isn't appropriate as a permanent home can still be a useful part of a rat keeper's equipment for specific, temporary situations.
The Little Zoo Hammy is offered as a temporary bonding, hospital or short-stay cage. It is not intended to replace your rats' permanent accommodation.
On arrival: When your cage is delivered, please take a moment to check the outer box for any damage. If anything looks crushed, torn or heavily marked, we recommend photographing it before opening and checking the contents straight away so we can help as quickly as possible if there's an issue.
Tip: If you're preparing for rat introductions, it's worth having your bonding equipment ready before you begin. If you're preparing a recovery cage, always follow your vet's advice on bedding, enrichment and activity restrictions.
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