Aivituvin Guinea Pig Cage Chew Proof Hamster Cage Metal Frame Rat House Small Animal Habitat Critter Nation Cage 2 Levels Double Use Movable

After looking at several cages and studying the reviews I went with this one. I was expecting mediocre wood full of knots, roughly finished. I planned on spending a good amount of time sanding the wood and painting it. My first clue was when I got the box, how heavy it was. That explained the hefty delivery fee. The cage was carefully packed and no damage was evident. The wood was mostly clear of defects. The finish was acceptable and best of all, it was already painted! No need to fill voids, sand, or paint anything - it was fine the way it was. Yeah, OK, I could of done a better job of it myself, but I was happy enough the way it was. Assembly was straightforward. The instructions were easy enough to follow and the parts were all well labeled. Granted I have a LOT of assembly experience, but even so I think pretty much anybody could follow the directions. I do have one quibble with the process however. While the face frames were pre-drilled and (kind of) countersunk, the parts they attached to were not. Drilling into wood without pilot holes is a recipe for splitting. So I used a #6 tapered bit (the screws are all #6 diameter. I work at a hardware store so I notice that kind of thing) to drill the pilot holes, and everything went together without a hitch. Another point in the plus column is the thickness of the bottom tray. In the ad, the manufacturer makes the claim that their tray is heavier than their competitors'. Yeah, I've heard that one before. But this thing was VERY robust, and DEEP! They knocked it out of the park with the tray, which is a shame because I ended up using the bottom part of the cage for storage. I have one rat that lives on the upper deck, and I closed of the bottom part with a little door that was provided. The upper deck is finished with a smooth surface similar to a countertop - no worries about water penetrating and causing the wood to swell or stink of rat pee. I should also mention that the door latches are quite secure and I have no fears of my pet rat getting out. Now then, as to the claim that this cage is chew proof....not so much. Some of the surfaces (the entrances to the two included hideaways, the edges of the ramps) are clad with aluminum, but that's it. If an animal wanted to it could chew its way out. I made sure my rat had plenty of toys, and so far she has not nibbled on any of the wood frame after two weeks. Other comments: the wire mesh is just adequate - not as heavy as regular hardware cloth but it does the job. The acrylic panels at either end help keep bedding in the cage and off the floor. There could have been a higher lip at the front of the top deck, but really spillage has not been a problem at all. You may have problems attaching some water bottles. I have a medium/small-ish bottle that I attached to one of the sloping front doors by taking a piece of coat hanger and bending it to fit. I also appreciate the fact that this cage comes with wheels, which is nice because it is rather heavy. Bottom Line: For me, this cage is a pure winner! Well worth the money.

I bought this cage for my two pet mice. I ended up splitting the cage by level by filling the hole in the top floor in with another piece of wood. My mice have loved it so far, have plenty of room to run and climb on the sides, and they haven’t been able to chew through the wood or wiring.Assembling the cage wasn’t too bad. It probably took maybe an 1-2 hours with two people. It looks great and I love that the wheels are on the bottom/can lock at ease. The cage feels sturdy too.My only complaints with this cage is that it’s very easy for bedding/shaving to get thrown over the side of the cage since the wiring is so low, however, that’s kind of inevitable so that doesn’t bother me too much. Additionally, pieces such as the little wooden house start to stink after a while since the wood sucks up different smells, but that’s bound to happen. The sliding tray at the bottom of the cage (designed for cleaning) has been a pain to use, so I just avoid it all together, however, if you assemble your cage a certain way and don’t have issues with it, I’m sure it makes a lovely addition and is super helpful in cleaning. I’ve had no issues cleaning without the tray though. The cage is easy to clean on its own.When I first received this package, I noticed one of the pieces of wood had some mold growing on it. It was only one piece, and I was able to wash it off with soap and water. I contacted the seller and they told me that was out of the ordinary and they refunded me for that piece, which I was thankful for. I haven’t had an issue with mold since then.

i have loved this cage, but it’s not the best long term solution for rats. deciding to go with a wooden cage was - looking back - a poor choice on my part. it’s worked well for two months, but rodents chew. they also quickly learn how the doors open, and the latches aren’t the best and can be wiggled enough to unlock the doors. my rat has nearly opened the door and escaped this cage before i got them a new one. the wood is also very easy to chew, and is not the strongest. i knew the risks i was taking with a wooden cage, but i loved the look of it and assembly was easy. it’s a sturdy cage, just not the greatest choice for a rat or other rodent.

It's huge, instructions were a bit difficult. But my hamsters can chew it so I had to put my other hamster who doesn't chew on things that aren't toys in there

They are able to chew the wood. Also, wood had many imperfections such as rough or unfinished pieces and loose parts.

This is great!! The only negative thing I have is that the top part is hard to empty out because it does not have a tray but otherwise this is an amazing product! We have a guinea pig on the top and a hamster on the bottom!

I bought this for my Syrian hamster and I am very happy with my decision. There were a few missing holes that I had to make, but other than that it was fairly simple to put together. I love the ease of cleaning vs the plastic tubes and cage of the starter cage. I would definitely recommend it if you have a spoiled little critter like mine! :)

My Guinea pig use it to chew on every night keeping me up :)

Easy to assemble but some part labelling could be better.Great access through 4 doors (2 on each floor) to pet and housing for cleaning purposes, etc.Wrong (insufficient) number of screws to build the second included house and wrong number of screws again to attach ramps. The error is evident in the instructions. Bad math by manufacturer. Don’t really need 2 houses.Soft lumber materials are likely to be expected for the price.Still, a nice cage. Suits our larger than normal (to me anyway) hamster.