Creating A Safe Training Area
A safe training area is essential before you can train your rats. This can be a rat-proof room, table, couch, bed, or if you're like me, a playpen.
My playpen is made from cardboard and duct tape, and has lasted me well over a year. If you would like to make a similar playpen, you can find out how to do so below. |
Check out this video for tips on how to rat-proof your play area! |
If you'd like to learn about what toys to add to your free-range area, how to accustom your rats to the new area, or how to train your rats to stay inside their free-range area, you can click on one of the buttons below:
Are you not able to rat proof and don't want to make your own pen?
If so, the Tespo Dog Playpen is for you! This playpen comes with 12 solid plastic panels (each 25 inches high) and is very easy to assemble. Its a perfect way to safely contain your rats to one area while giving them ample room to play!
How I made my DIY cardboard rat playpen:
Step 1:
Cut down one edge of each box. Once you've finished, the box should be able to lie flat on the floor.
Cut down one edge of each box. Once you've finished, the box should be able to lie flat on the floor.
Step 2:
Tape up each cardboard crack with your duct tape.
Tape up each cardboard crack with your duct tape.
Step 3:
Now flip the cardboard over and tape up the other side.
Now flip the cardboard over and tape up the other side.
Step 4:
Once you've tape up several boards, it time to tape them all together!
Once you've tape up several boards, it time to tape them all together!
Step 5:
Once everything is connected, place your pen upright, circle it up, and binder clip the ends together.
Once everything is connected, place your pen upright, circle it up, and binder clip the ends together.
Step 6:
- Finally, add in some rat-safe toys and then add in your rats!
Watch this video to see how I make my DIY playpens: |
Watch this video to see how I set up my cardboard playpen: |
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