Good cages for single male mice

[bunnyrabbit]

I might be getting a male mouse and I want a good cage, anyone have any good options that are relatively affordable? I’m extremely new to mouse care and I probably look like an idiot on her but I want to give my future mouse the best life possible.

[Flora]

Hey! we all have to start somewhere right! Depends on what type of cage your looking for, but generally anything recommended for 2-3 females is good for a male. Bigger is always better though! Also keep in mind that ventilation is key to keeping a happy mouse!

DIY bin cages are customize able, and you can get a giant one for pretty cheap. Make sure you get one that is big enough though.

Here is a video on how to make one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJYIVkqTZBE&t=32s

Make sure to provide adequate ventilation when making a bin cage though.

The next option is a aquarium which some people would not recommend due to the poor ventilation, put it is possible to keep mice in you just need to be extra safe. This means totally dust free bedding, and an air purifier. Also generally go for a shorter cage rather than a taller one.
You can get second hand aquariums for cheap or if you live in the US and are willing to wait for a $ per gal sale at Petco that is a good option as well. At least a 20 gal long is recommended.

Then you can look at barred cages. I will provide a few options, but there is plenty just make sure that you have enough space. If you want there is a discussion about cage size on the forum. The general consensus was at least 300sq in (1935sq cm) in of floor space but 400sq in (2580sq cm) or bigger is better. Things like a critter trail are not suitable! but I'm sure you already know that. Also keep in mind the space between the bars as mice are small and can easily slip out. Anything bigger than 1/4 in (6.35 mm) is risky.

Savic hamster: this ones quite expensive but a good size. bar spacing is a tiny bit big
www.amazon.com/Small-Animal-Cages-Hamster-80x50x38cm/dp/B00CFJZYC8/ref=asc_df_B00CFJZYC8/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583657829166232&psc=1

Prevue 528: good size, cheaper, this is the same bar spacing as the savic
www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-Products-528-Universal/dp/B074FH47MQ/?tag=petresults-20

The Alaska cage: good size and bar spacing. not in stock atm
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00U2ID8Z4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00U2ID8Z4&linkCode=as2&tag=smallfurryfri-21&linkId=661a61c84cfcb38b726a7aa29ee254e8

[bunnyrabbit]

Sept 15, 2020 19:21:04 GMT -2 Flora said:

Hey! we all have to start somewhere right! Depends on what type of cage your looking for, but generally anything recommended for 2-3 females is good for a male. Bigger is always better though! Also keep in mind that ventilation is key to keeping a happy mouse!

DIY bin cages are customize able, and you can get a giant one for pretty cheap. Make sure you get one that is big enough though.

Here is a video on how to make one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJYIVkqTZBE&t=32s

Make sure to provide adequate ventilation when making a bin cage though.

The next option is a aquarium which some people would not recommend due to the poor ventilation, put it is possible to keep mice in you just need to be extra safe. This means totally dust free bedding, and an air purifier. Also generally go for a shorter cage rather than a taller one.
You can get second hand aquariums for cheap or if you live in the US and are willing to wait for a $ per gal sale at Petco that is a good option as well. At least a 20 gal long is recommended.

Then you can look at barred cages. I will provide a few options, but there is plenty just make sure that you have enough space. If you want there is a discussion about cage size on the forum. The general consensus was at least 300sq in (1935sq cm) in of floor space but 400sq in (2580sq cm) or bigger is better. Things like a critter trail are not suitable! but I'm sure you already know that. Also keep in mind the space between the bars as mice are small and can easily slip out. Anything bigger than 1/4 in (6.35 mm) is risky.

Savic hamster: this ones quite expensive but a good size. bar spacing is a tiny bit big
www.amazon.com/Small-Animal-Cages-Hamster-80x50x38cm/dp/B00CFJZYC8/ref=asc_df_B00CFJZYC8/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583657829166232&psc=1

Prevue 528: good size, cheaper, this is the same bar spacing as the savic
www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-Products-528-Universal/dp/B074FH47MQ/?tag=petresults-20

The Alaska cage: good size and bar spacing. not in stock atm
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00U2ID8Z4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00U2ID8Z4&linkCode=as2&tag=smallfurryfri-21&linkId=661a61c84cfcb38b726a7aa29ee254e8

Is a bin cage good enough? I have a hamster in a bin cage and he’s doing great, but I know mice like to climb and barred cages provide that the best from what I’ve heard.

[Flora]

You could always make a bin cage with barred/meshed sections on the side and a mesh top with large enough mesh to hang things but small enough to keep them inside.

[homesweethammyhome]

Hi there! Just wanted to say real quick bincages do make excellent cages for mice. Altogether in our rescue I have 11 male mice housed separately, each in the 50 gallon Sterilite Stackers, which are about the biggest storage bins sold here and give 760 inches of floor space.

They are the size of a 40 gallon breeder tank but a few inches taller, and much less expensive and a lot less heavy! They are also the equivalent of the Prevue 528 cage. That particular cage didn't work well for our first rescued mouse, only because in spite of it being crammed with enrichment he chewed the bars every time I walked by! He LOVES his bincage though and so do all the others. We have the lid meshed and secured by grommets so there is plenty of ventilation but I do suggest using the 1/2 inch size mesh because the smaller size doesn't give as much air flow. We don't have the sides of the bin meshed because that would just be an invitation. If you would like pictures and "how to" instructions I would be happy to post. Let me know