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product_id: 2296145
title: "Critter Nation by MidWest Homes for Pets Double Unit Small Animal Cage, Habitat for Rats, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders, Tool-Free Assembly, with Full-Width Doors, Shelves & Removable Base Pans"
brand: "midwest homes for pets"
price: "€ 892.06"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Mid West Homes For Pets"
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# 36"L x 24"W x 63"H spacious habitat Dual-locking latches for secure access Durable metal frame with locking casters Critter Nation by MidWest Homes for Pets Double Unit Small Animal Cage, Habitat for Rats, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders, Tool-Free Assembly, with Full-Width Doors, Shelves & Removable Base Pans

**Brand:** midwest homes for pets
**Price:** € 892.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏡 Elevate your pet’s kingdom with space, security, and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Critter Nation by MidWest Homes for Pets Double Unit Small Animal Cage, Habitat for Rats, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders, Tool-Free Assembly, with Full-Width Doors, Shelves & Removable Base Pans by midwest homes for pets
- **How much does it cost?** € 892.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2296145-critter-nation-by-midwest-homes-for-pets-double-unit-small)

## Best For

- midwest homes for pets enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted midwest homes for pets brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Mobile Home:** Sturdy gray quartz finish metal frame on locking casters blends style with easy relocation.
- • **Customizable & Expandable:** Adjustable shelves and multiple attachment points let you tailor the habitat with toys and accessories.
- • **Safe & Comfortable Design:** 0.5" horizontal wire spacing plus solid shelves and ramp covers protect tiny paws from injury.
- • **Expansive Multi-Level Living:** Four tiers of climbing, exploring, and playing space designed for active small pets.
- • **Effortless Access & Maintenance:** Full-width double doors with critter-proof dual locks make cleaning and feeding a breeze.

## Overview

The MidWest Homes for Pets Critter Nation Double Unit is a premium 4-tier small animal cage measuring 36" x 24" x 63", designed for rats, ferrets, chinchillas, sugar gliders, and similar pets. Featuring dual-locking full-width doors, adjustable shelves, leak-proof pans, and covered ramps, it ensures a secure, comfortable, and spacious environment. Its durable metal frame with locking casters offers both longevity and mobility, making it a top-rated choice for pet owners seeking a versatile, safe, and stylish habitat.

## Description

Give your pets a home they’ll love with Critter Nation by MidWest Homes for Pets Double Unit small animal cage. This habitat provides ample room for rats, chinchillas, ferrets, sugar gliders, degus and other small animals to run, climb, and rest comfortably. Designed with both critters and owners in mind, the 1/2" horizontal wire spacing allows pets to climb and explore while staying safely contained. Included ramp covers protect tiny feet and provide traction, while the height-adjustable shelves let you customize the setup for your pet's specific needs. Full-width double doors provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning, feeding, and interacting with your pets, and critter-proof dual-locking latches offer secure, one-handed operation for your convenience. Built for easy maintenance, this Critter Nation cage features 2 removable shelves and 2 deep plastic pans that slide out completely for thorough cleaning. Tool-free assembly for easy set-up, and four locking wheel casters make it simple to reposition the cage as needed. The sturdy square tube frame and durable wire construction ensure maximum security, while the gray quartz hammertone finish blends seamlessly in the home. Customize your play with compatible pet accessories, such as the Hammock Hideaway or Cozy Cube. At MidWest Homes for Pets, we know your pets are family. That's why every Critter Nation cage is backed by a 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty and supported by our Indiana-based customer care team, making Critter Nation a trusted choice for creating a secure, comfortable habitat for your pets.

Review: Sturdy cage and easy assembly - Awesome cage for my rats. The gaps between the bars are perfect for my young boys. They're 6 weeks old and unable to fit through to escape. Putting it together was doable by myself. The only thing I needed was something to cut the zip ties. It took me less than an hour to put together. I need to put in more things for rats to play with and explore but they just stay in the bottom half for now. It's a really sturdy cage and definitely worth it to get such a good quality. I'm 5'6 and the cage is only a few inches shorter than me, so it's plenty tall for rats. The metal is thick and well made too. The doors all open for easy cleaning and the shelf at the bottom is a nice little space for storage. Each level has a thick cover that would hold up to chewing. Its got a ton of space for adding toys and things for exploration. I would definitely get this if you have the money to buy it.
Review: Best cage ever - Very sturdy and well made with a lot of room!! Finally found a cage that wasn’t made cheap!! Well worth the price and best of all not made in China!! I would advise not buying all those other cages advertised on desertcart they are very cheaply made and no room. It was so easy to put together once I figured out. I really really recommend!!

## Features

- SPACIOUS 2-STORY HABITAT: Measures 36 x 24 x 63 inches with two full levels of living space. The 1/2" horizontal wire spacing safely contains rats, chinchillas, ferrets, sugar gliders and degus while allowing natural climbing behavior.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Sturdy metal wire design with a gray quartz hammertone finish, Critter Nation resists everyday wear. Complete with 2 removable base pans, 3 textured ramps with covers, and 2 full-width resting shelves.
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR HABITAT: Height-adjustable design lets you customize the perfect setup for your pet, with 2 wide expanse shelves and 2 full-width plastic pan floors to maximize play space. Compatible with a wide range of accessories.
- BUILT FOR DAILY LIFE: Full-width double doors provide maximum accessibility, with a swing-up locking ramp that lets you separate pets or section off areas during cleaning and feeding. Bottom level shelf provides storage area for pet accessories.
- BECAUSE LIFE GOES BETTER WITH PETS: A family-owned business based in Indiana, MidWest Homes for Pets brings over 100 years of pet product expertise and a commitment to quality, rigorous safety testing, and excellent US-based customer service.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001NJ0DAY |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,028 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #2 in Small Animal Cages |
| Brand | MidWest Homes for Pets |
| Brand Name | MidWest Homes for Pets |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium |
| Color | Sliver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 11,159 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Gap Size | 0.5 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027773010142 |
| Included Components | Cage panels, stand components, casters, two hanging shelves, two plastic pans, 3 ramps, 3 ramp covers, assembly hardware |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 36"L x 24"W x 63"H |
| Item Type Name | MidWest Deluxe Critter Nation Double Unit Small Animal Cage (Model 162) Includes 2 leak-Proof Pans, 2 Shelves, 3 Ramps w/ Ramp Covers & 4 locking Wheel Casters, Measures 36"L x 24"W x 63"H Inches, Ideal for Dagus, Rats, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders |
| Item Weight | 44 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | MidWest Homes For Pets |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 568545 |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Name | MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Small Animal Cage Ideal for Dagus, Rats, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders |
| Model Number | 162 |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Number of Levels | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 36"L x 24"W x 63"H |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Target Species | Ferret |
| UPC | 897786531152 027773010142 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MidWest Homes for Pets
- **Gap Size:** 0.5 Inches
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 36"L x 24"W x 63"H
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this be used for grown fancy rats?**
A: Yes!!! As a former breeder of rats, this cage would be perfect for them!! The space is great and there's no possible way for them to bite thru the steel bars.

**Q: how tall is the cage only?**
A: For the single unit, the cage's dimensions (without the stand) are 36"L x 24"W x 24 1/2"H

**Q: So the large trays are solid? There are no wire floor above it? I'm asking because the cage we have now has a wire floor with a pull-out tray beneath.**
A: The tray sits on medal bars.  If the animal poops on the tray the animal sits in poop.  I use litter boxes and it works great.  Love this cage.

**Q: can you take the single unit and add it on to the double unit?**
A: Yes. I just did this. You remove the top of the upper unit of the double. The bottom grating of the single becomes the top of the double and bottom of the additional single. The new single will have a top of its own and that seals off the third unit. It isn't necessary to have the large opening between the top and mid section. You can, but you don't have to.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy cage and easy assembly
*by J***S on March 21, 2026*

Awesome cage for my rats. The gaps between the bars are perfect for my young boys. They're 6 weeks old and unable to fit through to escape. Putting it together was doable by myself. The only thing I needed was something to cut the zip ties. It took me less than an hour to put together. I need to put in more things for rats to play with and explore but they just stay in the bottom half for now. It's a really sturdy cage and definitely worth it to get such a good quality. I'm 5'6 and the cage is only a few inches shorter than me, so it's plenty tall for rats. The metal is thick and well made too. The doors all open for easy cleaning and the shelf at the bottom is a nice little space for storage. Each level has a thick cover that would hold up to chewing. Its got a ton of space for adding toys and things for exploration. I would definitely get this if you have the money to buy it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best cage ever
*by C***L on May 12, 2026*

Very sturdy and well made with a lot of room!! Finally found a cage that wasn’t made cheap!! Well worth the price and best of all not made in China!! I would advise not buying all those other cages advertised on Amazon they are very cheaply made and no room. It was so easy to put together once I figured out. I really really recommend!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Critter Nation and Ferret Nation -- The Best Animal Habitats You Will Ever Own.
*by H***L on January 25, 2014*

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.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-28*