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MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Critter Nation Double Unit Small Animal Cage (Model 162)
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Brand | Midwest Homes for Pets |
Target Species | Ferret |
Product Dimensions | 36"L x 24"W x 63"H |
Gap Size | 0.6 Inches |
Material | Metal |
About this item
- Critter Nation Double Unit habitat/cage (162) includes two pans, two adjustable shelves, three plastic ramps with covers & easily maneuverable stand with 4 locking wheel casters
- Full-width double doors on Critter Nation small animal cage and removeable shelf provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning & feeding
- Critter Nation's wide expanse shelves & full width leak-proof pans provide maximized play area & prevent dangerous falls
- Great for Rats, Chinchillas, Dagus, Ferrets |Tubing (Corners) 0.6 inches square & 1/2 " horizontal wire spacing allow pets to fulfill their instinct to climb & explore in a secure environment
- Critter Nation small animal cage measures 36"L x 25"W x 63"H | No tools required assembly & includes a 1- year Manufacturer's Warranty
- Family Owned for Over 100 Years | Customer and product support provided from our headquarters in Indiana
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Sturdiness | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 | — | 4.8 |
Easy to clean | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 |
Chew proof | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | — | — |
Easy to assemble | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 | — | — |
Value for money | — | — | 4.4 | 3.4 | — | 4.6 |
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target species | Ferret | Ferret | Ferret | Rat | Rabbit | Chinchilla, Ferret |
material | Metal | Metal | Metal, Alloy Steel | Aluminum, Polyvinyl Chloride | Alloy Steel, Polypropylene | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
style | Two Story | Traditional | Detachable | Durable | Modern | — |
number of doors | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
number of levels | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | — |
number of items | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
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From the manufacturer
Critter Nation Double Unit
Designed With Critters In Mind
The Critter Nation by MidWest Homes for Pets provides the ultimate habitat for your small animals - rats, chinchillas, ferrets, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, and more! Critter Nation was designed to keep your critters happy and healthy, while providing accessibility and easy cleaning for you.
The Ultimate Habitat
Each Double Unit Critter Nation cage comes equipped with three ramps and ramp covers, two resting shelves and two easy to remove base pans for easy cleaning. The full-width double doors provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning and feeding. The wide expansive shelf and full-width plastic pan floor provide a generous play area for your critter and helps prevent dangerous falls. Designed with pet owners in mind, we've included 'critter-proof' dual-locking door latches that provide a secure, easy one-handed operation.
Completely Customizable
The Critter Nation has multiple attaching points for adding hammocks, tubes, toys and other accessories that are sold separately.
Product Description
- 1/2" Horizontal Wire Spacing Allows Animals to Explore
- Full-Width Double Doors
- Wide Expanse Shelf with Full-Width Plastic Pan Floor
- Swing-Up Locking Ramp
- Critter-Proof Dual Locking Door Latches
- Easily Adjustable Shelves
- Happy Feet Ramp Covers to Protect Critter Feet
- Sturdy Square Tube Frame and Wire Construction
- Gray Quartz Hammertone Finish
Features and Benefits
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Locking CastersThe Critter Nation stand is easily maneuverable with locking casters to keep it in place, and it raises the cage to a comfortable height while providing an area for storage. |
Maximum Pet SecurityThe 1/2" horizontal wire spacing allows your pets to fulfill their instinct to climb and explore in a secure environment. |
Ramp CoversThe happy feet ramp covers protect your pets' feet and provides traction and no-slip passage between levels. |
Full Width Double DoorsThe convenient full width double doors provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning and feeding and the critter-proof dual locking door latches allow you to open with one hand. |
Nation Accessories Kit 1 | Nation Accessories Kit 2 | Nation Accessories Kit 3 | Critterville Small Animal Playpen | Nation Accessories Privacy Cover | |
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The Perfect Accessories for your Small Animal Cage | Kit 1 includes 2 Nation Shelf Covers and 1 Small Hammock | Kit 2 includes 2 Nation Shelf Covers, 1 Bottom Pan Cover, 1 Top Pan Cover and 3 Happy Feet Ramp Covers | Kit 3 includes 1 Cozy Cuddle Cube, 1 Small Resting Hammock, 1 Busybody Blankie, 1 Hide & Seek Play Tunnel and 1 Resting Hammock | Provides 5 to 9 Feet of Living Space Depending on Configuration of Playpen (Rectangle, Hexagon, Diamond) | Hook & Loop Tabs Secure Cover In Place And Allow For Full Or Partial Cage Coverage |
Compatible with all Ferret Nation and Critter Nation Habitats | Compatible with all Ferret Nation and Critter Nation Habitats | Compatible with all Ferret Nation and Critter Nation Habitats | Great Playpen for Pet and Pet Parent to Interact and Play | Compatible with all Ferret Nation and Critter Nation Habitats | |
Machine Washable and Dryer Friendly | Machine Washable and Dryer Friendly | Machine Washable and Dryer Friendly | Perfect For Non-Jumping Small Animals (Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs) | Machine Washable and Dryer Friendly | |
1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty | Folds Flat for Convenient Storage & Travel | Protects and Protects your Pet |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 36 x 24 x 63 inches; 109 Pounds
- Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
- Item model number : 162
- Department : Pet Supplies
- Date First Available : December 3, 2008
- Manufacturer : MidWest Homes For Pets
- ASIN : B001NJ0DAY
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #27,849 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #42 in Small Animal Cages
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Product Description
The Critter Nation Double Unit (model 162) by MidWest Homes for Pets provides the ultimate habitat for a variety of small animals including Rats, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Dagus, etc. The double unit Critter Nation creates the spacious living area small animals require to thrive and the 1/2 " horizontal wire spacing allows pets to fulfill their instinct to climb & explore in a secure environment. Each double unit Critter Nation comes equipped with two plastic ramps and ramp covers, two resting shelves and two easy to remove base pans for easy cleaning. We included full-width double doors that provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning and feeding. The wide expansive shelf and full-width plastic pan floor provide a generous play area for your Dagu / Chinchilla / Rat and helps to prevent dangerous falls. Designed with customer convenience in mind, we've included "critter-proof" dual-locking door latches that provide a secure, easy one-handed operation. Shelves include removable plastic trays for easy cleaning and are height adjustable so you can tailor the Small Animal cage to your pet's needs. The Critter Nation has multiple attaching points for adding hammocks, tubes, toys and other accessories that are sold separately. Includes appropriately angled plastic ramp that is specifically designed to ensure pet safety and protect your pet's tiny feet. Constructed from sturdy square tube frame and strong wire, metal the Critter Nation has an attractive gray quartz hammer tone finish that is sure to blend with any decor. If you wish to add onto your Critter Nation cage, please take a look at the Critter Nation Add-On Unit (model 163) and be sure to check out our available Critter Nation / small animal accessories to spruce up your critter nation as well MidWest Homes for Pets stands behind the quality of our products with a 1 Year manufacturer..
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The good parts being said, both the single and double that I ordered months apart, both came from Amazon with damages. Nothing that couldn’t be handled. I did contact Midwest over the phone because the single arrived with both plastic pans having huge cracks. The shelf pan had a busted corner and wasn’t usable, and I had already built the cage, so Midwest sent me replacements for free after I sent them photos. Their customer support is top notch and even though the pans could have been a bit better protected in the packaging, Amazon crushed the corner of the box.
Last night I took the double out of the box and all seemed well at first. The pans were perfect this time but when I put the back cage wall up I noticed one of the metal squared peg holes was bent with the red plastic protector still inside of it. Luckily it wasn’t something a hammer couldn’t fix. I tapped on it enough to reposition it where it belongs, and used the claw of the hammer to pry it back into a square shape, then I was able to hammer the side wall down so the peg fit into the square, so all is well and it’s a tight fit.
When it comes to pet homes, bigger is always better. My 2 rats are loving their expanded mansion.
The good parts being said, both the single and double that I ordered months apart, both came from Amazon with damages. Nothing that couldn’t be handled. I did contact Midwest over the phone because the single arrived with both plastic pans having huge cracks. The shelf pan had a busted corner and wasn’t usable, and I had already built the cage, so Midwest sent me replacements for free after I sent them photos. Their customer support is top notch and even though the pans could have been a bit better protected in the packaging, Amazon crushed the corner of the box.
Last night I took the double out of the box and all seemed well at first. The pans were perfect this time but when I put the back cage wall up I noticed one of the metal squared peg holes was bent with the red plastic protector still inside of it. Luckily it wasn’t something a hammer couldn’t fix. I tapped on it enough to reposition it where it belongs, and used the claw of the hammer to pry it back into a square shape, then I was able to hammer the side wall down so the peg fit into the square, so all is well and it’s a tight fit.
When it comes to pet homes, bigger is always better. My 2 rats are loving their expanded mansion.
I bought what was supposed to be a critter nation under this listing. It is called the critter nation (at least currently), and described as model 161/162, which is also the critter nation. However some of the questions and answers under the product refer to the ferret nation, and the pictures in the description and customer pictures are of both. I'm not sure if they use this listing for both and switch between them or what, but it makes things very confusing and they should fix it.
I received the ferret nation instead, I couldn't exchange it from the seller since they didn't have the other in stock, so I had to send it back and reorder it for a higher price. I suppose I should have been a little suspicious because I had never seen the critter nation that cheap before...
But the point is, whether you want the CN or the FN, as long as this listing is still confused with the pics and description, contact the seller and make sure you're getting the one you want before you buy it.
As for the actual cage itself, it is a great cage. This is my second one, and I attached the two double cages side by side to make a quad. It is spacious and the design is decent. I would highly recommend it, but wait for it to be on sale. The CN is great for rats, the bar spacing is small enough that they can't get out and they are horizontal so it does allow climbing. The layout is made so you can hang things almost anywhere, and if you want to separate the top and bottom sections of the cage (either for cleaning or separating the animals) you can by hooking the ladder up. If you want the separated at all times you can also switch the top and bottom pans so the hole is covered. The wheels also make it easier to clean.
It does have some flaws though. It can be hard to put together because the pieces don't always line up perfectly and you will need to hammer them into place. The new shelves are a bit uneven as well. The old shelf pans clipped under the shelf, and they were very nice but more difficult to clean. The new ones fixed that, they are much easier to clean and have a lip now, but they are not quite as secure and sometimes they sit on an angle, though it shouldn't cause any problems.
And some people do not like that the cage doesn't have a pan for bedding/litter, however liners are much easier and if you really want you can buy pans that fit the bottom.
I love this cage for my rats, but I'm not so happy with amazons listing at the moment, if they fix it I will change this.
I absolutely LOVE this cage. The full sized doors are one of my favorite features of this cage. All I have to do to clean up is open the doors and wipe the trays down. Boom, that simple. No taking apart cages, no lifting up bars off of a plastic base, no more sticking arms through tiny doors to redecorate, none of that. It is so super easy to get in there and clean from corner to corner without the frustration and pain of jamming your arms through small doors, or lifting the whole top off of a plastic base.
2. The Space Is Awesome
The amount of space in this cage compared to other cages I've had, is fantastic. Having 3 ferrets, they need quite a bit of room to move around and play. This cage gives them a lot of room. Not only do they have 2 full floors, but also the 2 half floors. Inside this cage I have two 3 tier hammocks, a cozy cave hammock, a critter space pod, 2 midwest stainless food dishes, a double cat food dish, 1 large dog water bowl, 3 lock crock dishes (I use for treats), 1 large tunnel, 2 corner litter pans (Bandit loves to sleep in them), and the bottom to their old cage which I use as a giant litter box.
3. No Potentially Dangerous Falls
With the 2 full sized levels of the double unit, there is no potential for dangerous falls. Ferrets like to jump around and play. Some of the cages out there have half tiers going all the way up the cage. If a ferret falls from that top tier and hits the bottom of the cage, it could potentially be fatal. This cage doesn't have that issue.
4. Sturdy, Solid & Escape Proof
This cage is a beast, not only in size, but in sturdiness. This thing is heavy and solid. My ferrets are true escape artists. First off, they will scratch/chew their way out of anything if they can. They will find a way to open doors or squeeze through bars. Especially Booger, since she is much smaller than my other two. Which is why I got the critter nation, because of the smaller bar spacing. There is no way she is opening these doors or squeezing through these bars. The only time they "escape" is when I open their doors.
5. Happy Ferrets = Happy Owner
My trio of ferrets is happy in their new, much bigger cage. They have plenty of dishes, plenty of napping spots, and plenty of space to jump around and tackle each other. Smokey loves that she has so much space to scatter her food. She's my messy girl. Bandit loves that he can nap in any part of the cage. He's my lazy boy. And Booger is just happy to be with her friends in a nice big cage. She's my sweet girl. My ferrets are happy, which makes me happy.
I would absolutely recommend this cage for ferrets. Especially if you have a smaller ferret, as I do. Easy to clean, Spacious, Safe, Solid & Escape Proof. Perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
I absolutely LOVE this cage. The full sized doors are one of my favorite features of this cage. All I have to do to clean up is open the doors and wipe the trays down. Boom, that simple. No taking apart cages, no lifting up bars off of a plastic base, no more sticking arms through tiny doors to redecorate, none of that. It is so super easy to get in there and clean from corner to corner without the frustration and pain of jamming your arms through small doors, or lifting the whole top off of a plastic base.
2. The Space Is Awesome
The amount of space in this cage compared to other cages I've had, is fantastic. Having 3 ferrets, they need quite a bit of room to move around and play. This cage gives them a lot of room. Not only do they have 2 full floors, but also the 2 half floors. Inside this cage I have two 3 tier hammocks, a cozy cave hammock, a critter space pod, 2 midwest stainless food dishes, a double cat food dish, 1 large dog water bowl, 3 lock crock dishes (I use for treats), 1 large tunnel, 2 corner litter pans (Bandit loves to sleep in them), and the bottom to their old cage which I use as a giant litter box.
3. No Potentially Dangerous Falls
With the 2 full sized levels of the double unit, there is no potential for dangerous falls. Ferrets like to jump around and play. Some of the cages out there have half tiers going all the way up the cage. If a ferret falls from that top tier and hits the bottom of the cage, it could potentially be fatal. This cage doesn't have that issue.
4. Sturdy, Solid & Escape Proof
This cage is a beast, not only in size, but in sturdiness. This thing is heavy and solid. My ferrets are true escape artists. First off, they will scratch/chew their way out of anything if they can. They will find a way to open doors or squeeze through bars. Especially Booger, since she is much smaller than my other two. Which is why I got the critter nation, because of the smaller bar spacing. There is no way she is opening these doors or squeezing through these bars. The only time they "escape" is when I open their doors.
5. Happy Ferrets = Happy Owner
My trio of ferrets is happy in their new, much bigger cage. They have plenty of dishes, plenty of napping spots, and plenty of space to jump around and tackle each other. Smokey loves that she has so much space to scatter her food. She's my messy girl. Bandit loves that he can nap in any part of the cage. He's my lazy boy. And Booger is just happy to be with her friends in a nice big cage. She's my sweet girl. My ferrets are happy, which makes me happy.
I would absolutely recommend this cage for ferrets. Especially if you have a smaller ferret, as I do. Easy to clean, Spacious, Safe, Solid & Escape Proof. Perfect.
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La jaula es de buen material, se sient resistente, está grande y espaciosa pedí la doble, la verdad me encantó mucho y más a mis sugar gliders que se la pasan corriendo de un lado a otro, no imaginé fuera tan amplia.
Mi único comentario negativo es que en ambas puertas de los dos compartimentos venian trabadas y eso provocó que se doblarán un poco y el marco de la puerta quedó disparejo quedó muy abierto, al armarla las puertas quedaron poco desalineadas así disparejas y esto me ocasiona desconfianza ya que al momento de cerrar no cierra del todo bien. Quiero pensar que salió fallida que venía con ese detalle, más no se la experiencia de los demás compradores.
Buen producto y fácil de armar pero si se necesita de dos personas ya que es un producto con piezas grandes. Esta fue mi experiencia, espero les sirva de algo.
When I first kept them in, they were popcorning and having Zoomies for a long time. They absolutely loved it.
The cage is spacious for my 3 pigs, and a lot can be done with the cage in terms of going creative with toys, houses, food, hay and water bowls/dispensers, games, hanging hammocks, etc. The ladders come with a soft covering which is great on my piggies' feet. Whenever I take them out, they can't wait to go back lol. The size of each level is also optimum as you can find a lot of base pads for guinea pigs made for that exact same size.
In terms of assembly, it took me 2 hrs to assemble the cage, and I had one more person to help me.
The assembly is great, and the cage is sturdy. It has a base level when you can also store guinea pig stuff like food, toys, houses, etc. Also comes with wheels so it is easy to maneuver while cleaning/moving. The doors lock nicely and the cage feels like it is made of good quality metal.
Since I got this cage, my guinea pigs have been very happy and active.
I would definitely recommend this cage for guinea pigs.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2024
Reviewed in Germany on January 5, 2024
•nettoyage facile grâce à l’ouverture des portes qui es très très pratique
•le montage es facile malgré la notice compliquer à comprendre
•montage en moins de 1:00
•peut se monter avec juste une seul personne pas besoin de deux
•bac en plastique pratique fournie pour l’étage du haut et du bas
•il ont mis des protections pour les rempe très pratique pour pas laisser à nus et que les animaux se Blaise
•je ne l’aurais pas pris si sa m’avais coûter 400€ mais pendant le Black Friday il était à 200€ alors j’ai sauter dessus ☝️
•resemble beaucoup à la savic royal suite XL juste les bac sont différent mais ces le même principe en moins cher
•ils ont fournie le tournevis
•il y’a des roulette donc la cage n’es pas à même le sol et n’est pas possible de poser sur un meuble trop grande et lourd
•rangement en dessous pratique pour mettre des paniers et ranger nourriture et accessoires en trop
•🚨‼️⚠️ ne laisser pas vos rats ou autre rongeur grimper au dessus de la cage car elle es vraiment très très grande et les chute sont très possible si il n’arrive pas à redescendre
•seul bémol quand on le monte il faut vraiment forcer car les troue ne sont pas bien définie à certain endroit mais sinon très facile à monter
•carton vraiment très très lourd demander au livreur de vous aider à le mettre dans la pièce de votre choix si il es gentil moi il a fait
Reviewed in France on November 30, 2023
•nettoyage facile grâce à l’ouverture des portes qui es très très pratique
•le montage es facile malgré la notice compliquer à comprendre
•montage en moins de 1:00
•peut se monter avec juste une seul personne pas besoin de deux
•bac en plastique pratique fournie pour l’étage du haut et du bas
•il ont mis des protections pour les rempe très pratique pour pas laisser à nus et que les animaux se Blaise
•je ne l’aurais pas pris si sa m’avais coûter 400€ mais pendant le Black Friday il était à 200€ alors j’ai sauter dessus ☝️
•resemble beaucoup à la savic royal suite XL juste les bac sont différent mais ces le même principe en moins cher
•ils ont fournie le tournevis
•il y’a des roulette donc la cage n’es pas à même le sol et n’est pas possible de poser sur un meuble trop grande et lourd
•rangement en dessous pratique pour mettre des paniers et ranger nourriture et accessoires en trop
•🚨‼️⚠️ ne laisser pas vos rats ou autre rongeur grimper au dessus de la cage car elle es vraiment très très grande et les chute sont très possible si il n’arrive pas à redescendre
•seul bémol quand on le monte il faut vraiment forcer car les troue ne sont pas bien définie à certain endroit mais sinon très facile à monter
•carton vraiment très très lourd demander au livreur de vous aider à le mettre dans la pièce de votre choix si il es gentil moi il a fait