Rat Hammocks: A Lounge For Your Pet Rat

                Rat hammocks are a favorite open lounge item for pet rats. They can be hung from the top of a cage, allowing them to curl up and keep an eye on the world around them. More social and outgoing rats will usually turn these into their main sleeping area, while shy rats may nap there for short periods of time. Rat hammocks are comfy, soft, and they dangle from nowhere. Rats love being in the air.

                With good quality rat hammocks, you may not need to worry about the chewing problem rats have. If they do chew on them, you can always incorporate flavored rat chews into their cage. If they have an attractive odor and flavor, your rat will be more inclined to chew on them and to leave the hammock intact. Rats love to chew, so without an alternative item to chew on, they may turn their attention to the hammock since it is a frequented area.

                Rats are nesting creatures, so they may turn the rat hammocks into a literal rats nest. They will take bedding, fluff, and even small towels and rat blankets into the hammock to build the nest. They will then begin to store food and favored items in the nest with them. If your rat begins to build a nest and storing food, be sure to clean it at least once a week. Throw away the used nesting materials and stored food. Then, wash the rat hammock to avoid mold growth, to remove odor, and to eliminate the possibility of a parasitic infestation such as fleas or mites.

                You can order rat hammocks from online stores, or buy them in pet supply shops and pet stores. If you order them online, you can find an array of styles, sizes, material content, and design. Most customizable items can be embroidered with names or phrases, and if you order through an individual who handcrafts them, you can even choose the fabric and dimensions of the rat hammocks. You can order a large rat hammock, small rat hammock, colorful rat hammock, whatever personalized rat hammock interests you.

                If you are interested in a simplistic style of rat hammocks, you can search pet supply stores. However a customized rat hammock may take some scrounging around online. You may even build your own rat hammocks, as they are not very difficult to create! If you are looking for something unique, be sure to take plenty of time to shop around to find the hammock that interests you most.  Be wary of your budget, as they can range in price, with some costing $30 or more.