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Building a habitat

Check List:

Plastic Bin or Cage 

-at least 104-110qt

-These dimensions work best:(34”L x 18”W x 12”H)

-Cage of similar size will work (avoid wire cages, their little legs can get stuck)  

-if you get a cage, make sure its at least 28" in length and tall enough in heigh to accommodate for the exercise wheel 

Large Running wheel

-at least 12” in diameter


Water Bottle & Shallow water bowl (very important to have both until they learn how to use water bottle)

-Make sure it’s a ball bearing one, no spring loaded 

USE FILTERED OR BOTTLE WATER ONLY- NO TAP WATER

Hide Hut (ex. Plastic igloos)

Bedding/Habitat Liner 

-If you choose wood shavings, avoid cedar! (Only use aspen or pine)

-Other options: paper bedding or fleece

Heat Source

To keep habitat between 74-76 degrees, you will need:

-Ceramic heat emitter (non-light, 100W)

-Clamp Lamp (minimum size 8.5 inch)

-Digital Heat Thermostat

Food: 

-Good Quality Kitten food (they currently eat Purina kitten chow (yellow bag)

-dried or live meal worms for treats




IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ON THIS LIST THAT YOU CAN’T FIND, WE PROVIDE ITEMS AT RETAIL PRICE WITH NO MARK UP!

Sample Bin Size

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