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Prevue Chinchilla 495 Earthtone Dusted Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.7
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Description of Prevue Chinchilla 495 Earthtone Dusted

Ideal cage for rats, chinchillas and/or baby ferrets. Solid metal ramps and platforms are designed to withstand years of use. Wind-bell lock provides extra protection against escaping pets. Space saving shelf can be used to store toys, treats and more. 31-Inch long, 20-1/2-inch wide, 40-inch high with 3/8-inch wire spacing.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Could be so cool but design flaw

We've had this cage for 2 months now. I was initially very satisfied. It was a bit difficult to get together but not as bad as others say. Overall we like the size and looks. The bottom is easy to remove and clean and I loved how easy it was to change the linens. However, after 2 months I noticed that it still stinks despite thorough cleaning of the cage. And from the corners, brown and yellow liquid pours onto the floor. I took everything apart tonight and found that urine and feces seep into…

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Not bad

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great cage for the price, no problem with assembly

I've read many of these reviews and found that my experience was very different from many others. I almost never write them, but I felt I had to share them. Many people had difficulty assembling this cage. If you've ever built something from IKEA, the principle is the same: don't fully tighten the screws until you're done. I had no trouble building and I'm far from a master builder lol. The quality is good, this cage costs a little over $100. Head over to Petco and see what you can get for…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • New competitors have appeared

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Great alternative to Critter Nation.

The cage turned out to be even bigger than I expected. I have two rats and they love it. You just have to find enough stuff to fill it up! Great alternative to Critter Nation. Update: After 2.5 years my rats are gone and the cage is doing great. With weekly cleaning, the cage will hold up well. Rust started wherever the surface was scratched and as I often cleaned the paving pieces some of the corners were a bit rusty as were the rails that the floor slides along. It was mostly the urine. Pros:

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Some cons

Revainrating 2 out of 5

and screws do not turn easily

Having owned this cage for 3 months I have to say it is very problematic. First, it was very difficult to assemble. I needed a man to hold the parts in place and screwing is not easy. My arm hurt a lot when it was all over. Second, it can't be used without a wire base, which is really bad for little rat's feet, so I have to cut out cardboard sheets to cover the wire, and then put a pad on top. Cleaning is a big pain. Even if you didn't line it with cardboard, you'd still have to put a bedding…

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • unreliable

Revainrating 4 out of 5

i wanted to love it

I am a Pied Piper (3 rats) and I really liked this cage. It looked beautiful and the metal shelves were a really nice touch. That's why I chose that and not the one creature nation I was looking at. There was an error. The door is big, but it's still inconvenient to clean. I prefer one large Critter Nation regiment to two smaller regiments. Shelves will not fit in a regular sized igloo or rat house. So me and the rats use them for next to nothing. Wire floor is uncomfortable. It is difficult to

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Doubts

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Spacious with lots of light/air

We bought this for our fold/dwarf rabbit. Firstly, I wouldn't recommend this for a full sized rabbit. Our rabbit is adult and smaller so this works for him. Second, if you're using it on a bunny, you'll need to replace the included wire shelf with something with a little more spacing between the fins to allow the lint to fall onto the tray below. Finally, I always add a pee pad to the tray to make cleanup a breeze. Okay, having said that, we got this because we wanted something significant for…

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Definitely worth it

I have several types of cages for different species of animals. This one was for three rats. I bought this after purchasing a previous cage that was marketed with a 0.6 inch bar spacing but it turned out to be closer to 0.75. This would be "okay" for adult rats, but children could walk through it. I have purchased Prevue Hendrix cages in the past and have been pleased with their quality. The rods on mine were in perfect condition. With other cages I've bought I've had to bend some of the bars…

Pros
  • Nice
Cons
  • Legacy Model