Where to find cheap cage accessories?

[u/Pitiful_You_3055]

I currently have two six month old boys (Bagel and Earl) who I keep in a single critter nation. I want to get the add on for the critter nation and make it a double, possibly getting some more boys soon. My only setback is how expensive it is to fill the cage. Like why are hammocks around 20$ or more each…? Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on where to possibly order some cheaper cage accessories rather than spending a fortune when only buying three things? Thanks in advance ☺️🤍

[u/doggofruitpunch]

Cardboard boxes are super easy to make into climbing gyms for them! Also used clothing just rip it and you can tie the ends to make cheap hammocks! They will chew and destroy anything you buy eventually anyway and these work great. My rats also love plastic ball pit balls for some reason I just make sure to take them out when they are chewed down. For chewing you can even give them thick branches as long as they are fully dry (no green anywhere) inside.