Living World Deluxe Habitat XL
The Living World Deluxe Habitat XL is a market-leading indoor habitat recognized for its generous floor area, user-friendly cleaning features, and lightweight but durable molded base that simplifies maintenance in modular arrangements. Technically, it trades some of the heavy-duty rigidity of metal-framed competitors for easier handling and a lower weight, which can reduce installation and replacement costs compared with premium European imports. Compared with wire-focused systems like the MidWest Wabbitat, it appeals to owners prioritizing spacious interior layout and quick teardown for multi-level configurations.
Elevated platform (peekaboo!)
Deep base (litter-ready)
Elevated platform (peekaboo!)
Deep base (litter-ready)
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate the Living World Deluxe Habitat XL for its roomy layout and solid plastic base that’s easy to clean, but recurring complaints include flimsy plastic clips and limited ventilation for larger rabbits. It’s viewed as a decent midrange modular habitat with some durability trade-offs."
Secure top (fresh air)
Extra-large footprint suitable for multiple small rabbits or bun pairs
Secure top (fresh air)
Extra-large footprint suitable for multiple small rabbits or bun pairs
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
The Living World Deluxe Habitat XL is a market-leading indoor habitat recognized for its generous floor area, user-friendly cleaning features, and lightweight but durable molded base that simplifies maintenance in modular arrangements. Technically, it trades some of the heavy-duty rigidity of metal-framed competitors for easier handling and a lower weight, which can reduce installation and replacement costs compared with premium European imports. Compared with wire-focused systems like the MidWest Wabbitat, it appeals to owners prioritizing spacious interior layout and quick teardown for multi-level configurations.
Elevated platform (peekaboo!)
Deep base (litter-ready)
Secure top (fresh air)
Extra-large footprint suitable for multiple small rabbits or bun pairs
Modular panels allow expansion and reconfiguration
Elevated platform (peekaboo!)
Deep base (litter-ready)
Secure top (fresh air)
Extra-large footprint suitable for multiple small rabbits or bun pairs
Modular panels allow expansion and reconfiguration
$160-240 CAD
Midwest Guinea Habitat Plus
The Midwest Guinea Habitat Plus earns its place as a market leader by combining guinea pig–specific sizing with a user-friendly modular top and deep plastic base that make cleaning and bedding management inexpensive and straightforward. Compared with the more rigid plastic tubs and aquarium-topper approaches in this list, Midwest offers a balanced blend of ventilation, affordability and accessory compatibility that makes it easy to expand or retrofit with ramps and hideaways without a large upfront cost.
Expandable grid heaven
Deep-base burrow
Expandable grid heaven
Deep-base burrow
Review Summary
"Buyers praise the Midwest Guinea Habitat Plus for its roomy, well-ventilated modular design and easy cleaning; users note good value and sturdiness but warn the plastic base can crack and multiple tiers are not ideal for guinea pigs that need floor space."
Front-door peek
Large modular design with stackable levels and connecting panels for customized layouts
Front-door peek
Large modular design with stackable levels and connecting panels for customized layouts
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Midwest Guinea Habitat Plus earns its place as a market leader by combining guinea pig–specific sizing with a user-friendly modular top and deep plastic base that make cleaning and bedding management inexpensive and straightforward. Compared with the more rigid plastic tubs and aquarium-topper approaches in this list, Midwest offers a balanced blend of ventilation, affordability and accessory compatibility that makes it easy to expand or retrofit with ramps and hideaways without a large upfront cost.
Expandable grid heaven
Deep-base burrow
Front-door peek
Large modular design with stackable levels and connecting panels for customized layouts
Deep, easy-clean plastic base and full-width wire top with secure latches
Expandable grid heaven
Deep-base burrow
Front-door peek
Large modular design with stackable levels and connecting panels for customized layouts
Deep, easy-clean plastic base and full-width wire top with secure latches
$120-220 CAD
Habitrail OVO Home
The Habitrail OVO Home stands out as the most customizable, exploration-focused modular system for small pet cages, using transparent tubes and bubble modules that encourage natural curiosity in hamsters and gerbils. Technically optimized for vertical expansion and visual engagement, it is more playful and expandable than entry-level cages, though it can require more maintenance; financially it appeals to owners who want modular add-ons over a single large investment.
Bubble-view wonder
Smooth-airflow pods
Bubble-view wonder
Smooth-airflow pods
Review Summary
"The Habitrail OVO Home is praised for its sleek, clear modular design and enrichment potential, though reviewers frequently note limited ventilation, awkward cleaning, and that the footprint is small for long-term housing. Owners who use it as part of a larger setup or for short-term/show display are most satisfied."
Interchangeable spheres
Clear bubble modules provide excellent visibility of your pet at play.
Interchangeable spheres
Clear bubble modules provide excellent visibility of your pet at play.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Habitrail OVO Home stands out as the most customizable, exploration-focused modular system for small pet cages, using transparent tubes and bubble modules that encourage natural curiosity in hamsters and gerbils. Technically optimized for vertical expansion and visual engagement, it is more playful and expandable than entry-level cages, though it can require more maintenance; financially it appeals to owners who want modular add-ons over a single large investment.
Bubble-view wonder
Smooth-airflow pods
Interchangeable spheres
Clear bubble modules provide excellent visibility of your pet at play.
Designed to connect with Habitrail tunnels and larger Habitrail systems for expansion.
Bubble-view wonder
Smooth-airflow pods
Interchangeable spheres
Clear bubble modules provide excellent visibility of your pet at play.
Designed to connect with Habitrail tunnels and larger Habitrail systems for expansion.
$60-100 CAD
MidWest Deluxe Critter Nation
The MidWest Deluxe Critter Nation upgrades the standard Critter Nation platform with larger pans, enhanced finishes and accessory-friendly door layouts to better accommodate chinchillas and busy ferrets. It effectively bridges the gap between the basic and premium systems by offering added convenience and creature comforts without matching the Ferret Nation’s premium steel construction, delivering a sensible mid-tier technical and financial compromise for owners who want more than entry-level features.
Premium powder-coat
Customizable levels
Premium powder-coat
Customizable levels
Review Summary
"Seen as an industry-standard modular cage: very sturdy, highly configurable, easy to clean, and built for long-term use; buyers accept the higher price and weight because it outlasts cheaper alternatives."
Pampered pet palace
Deluxe package including reinforced doors, extra shelves and accessory hooks for customization.
Pampered pet palace
Deluxe package including reinforced doors, extra shelves and accessory hooks for customization.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The MidWest Deluxe Critter Nation upgrades the standard Critter Nation platform with larger pans, enhanced finishes and accessory-friendly door layouts to better accommodate chinchillas and busy ferrets. It effectively bridges the gap between the basic and premium systems by offering added convenience and creature comforts without matching the Ferret Nation’s premium steel construction, delivering a sensible mid-tier technical and financial compromise for owners who want more than entry-level features.
Premium powder-coat
Customizable levels
Pampered pet palace
Deluxe package including reinforced doors, extra shelves and accessory hooks for customization.
Sturdy heavy-gauge steel construction with deep removable pans for easy cleaning.
Premium powder-coat
Customizable levels
Pampered pet palace
Deluxe package including reinforced doors, extra shelves and accessory hooks for customization.
Sturdy heavy-gauge steel construction with deep removable pans for easy cleaning.
$450-600 CAD
Living World Deluxe Habitat
Living World Deluxe Habitat occupies a mid-range position, offering deluxe, easy-clean modular pieces that emphasize hygiene and pet comfort while remaining more affordable than premium European systems like Ferplast. Its technical focus on removable panels and practical accessories gives it an advantage over simpler Kaytee starter kits, and it competes closely with Prevue on modular flexibility while generally being more user-friendly for routine maintenance than MidWest novelty modules.
Deluxe accessories
Easy-slide drawers
Deluxe accessories
Easy-slide drawers
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate the roomy layout, included features, and ease of basic customization; a minority note plastic wear over time and that very active or larger small pets may quickly outgrow it."
Penthouse feel
Higher-end finish with improved ventilation, secure latches, and removable platforms
Penthouse feel
Higher-end finish with improved ventilation, secure latches, and removable platforms
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Living World Deluxe Habitat occupies a mid-range position, offering deluxe, easy-clean modular pieces that emphasize hygiene and pet comfort while remaining more affordable than premium European systems like Ferplast. Its technical focus on removable panels and practical accessories gives it an advantage over simpler Kaytee starter kits, and it competes closely with Prevue on modular flexibility while generally being more user-friendly for routine maintenance than MidWest novelty modules.
Deluxe accessories
Easy-slide drawers
Penthouse feel
Higher-end finish with improved ventilation, secure latches, and removable platforms
Designed for easy stacking or pairing with supplemental modules and playtops
Deluxe accessories
Easy-slide drawers
Penthouse feel
Higher-end finish with improved ventilation, secure latches, and removable platforms
Designed for easy stacking or pairing with supplemental modules and playtops
$80-150 CAD
Habitrail OVO Adventure Pack
The Habitrail OVO Adventure Pack is the design-forward option, featuring distinctive egg-shaped modules and curved tunnels that maximize interior play space and airflow for small rodents. It commands a premium because of its unique shapes and refined airflow/visibility features, and while it integrates best within the Habitrail ecosystem (making it less universally compatible than Ware or Kaytee), it provides a compact, high-performance solution for owners focused on enrichment and aesthetics.
Sleek bubble tunnels
Designer egg pods
Sleek bubble tunnels
Designer egg pods
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate the Habitrail OVO Adventure Pack's sleek design and space-efficient layout, with long-term users praising durability, though tunnels are tight for larger hamsters and assembly can be fiddly."
Twisty exploration
Curved tubes, pods, and connectors tailored for Habitrail OVO enclosures
Twisty exploration
Curved tubes, pods, and connectors tailored for Habitrail OVO enclosures
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Habitrail OVO Adventure Pack is the design-forward option, featuring distinctive egg-shaped modules and curved tunnels that maximize interior play space and airflow for small rodents. It commands a premium because of its unique shapes and refined airflow/visibility features, and while it integrates best within the Habitrail ecosystem (making it less universally compatible than Ware or Kaytee), it provides a compact, high-performance solution for owners focused on enrichment and aesthetics.
Sleek bubble tunnels
Designer egg pods
Twisty exploration
Curved tubes, pods, and connectors tailored for Habitrail OVO enclosures
Low-profile modular elements suit table-top or smaller habitats
Sleek bubble tunnels
Designer egg pods
Twisty exploration
Curved tubes, pods, and connectors tailored for Habitrail OVO enclosures
Low-profile modular elements suit table-top or smaller habitats
$30-60 CAD