Small Animal Playpen with Top Cover, Breathable Pet Tent, Sky Blue

Unfolded, this small animal playpen measures 3.28 x 1.71 x 1.25 feet, and 190T waterproof polyester taffeta in sky blue forms the shell. A zipped top cover closes over the space. The manufacturer gives the room inside as enough for 25 chicks with space left over.

A waterproof fabric tent with a strengthened steel holder

The manufacturer states that the 190T waterproof polyester taffeta keeps urine from reaching the floor underneath, and a strengthened steel holder forms the frame. Once the tent is released from its folded position, the maker says the frame opens in seconds.

Folded, the unit measures 0.65 x 0.65 x 0.16 feet, and the maker describes it as light enough to carry from room to room. Among the animals the maker lists for it are gerbils, ferrets, tortoises, quails, guinea pigs, hamsters, bunnies, chinchillas, puppies, kitties, chicks and ducklings, with indoor and outdoor play both named as uses.

Checks to make before setting the playpen up

The opening springs out under pressure, so the manufacturer says to hold it away from your face as it unfolds. A pet that can hop over the sides should have the top zipped shut, and the maker asks that animals stay supervised the whole time they are inside, because chewing can open a hole.

Buyers who want the 3.28 x 1.71 feet of floor space for a group should note the maker's own figure of 25 chicks fitting with room to spare. The tent is compact in style, and the maker lists the small pets above as the animals it is meant for.

What arrives in the pack

• One sky blue playpen
• One compact storage bag with a zipper

Opening and folding the tent

Once it is taken out of the bag, the built-in frame opens the playpen in seconds. For folding it back down, the manufacturer suggests recording yourself the first time you open it, so you can watch the clip and reverse the steps later.

Keep the folded tent away from your face when the spring pressure releases, and store it in the zippered bag at 0.65 x 0.65 x 0.16 feet.

Which details should I confirm before ordering?

How much floor space does the playpen give a pet?

Unfolded, it measures 3.28 x 1.71 x 1.25 feet, which the manufacturer describes as enough for 25 chicks with room left over.

Does the playpen have a lid?

Yes, a top cover closes over the tent and zips shut, and the maker says to keep it zipped when pets are able to hop out.

Can the playpen go outside?

The manufacturer lists indoor and outdoor play as uses, and the 190T polyester taffeta is described as waterproof.

How small does it pack down?

Folded, the playpen measures 0.65 x 0.65 x 0.16 feet and goes into the compact zippered storage bag that comes with it.