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Post by bobbieszoo on Sept 1, 2015 4:23:16 GMT
Not sure the exact name, but those cages made from the the wire shelving units you can built to what ever size. What are people lining them with? I see the pics of the stuff up the sides, but can't quite tell what it is. I know the cage they have is too small, but convincing hubby to let me get that, I was able to get Piggies again. My plan is to build a larger play area that they can spend my at home time in and use the cage at night and when I'm gone only. I have one dog that is questionable around small animals (not her fault, she was raised poorly as a pup, she is a Craigslist rescue), so I would not feel safe leaving them in something like that when I'm gone. As it is, I block her access to them when I leave, just in case she gets a notion to knock over the cage and see what's in there.
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Post by Bean on Sept 1, 2015 12:33:42 GMT
It's called correx or coroplast (depending on where you live!) which is basically corrugated plastic, the stuff 'for sale' signs are usually made from. Have a look at this page on the Cavy Cages website - it tells you all about the materials and where to find them. I agree it's important to keep the little furries safe from other animals, especially when you're not around. But there's also a page full of info on how to make the cages animal or child proof by adding secure lids and making them more sturdy. These systems are so flexible, they're perfect to making the right cage for your home and circumstances without the price tag of shop bought cages!
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 1, 2015 18:39:48 GMT
If you live in the US, the grids are available at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $19.99-in their storage items area. They are available at Walmart online for around $25, in many colors. The ones available at Target are really overpriced, at $45+. Be sure to get the 9x9 squares cube, as those square openings are small enough to keep a small pig in the cage. The others have fewer and larger openings per grid, and a small pig could slip through. The grids come with round or square plastic connectors. I've found those connectors can pop off at inopportune times, such as when the dog puts weight on the roof grids. Using zip ties, just the smallest ones available at any home, hardware or electronics store, creates a very strong connection. Only cutting off the zip ties with a sharp blade will cause them to fail. I keep a group of grids zip tied in a line, and use it as a play pen when the pigs are out of their condo. I use a couple of strips of Velcro to attach the two ends of the line of grids together. You can also use Velcro strips to attach the cage roof to the sides, for a very stable cage. Using grids and coroplast, you can probably build a very sizable cage with a cover and even a loft of two, for the cost of two or three packages of grids ($60-75 plus maybe $8 for the Coroplast). Far less than any decently sized store bought cage costs. www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/grid-wire-modular-shelving-and-storage-cubes/1016719773?Keyword=wire+storage+units
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Post by cogearhead on Sept 3, 2015 3:14:45 GMT
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 3, 2015 19:18:53 GMT
I was basing my Coroplast price on Home Depot, which sells a really good sized piece for $8. I bought 2 pieces, and still haven't used them all, but I would, if the base of my cage were grids. I haven't found as good sized a piece at Lowe's, but that could be what was in stock at our particular store when I looked.
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