Best Two Tier Cage?

[cyanidebaby]

At the moment I have a 1 metre cage for my two 13 week olds, but I'll need to upgrade soon as they'll outgrow it. Ideally, I'd like a two tier cage as they're boars, and it'd be great if I could give them a floor each if they fought. This is basically two of my current cages on top of each other.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Frie...upplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FAQTT89WY67RDXFHQH5

Would it be any good for separation if necessary?

 

[cyanidebaby]

To be honest, thinking about it, I might be better with a long one that I can put a divider in, any suggestions?

 

[Stewybus]

We did the same with a similar cage 2 years ago. We had 2 in the top & 2 in the bottom. We blocked the hole for the ramp with a piece of correx.

 

[MOC]

The only two tier cage big enough to my knowledge is the baffy 120, you can find it here on zooplus. It's a little pricey but is big enough on each level so they have plenty of room, even when they're on the same floor. Remember, a duo need at least 120cm of space, another level is just a bonus. Even if it comes to seperation I'd still recomend this cage over the one you have posted. Not all boar pairs fall out so it would be unfortunate if it came to that anyway.

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/guinea_pig_cages/120_cm_cages/137393

 

[cyanidebaby]

Thanks guys, I'm hoping they won't fall out...BUT I figure best move them into a bigger, more workable cage now when they're relaxed rather than uproot them later and add to their stress. What options have I got in terms of dividing a one tier cage?

 

[Claire W]

I have a two tier cage. It's a ferplast rabbit 120 double and I have my neutered boar and two sows living in there (originally brought for my neutered boar and three sows). I have removed the plastic house to provide more room http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ferplast-Rabbit-120-Double-Cage/dp/B0087O35EE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398684028&sr=8-3&keywords=Ferplast rabbit 120

I chose this cage as the front lifts outwards on the top level for easy access and the quality of the cage is very good. I personally felt that 100cm cages were too small, even the two tiered ones.

Ramps in double cages can be steep though so I have modified mine by positioning the ramp on a block to make it less steep. I have also covered the ramp with a ramp tunnel for safety and to encourage them to use it which thankfully they zoom up and down.

 

[cyanidebaby]

That's a very lovely cage setup you have there I've just had another thought...Separated gps (if it came to that) still need to see each other, don't they? Would that mean a long cage but divided would work better?

 

[Claire W]

That's a very lovely cage setup you have there I've just had another thought...Separated gps (if it came to that) still need to see each other, don't they? Would that mean a long cage but divided would work better?

Thank you.

Yes, ideally separated guinea pigs should be able to see and chat to each other although there are no guarantees a fallen out pair will get on even through bars.

Have you thought about a C&C cage? You can make them to be as big or as small as you like and can add extra levels and sections to suit the space you have available.

https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/member-gallery-c-c-cages-homemade-cages.53210/

https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/c-c-grids-cubes-connectors.17001/

 

[MOC]

I have a two tier cage. It's a ferplast rabbit 120 double and I have my neutered boar and two sows living in there (originally brought for my neutered boar and three sows). I have removed the plastic house to provide more room http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ferplast-Rabbit-120-Double-Cage/dp/B0087O35EE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398684028&sr=8-3&keywords=Ferplast rabbit 120

I chose this cage as the front lifts outwards on the top level for easy access and the quality of the cage is very good. I personally felt that 100cm cages were too small, even the two tiered ones.

Ramps in double cages can be steep though so I have modified mine by positioning the ramp on a block to make it less steep. I have also covered the ramp with a ramp tunnel for safety and to encourage them to use it which thankfully they zoom up and down.

Well, what a good cage for the price. I've just bought one for my pigs, it'll fit into our space better than two Skyline cages side by side.

 

[Claire W]

It is a good price. The 100cm version is £145 in pets at home. I paid £120 for mine but I see it has gone down further. I hope your piggies enjoy it as much as mine. There is a ledge around the hole at the top where the ramp comes from so if you ever needed to block the hole off to make two separate cages, you could just use a piece of wood or something.

If you are using it as one full cage, I would suggest moderating the ramp so it isn't so steep and if you needed a ramp tunnel, I got mine from here http://www.candecosies.co.uk/ramp-tunnel It is the smaller one (750mm) that fits the ramp although your pigs may use it without a tunnel.