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I want to get a 2x5 C&C cage with a 2x2 loft, pink correx. No cover, no bottom storage. Is there anywhere that sells this as a full set (not having to buy an extra ramp, correx etc)? I've looked on Guinea Pig Cages store, but they don't ship to uk!
 
I can't see anywhere that sells it as a set . On E bay you can buy the cubes to build a c and c. (Actually works out cheaper buying a set if cubes as opposed to buying a "cage" ) I got my set of 30 grids for £35 image.webpThis was enough to build a 2x4 and I had 10 grids left. You can get corex on e bay too. Might have to pay more for pink though. Hope this helps.
 
Julie M said:
I can't see anywhere that sells it as a set . On E bay you can buy the cubes to build a c and c. (Actually works out cheaper buying a set if cubes as opposed to buying a "cage" ) I got my set of 30 grids for £35 View attachment 12709This was enough to build a 2x4 and I had 10 grids left. You can get corex on e bay too. Might have to pay more for pink though. Hope this helps.
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Thanks.
I haven't actually found any correx in one sheet on ebay, have you seen any?
 
Hmm don't know If there will be enough grids for the loft extension. But if you buy a "complete cage" it works out dearer. There are a lot of videos that tell you how to build them on youtube.
 
Julie M said:
Hmm don't know If there will be enough grids for the loft extension. But if you buy a "complete cage" it works out dearer. There are a lot of videos that tell you how to build them on youtube.
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I was thinking of buying this, but the little devils don't give the a ramp and correx. Correx is the main problem for me.
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
I was thinking of buying this, but the little devils don't give the a ramp and correx. Correx is the main problem for me.
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I can't see the pic. but can u not buy ramps already made. Also some people use cat scratching boards(the long flat ones) as a ramp.
 
I can't work out if 2x4 with a 2x2 loft would 'look' big for two pigs?
Either that or the 2x5. I have them in a nice hutch at the moment, but I have a single bed in my room, which the cage could go on, and I'd sleep in the spare double bed. Haven't actually asked my mum if I can have a c&c cage yet! :doh:
 
Julie M said:
I can't see the pic. but can you not buy ramps already made. Also some people use cat scratching boards(the long flat ones) as a ramp.
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Yes.
So, I can either buy the cube storage set you showed. Thus meaning I have to buy some correx (from amazon), and a ramp off amazon too. Not to bad overall then!

Or, buy the set from ebay I showed, which works out more expensive, and still need to buy a ramp and correx. I think I'll go ahead with your idea, it seems the cheapest solution!
 
I think you will struggle with pink corex. Can you not just get a colour like white (easily available) and use pink accessories in your cage? I have white corex and u don't really notice it as my fleeces r brightly coloured. image.webp
 
Julie M said:
I think you will struggle with pink corex. Can you not just get a colour like white (easily available) and use pink accessories in your cage? I have white corex and you don't really notice it as my fleeces r brightly coloured. View attachment 12710
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You're right, I cannot find any pink. I will settle for blue or white!
 
That's my 4x2 ontop of a "rabbit 100" to give you an idea of size.
 
Julie M said:
That's my 4x2 ontop of a "rabbit 100" to give you an idea of size.
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Thank you, if I had a 2x4, I think I'd add a loft. It looks big, though.

I'm going to have a 2x5, no loft, no ramp (well I won't need one unless it's going to space! lol)
From Ebay, make it from scratch, seems cheaper.
 
Ooh a space ramp. Lol.

Good luck. And remember to check the sizes of the holes in the grid Aren't too big. Also don't forget your cable ties. Lol.
 
Julie M said:
Ooh a space ramp. Lol.

Good luck. And remember to check the sizes of the holes in the grid Aren't too big. Also don't forget your cable ties. Lol.
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Thanks.
Will have to ask my mum when she get's back from work, I think she'll say no. :(
 
I would try and get as few joins as possible. Also do u have any sign writers near u? They may sell corex in a bigger sheet to you. Also read the c and c cages sticky it's good information.
 
Julie M said:
I would try and get as few joins as possible. Also do you have any sign writers near you? They may sell corex in a bigger sheet to you. Also read the c and c cages sticky it's good information.
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I'm not sure about sign writers near me.
 
PiggySmitten said:
I got 3 sheets of correx 1.2m x 2.4m from thealuminiumshop on ebay for £19.99 inc postage. They do black or white. That might work out cheaper for you. They also sell single sheets.
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You must've ordered the 2mm in depth, is this thick enough?
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
You must've ordered the 2mm in depth, is this thick enough?
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Hi yes it is the 2mm thickness. I haven't built the cage yet but it looks sturdy enough at that thickness and there are a good few other threads on here where people say they use 2mm thickness with no problems at all.
 
PiggySmitten said:
Hi yes it is the 2mm thickness. I haven't built the cage yet but it looks sturdy enough at that thickness and there are a good few other threads on here where people say they use 2mm thickness with no problems at all.
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I think the ebay one you posted will be the one we choose, we don't have an ebay account, but my mum'll save herself quite a lot of money. Ones that are 2m in length on amazon are around £40 or more.
 
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