C&C WITHOUT the correx ?

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I have bought a wire mesh cube set from Wickes (they are discontinuing it and I got the last 2 sets!)...

I've connected the grids using cable ties (I've found the connectors are difficult to use) and have formed an L-shaped home for my 2 boars.

Question is: how successfully can I use it without the correx?

At the moment, I put a plastic sheet (carpet protector) down, towels on top of that, then fleece on top of that. But no correx. I also put the base of my petshop bought cage in --- in it I put woodshavings, hay in racks, etc.

Is this correx-free cage bound to give me problems in the future? Should I make it my goal to get correx?

BOY! What a mess my boars make no matter how tidy I keep them!! mallethead
 
Lots of people find alternatives to correx. Lino is quite popular. The downside to having a flat base rather than correx with a lip is that you're more likely to get spillage from the cage but as you have mesh panels rather than grid you may not have a problem with this anyway.
I also found the correx tray gave added stability but if you've managed to cable tie it well then this also shouldn't be a problem.
So I think as long as you're happy you're set up should be fine.

Now, where are the pictures? :(|)
 
Mine is the same, we just have plastic tablecloth and puppy pads at the mo but have ordered some inco pads too. Didn't realise they were discontinuing the grids in Wickes, glad we got a spare box now for if we want to extend. We didn't use the connectors either and ours is pretty stable even with the hamsters ramming it in their balls lol.
 
I dont have correx in mine Ive got 2 camping mats that form the base then i have puppy pads then fleece and a towel for under their beds Ive never had a problem with it xx
 
I am doing what you are doing whenever I create my "holiday pen" in front of my permanent cage, as I can't let my tribe roam without supervision.

Correx is not a must. However, I would recommend something more solid like an offcut bit of cheap lino for a permanent cage.
 
Sorry for the delay in thanking you and for responding to your posts.

THANK YOU for the tip that B&Q sell correx. I went there today and bought something called Marlon ST Longlife polycarbonate sheet for £7.98 per 610mm x 1220mm.

[*]FIRST TWO PHOTOS:- [/*] My first attempt at building a C&C cage (no correx ) was not very good as my boys kept pushing the litter trays and turning them over, creating a HUGE MESS!

[*]LAST PHOTO:-[/*] Using correx for the area where they have their hay and woodshavings. Much better, more stable --- the boys can't push or overturn it !

[*]Many many thanks for all your advice, wisdom & patience !![/*]
 

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That looks fantastic! I am jealous, I wish I had space for something that big for my boys.
 
thanks for the thumbs up, guys! :)

I did wonder if I was going over-the-top with all that space for just 2 boars. Do you think all that space is a bit too much?
 
Pork said:
thanks for the thumbs up, guys! :)

I did wonder if I was going over-the-top with all that space for just 2 boars. Do you think all that space is a bit too much?
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No, its not too much, your boys will realy appreciate it, they will have a happy and enriched life in a large cage and you can change toys around etc with out worrying if you can fit it all in.
And I'm sure you will enjoy tinkering away at your design - C&C cages are addictive :))

I have a large L - shaped C&C too :)p
 
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