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Sarah-sore

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I FINALLY FOUND THEM, AT CANADIAN TIRE! They where about 25 dollars for a pack of 4 so we got 2 packs. I still have to buy coloplast but god am I happy.
I think I can buy the coloplast at Homedepot if not than online. Finally my piggies are going to be out of that ridiculously small cage and into a new, big cage! :)):)):))
I also need a lot of more fleece but heres a photo;
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I've just been talking to my dad and he said we might not end up getting the coloplast this weekend, it might be next(we spent a lot of money on these cubes lol)
And I still have a whole pack of cubes left! I think I might make a top. Not too sure yet lol. Anyone have any idea, I cant make it much longer but taller I can do. I might just make a top for it.
I'm so happy and excited I just had to share with you guys :)
 
Ooh, yay! You could make a little level on the top with the spare grids. I have a little bit upstairs that I fill with hay so they can bury in it. Also, if you can afford the correx yet, you can use some lino or I used a sheet of waterproof table matting that cost me about £4 (not sure how much that is in Canadian dollars :))) Like this http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/dotty-collection-rectangle-pvc-tablecloth-201909 Although I got the grass patterned one :))
 
Shellza said:
Ooh, yay! You could make a little level on the top with the spare grids. I have a little bit upstairs that I fill with hay so they can bury in it. Also, if you can afford the correx yet, you can use some lino or I used a sheet of waterproof table matting that cost me about £4 (not sure how much that is in Canadian dollars :))) Like this http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/dotty-collection-rectangle-pvc-tablecloth-201909 Although I got the grass patterned one :))
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Thanks! Do they not scratch it or chew on it though?
 
I have fleece on top of mine, but my old housemate used to have the same for hers without the fleece and they didn't chew it. I suppose it depends if your pigs are chewers :))
 
YAY! I'm so pleased for you, and the piggies of course.

Something else you could use underneath for the time being, is a couple of cheap shower curtains. Just use clothes pegs to "clip" it to the grids, couple of layers of fleece blankets on top, and youre good to go :(|)
 
Have you got anything to keep the bottom of the grids together?

Looking at your photo, you only have clips at the top you will need something at the bottom of them as well or cage wont be secure.

You could use cable ties, they are cheap and should be available at Canadian Tire
 
Alright everyone there's been a bit of change of plans. My dad and I talked and it was just a little too big(blocked the table :):):):)) So here's the new layout
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It might be hard to tell but I've added an upper level, I'm going to buy a garage sale sign and a shower curtain and I'm going to use those together. The ramp is going to be made of that too with heavy heavy metal clips(In like an up side down 'J' so It'll bend into the grid and into the sign!
I just have one problem, I dont have enough fleece ): Does anyone know what I can do?
I think I'm be buying fleece next weekend but untill then I dunno what to do.
 
Looks great Sarah, mine is a 5 x 2 and its plenty big enough for 2 piggies.

Have you got any old towels you could use? You will need to change them every second day though as they wont be as absorbant as fleece and will start to smell. Can you get puppy training pads over there, or Papmers Dry Nites bed covers?

So, layer of newspaper, then layer of puppy pads and a layer of towels.

Are you going to put another grid on the top, to give them some protection from falling off.. Apologies if you have done that I cant see on the photo.
 
first_time_piggie_mum said:
Looks great Sarah, mine is a 5 x 2 and its plenty big enough for 2 piggies.

Have you got any old towels you could use? You will need to change them every second day though as they wont be as absorbant as fleece and will start to smell. Can you get puppy training pads over there, or Papmers Dry Nites bed covers?

So, layer of newspaper, then layer of puppy pads and a layer of towels.

Are you going to put another grid on the top, to give them some protection from falling off.. Apologies if you have done that I cant see on the photo.
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Hi, thank you I can do that! They sell puppy pads at our local dollar store do that'll work out fantastically!

No need to apologize, I kinda took a bad picture lol. I'm not too sure what you mean, here's a better photo
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first_time_piggie_mum said:
Have you got anything to keep the bottom of the grids together?

Looking at your photo, you only have clips at the top you will need something at the bottom of them as well or cage wont be secure.

You could use cable ties, they are cheap and should be available at Canadian Tire
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OH! I jsut read this I am sorry. I have the connectors and zip ties on the bottom-c
 
Shellza said:
I have fleece on top of mine, but my old housemate used to have the same for hers without the fleece and they didn't chew it. I suppose it depends if your pigs are chewers :))
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Oh okay, I think mine should be okay, they have toooons of toys lol. Thanks!
 
Ok, couple of tips -

You wont need the grids on the floor. Once you get your Coroplast, it will be sturdy enough as a base and a floor. I would take those away, the pigs wont be able to walk on them properly and their feet could get caught in the gaps.

On the second level, you will need something firm (until your coroplast arrives) to use as a floor.....If you are getting a house sale sign, that will be perfect.

If you are using the second level as a "hay loft", what are you going to put the hay in? A cat litter tray would work but your dad would need to cut a hole in for them to get in and out without having to jump if it has high sides. A cardboard box could make do for the time being, but put a towel in the bottom to soak up and pee.....piggies like to poop and pee where they eat.

For safety, please add grids to the front of the second level. If your piggys fall from that height, it will do some serious damage. Once you have the ramp up, that will help provide a bit of protection, but there will be quite an open space on that level without any grids for protection.....does that make sense?
 
looking at your photo again, where are you going to put the ramp?

I would advise to have it against the side of the cage that is against the wall to provide some protection.

Then use one full grid and snap into place to act as a "wall" at the front, then you could bend another grid (your dad will probably need to do that) into an "L" shape.

So, that the bent part lies outwards against the top of the ramp. This will provide a little extra "guard" as they get to the top of the ramp....hope that makes sense lol!
 
first_time_piggie_mum said:
Ok, couple of tips -

You wont need the grids on the floor. Once you get your Coroplast, it will be sturdy enough as a base and a floor. I would take those away, the pigs wont be able to walk on them properly and their feet could get caught in the gaps.

On the second level, you will need something firm (until your coroplast arrives) to use as a floor.....If you are getting a house sale sign, that will be perfect.

If you are using the second level as a "hay loft", what are you going to put the hay in? A cat litter tray would work but your dad would need to cut a hole in for them to get in and out without having to jump if it has high sides. A cardboard box could make do for the time being, but put a towel in the bottom to soak up and pee.....piggies like to poop and pee where they eat.

For safety, please add grids to the front of the second level. If your piggys fall from that height, it will do some serious damage. Once you have the ramp up, that will help provide a bit of protection, but there will be quite an open space on that level without any grids for protection.....does that make sense?
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Thank you! :) I was talking to my dad I looked at it I just thought, How could I forget to put a grid infront of one side of the loft?! I'm a little bit mad at myself but I have 4 extra cubes so I'll use that. I wont be able to get the extra stuff until tomorrow (the sign, the cat little box, ect.) other than thatis there anything else that I can possible do to this cage?
 
Lots of hideys and beds :(|), a couple of water bottles so they always have water close, some tunnels to run through......

When its all done and you put them in, they will LOVE IT! Lots of running around and popcorning guaranteed :(|)
 
first_time_piggie_mum said:
looking at your photo again, where are you going to put the ramp?

I would advise to have it against the side of the cage that is against the wall to provide some protection.

Then use one full grid and snap into place to act as a "wall" at the front, then you could bend another grid (your dad will probably need to do that) into an "L" shape.

So, that the bent part lies outwards against the top of the ramp. This will provide a little extra "guard" as they get to the top of the ramp....hope that makes sense lol!
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I understood most of it, just isnt my loft up to high?
 
gemsyguineapig said:
Wow! looks amazing cant wait to get mine now! the space is great!
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Thanks! Thats what I'm going for. My guinea pigs are about 2 years old and for their whole life they've been in that little cage. I got them abuse about 6 months ago and I've never really had the proper money to do this, so after 6 months I've earned enough. I am so happy!
 
No, as long as the ramp is long and not to steep up to the second level you will be ok.

Try to make the ramp as long as possible, this will reduce the angle on it, and if you can give it "sides" so the pigs feel secure using it
 
first_time_piggie_mum said:
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Can you see what I mean about putting a grid at the front of the second level?
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Ooooh! I really like a lot of those ideas. When I go to the dollar store I'll keep my open for these types of things. Also, my piggies currently have 2 water bottles but I have a feeling I'm going to have to get 2 more! :)) :))
 
FINALLY FINISHED! THANK GOD LOL!
Okay so we went out and bought pretty much everything. Coroplast, fleece and towels. We never got the cat little box because I totally forgot but thats okay.
I dropped the loft down because I thought it was too high. I have it zip tied and a chunck of wood holding it in place.
Right now they're not even in their huts, Rusty's hiding under the ramp(I have fleece hanging over the ramp side so its a little dark :))) And Lillith is hiding in the hay.
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Whats in here?
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Rusty what're you doing?
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Oh this is our food!
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Just right now I was looking at the photo and I had extra grids so I added a top and more to the sides on the loft
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