Has anyone used this cage?

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The minimum size recommendation for 2 guinea pigs is 4' x 2' in which case I think that cage is a bit small. (I'm not very good with measurements at all so definitely get a second opinion in case my calculations are out).
 
Thanks! You're right about it being small--I just found a good cage in a larger size. :)) I'll be getting that one instead.
 
What cage did you find? Most pet store cages are too small, except the Midwest Expandable Guinea Habitat.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NJ0DPY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001NJ0DQ8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1XSEABRWRWRHFBPX8BTK"]Midwest Expandable Guinea Habitat[/ame].

Have you seen this site? Since you're in the states, it would be pretty easy to find supplies to make the cage.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/

I found coroplast from here. They have warehouses all over US.
http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/polyshapes/PShapes/branchlocator/branchus.jsp

Got my grids from Bed Bath and Beyond.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16719773&RN=538&

You can also get coroplast from sign stores, grids from Kmart, Walmart, Costco (seasonal), Amazon.
 
I agree with lissie. If you can build a c+c cage they are really ideal! Plus you can make them the size/shape you want so can fit into whatever space you need it to. I don't know what the prices are like for the materials in the US, but in the UK it works out so much cheaper to make a 'cage' yourself. Much better value for money and piggies love them!
 
My first cage was only $23. I got coro for $10, and grids for $13. (That was in 2009)

Sabic now sells coro for $15 for a 4x8 feet sheet.
A box of grids at Bed Bath and Beyond is now $19.

Bed Bath and Beyond offers 20% off coupon if you sign up for their online newsletter).

C&C is very economical, unless you get addicted to cage building/remodeling like me. :D
 
Thank you all for your help. :) This
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NJ0DPY/[/ame]
was the cage that I was considering. I've never heard of C and C cages before, but they look really great! :o
 
Peanutbutternjenny said:
Thank you all for your help. :) This
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NJ0DPY/
was the cage that I was considering. I've never heard of C and C cages before, but they look really great! :o
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I think that looks fab! Such a good idea, you don't get anything like that in the UK. Looks just like a C+C but you don't have the hassle of sourcing materials and making it yourself.

TaraJets makes a valid point about your cat though! Open top might be a bit risky unless the pigs will be in a completely cat-free zone. You can just never trust cats to behave themselves! :))
 
Midwest cage also has a lid.
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Guinea-Habitat-Top-Panel/dp/B001NJ0DS6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1305519349&sr=8-3[/ame]
 
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