How many C&C grids for 5x2 cage?

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I want to build a 5x2 cage in top of my 5ft double hutch as I'm running out of floor space. How many would I need approx and where is the best place to buy them and the plastic tray lining thing xD I'm not great with DIY.
 
The C&C will be bigger than your hutch so it can't fit on top unless you add a plywood to support it.
2x5 C&C is about 28x70 inches (without connectors)
Each grid is 14 inches.
 
lissie said:
The C&C will be bigger than your hutch so it can't fit on top unless you add a plywood to support it.
2x5 C&C is about 28x70 inches (without connectors)
Each grid is 14 inches.
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It will only be slightly larger so I can work something out to support it. It's better than it being too small for them :p
 
MOC said:
It will only be slightly larger so I can work something out to support it. It's better than it being too small for them :p
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Maybe you could try putting a grid base on the C&C just so it fits on without falling off ?
 
I used grids to make the bottom of mine, it makes the cage more stable:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGqMxzkSWaM&feature=relmfu"]Why Your C&C Guinea Pig Cage May Need a Bottom - YouTube[/ame]

I assume the hutch is indoors though? :)
 
You could make a board & rest the grids on, it won't matter if it overhangs a little bit. I made my cage up using grids underneath as well for strength, then sat it on two coffee tables, it overhangs by about 4-5 inches either side but it is very stable:

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You would need 24 grids to make a 5 x 2 with a base. :)
 
That was interesting. My cage will now get a bottom ;)

Where do I get the stuff? Like the wires and those round things that hold it together, oh and the grids? I'm actually lost but really want to do this hehe
 
Poppy'sMum said:
You could make a board & rest the grids on, it won't matter if it overhangs a little bit. I made my cage up using grids underneath as well for strength, then sat it on two coffee tables, it overhangs by about 4-5 inches either side but it is very stable:

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You would need 24 grids to make a 5 x 2 with a base. :)
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Your cage looks awesome! Would you like to come and make mine :))
 
LOL! Well it's made up of B & Q grids & Screwfix grids when they were selling them, sadly they don't now. The mesh ones are better for little piggies as they can't get their heads trapped in the squares. I do wish it was all the same though. I am thinking of re-designing it & making it bigger as it is the minimum size for three piggies, but mine get floor time too :)

It suits them to have their own corners which I couldn't do with a rectangle, as 2 of the three don't get on all the time :(
 
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