How To Do I Mprove Their Cage ?

[Bugsy-Malone]

hi,
I have two boars one aged 1 the other about 8 months. They are housed indoors in a 5 ft x 2 foot cage. I often look at it and think it's boring for them. They do get regular exercise and floor time but would love to improve their housing. Thought about getting a double level cage in its place. Not too keen on C&C as I have a cat, he ignores them most of the time but I don't trust him ! Any ideas ?

 

[Veggies Galore]

I agree - floor time is the best answer. If you got a 2 tier cage - would you be able to increase the floor size too ?

 

[Bugsy-Malone]

Hopefully I'd be able to give them more space. Currently they have 10 sq feet but they must get bored, can do very little with the design really.

 

[Veggies Galore]

Perhaps you could look at adding things like a fleece forest

 

[Bugsy-Malone]

Yes I'd thought of that but I've become a bit stuck on that design. I vary where the hideys are but that's it.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

I understand what you mean, how about using cardboard tubes with intermixed holes stuffed with their favourite hay and hang it from the ceiling?
Also, I have added another level inside that size cage before. It covered approx a quarter, and I used a big metal grid, secured with cable ties, put a cardboard bottom for the floor, then a fleece liner. I used square guttering secured for a ramp and well...they used to run up and down that all the time, gave them extra space and was a useful addition, you could have it as a hay box area if you use a plastic box cut to size?