Ikea Drawers Into Hutch

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Its a really good idea of puting the cage over the tv. You would get a lovely size cage there.
 
I agree. The tv and shelves on the wall is a good idea. Your pigs will have a lot more space then. You'll love watching them with a bigger space. They love to run around when they're excited. :)
 
I think the one Garden put up is nicer, Ill have to look into it a bit more. I'll need to put my AV equipment somewhere to make that work which is easier said than done due to the cables
 
What height would the perspex sheets need to be to prevent the piggys climbing out?
 
PaulB said:
Thanks for all the advice, unfortunately I can't go around corners I'm kind of stuck with the space I have. I'll have to have a think but getting rid of the guinea pig is not an option because my daughter would be heart broken.

I plan on letting it run around the sitting room while I'm at home so that surely counts for something?
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And so would you be heartbroken, she that little piggy has got you enslaved already.
 
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Looks like a lovely set up :)
the only thing i can think of is just make sure the TV speakers aren't booming down on the (cute :love::luv::wub:) guinea.
mine have lap time with plenty of noise going on & it doesn't really bother them, but just be careful the TV doesn't get turned on full blast to frighten her by accident. even a slight shelf or overlap under the TV will shield from some noise.
I would definitely see if you could get a refund on the cage (especially if its a well known pet shop chain) tell them the RSPCA recommends larger & you were unwittingly sold/recommended a cage/housing not fit for purpose. hopefully it'll stop them recommending cages that are too small anyway :)

:wel: to piggy slavery... sounds like you're hooked already :whistle::nod:
xx
 
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What height would the perspex sheets need to be to prevent the piggys climbing out?
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The C&C grids are just over a foot tall. I guess they are easier to climb over than a piece of Perspex as they have footholds to climb on so you might be able to get away with slightly less Perspex.
 
Great, thanks for all the help and advise guys, its very much appreciated.
 
Glad to help. Looking forward to the result. I would see if you can get money back on cage too
 
One question on the setup below, I kind of like the green LED lights along the perspex, but would this bother the piggys?
Under TV.webp
 
I use plastic coated grids 36 cm high, I wouldn't go any lower.Mine stay contained but I think they would escape any lower.Love the set ups under the TV sets.I'm lucky , mine have their own room.I have thirteen.My boys are in a cage above the girls.Hope Alfie is doing OK @BossHogg .
 
I would think the led would be ok if on the outside of the perspex as long as the pigs could not bite them.
 
Just witnessed popcorning for the first time, gas little things they are..

They like their grub too!
 
I've got my 2 girlies in a 4 foot wide hutch and I'm quite horrified that it is nowhere near 2 feet deep... Maybe 1 and half? I'm eager to get something new sorted for them ASAP ... I think the issue is that once you start putting in food bowls and hidey houses for them and boredom breakers and a chew tube they quickly run out of space!
 
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