Hath
Teenage Guinea Pig
Hey, anyone used the Ivar range as base for their DIY cage? I am planning on upgrading from C&C. Currently have raised one level c&c cages and feel like it's such a lost potential for floor space. So considered adding extra storey to it. But then wondered if wooden type wouldn't look better and be sturdier... I HAVE TO have lids on mine due to my cats, as I found one sleeping in the cage whilst piggies were out on the lawn-time few times ...So I know he would want to "share" the prohibited fleece heaven shelves and I would worry.
Came across corner IKEA Ivar wardrobe transformed into small animal cages. I know the debate around extra storey and floor levels, but each level is 20 square ft of space (when built as the full set shown in third pic), so a good space even if piggies stay on one level. And can have 3 levels and one storage level (plus plants on top ). Only downside is the fact it's only 50cm deep, which is a big deal for me as that's at least 10cm smaller than I would consider to be minimum.
I find it difficult to imagine how cleaning works for upper levels too (I make my own fleece bedding). Or even removing piggie from upper floor. I think I would panic thinking I'll drop him!
Anyone used them as base to DIY a cage? Or if you have levels, what's the highest shelf height for it to be practical for cleaning?
Pics explanation- the pic only shows corner and extension, but I can fit corner and two side extensions type.
Came across corner IKEA Ivar wardrobe transformed into small animal cages. I know the debate around extra storey and floor levels, but each level is 20 square ft of space (when built as the full set shown in third pic), so a good space even if piggies stay on one level. And can have 3 levels and one storage level (plus plants on top ). Only downside is the fact it's only 50cm deep, which is a big deal for me as that's at least 10cm smaller than I would consider to be minimum.
I find it difficult to imagine how cleaning works for upper levels too (I make my own fleece bedding). Or even removing piggie from upper floor. I think I would panic thinking I'll drop him!
Anyone used them as base to DIY a cage? Or if you have levels, what's the highest shelf height for it to be practical for cleaning?
Pics explanation- the pic only shows corner and extension, but I can fit corner and two side extensions type.