Member Gallery: C&C cages/homemade cages

[Kimicub]

Where it was purchased or how it was made
C&C Guinea Pig Cages - Home - c and c guinea pig cages
They provide all the bits necessary so put together by myself with wire ties

What size it is
A combination of sizes. So the bottom is 2x4 I have 2 upstairs 'rooms' a 1x4 and 2x2 area. Both upstairs areas have hideys and there are 2 hay racks 1 on each floor.
I count downstairs as the kitchen/living area and upstairs are their bedrooms....but obviously they dont see it that way. They like to pee where they go up the slopes so I put a litter tray there.


How many piggies are kept in it
4 females.

How easy it is to keep clean/if you'd recommend it
I used to have woodshavings all over, then I went to woodshavings downstairs and fleece upstairs. Now I'm fleece everywhere. To spot clean it's easy as you basically shimmy the pigs to the upstairs areas (most of there poop is downstairs). Then a full clean is basically a laundry load and antibacterial spray. So it's quite easy.

 

[Kimicub]

I love your cage and zebra print fleece but where does the hay go?

Theres hay racks on both levels

 

[Tiny Paws MCR]

Home-made cage for 2 rescue boars, made from two Ikea Linnmon desks stuck together as a base giving them 200x60cm of floor space. Excuse the state of our living room wall - we had the house re-wired when we moved in and haven't redecorated yet!

 

[Jax78]

Our 4x2 cage with 1x2 loft.

 

[amber89]

Materials used: cage is wood and plexiglas. Playpen is some re-purposed plastic wardrobe.
Sizes: Each floor of the cage is around 1 sq meter; the playpen is 2,5 sq meters
Bedding: We initially used wood shavings, but there was simply too much dust and the air humidity was way too low. We have changed on fleece bedding. We have as waterproof layer some pond liner for the cage and some plastic covering for the playpen. Then comes 1 layer of Terrycloth and 1 layer of fleece. For their favourite spots we use double or tripple layers of terrycloth and fleece. Those spots are exchanged every 2 days. Even if is much more work with the fleece, and it does not absorb the smell that well, compared to the wood shavings, i prefer the fleece.
Inhabitants: 3 piggies

 

[12bunsandpigs]

my 2 girls was in a 6x3 with a 3x3 off set loft, but my daughter decided she didnt want her pigs (which i love and babysit for). I have her 3 boys as well now sp had to have a big redo of the housing. I have decided on a 6x3 with a 2x2 off set loft for the girls, then on top of that is another 6x3 with a 2x2 off set loft for the boys. Ive used stick timber for supports between the cages from b&q which is a perfect fit in the square grid holes,
i make all my own cage liners myself by sewing 2 layers of fleece with furniture delivery pads (uhaul) in between which is a brilliant absorbent layer. I also make all my own hideys, cozy caves, tunnels, pee pads and haybags to keep costs down. I will try to post some photos tomorrow. I have really enjoyed reading this thread. Thankyou.

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Here is mine. They are both 2 by 6. At first I had another grid space in between the cages, but I was too short to reach the top cage easily. So I took the middle space out and staggered them. It's perfect for me now . I also make my own liners and such. I spent all weekend making new liners for the girls because their old liners don't fit. Gonna give them to my boys.

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Here is mine. They are both 2 by 6. At first I had another grid space in between the cages, but I was too short to reach the top cage easily. So I took the middle space out and staggered them. It's perfect for me now . I also make my own liners and such. I spent all weekend making new liners for the girls because their old liners don't fit. Gonna give them to my boys.

 

[12bunsandpigs]

I will try to add my set up pics. 2 girls on bottom 6x3 and 2x2 loft. 3 boys on top 6x3 and 2x2 loft.pics are girls first then boys

 

[Leafy Lou]

Our first c&c set up..we have added a bit of hard cardboard in the loft area, as Ros looked like she may have attempted a jump at that bit, as you can see the gap..she has been using the ramp easily..it has a grippy surface, however did do a leap off halfway down at first, she is quite acrobatic and jumps onto her edible house from the floor to eat the roof. We will be keeping an eye on her for now! Also added now a lining of fleece over the corroplast lip, and can take a grid out so she can come and go as she pleases while we are at home and in the room to supervise..She is enjoying the new enclosure, a lot of popcorning today! Much better than the cage she had!

Just need to find her a buddy now...

 

[Lady Kelly]

A reminder of the aims of this thread for anyone keeping up to date and wanting to post their cage(s).

Please use this thread to post pictures of your C&C cages or other similar home-made housing. Try to include some information with the photo like:

Cage Type
Where it was purchased or how it was made
What size it is
How many piggies are kept in it
How easy it is to keep clean/if you'd recommend it

Bear in mind that new members will look to this thread as an example of good piggy keeping so photos of accommodation that is inadequately sized, dirty or overcrowded may be removed at the discretion of admin.

This thread is NOT for discussion of the photos, please start a new thread if you need to.

If you want more information about C & C cages (including sourcing), please see this regularly updated link here: All About C & C Grid Cages Around The World

 

[Guineaconvert]

This is my c&c for Betty and Yeti! I used amazon basics grids. The liners are made from ikea fleece blankets and the accessories are either made by me or the wonderful Piggies In Blankets

 

[Reenie]

This is my c&c for Betty and Yeti! I used amazon basics grids. The liners are made from ikea fleece blankets and the accessories are either made by me or the wonderful Piggies In BlanketsView attachment 122257View attachment 122260View attachment 122259View attachment 122259

I love your set UP! That little wooden house is so sweet.

 

[Guineaconvert]

I love your set UP! That little wooden house is so sweet.

Ikea!

 

[piggyma]

This is my c&c for Betty and Yeti! I used amazon basics grids. The liners are made from ikea fleece blankets and the accessories are either made by me or the wonderful Piggies In BlanketsView attachment 122257View attachment 122260View attachment 122259View attachment 122259

I LOVE YOUR FURRY WHITE PIGGY!

 

[Guineaconvert]

I LOVE YOUR FURRY WHITE PIGGY!

She is as crazy as her hair! Betty's hair us even crazier but she's camera shy

 

[Nic bee]

My piggies new cage! So excited for them, made it very simply using clip together lift panels and wooden legs, corex base and grids bought from eBay. Haven't cleaned it out yet but access is good so fingers crossed it will be straight forward!

 

[Nic bee]

This is my c&c for Betty and Yeti! I used amazon basics grids. The liners are made from ikea fleece blankets and the accessories are either made by me or the wonderful Piggies In BlanketsView attachment 122257View attachment 122260View attachment 122259View attachment 122259

Beautiful looking cage! & Piggies of course x

 

[Roxy_Piggy_Mom]

My piggies new C&C set up! Made using an amazon basics shelving unit kit, 4mm correx, a rabbit ramp and lots of fleece! It’s a 3x2 with 1x2 ramp and Houses my 2 piggies

 

[Elizabeth.11]

howdy banana,
Why did you make this model? Is it for mouse training?

 

[Hayhaypiggies]

Piggie area built with wood board hold together by eye screws and metal wire.
Cost about 30$

Recycled plastic bought on a roll and cut in suitable length (as protection)
Wood chips
Fleece

 

[Simeon]

This is my c&c for Betty and Yeti! I used amazon basics grids. The liners are made from ikea fleece blankets and the accessories are either made by me or the wonderful Piggies In Blankets

Do you have an extra layer of absorption under the IKEA fleece? I'm really interested to find out how it compares to the regular fleece liners!

 

[Guineaconvert]

Do you have an extra layer of absorption under the IKEA fleece? I'm really interested to find out how it compares to the regular fleece liners!

Ive got a layer of fleece, a towel and then another layer of fleece. Its working really wrll and so cheap! They do most of their wees in hay tray and a spot at the top of the ramp, so I have smaller pads/noodle mats there to change more regularly

 

[Kirsty B]

My cage is 4x2 with a 1x2 loft with a stand underneath (I needed the room to store all the piggy stuff underneath) and a lid (just in case the cat sneaks in without me knowing). I cable-tied it together as well as using connectors to make it more secure. View attachment 80677 I keep my 2 baby piggies in here. I bought the whole thing from candcguineapigcages.co.uk. Ive had it for about a week, and it’s so much easier to clean be auss I can actually reach the corners unlike my old hutch! The piggies started popcorning as soon as they were in there. They’ve really come out of themselves since having loads of space - they let me watch them, they rarely hide, and they’ve started taking food from my hand. It’s hard to believe what a difference it’s made to their personalities! The fleece is from Pampered Piggies Boutique - I absolutely love it! All the furniture is from pets at home

Lovely to read, and see what you have made! I am hoping the same when our 2 newby adopted boys move into their c and c cage on Saturday ... can't wait for it to be delivered!

 

[Kirsty B]

A reminder of the aims of this thread for anyone keeping up to date and wanting to post their cage(s).

Please use this thread to post pictures of your C&C cages or other similar home-made housing. Try to include some information with the photo like:

Cage Type
Where it was purchased or how it was made
What size it is
How many piggies are kept in it
How easy it is to keep clean/if you'd recommend it

Bear in mind that new members will look to this thread as an example of good piggy keeping so photos of accommodation that is inadequately sized, dirty or overcrowded may be removed at the discretion of admin.

This thread is NOT for discussion of the photos, please start a new thread if you need to.

If you want more information about C & C cages (including sourcing), please see this regularly updated link here: All About C & C Grid Cages Around The World

Good morning!

At last, after a week of having to keep Dougal and Bernard in an XL dog crate (previous owner wanted them adopting asap, and we were awaiting delivery of cage) ... they are investigating their new abode

Constructive criticism welcome!

Bought 2 off 2 x 6 C & C cages off of Ebay and decided in the end to make it into a 8 x 4, leaving a 2 x 2 box I can use for when cleaning the boys house.

3m x 3m of pond liner from Ebay at just under £11.

Bought a few other items on Ebay, and awaiting a little hammock too, a couple of small ceramic bowls for water (there is a dish of water) ... they don't seem to be drinking from the nipple drinker, but I guess they are getting nearly all their water from the veggies as hardly any water seems to be taken in any case.

I'll send some more photos of they boys when they are more settled

 

[Kirsty B]

... Just been sat with the boys for about 20 mins now, and they both were like a couple of bucking Broncos lol. Love it! ❤

 

[anyar.dris]

Good morning!

At last, after a week of having to keep Dougal and Bernard in an XL dog crate (previous owner wanted them adopting asap, and we were awaiting delivery of cage) ... they are investigating their new abode

Constructive criticism welcome!

Bought 2 off 2 x 6 C & C cages off of Ebay and decided in the end to make it into a 8 x 4, leaving a 2 x 2 box I can use for when cleaning the boys house.

3m x 3m of pond liner from Ebay at just under £11.

Bought a few other items on Ebay, and awaiting a little hammock too, a couple of small ceramic bowls for water (there is a dish of water) ... they don't seem to be drinking from the nipple drinker, but I guess they are getting nearly all their water from the veggies as hardly any water seems to be taken in any case.

I'll send some more photos of they boys when they are more settled

Wow! That's a massive cage!

 

[Kirsty B]

Wow! That's a massive cage!

The boys had previously lived in a summer house, that was roughly double the size of a standard shed, so knew we had to make sure they had as much space as possible.

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Some great set ups on here.
My Piggies are indoor and had a big clean this week. 1st 3 pictures are they home 4th is where they get floor time and watch telly. lol.
clean time.
Play time and telly room

Happy piggies.

 

[Buzz&Woodypigs]

Finally got all the things delivered to upgrade my boys cage from the 120 ferplast! This was an amazon basic cube shelving unit (£20 in the Black Friday sale! ) I ordered a sheet of Coroplast from eBay for £12 and treated them to some Guineadad liners also in the Black Friday sale! It’s 4x2 and I’ve added a 2x1 hay loft which I’m dubious about them using and yet to get/make a suitable ramp. I plan to also create a roof for the loft. I used connectors and also mini cable ties for all corners to strengthen. We was a couple of connectors short for the top of the loft but it feels sturdy enough with a few extra cable ties. The boys seem to love it. Hoping it makes cleaning a little easier than having the bend under the roof of the ferplast! Any tips or constructive criticism welcome as a newbie piggy owner!

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