Trixie 120 or Ferplast 120 cage?

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Hey

I'm stuck between a Trixie 120 cage and a Ferplast 120 cage. Both are suitable for a pair of piggies and both similar price. Which is better for access, cleaning, extra items etc?
 
Both of those cages are expensive for their size

Have you considered the skyline maxi xxl which is the same size but less than *insert pound sign here*40 from zooplus?
 
I really rate ferplast as a brand and love the ferplast 120 and ferplast 140. they are really good solid cages.

I did buy one of those maxi xxl cages but the quality is no where near, I found it hard to get the top to fit the base and the paint was peeling off the bars in places, I returned it for a refund.

the RSA 120 looks good though. I know a few people on here have them and have been pleased with them
 
I've just bought one of these from ebay, theres a seller who I think sells zooplus returns, sometimes they are a little damaged so read the description but generally it's not much to worry about. Got mine for £58 all in :)
 
I used to have both before changing to a c&c set up and I reccomend the ferplast as it was very sturdy and I liked the way the front of the ferplasts completely open up, the front opens and fold back so you can get right in, no access problems at all, in fact i've been through 3 or 4 ferplasts in my time :))
You could try ebay, gumtree and preloved to see if you can pick cages up cheaply second hand :)
 
Hi.
I have the ferplast 120 for my girlies....I love it!
it is really secure, easy to access and clean. I have just addded a hayloft for them so even more floorspace for them to do piggie popcorn's xx
 
Here's my experience for what it;s worth - I have multiple cages in shelving/racks so have no "hieght" clearance.

The Skyline maxi side door is too small to enable effective cleaning/putting in igloos/inserting dustpan etc etc. I have two 120cm Skylines that are now redundant. If you have it on a rack and can;t easily access the top door, you need to pull it out for anything except putting in veggies/food.

Ferplast with it's whole side opening is good - but the plastic furniture puts me off and, again, if you have it on a shelving rack, it is more unwieldy to undo the side opening to put in food and veggies as you might not have any height clearance.

Liberta/Trixy - I have been looking at their 150cm cages recently and I get the impression there is only a ceiling door and not a side door (might be different for the 120cm - but check the width of any side door)

Personally I go with the Savic Nero 4plus every time as the side door is big enough to clean the cage and get the pigs out.


If you can access the top (ceiling) door in any of the cages mentioned then go for one of those. If you are only able to easily access from the side door because you don;t have the height clearance or the cages are stacked on top of each other, - then go for the Savic.

HTH
x
 
I really need a large roof opening which is why I'm now looking at the R52 120 cage, as the whole roof opens without endangering the piggies from falling out.
 
I have the RSA 120 from zooplus and I LOVE it! Its so easy to clean, plenty of doors, side, top and the whole top lifts up too. The tray pulls out from underneath also. Its on wheels so easy to move when needed.

Cant rate this enough it gets 5* from me and I had no problems with zooplus either.

sarah x
 
heres a few pictures for you

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Hello Sarah
I am just about to buy this cage from zooplus (after much deliberation:)...

Can I ask, how easy it was to put together? Reading the reviews everyone says it's like building a space rocket. And I am not too hot at the old DIY/flatpack!

Also do your piggies like it and use the 'upstairs'? Have you had to modify the ramp with an old sock or anything like that? Is cleaning easy etc?
 
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Hi,i have the zooplus cage , i put walking socks on the ramps to help pigs get up and down and didnt find it too bad to assemble :)
 
Thanks Tracey!

Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it? It's £69.90 at the minute on zooplus. I've been looking elsewhere but not seen it for less. There are some unwanted returned ones on ebay with bidding starting at around £25 including postage but I don't know if I want to take the risk, as it says some parts might be missing and you buy as seen.

My mind is made up then. Only taken me a month :))
 
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