[homeschoolmama]

My husband came home from work & turned our balcony idea into a very safe 1x2 spot. He pointed out that it'd be easier to get into the bottom level this way, and that 2x5 is plenty large enough for 2 piggies & they don't NEED the extra space anyway.

He then took a peek around this site looking at ramps, and really liked the idea of the PVC tubing running along the outside of the cage. It would not take away from their ground-level floorspace, and there wouldn't be any way for them to fall/jump off of it.

We're considering getting the 6" tubing and using the dremel & zip-ties to secure it, and are wondering if:

1. the piggies would really use this - they do love to run through tubes on the ground, but this is on a slope & we don't know if that makes a difference
2. they need anything inside it to keep them from slipping back down
and 3. there are any easy ways to get it cleaned out when the piggies make a mess inside of it.

Also, we're thinking that 1/2" holes drilled along the sides & top at even intervals would help keep them well-ventilated. Does anyone have any idea how frequent these should be? Would every 6" be good, or should we just riddle the thing with holes?

Oh yes... and do we need to add a coroplast "dish" to their upper level, or would just a bottom be enough? We want them to be able to see into the living room better, but not at the expense of having our sofa yucked up.

Thanks so much!!!