You know...I was thinking about it last night and I think I may have the solution. I am currently constructing a new home for my hamster, Nut, and I purchased metal clips at the local Big R (if you don't have one I know you can order things from them online) that are used for putting together wire cages and hutches. The clips are
J shaped and just fold around the wire. I got 1 lb. of clips (it looks like there are at least 100, probably more, clips in the bag) for $5 or $6 and the their special wire clip pliers for $11. The company that makes these is:
Miller Manufacturing Comapny
935 Aldrin Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
(I don't see a website listed)
I will be using them in the next couple of days after I get all my hardware cloth cut and can let you know how they work. It could save you from purchasing a new cage perhaps.
Just wanted to let you know that I love all the
cool toys your girlies have. I have only had my rats for about 2 weeks now so they don't have too much yet. I am working on that, but between a hamster vet visit, 2 new guinea pigs
and 2 new rats in the space of 4 weeks money is tight. I can't wait to get them more though.