[Scout.Layne]

Hey there -

So now I'm starting to look at building a guinea pig cage. I want one with grids underneath it so that I can use the space as storage. (Plus I've read that it's not good to keep your piggy's cage on the floor. I was wondering if the cage will hold up if I just use zip ties instead of those plastic connectors. Also would it be harder to build the cage if I just used zip ties? Also how high should the walls of the coroplast be? I'm planning on using aspen bedding instead of fleece and I want the walls to be high enough that bedding not too much bedding gets kicked out but also low enough so that my piggies can comfortably see out.

Also, on a side note. I may possibly be moving in with someone who has a small dog. If I will be keeping the cage in my bedroom and the dog out of my bedroom is it really neccisary to get a lid? I have a lot of pracitice at keeping animals out of my room. At the place I currently live I have to keep the cat out of my room or she will get my hamsters.

Thanks in advance for the advice.