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**I_<3_cavies** · #1 04-13-06, 09:59 pm

would this work as a hayrack?????

**nikilovesdogs** · #2 04-13-06, 10:06 pm

http://www.cavycages.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=520

**I_<3_cavies** · #3 04-13-06, 10:14 pm

So would that be a good hayrack?

**Harleigh** · #4 04-14-06, 03:43 am

Any hayrack is fine as long as there is no way for them to get hurt or trapped using it. If you check out most of the hayracks in the gallery, they are made from inexpensive things. If you want to go out and buy one, the one you picked would be fine.

**MySmallZoo** · #5 04-14-06, 05:33 am

Seems like the hay might have a hard time moving down the gravity feeder. The stuff is so bulky.

**Amber23** · #6 04-14-06, 06:12 am

Im thinking that someone had posted that thier Guinea pigs toenail got caught in that rack and was ripped off. Im not sure if thats the same one but looks like it. The best thing for a hayrack is a grid bent in half. My pigs like to sit it and it holds a lot of hay.

**I_<3_cavies** · #7 04-14-06, 07:52 am

I dont have a grid left and the hay falls out of grids anyway. (not trying to sound mean )

**VoodooJoint** · #8 04-14-06, 08:02 am

What about this idea? It will be larger then that hopper feeder, easy to make and costs a lot less. http://cavycages.com/forum/showpost....06&postcount=1

**I_<3_cavies** · #9 04-14-06, 08:09 am

Good idea with that! Thanks, Im going to try to find something smaller to do that then attatch it to my cage. Do you think a kleenex box would work with me attaching it on the outside like you?

**VoodooJoint** · #10 04-14-06, 08:16 am

A kleenex box should work just be careful you don't tear it when you fill it.

I have used those plastic basins like shown in the picture but have also used those clear storage bins as well. They hold up better then cardboard would.

If you can find a larger cardboard box to use it would be better then a kleenex box as it will hold much more hay.

**I_<3_cavies** · #11 04-14-06, 08:20 am

Okay Ill look around and see what I can find. Also I have another question for you, Does hay drop out of it onto the bedding and if so is it a lot beucase thats what bugs me!

**nikilovesdogs** · #12 04-14-06, 08:32 am

Why does that bug you? I'd be cleaning my cage every 3 minutes if I got bothered with hay falling into the bedding. I'd say I have 1/3 hay with 2/3 bedding most of the time. They eat it from the hay loft and off the ground. I actually use a very wide net planter for my hay rack, so the hay is never in it for long.

**VoodooJoint** · #13 04-14-06, 08:35 am

Put a litter pan under the hay rack. It will not only catch excess hay that the GPs pull out but they like to pee where their hay is and it will keep your cage cleaner longer. Just clean out the litter pan every day or two.

**I_<3_cavies** · #14 04-14-06, 09:41 am

Good idea Voodoo! Thanks for all your help. Well I made my hayrack here it is! There Is one picture with peanut butter using it! Im so happy! By the way the hay on the ground is from my other hay rack that I took out.

**nikilovesdogs** · #15 04-14-06, 09:42 am

There are no pics enclosed?

**I_<3_cavies** · #16 04-14-06, 09:46 am

Woops I didnt post the pictures! Here they are: http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...hayrack005.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...hayrack004.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...hayrack003.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...hayrack002.jpg

**nikilovesdogs** · #17 04-14-06, 09:48 am

Looks like you removed the roof/lid from your cage after your dog bounced off of it last night?

**I_<3_cavies** · #18 04-14-06, 09:52 am

No it has the lid that i used cable ties to connect one side so it can be kinda like a door and swing open