Ramp and loft

[Amy&Ginger]

I would like to add small loft to my guinea pig's cage. I found this shelf I think would work but was wondering if it looked safe.
http://www.pawsuppetsupply.com/pd_su...er_lookout.cfm <- that's the link.
I was wondering if anyone tryed this product. If not, do you have a loft in your cage. I'm a little concerned because I'm afriad my piggy will fall off. Thanks!!

[Percy's Mom]

You definitely do not want to use that shelf. Pigs should never have a wire based floor under their feet. It could be adapted however if you wanted something about halfway up the side of your cage, like a look out post. You would need to cut a piece of coroplast or something similar to make a solid floor for the shelf. Many pigs can get up on a shelf about 7" off the ground, so you would probably not need a ramp to it.

You also may want to look in the Photo Galleries at the multi-level cages for ideas on how to make a loft.

[chisky]

I saw that shelf at the pet store yesterday. If you covered it with coroplast or cardboard it would make a nice shelf. My problem with it is it isn't really all that big. If you have an adult guinea pig, 10" I don't think that is even as long as they can be.

I think you would be better making a self out of a grid, or even putting a large box in the corner with a ramp to the top.