Hello and looking for cage advice

[Zoomom]

Hello everyone, my name is Rebecca, and I actually don't own a guinea pig! I have many other pets though, including my retired racing greyhound- Melody, two pound kitties-Rupert and Monty, a pygmy hedgehog- Sophie, a tortoise- Tyr, two fancy mice- Caroline and Ella, a ten gallon aquarium, a bunch of gerbils, and three African pygmy mice who I just got and haven't named yet. Anyway, the reason why I found this forum is because I have been doing a lot of research to try to make/buy a pen so that my tortoise, who normally lives inside in a 4x6 foot enclosure, can live outside for the summer, if it ever warms up here in New England! I have found a couple of rabbit/guinea pig outdoor enclosures made out of wood and screen that would be great, but they are very expensive. I remembered seeing the C&C cages and was hoping someone could give me some advice about whether I could make on of these suitable for a tortoise outdoors. Tyr is still very small, only 4 and a half inches long, and not all that strong, so I'm not too worried about him escaping, but I need something weather proof, and also predator proof. Thanks, and I hope I'm putting this in the right place.

[Tulia&Susie]

Hey and welcome to the forums. Man I'm sorry I'm not really knowledgeable about those little guys but I'm sure someone else will come rolling around. Hey your one of the first people I have seen that is somewhat close to me.

[FoolOnTheHill]

Welcome to the forum!
I'm no expert on tortoises, but I don't think C&C are stable enough to be outside. They aren't very heavy and could easily be knocked or blown over. They are by no means weather proof, either. Could you buy a few pieces of wood and staple mesh on? This might not be as expensive and would be sturdier too (and you can add a covered wooden area). Maybe a tortoise expert will come along soon. Enjoy your stay here!

[gpigluver14]

Hello and welcome! I'm sorry but I'm no expert on tortoises...But I agree with foolonthehill, I don't think a C&C cage would be suitable for outdoors. If you want to save money on a store bought cage, and you're good with wood you could make a cage, out of wood and mesh. By the way, Tulia&Susie, she lives in New England, not Maine.

[wickedrodent]

Welcome!! Sorry.. I really dont know anything about turtles.. but you might be able to make a C&C cage for him. Although you would have to bring it in if it rains/snows becuse it would rust..

Oh, and guineapiglover14.. actually Maine is in New England..

New England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[this_lil_piggy]

By the way, Tulia&Susie, she lives in New England, not Maine.

Dracut, MA=Massachusettes. "New England" is in part MA along with Maine and a few other states--ever heard of the New England Patriots (NFL)? On my map Ma is in fact "somewhat close" to Maine.

Anyhoo, Zoo, try these links out for idea's on cages:
http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos...ry.php/cat/531
http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos...ry.php/cat/516

http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos...ry.php/cat/512

[gpigluver14]

Dracut, MA=Massachusettes. "New England" is in part MA along with Maine and a few other states--ever heard of the New England Patriots (NFL)? On my map Ma is in fact "somewhat close" to Maine.

Really? Wow, I learned something today. I have heard of them, but I always thought, well never mind... Sorry.

[Tulia&Susie]

Hahaha I know not a lot people know where Maine but she is right below me actually...well kind of beside NH so I'm bascially right above her.