OK, so I have room for a cage that's 2x3 grid sizes on my table. I am getting a pair of most likely, older cavies. What do you think is the best set-up for the cage? It must be fully enclosed as I have a cat who is like a houdini.
I'm guessing that older cavies will probably not like going up and down ramps very much, not like younger cavies who probably wouldn't mind it. I want to have a larger cage though, so I can build upwards but not outwards.
What is the best compromise?
I'm thinking that maybe I'll have a 2x3x2 cube (2 deep, 3 wide, 2 high) with two levels... the base level would be the 2x3 bottom. The next level would be a 2x1 loft, with a straight ramp down.
Is this type of ramp adaquate? What is the optimal angle for a ramp, taking into account these will be older cavies? The angle of ramp I am describing would be somewhere around 30 - 35 degrees incline, I think. Is this too steep though?
Do you think that a "stair" is better than a ramp? If so, do you know of any good photos of a cavy staircase, that I can use to make mine? I work better when I can see a photo of what I'm trying to make, than just having someone describe it to me.
Thanks for any input on this, I appreciate it!
I'm guessing that older cavies will probably not like going up and down ramps very much, not like younger cavies who probably wouldn't mind it. I want to have a larger cage though, so I can build upwards but not outwards.
What is the best compromise?
I'm thinking that maybe I'll have a 2x3x2 cube (2 deep, 3 wide, 2 high) with two levels... the base level would be the 2x3 bottom. The next level would be a 2x1 loft, with a straight ramp down.
Is this type of ramp adaquate? What is the optimal angle for a ramp, taking into account these will be older cavies? The angle of ramp I am describing would be somewhere around 30 - 35 degrees incline, I think. Is this too steep though?
Do you think that a "stair" is better than a ramp? If so, do you know of any good photos of a cavy staircase, that I can use to make mine? I work better when I can see a photo of what I'm trying to make, than just having someone describe it to me.
Thanks for any input on this, I appreciate it!