Opalinesque
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Cavy Slave
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- Dec 6, 2006
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(first post time! I've been lurking for a while, though)
So, I have finally convinced my mother to get a bigger cage for my boys! We currently have a petstore-type cage... a bit bigger than average, but still waaaay too small. We had a C&C cage before that, but it didn't work (I couldn't get it put together correctly, and it kept falling apart, so Mom threw it out.) We're going to be getting a plastic kiddy pool once they're in stores again and using that; I only have two boars, so that should be good.
The problem is, what to do for a kitchen? I'd like to use a large litter pan or a plastic shoebox (or two, since otherwize it would be crowded), but I'm not sure where I would put it. Usually that kind of thing goes in the corner... but pools don't have corners.
I'd like to build a second lever for the hayloft purposes, and also so I could use hammocks; I've tried using cozies, but they always get litter and poo stuck to them. A hammock would only get hair, and maybe some kicked up litter/poo, but it would be cleaner.
Of course, that would involve building a ramp, too... Anyone willing to help me brainstorm and design this sucker? I need it to look clean and put together (or my mother will veto the idea.
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Also, what is the best way to spot clean litter and generally keep it looking nice? We had fleece at one point, but it ended up being covered in white and brown spots, and just smelled (although that was partly my fault. I didn't clean it enough.) I'm just starting to make sure they get unlimited hay and fresh foods; is there anyway to keep the (wet) food from being covered in litter and the cage from being covered in hay (as well as the floor surrounding the cage)? The boys tend to take a bite out of food, drop it, and then discard it as unfit for pig consumption because it is covered in litter. They often do the same with the hay.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
So, I have finally convinced my mother to get a bigger cage for my boys! We currently have a petstore-type cage... a bit bigger than average, but still waaaay too small. We had a C&C cage before that, but it didn't work (I couldn't get it put together correctly, and it kept falling apart, so Mom threw it out.) We're going to be getting a plastic kiddy pool once they're in stores again and using that; I only have two boars, so that should be good.
The problem is, what to do for a kitchen? I'd like to use a large litter pan or a plastic shoebox (or two, since otherwize it would be crowded), but I'm not sure where I would put it. Usually that kind of thing goes in the corner... but pools don't have corners.
I'd like to build a second lever for the hayloft purposes, and also so I could use hammocks; I've tried using cozies, but they always get litter and poo stuck to them. A hammock would only get hair, and maybe some kicked up litter/poo, but it would be cleaner.
Of course, that would involve building a ramp, too... Anyone willing to help me brainstorm and design this sucker? I need it to look clean and put together (or my mother will veto the idea.
).Also, what is the best way to spot clean litter and generally keep it looking nice? We had fleece at one point, but it ended up being covered in white and brown spots, and just smelled (although that was partly my fault. I didn't clean it enough.) I'm just starting to make sure they get unlimited hay and fresh foods; is there anyway to keep the (wet) food from being covered in litter and the cage from being covered in hay (as well as the floor surrounding the cage)? The boys tend to take a bite out of food, drop it, and then discard it as unfit for pig consumption because it is covered in litter. They often do the same with the hay.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
