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C&C Adjoining Cages

betty

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It looks like I may have to build a side by side cages. I currently have a 2x4 with 2x1 loft and would like to add a 2x3 cage in an L shape. Does anyone have photos and/or ideas they can share?
 

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Sorry to hear it's come to this. Molly is a right little diva, isn't she?

Have you looked at the pictures in the Photos link above?
 

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I looked at some of the pictures but the space I have available is a room the size of 4.5 x 4.5 grids with walls and a glass door. The door opens inward and I do close it to keep my big dog away from the pigs when we are not home. This means that I can only add a 2x2 section in an L shape. I don't really want a second level as it is hard to clean under it. What other options do I have?
 

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Without reading back, how many pigs do you have? And how many will be in each cage? I can help draw up a plan.
 

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That would be great if you can draw up a plan lissie! I have 2 females (one 2 year old and one 5 week old) who need to live in seperate cages due to Molly being a total diva. Let me know if you need exact dimensions or any other information.
 

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Would a simple 3x4 split in half work for you? They'll each have 2x3 cage. If not, let me know so I'll draw something else.
 

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That was my first thought, but the door to the room opens inward and I need to be able to shut it. Two grids is the widest I can go, unless I leave the door open permanently. I'm a bit worried about my dog as she is a bit unpredictable.
 

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Is the door in the center, left, right?
 

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The door is to the left (hinge is right against the left wall). How do I attach a screenshot of a diagram to show you?
 

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How about these? You can add grids underneath for a stand.
L_shape_cage2.jpg
L_shape_cage.jpg
 

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Ooooh, both of those look really good! I didn't think of overlapping the grids. I'm going to have a look at the room and see which one would work best. I will pm you later.
 
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