Stands Should I make my C&C cage with a stand?

GuineaPiggiez · Oct 12, 2012

Hey guys!

I am building a C&C cage for my 2 girls, Fergie and Cami. I am going to build a 2x4 C&C cage, and just for safety, I am going to dog-proof it with a lid made out of grids, because even though my 40 lbs puggle Max loves the guinea pigs, and would never intentionally hurt them, I just want them to be safe. I have heard so many good things about stands, so I am thinking about making one for my cage when it is finally built. Is it pretty easy to make a stand with storage, like the kind of stand that you can put those cute little colorful fabric storage bins in? What are the pros and cons?

Thanks,
GuineaPiggiez

lissie · Oct 12, 2012

I think it should be better for the pigs to be off the ground. Either build a stand from grids or use a table. If you use a table, make sure the cage is strapped down and the dog can't pull it off the table.

RodentCuddles · Oct 12, 2012

Just my two cents:

Pro:

- Guinea Pigs aren't as scared because you're not as tall and big looking down at them.
- Gives you storage

Con:
- Hurts my back leaning over. Lol
- You have to clean under it

I'm sure there is so much more pros and cons but I can't think of any more right now

lissie · Oct 12, 2012

I actually think having the high stand helps with my back pain. I hated it when the cage was on the floor. Even the one grid stand was too low for me. I liked the 2 grid high stand, and it stores everything.

Sorry about the mess. You could cover it up by draping some fabric in front.

PeeweesPiggyPalace · Oct 12, 2012

I love having mine on a base..

big pro on mine is tons of storage!!

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Mr.Waffles101 · Oct 12, 2012

Yes, you can build them out of storage grids. Somehow, it scares me to do that. I always have a feeling that the grids below will clapse and the cage will fall down! I don't think it'll do that, but even having a loft for my Waffles in his cage makes me worried that it'll fall. It won't, but I just think it will. You can also build the bottom with big cardboard boxes and connect the boxes together with tape. That's just a cheap way if you get the boxes. I think the table is the best idea of all.

PeeweesPiggyPalace · Oct 12, 2012

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This was before my homemade base.. I used 1x1s for added support because I had to climb in to clean

lissie · Oct 12, 2012

You can make a sturdy stand. Use lots of cable ties.

Here are some pictures of someone showing how to build them.

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