C&C OK Products?

BadRobot389 · Dec 23, 2012

I know I don't have a Guinea Pig (yet ;D) but I've been looking into making my own cage and I was just wondering if this (broken link removed) is OK to use for the coroplast. And is this (broken link removed) OK to use for the cubes?

RodentCuddles · Dec 23, 2012

Welcome!! the Courrugated sheets seem fine, but I like ones that mean I can do my whole cage using one (I use sheets that are big enough for my girls 3x5 c&c plus high walls) but if that's all you can find then it should be fine...a bit pricey..but fine.
You'd need two (?) to make a 2x3 c&c cage will 3inch in walls one way and 6 inch high ones the other way...I think

The cubes are the right size.

RubyRain · Dec 23, 2012

Check to see if your store has the twinwall plastic sheets like this:
(broken link removed)

It's the perfect size and cheaper. Not all stores carry it but it's worth a try. I used this for my cage and it's perfect.

Otherwise, yes, you can use those and tape the bottoms together.

You can also check your local sign stores and they often will sell you a coroplast sheet for $20-$25.

RodentCuddles · Dec 23, 2012

BadRobot389 said:
I know I don't have a Guinea Pig (yet ;D)

Hehe, I think you were meaning," I don't have guinea pigs yet"..remember they're social animals so at least two is a must! (;

BadRobot389 · Dec 23, 2012

Thanks for the welcome

Yea I wasn't too thrilled with the price lol But are you saying I'd need two of the courrugated sheets? And just one of those set of 4 storage cubes would be fine?

RodentCuddles · Dec 23, 2012

What size c&c cage are you planning on making? (Whats the biggest you can go?

)

BadRobot389 · Dec 23, 2012

haha oh yea sorry my bad! I'm definitely gonna get two, I wanna do my best to make sure I do everything right from how many I get to the cages to the food :]

BadRobot389 · Dec 23, 2012

RodentCuddles said:
What size c&c cage are you planning on making? (Whats the biggest you can go? )

I'm not too sure yet it all depends on where we put them in our house but I was kinda hoping to make somewhat of a big one, definitely one with an upper deck.

BadRobot389 · Dec 23, 2012

RubyRain said:
Check to see if your store has the twinwall plastic sheets like this:
(broken link removed)

It's the perfect size and cheaper. Not all stores carry it but it's worth a try. I used this for my cage and it's perfect.

Otherwise, yes, you can use those and tape the bottoms together.

You can also check your local sign stores and they often will sell you a coroplast sheet for $20-$25.

Thanks for the suggestion! They actually do have it at a store near me so I think I'll go with these's instead

RubyRain · Dec 23, 2012

BadRobot389 said:
Thanks for the suggestion! They actually do have it at a store near me so I think I'll go with these's instead

Great! It will make a 2x4 for sure, but not quite long enough for for a 2x5 unless you added a bit extra on the ends.
You could get 2 sheets for a 2x5 with a 1x2 loft though.
But at $12 a sheet it's affordable!

foggycreekcavy · Dec 24, 2012

I like to get coroplast (also called correx at some places) at sign stores because there is usually a variety of colors to choose from. If you order it from Home Depot it's usually white. I did get some that was white on one side and black on the other, but it's not as nice as the usual stuff.

BadRobot389 · Dec 24, 2012

RubyRain said:
Great! It will make a 2x4 for sure, but not quite long enough for for a 2x5 unless you added a bit extra on the ends.
You could get 2 sheets for a 2x5 with a 1x2 loft though.
But at $12 a sheet it's affordable!

Awesome!! Thanks for all the advice you've been really helpful! :]

squishycar · Dec 24, 2012

I used two sheets of the Home Depot $12 size to build a 2x4 with a 1x2 loft. The piece wasn't quite wide enough to do 6" sides, so they are 4.5" I think, and the ends are 6". I only used about half the other sheet to make a ramp and the 1x2 loft, but I made those sides shorter too on accident (only added 6" not 12" to the dimensions!) I like it though, it looks proportional to the size of the loft. I am using fleece bedding.

BadRobot389 · Dec 24, 2012

squishycar said:
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I used two sheets of the Home Depot $12 size to build a 2x4 with a 1x2 loft. The piece wasn't quite wide enough to do 6" sides, so they are 4.5" I think, and the ends are 6". I only used about half the other sheet to make a ramp and the 1x2 loft, but I made those sides shorter too on accident (only added 6" not 12" to the dimensions!) I like it though, it looks proportional to the size of the loft. I am using fleece bedding.

Wow that's an awesome c and c cage!! :] Definitely gonna keep in mind all the suggestions you guys have given when I go to make mine.

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