Cage Where to get hay racks

Chuck · May 10, 2013

I have a PetSense store in my town and a locally owned pet store. Neither have hay racks. About 35 miles down the road there is a Pet Smart (or Petco, I don't remember). They don't have hay racks either. Any other suggestions where to look for one other than online?

NormaS · May 10, 2013

Do you have any extra grids? You can make a hay rack by bending a grid and hanging it on the cage.

Chuck · May 10, 2013

I thought about that. I got the wrong size grids, didn't realize it when I bought them because I was so excited about the price ($5 per box lol). So I can just use a grid from one of those I guess if I can't find a rack. Anyone bought any grids lately? Walmart doesn't have them in store, only online. I'm hoping to find some tomorrow or at least by Sunday.

NormaS · May 10, 2013

i got some at Kmart a week ago. Stor Cube Storage System. They are the same size as the ones sold here.

nibbler100 · May 10, 2013

I wouldn't use those grids, the concerds with them is that piggies getting there heads stuck.. if assume the same concerns would apply with using them as hay racks.

lissie · May 10, 2013

You can make a hay rack from pretty much anything. Wire basket, grids (correct size), cardboard boxes, coroplast, fabric.
If you choose to make one from wire basket, make sure the spacing is safe.

See this gallery for ideas.
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Chuck · May 10, 2013

Thanks for the images link. I'd prefer to use a wire hay rack if I can get one. I'll research the others though. @NormaS, how much were your grids at Kmart? I can't find them on their site.

NormaS · May 10, 2013

About $21.00. I found them at the store, near the lawn and garden area. This is the item at the website: Stor Floor Standing 6-Cube Storage UnitKmart Item# 010W435219990001 | Model# 6CUBE-B

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NormaS · May 10, 2013

Stor Floor Standing 6-Cube Storage Unit - Tools - Garage Organization & Shelving - Storage Hooks
This is the URL.

Chuck · May 11, 2013

YES! The site says my Kmart has them in stock and on sale for $19.00! I know where I'm going in the morning lol. That site better not be wrong lol!

Kristine · May 11, 2013

Most of the hay racks you buy are pretty small and don't hold much hay. Take a look at the hay racks gallery for home made ideas. I prefer hay bags and they are super easy to sew.

Zubbus · May 12, 2013

If it's that much pain to buy one, it's quite possible to just make your own using cardboard.

CallieLovesPigs · May 12, 2013

Here: Hayrack for C&C Cages

Or here: Pig-Out Pouch for Hay - Soft Hay Bags / Sacks

Good luck finding one! I have had GREAT luck with both of these!

boofp · May 12, 2013

chuck said:
i thought about that. I got the wrong size grids, didn't realize it when i bought them because i was so excited about the price ($5 per box lol). So i can just use a grid from one of those i guess if i can't find a rack. Anyone bought any grids lately? Walmart doesn't have them in store, only online. I'm hoping to find some tomorrow or at least by sunday.

you can use them for a stand.

boofp · May 12, 2013

Egg basket from my local farm supply store. It was five dollars. You can also get a

One of these zip tie to the outside of the grid cage and you have a hay rack.

acydrose · May 12, 2013

this is what i have

https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/special-reference/54271-coroplast-hay-rack-instructions.html

i made a smaller version, because the coroplast i had available was small, but its worked great

boofp · May 12, 2013

here is the one I made up today to show you.
pink thing was a dollar at dollar tree

Vintage · May 12, 2013

Neat idea, I think might try this. How did you make holes in the plastic for the zip tie?

boofp · May 12, 2013

Vintage said:
Neat idea, I think might try this. How did you make holes in the plastic for the zip tie?

With a knife be very careful, the plastic will break, go slow and easy... and dont cut yourself.

Vintage · May 12, 2013

boofp said:
With a knife be very careful, the plastic will break, go slow and easy... and dont cut yourself.

Thanks for the advice! lol

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