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[joys_cavies]

@joys_cavies
Bought it from https://www.gaeludyr.is/nagdyravoerur-is/hamstra-naggrisageroi-8-grindur-34x23.html (local petstore), was called a play run, the fence is 23cm tall and my piggies have not yet jumped over it (had it as long as I've had them, for floor time), they aren't big on jumping unless they know what they're jumping on (such as a platform I made which allowed them to reach the top floor, they jumped that proudly (18cm tall). At least thats how my piggies have been like

Oh ok. There's a playpen in Amazon that's like that. Mine are big jumpers and climbers only if they hear a bag crinkle lol. Nice cage tho

 

[MrWhistles]

Had to 1 up Oliver since he found out he could get into the cage from the fish tank.
I was doing all I could to avoid the lid because of the risk he has on breaking a toe. You couldn't be happy watching them from afar on your towers. *sigh*

 

[BaconAndEggs]

Wow, all of the cages look amazing! Such uniqueness!

 

[ThatGirlMarie]

So many cages!! I just finally got the stuff to finish my ramp tonight so I put their loft up ^.^ I AM SO EXCITED.

They're having some floor time - albeit in a littler pen than their bed, but I think they like the change of scenery - while I wash all the beddings. I feel like I have to wash a lot to keep the smell down. I can't wait for flippers and I'm going to post pics as soon as it's all put back together tonight!

 

[BaconAndEggs]

I changed my set up! New (and improved) Hay rack, and switched the cage around a bit. Mine feels plain compared to these elaborate wonders, but my boys like it. Hopefully I'm going to expand to a 2x5 or 2x4 soon, as well as add a 1x5 or 1x4 loft.



Keep 'em coming!

 

[ThatGirlMarie]

After I upgraded to a 3x3

They love it!

 

[BaconAndEggs]

After I upgraded to a 3x3

They love it!

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That looks so good! Just a wondering, do your piggies eat the cardboard on the hidey house? My boys tear things like that to pieces. lol

 

[ThatGirlMarie]

They chew on it sometimes, but not really. They like "softer" cardboard, like a paper towel role or egg carton. They chew on the litter box sometimes too, but not really the big box! I think they like hiding/running through it too much

 

[CavieGuy]

I just realized that i never posted a picture of my setup... 2x7 C&C cage w/ L-shape loft

 

[BaconAndEggs]

I just realized that i never posted a picture of my setup... 2x7 C&C cage w/ L-shape loft

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That is a truly massive cage! Your piggies must love it!

 

[ciaraelise]

I finally found reasonable coro last weekend, so I was able to construct my first C&C!!! Here's my cage story thus far:

This was the cage we brought him home in, knowing I'd buy a bigger one soon but not wanting to spend over 100 on hay, pellets, and a cage we got a 'starter kit
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While out buying QUALITY hay and food for him, I saw this. it was on clearance and I couldn't bare seeing Chester in that litterbox anymore.He was a happy popcorning boy! I knew it was too small, but I felt better that it was slightly longer.

And then I realized HomeDepot sold coroplast!

50 bucks later and a whole bunch of measuring and zip-tying, he had his first C&C home. Poor buddy is stuck with a Rapunzel fleece until next pay day XD

Continuation of his new C&C on the next post!!!

 

[ciaraelise]

It's only a 2x3 but it does it's job! I have two old towels on the button and then the fleece on top and clipped to the coro.

At first it felt pretty plain. Just his 'kitchen', hidey, and couch. The couch was secured to the corner with the grid top because he kept using the couch as a platform to try exploring the outsideof his cage.

I bent a grid and made it into a hayrack. I moved it down one space to make it easier to munch
(also thats a gatorade dilute in his 2nd bottle. Vet recommended due to his weird health issues)

It's been a FRIGED winter here and even though we keep the house around 70F, my room still feels cold. I put blankets over the top for insulation and I used and old shirt with long sleeves and tied it to the top grid. he LOVES running under, and it flips up if I want to sneak a peak.

Then I double gridded his couch corner because he kept sticking his cute little nose through the holes. And even though I checked the dimensions and the grids I bought are safe, you can never be too careful. Call me paranoid- haha!

 

[ciaraelise]

Lastly, I still felt he didn't have enough 'cuddle options'. We are flirting with sub zero temps and I kept seeing all these cute plush-like pillows in everyones cages that I said what the heck, Chester should have a pillow too!

I grabbed another t shirt I never wear and tied off the sleeves, made a few cuts, and filled them with hay (breakfast in bed anyone?). I tied the sleeves to the top grid closer to the coro wall and called it a day!


Chester absolutely loves it! It satisfies his jumping needs (from the bed to the couch zoomies around the cage, back to the bed, then to the couch -continuation until he smells veggies!), he burrows in-between the wall and the bed and sleeps sooo good, lounges on the pillow, and snacks on fresh hay that hasn't been soiled or stomped on!

Over all, I've very proud of his cage and it's helped so much with his health. I can't wait until the vet gives me the clear and I can rescue another boar.

 

[busybusy]

my piggies cage

This is Captain Jack and Prince Albert ' s new cage. I previously had them in a 203 and now they are in a 2x5. My hope is to add a little loft for them next weekend.

 

[BaconAndEggs]

@ciaraelise, what a great cage for your boy! I'll bet he loves it. Great ideas! I might have to steal some, if it's okay with you.

 

[ciaraelise]

@ciaraelise, what a great cage for your boy! I'll bet he loves it. Great ideas! I might have to steal some, if it's okay with you.

Thank you!! Chester absolutely loves his new cage )
Post pictures if you make a shirt bed!

 

[HollyH8]

Here's Stella, Ruby, Lucy and Ellie's 2x6 enclosure! I know a 2x6 for 4 girls is a little small but it's the biggest I can get right now. I just cleaned the cage and I'm trying wood pellets with fleece for the first time, hope it works well for smell since the flippers seemed to stink even after I just washed them.

 

[AnnikasMommy]

I am a new owner and thought ok you buy a guinea pig and go to the pet store to buy a cage. Yeah well after looking at what they had to offer size wise I was stumped. Even if you have just one little guy after you put a hidey and food bowl only there is no room for them to move. Did a bit of googling and learned what a C&C cage was. Sat I got to work and built a C&C cage. A little trial and error went along with it. I took down the upper level ramp until I can get carpet remnants to put on the ramp for better traction and will be making some other modifications the more I look at it. They love their little "boxes" to snuggle in though. Sometimes together and sometimes away from each other. What do you expect for brothers.

 

[jrv4babies]

So I have updated my cage now that I added a second little love. I don't really have room for a 2 x 4 which is why I built a 2 x 3 in the first place. So it has been my plan all along to remove the kitchen area and make it a straight 2x3 fleece area and then add the 1 x 2 kitchen addition once we got the second piggie.

However, I'm feeling a little bored with it compared to our cool triangular set up though. I knew exactly what to expect for mess and where with how Stripe ruled her cage before. I'm sure once I have a better chance to observe the new cage I'll sort it all out (it has only been 24 hours since set up and unfortunately today I was not very available to just sit and enjoy). And of course most importantly I need to see how they enjoy it...I'm sure they will show me any tweaking that is needed if I watch/listen.

Any suggestions come to mind???

 

[joys_cavies]

Here's my cage!

1)Overview. Its a 3x4 C&SC cage (cube and shower curtain)

2)Food and hides. My "alternative"fleece forest. The girls really enjoy them. And their food is in between so they really like that (they have to walk to get their veggies and water tho lol)

3)Play area. One bent grid inside a fleece tunnel. I need ideas!

4) water area. One pig likes to sleep next to the water bottle so I put a pillow that doubles as a pad thingy[emoji23]

In case you were wondering, I have my two spoiled girls in here!