My Cage Build So Far - Opinions?

[Astrantia]

Hi guys,

So here is my cage build so far:

https://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/9561

https://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/9562

Total cost of cage build so far; only £9.98!

What do you think?

 

[pignewton]

How many pigs are you planning on? You have the minimum size recommended for 2 pigs. I think you would be better off making the cage bigger and leaving off the stand if you dont have enough cubes.

 

[guineapigluver1]

Neat! Where did you get the grids at?

 

[Astrantia]

How many pigs are you planning on? You have the minimum size recommended for 2 pigs. I think you would be better off making the cage bigger and leaving off the stand if you dont have enough cubes.

2 piggies. As I say in the link to the photos, I am planning on making a ramp to the downstairs area for them, so they have more running space. I live in a cottage, so space is a bit of a premium. If I could of done it one grid longer I would of. But for 2 piggies plus a downstairs, that over-meets the required size I think?

Piggyluver1, I got the grids from Wickes. Wickes - Home improvement products for the trade and DIY Can't see them on the website though, so have a look in your local store if you're in the UK.

 

[pignewton]

Yes, it does meet the minimum requirements and should be okay if you are planning on getting a pair of girls. If you want boys I would recommend going at least one grid longer though. Boars seem to need more room to get along with each other. Also, second levels do not count towards the size of the cage (not directed at you since you do have the necessary size, just informing others that might not). It really is a nice looking cage!

 

[Astrantia]

Yes that's what I was thinking. Hmm, not sure if I'm getting a pair of girls, boys or mixed yet. I'll be visiting a rescue place for piggies and let them suggest a pair that will go well together.

I think I'll start off with this size then extend further if I can squeeze it into my living room!!!

 

[Char-x]

Make sure with the mesh grids you make the correx slightly higher around the edges as I've heard some pigs can get their claws stuck in it, I have also been told this is easily prevented by just making the correx that bit higher.
Its really good I would, llike others have said, use the grids that are a base to make the cage abit bigger.

 

[guineapigluver1]

I'm not int he UK, so....I'm having a really hard time finding soem grids, because I want to find some that have more than four cubes, but it's proving to be hard....I think Lowes has some that have eight cubes, me and my dd are going to go look today!

 

[Astrantia]

Thanks for the advice Char-x, I will be making the sides a bit higher.

Cage update! See below:

https://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/9623

I'm almost done! Just need to make the tray and make another hidey house.

 

[Astrantia]

I'm finished!

https://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/9644

What you think? lol