Lets see those cages!

[drpepperheather]

Ziggy has a new cage!!

I built a new 3-level C&C condo which has Ziggy living on the top floor, my Russian Tortoises on the middle floor, and space for storage on the bottom floor. I used 5 boxes of storage grids from Bed, Bath, and Beyond, 2 sheets of coroplast, about 500 zip-ties, and some metal pipes from Home Depot for support. The doors for each level swing down for easy access, and I secure them at the top with heavy-duty paperclips when I want them closed.

Ziggy's living space is now 48" x 26" and the coroplast walls are 9.25" high. (I really don't think he could squeeze through the square holes, but I don't want to take any chances!) I still have the two 150w heat emitters hooked up to a Zilla Temp Controller, and a UV strip light set on a 12-hour timer.

To see more photos of the new condo, I have a Flickr set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drpepperheather/sets/72157618982538430/

 

[Sandi]

Wow, Ziggy's cage is very colorful, I like it!

 

[FiaSpice]

I'd like to know everyone's opinion about Zoo Zone cages. This is the cage I have since Litchi is with me. I was told at that time I should never use a cage with side wire cause she would clim and get injured. Since the look of Sterlight bin was'nt apealing for us, we chose that cage.

Over at hedgeog central, namy people said this cage wasn't recomended because of bad ventilation. I was plaing on ugrading Litchi's cage the minute I have a job with a bigger Zoo Zone, now I guess I have to look intoo something else, I don't know.

here's a pic of a zoo zone cage

 

[FiaSpice]

I use puppy pads in my hedies cage.
I felt it was simpler than washing a lot of fabric everyday and he has a fleece blanket that he sleeps in.
I have been told not to use the puppy pads though, does anyone know if it is ok to continue using them.
If not why?
Thanks

Because it has chemicals in them to attract the puppy to the pad. You can always use liners but you don't have to wash them everyday. You can place them in a separate bag/bucked and when you have 3-4 wash them.

 

[Maddie M]

Your Cage

Here is Penny's princess pad:

Hello! I saw your cage and it FABULOUS! I was just wondering if you could tell me where you got your materials! Thanks!

 

[Maddie M]

Hello! I saw your cage and I LOVE the design! I was wondering if you could tell me where you got all your materials! Thanks!

 

[Kalandra]

I'm going to guess Sasha got the set from Nancy (http://www.freewebs.com/thehedgieden/). If you are handy with sewing you can make your own from fleece.

 

[Maddie M]

Your Cage

Here is Penny's princess pad:

Hello! I saw your cage and I think it is ADORABLE! Could you please tell me where you got all your materials? (Fleece bedding, Sleeping Bag, Tent, etc.)

Thank you!

 

[APBT Kisses]

Sookie's setup. Nothing fancy, but pretty functional thus far.

I do plan on upgrading to a ferret nation cage shortly.

She likes it though!

 

[Nancy]

Hello! I saw your cage and I think it is ADORABLE! Could you please tell me where you got all your materials? (Fleece bedding, Sleeping Bag, Tent, etc.)

Thank you!

Sasha bought the bedding from me. http://www.freewebs.com/thehedgieden/

 

[GuidoTheHedgie]

The new Ferret Nation setup. First, an overall view:

Ronnie's half (on top). Since this pic was taken, I've moved her kleenex box over to the other side so she can have easier access to her litter box. Her food and water are against the door close to her kleenex box. Also, their temps are kept at 78F, not 74F as you see on the thermometer. The CHE was still warming up.

And here's a video of Ronnie's first moments in her new home:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yuGfA6qzco

Phoebe's half (on bottom). She moved her food dish to the opposite side of the cage every night for a week, so I gave in and now it's on the opposite side from where you see it in the picture.

And a video of Phoebe's first moments in her new home.... not quite as brave as Ronnie!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Mn8b1uXJk

i am in LOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE with your set up! :bowdown:

where did you get your cage?

 

[Kalandra]

Her cage is a ferret nation. You can find them on the web and I believe PetSmart carries them.

 

[GuidoTheHedgie]

The only two story ones i can find have a ramp from the second to the first floor. :hmm: Did you modify yours?

 

[Wickle_Man]

Everyone's cages look so amazing. I just have my little guy in a storage bin. I'll post a pic later, after I've cleaned out his home.

 

[Kalandra]

The only two story ones i can find have a ramp from the second to the first floor. :hmm: Did you modify yours?

You modify them by putting a solid floor in them so that the entrance between the two levels is secured.

 

[Wickle_Man]

Can't get a picture. My room's not bright enough for my laptop camera to capture the image well enough. But, I may be getting a new cage in the next few days. Wish me luck. *crosses fingers*

 

[Wickle_Man]

Finally got him a new cage, and for free!
Here it is.

 

[StarstruckAngel]

Finally got my cage pics on the computer. The first is the whole setup, and the second is a closeup of Angel's accessories, made by Nancy of course! What you can't see because of the angle (taking a pic from the top would require taking the lamp off, which I've discovered is a total pain!) are her toys (a soft ball and a car are what I keep in there regularely) and her food/water dishes, which are just black ceramic.

 

[Wickle_Man]

A pretty design on those accessories.

 

[GuidoTheHedgie]

cheezit and sassy's cage.

they both live on top for now. they LOVE eachother.
im thinking about making it a one level 2x4, since the bottom cage is empty.