Guinea Pig Math Schimpf Style.
- eschimpf
- SweetPea
I started a blog last month called the Guinea Pig Whisperer. The reason I am mentioning this is because I am having a contest and I know Reko has a lot of fans here. You can check out the contest here: http://guineapigwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2 ... -time.html
- eschimpf
- SweetPea
Wanted to do a small update on my current cages:
Top cage:
Mojo's Cage.
Lone male.
Second Cage:
Romeo and Aolani's cage.
Neuter male and female couple.
Both: cage size 24" by 48" (8 sq ft)
Bottom:
Reko, Thora and Satu's Cage
Neutered Male, two sow Trio
Cage size 36"x48" (12 sq ft)
The whole set up:
Mojo's Cage:
Closed:
Romeo and Aolani's Cage:
Closed:
The Trio's cage:
And a super cute photo of Mojo:
Top cage:
Mojo's Cage.
Lone male.
Second Cage:
Romeo and Aolani's cage.
Neuter male and female couple.
Both: cage size 24" by 48" (8 sq ft)
Bottom:
Reko, Thora and Satu's Cage
Neutered Male, two sow Trio
Cage size 36"x48" (12 sq ft)
The whole set up:
Mojo's Cage:
Closed:
Romeo and Aolani's Cage:
Closed:
The Trio's cage:
And a super cute photo of Mojo:
- skinnypigs1
- Supporter in '12
Nice. How tall is that?
What is on the base of the top two cages? I like how the sides come down!
What is on the base of the top two cages? I like how the sides come down!
- eschimpf
- SweetPea
The very top of the wood is 6 feet tall, I need a chair to clean it but I can reach across it no problem (I should add I can just reach the other side LOL). The base is nothing but wood, I change the cages every 3-4 days and with high traffic areas (ie where they sleep most, under the hay rack and under water bottle areas) I either use pads with uhaul in them or add more uhual under the main cage line/fleece uhaul combo. Have had no issues at all with water reaching the bottom and we are at 6 months with this cage. :)
Tashab, will do, he loves snorgles!
Tashab, will do, he loves snorgles!
I like it! What are you using for the door latches, and how do the doors latch? Nice idea!
- eschimpf
- SweetPea
Travelingirl916:
Here are some close up of the system.
These metal pieces are called EMT Straps 3/4”. The grids rest on them and it does leave a 1.5" gap on the sides but nothing an adult can get out. Mojo's cage it just tied closed with some 2" fleece strips.
The couple's cage has a bent grid from when the trio was in there, I liked that because I just push it into the cage and the EMT strap catches onto the grid:
I have three # 3 straps screwed into the 2x4 and this allows for me to drop open the front grids:
These are things my husband uses all the time and always ends up with pockets full of them. My original set up got "fudged up" when I didn't account for the space the 24" 2x4's supports under the base would take up, resulting it the front not opening all the way. Originally I had the grids screwed into the 2x4 with hinges under them (connected to the base), this would have allowed it to drop fully like the current grids do now, but like I said I forgot about the 24" supports under the base of the cage.
I went through the box I toss all my husbands "pocket work junk" in and came up with this idea. Its been working GREAT.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Here are some close up of the system.
These metal pieces are called EMT Straps 3/4”. The grids rest on them and it does leave a 1.5" gap on the sides but nothing an adult can get out. Mojo's cage it just tied closed with some 2" fleece strips.
The couple's cage has a bent grid from when the trio was in there, I liked that because I just push it into the cage and the EMT strap catches onto the grid:
I have three # 3 straps screwed into the 2x4 and this allows for me to drop open the front grids:
These are things my husband uses all the time and always ends up with pockets full of them. My original set up got "fudged up" when I didn't account for the space the 24" 2x4's supports under the base would take up, resulting it the front not opening all the way. Originally I had the grids screwed into the 2x4 with hinges under them (connected to the base), this would have allowed it to drop fully like the current grids do now, but like I said I forgot about the 24" supports under the base of the cage.
I went through the box I toss all my husbands "pocket work junk" in and came up with this idea. Its been working GREAT.
Let me know if you have any more questions.