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Old 09-11-2019, 04:48 AM  
LunaTheHamster1
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Default Re: Suggestions for alternatives to the Detolf

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Originally Posted by Lau View Post
I did a kind of DIY: took a big rabbit cage and meshed it all over. So far, the only cons are:
1) it has a maximum substrate depth unless I get creative and heighten the sides with something like carboard so that there isn't hemp all over my floor
2) it can be a bit tricky to move things around, as it opens on the front and I have it on the floor, so the angle isn't great.
The total is about the price of a detolf, you can even find second hand rabbit cages dirt cheap.
It's really hard plastic though, harder than a bin cage but still plastic, if she's a super chewer maybe you are better off with a glass tank.
Lau, If it helps I have done cardboard in one wired cage and tied it on with jute, and in another cage I have used water hyacinth mats tied on with jute. Looks nicer than the cardboard, but obviously costs a few £. I have filmed a video on it, but need to edit it still.
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