The bin cage is coming to life!

[littlemonster]

Here are pictures of the bin cage I'm making for either two robo's or two russians. I'm adding another level on the opposite side but a little higher, and connecting the two levels with a bridge I'm waiting to be delivered.

The bin is from Ikea and it's the SAMLA box!

Obviously I'm adding so much more stuff to it but just letting you know how I'm getting on!

[emma and button]

hehe looks really good
i have the SAMLA box too for when a lonely dwarf hammie finds me :P just need to add a shlef like yours
where did you get the shelf from? and was it easy to fit?

[LawaRawr]

Looks good so far i was going to get a samla box for my bin cage but i got put off the idea because of my bad DIY skills. look forward to seeing more pics with a hammie inside

[littlemonster]

Originally Posted by emma and button

hehe looks really good
i have the SAMLA box too for when a lonely dwarf hammie finds me :P just need to add a shlef like yours
where did you get the shelf from? and was it easy to fit?

Thankyou umm I got the shelf from wilkinsons!
And yes! Just literally screw the shelf on which ever side you want!

Originally Posted by LawaRawr

Looks good so far i was going to get a samla box for my bin cage but i got put off the idea because of my bad DIY skills. look forward to seeing more pics with a hammie inside

Hehe thankyou! Not too sure when I'll be getting the hammies yet! So watch this space ^.^

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think it is great that you are setting up the bin before the hamsters arrive.

It looks like a really nice start to a very cool habitat.

[littlemonster]

Thankyou
I'm very excited about this little project, although it's not looking like much at the moment haha !

[musicqueen]

Your bin cage will turn out great what size is the box and how much was it? I'm going Ikea on Saturday and want a box like yours.

[littlemonster]

I hope so hehe!
Sure! It's £10.20 (gotta pay for the lid too, an added £4 which is ridiculous) and the size is 79cmx57cmx42cm (130 litres) so it's pretty big! When I saw it in the shop I was so surprised haha! Have fun with your bin cage

[LawaRawr]

im having second thoughts on making my bin cage now seeing others bin cages tempts me xD.

did you need to buy the clips which secures the lid on to the box or is it secure enough without them?


SAMLA Clip lock for box 55/130 l - IKEA

[littlemonster]

It is fun building them, and there's so many thing you can do with them too!

:O I didn't know they came with clips! The lid is pretty secure anyway, but I think I may buy them just incase, seeing as they're only 60p! ^.^