Expedit hamster cage : need help !!!

[The Hamster's family]

Hi guys !!!

We're building a hamster cage from scratch... We Still have to figure out 3 things...

1: how to create ventilation ?

2: how Will the bottles stand ?

3: what to do to avoid the bottom to get dirty/stained from fluides ?


Many thanks to you !! We're open to any suggestions !!

Annie xxx

[The Hamster's family]

We resolved the #1...

Not sure about the #3 but #2 is still to figure out... Other than velcro, what could be used ?

Thanks

[hiccup]

For number 2, I made a thread with ideas that could help you! Bin cages - water bottle ideas!

[Tutu]

No3: I use cut out cardboard boxes (shoes boxes specially) as tray and once a month or whenever it needed just change it. My hamster hack isn't expedit unit but is from ikea and of same material. We had it about year and never had any problem only thing is I'm forever collecting shoe boxes

Also we replaced back panels with actual hard metal mesh wall and ventilation problem was solved too

[Kiki_3173]

I made an IKEA Billy extension unit for my dwarf, Smudge. She easily litter trained, but my Chinese that is in there now...pees everywhere!! It WAS ruining the wood so I've tried several things.

#1 - Contact paper...which worked for a while, but then Pippa began eating it

#2 - Adhesive linoleum tiles....this has worked wonders! You can buy them separately (instead of in a case). Just make sure to use aquarium sealant on the joins and around the edges to keep the hammy piddle from shaping through

[The Hamster's family]

Originally Posted by hiccup

For number 2, I made a thread with ideas that could help you! Bin cages - water bottle ideas!

Thank you very much !! Will look for it ! I use industrial velcro in my bin cages and it's working too much !!! Both parts won't stay apart ! SO I need another solution !

[The Hamster's family]

Originally Posted by Kiki_3173

I made an IKEA Billy extension unit for my dwarf, Smudge. She easily litter trained, but my Chinese that is in there now...pees everywhere!! It WAS ruining the wood so I've tried several things.

#1 - Contact paper...which worked for a while, but then Pippa began eating it

#2 - Adhesive linoleum tiles....this has worked wonders! You can buy them separately (instead of in a case). Just make sure to use aquarium sealant on the joins and around the edges to keep the hammy piddle from shaping through

What would be contact paper ??? Never heard that expression before !

[Kiki_3173]

Originally Posted by The Hamster's family

What would be contact paper ??? Never heard that expression before !

Contact paper is a thin plastic paper (with an adhesive back) that is used to line pantry shelves and drawers in the kitchen. It is easily removable or repositionable. It's a great alternative to the wood (IF your hamster doesn't eat it, like Pippa

Amazon.com - Clear Contact Paper, 18" x 9'

[The Hamster's family]

Originally Posted by Kiki_3173

Contact paper is a thin plastic paper (with an adhesive back) that is used to line pantry shelves and drawers in the kitchen. It is easily removable or repositionable. It's a great alternative to the wood (IF your hamster doesn't eat it, like Pippa

Amazon.com - Clear Contact Paper, 18" x 9'

Did I tell you I loved you !?!?!?!?!?!? That is AMAZING !!!!!! REMOVABLE !!! Awwwwww !!!!!!

[Kiki_3173]

Originally Posted by The Hamster's family

Did I tell you I loved you !?!?!?!?!?!? That is AMAZING !!!!!! REMOVABLE !!! Awwwwww !!!!!!

Hahaha...you're so funny! . It's fantastic to use because it comes in a BIG roll and there is more than enough so that you can replace it whenever you need to.