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Old 05-15-2012, 11:14 AM   #1
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I found a three story cage with an igloo, a ball,wheel and water bottle for 15 dollars. I thought it was nice for when I move Buttercup out of her broken cage (that has to be in a huge plastic bin) or put (if i do keep one) a baby that I keep in. But does it hurt there feet walking on the bars? Is this cage ok?
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Old 05-15-2012, 11:15 AM   #2
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Default Re: Is this cage ok?

If there is any problem just try and find some cardboard and place it over the bars.
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Old 05-15-2012, 11:16 AM   #3
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Its a lot, lot smaller than anyone on this forum would use I'm afraid. The wire platforms would also need to be covered with something to prevent bumblefoot.
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Old 05-15-2012, 11:18 AM   #4
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It's much too small unfortunately and like others have said,the metal shelves are a big no-no xx
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Old 05-15-2012, 11:21 AM   #5
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Echoing kyrilliondaemon and Hammymad. Your best bet is probably making a couple of bin cages
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Old 05-15-2012, 11:51 AM   #6
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Yeah, I thought maybe the picture just made it look smaller or something XD
Ok, yeah, Ill just use bins (I have a ton anyway! but I was just worried they were too short. I could always just put a wood plank on top or something tho)
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:06 PM   #7
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If you make sure they are of a suitable length then it'll be fine, and theres plenty of people on the forum who have made bin cages and will be able to help.
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Old 05-15-2012, 12:27 PM   #8
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Hmm...the cage I have now is INSIDE a bin cage. I could probably just get stoppers and use the cage seperately and use the bin alone as another cage.
If I do use a water bowl they couldnt drown in it right? Thats what I was worried about.
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Old 05-15-2012, 01:19 PM   #9
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hmm, well i'm not sure i've never had a litter before, i assume not if it was very shallow. There are ways of attaching a water bottle to a bin cage.

And makking sure the bin has a floor space of around 80x50cm, a wee bit smaller would be okay as well but i'd say no smaller than 75x40cm.
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Old 05-15-2012, 01:25 PM   #10
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If I do use a water bowl they couldnt drown in it right? Thats what I was worried about.
Not if you don't fill the bowl up too much. I've never had any problems with using a water bowl.
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