[velma]

DIYs aren't always the best solution for everyone. Aside from the money, it's access to the tools and materials as well as the skills needed to (or knowing someone that can) make a safe cage. I personally am not sure I'd want to faff around with something that I'm not convinced I could make better than something I could buy. Also, I've not been lucky enough to a have a ham that will pee in their sand 100% of the time so, as a lot of DIYs are based around wood or chipboard coated with something, I'm not sure I'd trust any of my hams not to soak the wood and ruin it before too long.

However, this thread is about making the Falco safe from falls, not debating the merits of bought versus DIY so if we could help Harebell by keeping answers to that, that'd be great.