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Katy_Loo
05-14-2010, 11:40 AM
Well, Im going to attempt at a bin cage for Snickers because P@H sold me a cage too small :( Anyways, I was wondering would a plastic box that has a clear lid but the sides aren't clear work? Thanks!

fluffymunchkins
05-14-2010, 11:44 AM
that would work, but its just most people prefer to be ble to see the hams and some hams like to be able to see out!
i'm not sure, maybe someone else will have a better opnion

Katy_Loo
05-14-2010, 11:50 AM
Ok, I was just worried there wouldn't be enough light... :) Thanks :)

HamstersAreHardcore
05-14-2010, 11:57 AM
As i research alot and alot i know alot and alot about bin cages as i myself will be making one shortly ! Bin cages get alot of good feedback and it is very creative and personal

On your question i Suppose it doesnt really matter that much it will always get light from the top of the box but i would recomment taking the lid off sometimes so it doesnt feel to depressed in the dark :)

Im new to this forum ( Joined today ! )

Should i stay posting on it , Please tell me :)

Katy_Loo
05-14-2010, 12:18 PM
Found a clear one! :)

louise_81
05-14-2010, 12:49 PM
which one are you going with? glad you found a clear one, hammies need sunlight just like we do. Sunlight helps them get vitamin d which helps in making good strong bones.

I like these, as you can get a second level in too

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.205-8636.aspx

Katy_Loo
05-14-2010, 12:56 PM
Im using a spare box we have, its tall eough for a second floor to be built in, thanks though :)

eye of the divine
05-14-2010, 01:41 PM
wow that sounds like summut I want to do for my hammies because I just can't find a cage big enough.

Can't wait to see some pics hun.

Katy_Loo
05-14-2010, 01:48 PM
I'll try but I don't think it will compete with others lol, im a bit of a fail at tech XD

louise_81
05-14-2010, 01:50 PM
I have posted instructions here

http://www.hamstercentral.com/community/housing/7817-how-make-your-own-bin-cage.html

Katy_Loo
05-14-2010, 02:05 PM
Thanks Louise!

wofunny
05-14-2010, 02:14 PM
ive just made mine!! its not got wire mesh stuff but aire holes because its attached to my cambridge :)http://www.hamstercentral.com/community/diy-do-yourself-hamster-projects/8438-smudges-bin-extension.html :D good luck with making yours, louise's slide show was great!! :D x

eye of the divine
05-14-2010, 04:12 PM
I'll try but I don't think it will compete with others lol, im a bit of a fail at tech XD

Its not about how cool it looks its the thought that goes into it at the end of the day as long as your hammies are safe in there then it doesn't matter ;)