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02-11-2017, 10:24 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Feb 2017
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A few questions about building a multi-tier cage
Hi guys, had an interesting idea for expanding cage space and wanted to run it past some knowledgable people before I go ahead and mess up... So. I currently have 2 medium sized "ZooZone" cages (too small, I know, only had my Boar for approximately 3 weeks and have only just got the money to sort this out) and want to combine them both with a 133L clear plastic storage box to create a 3-tier "super-cage".
I was thinking I'd cut a decent sized (maybe 15x25cm) hole in the lid of the storage box (ground floor) and a matching hole in the bottom of the first ZooZone cage, line the holes up and glue them together. Then cut another hole in the bottom of the second ZooZone cage of a similar size and glue that to the top of the lid of the "middle floor". I also intend to drill ventilation holes and cut away some small sections of plastic to be replaced with wire mesh/bars to further aid ventilation and allow gnaws/chews and water bottle(s) to be attached.
I've got a few questions. Any particular reasons this wouldn't work? Obviously I need ramps etc for the little guy to be able to access the higher floors, I can sort that out easily.
Do I need to use non-toxic glue? I assume yes but seeing as little Hermes will never get close enough to the glue to eat it, is this still necessary? Or can anyone think of a better way than glue to achieve this? I'm reluctant to use OVO tubes and the like because cutting through wire is a pain. I could link them horizontally by cutting through the plastic - that was actually my original idea. But I have no idea how I'd be able to secure the tubes to the plastic in a way that he wouldn't be able to chew through, allowing him to escape.
I'm extremely tired right now (it's 5am here, finished a 7 hour shift in an incredibly busy kitchen then came home and researched Hamster stuff for the last 5 hours) so I apologise if my incoherent rambling doesn't make total sense. I can draw pictures if necessary.
Thanks for your help
PS on further inspection, the cages I have are NOT ZooZone... Very similar but a flatter lid.
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