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Old 04-18-2022, 11:37 AM   #1
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Default Shelves for cages 2022

Just an updated thread for anyone looking for shelves for cages. I used to get the wood ones from Ranchouse cages on ebay, as linked by another member some years ago, but they only have very small ones these days (but they do still sell coloured bendy bridges that screw to the bars).

So in searching for shelving I have come across these options.

This place (Garden Valley on ebay) makes pine shelves for chinchilla cages (or any cages) in various widths or depths, complete with all the fixings, and they will also make a custom size. Their delivery is a bit slow (about 10 days) so it would take some planning - unless it's a stock size and they might be able to do it quicker.

If anyone is wanting a shelf for the Savic Plaza, you need 18.75" width! (I have 10" depth but 8" depth might be ok too). Which means either buying a 19" or 20" shelf and cutting a bit off and redoing the fixings at one end - or getting one custom cut to size with the fixings.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/dagenterp...75.m3561.l2563

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This place (Chinchilla Shelving supplies on ebay) sells some great ladders - which also come with fixings so they can be screwed to the bars. Which is good, as ladders are hard to find/attach and can be a hazard if they fall down. I currently have a standard ladder which we stuck a screw through to keep it secure. Obviously this limits a ladder to being next to the cage bars but it's a great idea to keep one secure going up to a shelf.

Wooden Ladder / Ramp 150mm - 300mm Long x 94mm Wide - Cage Fixing Design - Pine | eBay

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They also do small and medium sized shelves. They do some nesting boxes/houses too but those seem to be made with nails so not great.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_d...upplies&_oac=1

Ranchhouse cages on ebay (now called Ranchhouse cage kit) Still sell the coloured bendy stick bridges that screw to the bars but only as this pack with two small ledge shelves. The ledge shelves are ok to make steps with but a bit slippery on top when they've been plastikotes - I had to stick hemp mat on top of them to use them as steps. I like these bendy bridges because they're smooth wood - no sharp bits or splinters. And they screw to the bars. But it's not cheap at £14.99 to get one bendy stick bridge if you don't want the shelves! They also sell some small shelves but no larger ones any more.

Two 6x4" shelves with log bridge/ramp rat,degus,chinchilla,chipmunk cage 7107714281992 | eBay

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Old 04-18-2022, 12:14 PM   #2
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This company make platforms were you can choose the height and width.
Large Single Level Platform / Table / Ledge for Giant Rabbit / | Etsy UK
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Old 04-18-2022, 12:32 PM   #3
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I do wish there was a "like" button on here! "Like"
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Old 04-19-2022, 06:29 AM   #4
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Some Trixie corner shelves that I think Luna has used so might be able to give feedback on!

Amazon.co.uk

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Old 04-19-2022, 06:42 AM   #5
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Ria - do you have a link for the Trixie plastic corner shelves please?
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Old 04-19-2022, 06:58 AM   #6
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This company make platforms were you can choose the height and width.
Large Single Level Platform / Table / Ledge for Giant Rabbit / | Etsy UK
That looks good Cloudy
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Old 04-19-2022, 07:00 AM   #7
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Some Trixie corner shelves that I think Luna has used so might be able to give feedback on!

Amazon.co.uk

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Yes I loved using these, you sometimes just have to saw the tiniest bit off one corner to fit snugly into the cage, especially if slightly rounded like the savic plaza is in the corners.
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Old 04-19-2022, 07:05 AM   #8
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Re petsgang which you mention, (they are also on etsy as well as ebay) I bought a hamster chamber tunnel from them and was not impressed. It had gaps in it where it hadn't been cut straight and so i had to fill up with non toxic wood glue so my hamsters didn't get their feet trapped. I think they cut it freehand and didn't have the right machinery for the job. (their customer service was rubbish)
However, I will say I know a few other people that have bought items from there and seem happy, but not one I would recommend or use again. They also use nails, which I am trying to get away from.
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Ihave also used these platforms in the past but had to saw some of the length off the legs, but I just used those bits on another platform which i made myself.

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Old 04-19-2022, 07:12 AM   #10
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I've also bought birch plywood in small pieces which people use for woodburning and other crafts, you can then buy dowels and make these into platforms. You can get them from places like hobbycraft and amazon. I just make sure they state what sort of plywood it is.
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