Degu Playpens/Indoor Runs

coronasol
Burrowing Degu

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Degu Playpens/Indoor Runs Sept 19, 2011 13:21:49 GMT

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Post by coronasol on Sept 19, 2011 13:21:49 GMT

Hello All,

Does anyone have any playpen recommendations? I'm getting two Degus in a few weeks and whilst I've Degu-proof¡¦d the lounge, I wanted to get a smaller run/playpen I could put them in (also in the lounge) for when I clean them out or for a few hours if we're watching a film and don't want to be watching their every move during playtime!

There are a couple of options online:

www.amazon.co.uk/Panel-Multicoloured-Hamster-Playpen-Play/dp/B000V9KIU2
www.amazon.co.uk/Rabbit-run-Enclosure-Net-exclusive53/dp/B0009586OI/ref=pd_cp_petsupplies_3
www.tradingshed.co.uk/Trixie-Small-Animal-Playpen-Net.html
www.amazon.co.uk/Chrome-Indoor-Outdoor-Hamster-Playpen/dp/B000WFCG0A/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1316438097&sr=1-4
www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8706595/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|14419152/c_2/2|14419152|Pet+supplies|14418785/c_3/3|cat_14418785|Small+pet+accessories|14418800.htm

They may not be practical, I'm not really sure, so I thought I'd ask those that know best.....Degu owners! ;D

Thanks all

Ellie

Kat
Zooming Degu

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Degu Playpens/Indoor Runs Sept 19, 2011 15:06:05 GMT

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Post by Kat on Sept 19, 2011 15:06:05 GMT

Hi, have you heard of correx/coroplast?
Its sold for signage but if you buy 4 peices of 4 x 2 foot you can make a really good foldable pen. You would just need to get some bulldog clips. I priced some up resently and it was only £22 for the above pieces.
A lot of people use this to make cavy cages, just do a google search for "c&c cages"

Kat
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deguconvert
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Degu Playpens/Indoor Runs Sept 19, 2011 15:09:23 GMT

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Post by deguconvert on Sept 19, 2011 15:09:23 GMT

1. This isn't really as large as it looks, and the panels are decidedly too short. Your degus will be over them in a blink.
2. Somewhat better height, but I would still be suspicious that degus could get over it . . . and I don't think it is much bigger in area than the first one. I would probably opt for two of these and join them together to give greater area, but can't garantee that the degu won't still be able to get out.
3. Same as number two, although the bar spacing is better. Only 60 cm in height . . . they can jump over that, especially if determined.
4. It seems to sound better, higher sides and bigger inside area . . . but as with the others, the picture doesn't necessarily give you a complete understanding of the enclosure.
5. This one also looks well . . . but I would personally want more inner area again. Two cages connected would be great, but it is a bit expensive that way.

Too bad there is no way for you to see them in person, or so I assume, as that would really help make the decision easier. Get some other member opinions, there are some well experienced with play pens!

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coronasol
Burrowing Degu

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Degu Playpens/Indoor Runs Sept 19, 2011 15:22:06 GMT

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Post by coronasol on Sept 19, 2011 15:22:06 GMT

Ooh, thanks Kat, I did the C&C cages google search and those look ideal. I will see what else I can find.

Deguconvert - thanks for the comments, your thoughts are much the same as mine which is why I thought I would seek the advice of others. I wish I could find a shop that sold them in person for me to look at rather than online!

I like Kat's suggestino so I'm going to look more in to that

lenny05 Burrowing Degu relaxing Posts: 134	Degu Playpens/Indoor Runs Dec 2, 2012 13:36:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lenny05 on Dec 2, 2012 13:36:13 GMT found a play den which you can make into different shapes and add to so you can enlarge it to keep the degus entertained CHIPMUNK LARGE INDOOR RUN PLAY PEN CAGE it is for sale on Ebay under Chinchilla cages and its looks good