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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 13:37:43 GMT
Hi All,
I really would like to have my boys outside for a little while in this hot weather, would this be a good idea?
Also, what kind of cage/run should i get for them? any ideas?
Many Thanks x
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Post by kovu07 on May 10, 2011 13:41:52 GMT
I'm not so sure this is a good idea, i'd be worried about them escaping, as most outdoor runs are for larger animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs and therefore have wide set bars and no roof. Both of which would allow a Degu to escape very easily.
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 13:44:18 GMT
i have seem a few at pet shops that have roofs and small bars. i have already thought about that, which is why i wouldnt buy one off the internet because i wouldnt no the size of the bars, but the ones in the pet shop look an ideal size
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Post by kovu07 on May 10, 2011 13:47:14 GMT
Can you post a link to the sort of cage you have seen? It might help give me and other users an idea of what type you mean.  |
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 13:49:43 GMT
give me a min, lol, i will try and find something online with reference to what i mean  x |
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 13:59:04 GMT
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Post by kovu07 on May 10, 2011 14:03:21 GMT
It looks like a good run, but i'd be cautious about the degus chewing through it, as the wood looks exposed at the bottom so it might not last very long.
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Post by amie on May 10, 2011 14:06:55 GMT
I could see them chewing out of that quite easily. You'd also have to transfer them into it and it looks like quite a heavy run. How wold you transfer them into it? Indoors? then carry the run outside with them already in it? Just a thought.
Personally, I'd buy a proper, al metal, very secure cage (second hand on ebay if it's just for when they're outside) and use that.
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 14:06:52 GMT
yeah, i will skre through the inside bottom wood into a big sheet of wood and add some fancy toys for my boys thanks for your help x |
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Post by kovu07 on May 10, 2011 14:11:12 GMT
I think Amie's idea is a better one, and at least then your Degus wouldn't be able to chew their way out and can enjoy the sunny weather. |
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 14:21:50 GMT
i would put them in their balls and carry them outside and the release them into their run.
i never thought about that, i sopose that isnt a bad idea, i will see what i can find. thank you
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 10, 2011 15:13:56 GMT
HI Again, could you give me a hand finding some 2nd hand cages please. just a small one will be alright, maximum price of £50. i would greatly appreciate it, thanks
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Post by nibblesmunch on May 10, 2011 20:04:28 GMT
I take mine outside when it's hot, but I just take them outside in their cage, which I can just about fit through the door, in my opinion taking them outside is great though because they love smelling the grass and plants, hearing the birds and seeing my sisters rabbits too!
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Post by amie on May 10, 2011 21:22:41 GMT
I'll have a look for some second hand cages for you What's your area code? Just the first half, not the full thing. PM it to me if you like. It makes the search on Ebay easier. Do you drive or could you arrange picking a cage up? |
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Post by Cherpi on May 10, 2011 21:39:59 GMT
I'm planning on doing that when it gets a tiny bit hotter, I have to grass in my back garden though so that sucks! I made their old P@H cage into a run a while back so it's nice and useful now!
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Post by kovu07 on May 10, 2011 21:40:53 GMT
That's a great use for the P@H cage Cherpi. |
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 11, 2011 9:00:29 GMT
heya, my postcode is BA21, price range up to £35, and i can arange to pick up between somerset and stoke on trent as im in the area on friday. your help is much appreciated, thank you i would put their cage outside but it is all hand made from wood that i did a few months back and it is extreemly heavy, a 2man job to carry it :S |
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Post by nibblesmunch on May 12, 2011 6:56:12 GMT
:/ well good luck with your search!
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Post by potnoodle94 on May 17, 2011 10:18:00 GMT
thanks at the moment the search is bad  i need a cage the can be colapsed so i can put it away but there is nithing help !?!?! |
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Post by amie on May 17, 2011 10:57:03 GMT
Sorry, been at work all work so I haven't had a chance to look I'll look for some cages later for you, but while I've got the idea in mind.... if you need something folds away, maybe you could try a small puppy/dog crate. They fold away and the degus would have access to the grass whilst in the garden because they're all mesh. The only thing you'd have to be really careful with is the bar spacing |
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i need a cage the can be colapsed so i can put it away but there is nithing