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Post by feffie on Nov 12, 2015 19:52:55 GMT
Looking to get a new cage for the boys, don't really know what to look for in a Degu cage in guessing plastic is no good but most nice big cages I have seen have plastic bars.
I have a 3.5 by 2ft space and plenty of upwards space. DIY could possibly be an option but would ideally prefer to buy outright.
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Post by winic1 on Nov 12, 2015 20:18:21 GMT
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Post by feffie on Nov 12, 2015 21:34:39 GMT
The only problem with those cages is on wondering if it might be too high? Where it will going is already about 2.5ft high and I'm rather short at 4ft 5
Or do the cages just look higher than they actually are ?
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Post by newtothis on Nov 12, 2015 23:00:06 GMT
The only problem with those cages is on wondering if it might be too high? Where it will going is already about 2.5ft high and I'm rather short at 4ft 5 Or do the cages just look higher than they actually are ? Hi, I have an explorer cage. These cages are ~5.2ft tall with the wheels and about 4ft tall without. I really recommend this cage - lots of space and really easy to clean and to get to your degus. I have modified my cage significantly though so if you get the version with plastic trays you will probably need to spend a lot of money to get the cage suitable for degus. |
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Post by feffie on Nov 13, 2015 7:10:12 GMT
I don't know if I would be able to cope with a cage that tall especially with cleaning, though could work, ant other suitable goo cages that maybe aren't quite as high?
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 13, 2015 11:27:01 GMT
Perhaps you could email one of the manufacturers and ask whether you can use that cage without the stand? Or maybe a forum member knows? It's the Aventura or the Liberta Explorer 2nd edition that have metal trays.
I can't think of any other bought cages that would fit your space. Perhaps you could stack a couple of reptile style vivs, but they tend to be rather shallow (front to back).
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Post by Karma on Nov 13, 2015 16:42:48 GMT
The only level you may have problems is the top half level. I'm only 5 feet and the second full level is just below my chest. I would just make sure you get the model that have the doors open fully so you don't have to reach around. Your other option is to use a step stool to clean, you wouldn't need it to interact, just for the cleaning.
To not have the option to go wider you have to go at least that high because you will need enough levels to have a large enough cage for them to live.
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Post by uglibug on Nov 14, 2015 9:36:38 GMT
Our younger boys live in a converted aviary cage. Its about 5ft tall, we diyed floors for it and they seem ok with it. Can't remember where we got it but try googling indoor aviary cage.
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Post by bouncy on Nov 16, 2015 17:59:43 GMT
I have an Explorer, and I'm not sure I'd put it straight onto the floor without making some sort of frame around it. The cage is self supporting, and the bottom tray just sits inside it, resting.
Cleaning, though should be easier. Even on the stand, the only one you MIGHT have an issue with is the top half shelf, and there's nothing to say you have to have it that height or that position, so you could put things where you want. Yes, you might need a stool to put some toys in at the top, but so do I, and I'm a comparatively lofty 5'8".
Alternatively, the Lazybones cages are good. I started off with one. Just remember you'll need to leave the bottom mesh out, then somehow cover or replace the mesh levels to protect degu tootsies.
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Post by uglibug on Nov 17, 2015 8:53:04 GMT
We found the lazy bones cages great for a "modular" build: we started off with a 3 tier cage (replacing floors with wood), and then added extra cages til we found a space they were happy with.
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