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Post by GoosofCamelot on Jul 8, 2013 15:17:18 GMT
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Post by ntg on Jul 8, 2013 15:34:00 GMT
Hammocks can be a bit of a hit or miss sort of thing with them, my lot don't tend to chew fabric too much and after an initial test they leave it alone to some degree! However, they only tend to use it as a bit of an extra floor space rather than a bed and much prefer ground dwelling houses to sleep in. The thing I dislike about the bought hammocks (both the rope and material ones) is the price tag on them. If you can get ahold of sisal rope or fleece then you can make things yourself for half the price! Here's some guides for if you're feeling crafty: deguworld.proboards.com/thread/16320/ropework-videosdeguworld.proboards.com/thread/16700 |
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Post by GoosofCamelot on Jul 8, 2013 16:51:59 GMT
Yeah thats the problem, cant tell if theyd destroy it or not! Lol. Oooh okay, thankyou, I shall have a look  |
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Post by saddlers on Jul 8, 2013 18:17:48 GMT
We have hammocks in two cages that get used as extra floor space/climbing accessories...but Elliott and his two girls use their hammock as a day bed..they sleep in the main bed of a night, but are often found lounging in their hammock on an afternoon |
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Post by ilikedegus on Jul 8, 2013 21:44:42 GMT
My 2 boys love their hammocks - ideal place up high to lounge and watch my boyfriend using his computer. Our previous 3 did a little chewing of the fleece initially but gave up and I mended the holes. I bought some of these - square and corner hammocks, and tunnels which are snug in the winter: www.hammockyhammocks.co.uk/(no relationship - but excellent quality, recommended. Made in UK and profits go to small animal rescues. Fun colour prints or camouflage, which looks good in a cage with lots of natural coloured bits in!) |
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Post by bijett on Jul 8, 2013 22:02:30 GMT
My girls love their hammock but I just make mine myself with a big square of fabric, 6 holes and I tie them up or use the metallic hooks from the daisy chains to attach them to the cage. I make sure I place them close to a ledge so they have easy access to it. They love tp personalise it with hay and pieces of tissue or cardboard and can build a real little nest at times.
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Post by moletteuk on Jul 9, 2013 16:12:54 GMT
They appreciate comfy hammocks usually, like the first one, I think the second one might be a bit lumpy for lounging in, although it would last longer, it could be good as a ramp or extra space.
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Post by swiffermuis on Jul 9, 2013 16:30:11 GMT
I've got the P@H one as well. It's surprisingly sturdy but a bit pricey. I see they've gone up from £9 to £13. Eek.
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Post by sona on Jul 9, 2013 18:45:22 GMT
You may find this thread interesting:- deguworld.proboards.com/thread/16700/sewn-fabric-accessory-tosMy goos chew the straps, so the first one wouldn't last five minutes  The one I have looks like two squares sewn together, but as usual, when I want to find a pic I can't They have chewed one of the straps, but I just looped a chain through it. |
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Post by ntg on Jul 9, 2013 19:25:08 GMT
My goos chew the straps, so the first one wouldn't last five minutes The one I have looks like two squares sewn together, but as usual, when I want to find a pic I can't They have chewed one of the straps, but I just looped a chain through it. That's why I choose to use eyelets and metal clips for all my fabric hanging items, my lot would attack the weak spots in seconds just to get the hammock down for bedding instead  |
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Post by GoosofCamelot on Jul 10, 2013 20:22:36 GMT
Thanks guys! And ilikedegus, thankyou.. I may buy one from there!  |
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