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Post by ra on Apr 25, 2005 17:17:48 GMT
Anyone know of a good, reasonably priced all metal cage manufacturer for Degus Cages?
Some of the all metal cages I have seen have a bottom pan with just about 2" walls, not high enough by far.
Anyone have plans for building an all metal cage? I don't want to use an aquarium base. I'd like to find plans to make my own -- thought about using an industrial sized lagsagna pan for a base.
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Post by shigatsu on Apr 26, 2005 5:14:28 GMT
We've searched and searched, it is so hard to find a decent cage and for a decent price on top of that! We planned to make our own cage but had difficulty finding the stuff we needed where we are. The easiest way I've found to find cage making plans is to look up how to build a cage for sugar gliders (and modify it to your own needs depending on what you find). I've tried looking up other pocket pets, but I guess people prefer making their own cages for sugar gliders the most. Here's one site I have bookmarked (but I know there's a few others that I lost bookmarks for): www.angelfire.com/tx/facehugger/cageplans.htmlI hope this is helpful ^_^ |
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northernstar40
Foraging Degu
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Post by northernstar40 on Apr 27, 2005 12:06:59 GMT
Good Morning Ra, I took Meg's advice and searched ebay. found a great cage very reasonable. I also know that degutopia has a plan on the web site to build your own that was very nice. www.degutopia.co.uk/ I tried to search for it this morning but could not find it but have seen it many times. i know that it was a small picture on the right side of the screen that you clicked on and the plans were right there. hope you find a good one. peg |
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Post by dietpeppers on Apr 30, 2005 17:59:43 GMT
We bought a metal cage that I guess was designed for ferrets, but it's a two story (we call it the bachelor pad, LOL) but because of the low cage bottom, I'm going to get some fiber glass about 6-7 inches high and put all around the bottom of the cage so they can have more bedding in the bottom. May be a trick to clean, but I'll figure it out... right now, it's just too messy.
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Post by ra on May 1, 2005 1:05:56 GMT
I finally decided to go out and buy another Chinchilla cage like the one we are currently using. We cut an opening the size of one of the cage doors then used the upper cage door that won't be needed as a "hatch" to the upper cage. I was going to go horizontally side by side with the cages but remembered they like to climb so went verticle. Wrapped the upper cage with the hardware cloth (screening actually) just like the bottom. Did not cover the top and while I was reading some email one of the little ones came wondering over to see me!! I have since covered the top too.
They now have six levels including the base. I put another cardboard house on level four. They are busily exploring their new hi-rise.
I'll be able to use the second cage base when they finally chew their way through the entire rim of the original! I have and order form to get more if need be.
If I don't find homes (none yet) six of the eight will be headed back to the pet store in about two weeks. A little sad but I can't give them all the attention they deserve.
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Warbling Degu
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Post by Willow on May 10, 2005 9:53:26 GMT
I've got Ferplast's Jenny Rat cage available from Pets at Home, not cheap but an excellent degu cage. It comes with shelve, tubes etc but you might want to reinforce the plastic base, mine love to chew it. The good thing is you can get replacement parts.
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Post by Sunshinemeg on May 12, 2005 13:27:43 GMT
I am looking to extend my metal cage. My wonderful boys have an equally wonderful habit of kicking as much sawdust as they can out of the cage! I am thinking of getting a glass base built, about 7" in depth, with a strong enough lip to take the rest of the cage. Something like a shallow, elongated fish tank with a degu cage on top!
any ideas?
SUNSHINEMEG ;D
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Post by ra on May 12, 2005 13:54:21 GMT
Sunshinemeg the glass bottom is a wonderful idea! I will have to look into that for myself. I think perhaps a drop pan, one that the wire cage drops down into would be the easiest to construct. Hmmmmm will have to contact a glass place - one that cuts glass for picture framing and see if they can provide a thick plate with the proper size to fit the base and then four sides about 5 or 6 inches high. Round the top edge and bevel the other three side edges. The glass place should be able to tell us what to use to "fuse" the glass together.
Will call around and report back. Thanks for the idea.
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Post by Sunshinemeg on May 12, 2005 15:14:21 GMT
no prob.
post some pics if you get as far as having it made! I am currently designing something to take to my local glass shop!!! Got to make sure even the edges that will be sealed to be corners are smoothed over, so when the "delightful dears" decide to scratch it away, they wont get hurt! hehe
SUNSHINEMEG ;D
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Post by ra on May 15, 2005 18:46:05 GMT
I called one of the local glass shops and they said they didn't construct glass boxes. I asked if she had any ideas and she suggested online. Found a great website and emailed them for an estimate. Check out www.glasscages.com. Hopefully you will be able to find something comparible in the UK. My dad figured we could just get the five pieces of glass cut with beveled edges and put them together with silicone as a last resort. I'll need two 30 x 5" sides and two 18 X 5" to form the box. A flat sheet of 30 x 18" for the bottom. I'd feel better if a professional place like glasscages.com would put it together but if it is cost prohibitive we'll just get creative! |
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Post by Sunshinemeg on May 15, 2005 20:56:41 GMT
I work with stained glass as a hobby, so I can cut glass to size and create beveled edges, I also used to work in an aquatic centre for over 3 years, so I know about creating sealed cages using waterproof sealants. However, I am not sure about the strength of creating something for the metal part of the cage to sit on, for that I think I am really going to have to get a company that specialises in this kind of thing. But thats going to have to wait a few weeks! Second exam is in the morning! Not nervous or anything! ha
Oh to be a degu without the worry of finals!
SUNSHINEMEG ;D
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Post by ra on May 16, 2005 12:49:09 GMT
SUNSHINEMEG Good luck with your finals.
I will see what information the glasscages.com people provide me with. I can ask about strength & thickness of the glass, in fact I did ask if they though 1/4" glass would be sufficient. Perhaps it should be shatter proof too.
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Foraging Degu
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Post by Anna on May 16, 2005 22:54:36 GMT
I had the greatest idea today. My mom and I were talking about the size of my cage. It was really small. We also didn't feel like going out and buying a new cage or buying a bunch of supplys to build one. So, I knew we had a chinchilla cage that I used for my rabbit for out side. My mom made a wooden box for the bottom of the cage and I took the bottom out of the cage with some metal cutters. The box tightly fits the cage so, theres no way hes getting out. Then we took the door off the chinchilla cage and sodered (I can't spell lol) the smaller cage to the top. Anyways, After all that was done I put every thing in his newly improved cage and this is what it looks like: Floor One  Floor two  My mom had an idea of doing it with plastic zip ties but he would of just chewed through those.. Anyways, I thought it was a good idea and quick and cheap lol. He seems to be loving his improved cage. :-P Just an Idea... |
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Post by Aimeelou on May 18, 2005 13:01:17 GMT
Anna
Is a wooden base a good idea? Degus will chew through anything apart from steel or glasss!
I have recently bought a new cage of Ebay for my new brood so they have more space to leap and run about. Its fantastic! Its Huge!
But still, im going to ajust the old cage wich is the same diameter, to add an extra level.That means it will be about 6 feet tall!!
Degu heaven!
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Post by Sunshinemeg on May 18, 2005 13:36:13 GMT
I like the idea of a cage that big, but I really dont like the idea of it being the total focal point of the room!
I agree that wood is a risk, a degu is unbelievably clever at getting out of things!!!!!
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Post by ra on May 18, 2005 13:47:40 GMT
Just got my estimate from a local glass shop for a base 30.5" x 18.5" x 5" 1/4" thick plate glass. $62.00 plus tax. I'll have to get non-toxic silicone from the pet store to put it together. Will polish all edges for me. Should be ready by tomorrow.
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Post by Sunshinemeg on May 18, 2005 13:49:57 GMT
WOW thats great! Well done!
Regarding the selant, from my time working in an aquatic department, ensure PLENTY of time to let it harden, and be very generous with it. Its messy stuff and beware of the fumes, but should work well.
Be extra generous if you build a lip for the cage to sit on, as this is the point that will take all the weight.
SUNSHINEMEG ;D
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Post by ra on May 18, 2005 19:00:41 GMT
I don't plan on setting the cage on a ledge. I want the cage to sit down in the glass base. Hope it will be most secure that way.
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Post by xdegudivax on Jul 29, 2005 15:46:49 GMT
I'm having trouble finding an all metal cage and really don't want to resort to getting a tank, like this guy at the pet store suggested to me yesterday..It just won't seem that they'd have fun in a tank..Where would be a good place to looK?
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Hanlou
Burrowing Degu
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Post by Hanlou on Jul 30, 2005 13:10:03 GMT
Hia.
If you are American based, try Martins cages - they're all metal and they do a good range - you can get some nice big cages. Just type 'Martins cages' in on a search engine and it will come up.
They even do 'tank toppers' so you could have a tank with a cage extension if you so chose - ot there are tons of others on the site. ;D
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