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Post by wolfie1012 on Aug 4, 2018 20:00:48 GMT
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Post by bouncy on Aug 4, 2018 21:48:44 GMT
Hi Wolfie, well done on the cage!!
First off, I'd suggest putting wood or metal around the edges of the trays. I see they're plastic, so that should stop them eating their way through. Oh, and substrate, of course! Some have tried fleece, but I'm not sure it's practical in the long run.
For the rest, just use your imagination! Cardboard, wood, tubes, boxes, anything! Oh, and chuck a whole toilet roll in so they can build their own nest!
Take your time to find a solid wheel that's at least 12", or flying saucer at least 14". There's tutorials on here for making them too!
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 5, 2018 0:13:46 GMT
I tried fleece for a while, but went back to aspen. I'd stick with the aspen.
Do you think you will add in complete second and fourth levels in there, rather than just the small little ledges that are featured right now?
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Post by wolfie1012 on Aug 5, 2018 6:44:06 GMT
Hi Wolfie, well done on the cage!! First off, I'd suggest putting wood or metal around the edges of the trays. I see they're plastic, so that should stop them eating their way through. Oh, and substrate, of course! Some have tried fleece, but I'm not sure it's practical in the long run. For the rest, just use your imagination! Cardboard, wood, tubes, boxes, anything! Oh, and chuck a whole toilet roll in so they can build their own nest! Take your time to find a solid wheel that's at least 12", or flying saucer at least 14". There's tutorials on here for making them too! The cage I have only has a plastic bottom floor but I'll for sure look into getting something for the edges. Awesome thanks!! Wasn't sure about the tp but I see enough people use it in their cages.  |
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Post by wolfie1012 on Aug 5, 2018 6:49:09 GMT
I tried fleece for a while, but went back to aspen. I'd stick with the aspen. Do you think you will add in complete second and fourth levels in there, rather than just the small little ledges that are featured right now? I've found some cool wooden platform add ons on an exotic animal website that I might try. I'm not very handy myself, but I'm hoping to convince my boyfriend to maybe help me make my own floors after I move into my new place. I haven't set the cage up yet since I'm in the process of moving, so I haven't got a good idea what will work and what won't. |
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Post by wolfie1012 on Aug 5, 2018 6:55:09 GMT
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Post by bouncy on Aug 5, 2018 9:42:08 GMT
The large corner ones are great! I've got something similar, and my guys virtually live on them. To avoid wee-soaked wood, I got some adhesive Velcro, put the rough side onto the shelves, then put hemp matting on top (you don't need the soft Velcro side). Eight months on, and the edges are gnawed, but otherwise fine! The TP is great entertainment for both goo and gooman alike! You can see the weirdest behaviour - you may have to unstick the start of the roll for them, unless you'd enjoy watching them scrabble at the side trying to find the end  |
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Post by wolfie1012 on Aug 5, 2018 22:38:43 GMT
That's such a good idea!! I' was wondering what I'd do about the wood.
Thanks!!
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 6, 2018 1:48:45 GMT
Those shelves look very interesting, Wolfie1012!
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