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Post by savvy on Feb 4, 2019 23:06:05 GMT
Do you have any shoe boxes or carpet tubes you could make little steps or ramps out of? A carpet tubes cut into sections and secured to the side of the cage with zip strips (I think that what they're called) could be a temporary fix as long as the angle isn't too great. The boxes would have to be filled and secured but could work. Placing their huts in the right position would also suffice.
Also p@h do wooden bendy bridges which could also be used.
If you're ordering from zooplus, their delivery is pretty quick so it only needs to be short term. It takes a while to get a cage how you want it so don't despair if it isn't right from the get go.
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Post by skullblits on Feb 4, 2019 23:10:00 GMT
Do you have any shoe boxes or carpet tubes you could make little steps or ramps out of? A carpet tubes cut into sections and secured to the side of the cage with zip strips (I think that what they're called) could be a temporary fix as long as the angle isn't too great. The boxes would have to be filled and secured but could work. Placing their huts in the right position would also suffice. Also p@h do wooden bendy bridges which could also be used. If you're ordering from zooplus, their delivery is pretty quick so it only needs to be short term. It takes a while to get a cage how you want it so don't despair if it isn't right from the get go. I've a house I could use for one level maybe. But I need 4 of them. Will have to go shopping tomorrow for something to try and cover up the ladders as temp fix. Just not too sure as to what is totally sfe for them
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Post by savvy on Feb 4, 2019 23:18:33 GMT
You may find, as I did, that they ignore the boxes, ladders, steps etc and just climb up the front and/or back of the cage, lol.
Why four? You can get away with the house and a couple of large bridges until zooplus delivers. The bridges can then be used elsewhere in the cage so they won't go to waste. All the need is something to jump onto and climb up on the get to the other levels.
Don't worry about the cage looking sparse at first, it will all come together in time.
Do you have a wheel yet? If so, which one did you go for?
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Post by goolover on Feb 4, 2019 23:24:40 GMT
We used all socks, just cut along the toe end and slot ladder in...jobs a goodin!
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Post by skullblits on Feb 4, 2019 23:25:39 GMT
Might cut sleeves of old shirts and put it on the ladders. And secure some sticks we have in the openings.
We have a big silent spinner wheel. And the guy we getting the two females off has a soild metal wheel with them aswell.
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Post by savvy on Feb 4, 2019 23:26:18 GMT
We used all socks, just cut along the toe end and slot ladder in...jobs a goodin! Never thought of using socks! Great tip. Thanks.
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Post by goolover on Feb 4, 2019 23:28:34 GMT
Did this with our very first cage Savvy when we had the gap problem and thought oh no we need to cover up asap, will do until a better fix comes along!
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Post by misscatafer on Feb 4, 2019 23:30:30 GMT
You can use cardboard boxes too maybe as temporary shelters/platforms. Tissue boxes are fab, and do you have any ceramic/terracotta plant pots to hand or maybe large bowls for steps up to other levels? Hanging baskets also form fun dimensions to the cage. Maybe some large logs or stones. If you are unsure what is safe for them please ask us, we are happy of help your cage will develop in time, don't worry, we all started where you are.
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Post by winic1 on Feb 4, 2019 23:40:50 GMT
You could cover the ladders with cardboard for the very short term. Tie it in place with cotton string or jute twine, something natural so that if they choose to chew it, it's fine.
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Post by skullblits on Feb 4, 2019 23:43:27 GMT
I like that sock idea. I could cut the chew sticks we got them and put them in the gaps and secure it with the sock.
No gaps.
Also I might wanna wash the old socks 1st as I don't want them to faint lol
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Post by ntg on Feb 4, 2019 23:45:11 GMT
You couod also weave cardboard from cereal boxes etc in and out of the rungs for now.
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Post by moletteuk on Feb 5, 2019 11:14:06 GMT
You could use wood and attach it with wire to the back of the rungs for a permanent solution. Or use wood by itself and cut shallow slots into it with a saw for grip. I wouldn't use fabric long term because they can occasionally get toenails caught up in fabric and on a steep slope wouldn't be a good place for that to happen.
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Post by skullblits on Feb 5, 2019 11:50:16 GMT
All good ideas.
But I'm still waiting on the 2nd part of my delivery which parcel force seems to be in no rush to deliver. Or reply to my email grrr
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