puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 3, 2011 23:22:08 GMT
After seeing many homemade cages, and how awesome they are, I have decided I want to build a cage for my buddies. I don't know if this is going to happen, but if it does, I need some advise.
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Post by kovu07 on Jun 3, 2011 23:22:36 GMT
What would you like to know?
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Post by NightwishRaven999 on Jun 4, 2011 1:42:10 GMT
@ puppy00 Please visit this website before asking questions about degu cage building. octodondegus.weebly.com/It should answer most of your questions. Best wishes Jordan |
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 4, 2011 4:36:12 GMT
Ok well, I want to know if the degus would chew through the cage if I made it from wood  |
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 4, 2011 4:37:09 GMT
O and I have decided, i will, not just a maybe! My 3 buddies need more space.
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 4, 2011 4:51:04 GMT
Thanks for sending me that article. I think I have an idea what to build. I only have one more question, though. About how big is a 100x50x100 sized cage?
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
Posts: 128
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 4, 2011 5:04:57 GMT
Thanks for sending me that article. I think I have an idea what to build. I only have one more question, though. About how big is a 100x50x100 sized cage? wait nevermind. Found a measuring tape in my house ;D |
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 4, 2011 5:51:11 GMT
ROTFL!
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Post by kovu07 on Jun 4, 2011 9:54:00 GMT
I'm so glad you found a measuring tape, i'm not quite sure how anyone would have answered that questions lol  |
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 4, 2011 18:56:47 GMT
Make it a bit taller than that if you can, then it's easier to fit a second full size shelf in at mid-height.
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
Posts: 128
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 4, 2011 21:50:25 GMT
cool thanks!
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
Posts: 128
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 5, 2011 23:52:51 GMT
But will my degus chew through the wood?
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Post by feathers on Jun 6, 2011 2:10:27 GMT
I just put my degus in a new wood cage, and only one of them chews a corner. They tend to pick a specific spot. Just put a metal covering over it, like a metal corner bracket or something if it gets bad. They just chew on the edging mostly.
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
Posts: 128
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 6, 2011 2:32:51 GMT
Ok. Thanks.
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
Posts: 128
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Post by puppy00 on Jun 30, 2011 9:29:35 GMT
Woot! Going to start working on the cage tomorrow. Just planning, though... Can't build on vacation ;D
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Post by emz on Jun 30, 2011 18:40:18 GMT
The degus cannot chew the walls if you make them straight and smooth, so just cover any exposed edges like a door for example with metal (steel not aluminium they can chew through it) or you can keep replacing it with temporary wooden covers. The article posted and written by Jordan goes through it all make sure you read it properly it has everything you need to know. |
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puppy00
Burrowing Degu
My 3 Googles, Remple, Smudge, and Pastoso (Taco)
Posts: 128
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Post by puppy00 on Jul 27, 2011 2:14:01 GMT
Ok, Thanks |
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