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Post by panicdevil on Aug 25, 2011 0:27:50 GMT
Hi guys I'm new here, I'll try to sum this up for you quick: I need tips on how to build a large degu cage out of wood. I've looked at some guides online and such but I'm not a woodworker. I'm not very good at it and I don't think I have any friends who are to be honest  Are there any tutorials online that step-by-step show me how to make a cage? What kind of wood should I use? How much wood will I need for a 160x50x100 cage? Thanks  Edit: Oh, and what nifty little toys and branches, and houses etc. would a degu enjoy and be very happy with? |
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Post by amie on Aug 25, 2011 1:15:44 GMT
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Post by NightwishRaven999 on Aug 25, 2011 3:19:27 GMT
Hello there ! The link Amie provided should answer most of your questions on the matter of cage building.
If you still have questions afterwards, feel free to let us know. We will be glad to offer helpful advice.
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Post by smithomatic on Aug 27, 2011 18:07:06 GMT
Hello,
I am currently also working on building a new home for my Degus. I did have one that I built similar to nightwishravens' but unfortunately 2 of the degus chewed a hole in it and ran away.. luckily they came back. Currently I use plexiglass and 2 plastic runners for my door to the cage. I am looking to make one using glass and steel tracks for the glass to slide on, does anyone know where I can get these sliding tracks (they need to be quite long!), any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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ava
Burrowing Degu
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Post by ava on Aug 29, 2011 11:00:47 GMT
smithomatic - Which part did they chew a hole through?  |
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Post by smithomatic on Aug 29, 2011 14:18:21 GMT
the bottom panel that holds all the bedding in and the slider which the glass sits on ( the track for the window is on top of the wooden panel) , Im at work at the moment but may try to post a picture when I get home tonight
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Post by Bexi87 on Aug 29, 2011 20:54:01 GMT
My cage has PVC runners for the glass doors and in 8 months I have only gone through 2 sets of runners!
I'd recommend lining them with steel to stop the lil furry devils chewing them
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Post by NightwishRaven999 on Aug 30, 2011 0:07:15 GMT
Solid metal runners are of course far more suitable as they are chew proof...but when using plastic/pvc runners, it is advisable to fit a thick strip of wood in front or to line it with steel as dingle87 mentioned.
Plastic sliders are obvious targets for the degus, so they need to be protected.
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Post by smithomatic on Aug 30, 2011 8:10:08 GMT
Where can I aquire said plastic runners from? Ive had an idea how to reinforce them with steel but if anyone can post a link to actual steel runners that would be great
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Post by NightwishRaven999 on Aug 31, 2011 2:20:16 GMT
@ smithomatic I purchased my runners and materials at the hardware store. But since I live far away from most members it is hard for me to recommend or give advice as to where to purchase certain items. Here is a post from another topic that you may find helpful. |
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Post by Bexi87 on Sept 1, 2011 20:53:19 GMT
I buy my runners from Ebay (Ranch House Cages) but they are PVC. I haven't found steel ones yet.
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Are there any tutorials online that step-by-step show me how to make a cage? What kind of wood should I use? How much wood will I need for a 160x50x100 cage? Thanks 
