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hi, I'm interested in mage a diy cage but cant seem to find the cage grids in the uk. are ther any shops that sell them.
 
Hi ad Welcome to the Forum.
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C&C cages are great.
Are you interested in just the grids, or the whole C&C package (grids, correx, etc)?

If just grids then I got mine from Grendle Enterprises

If you want the whole lot together then I got mine from C and C Guinea Pig Cages | Guinea Pig Cages

I am sure others will be along with their suggestions too, as there are lots of places to find supplies to make your own C&C.
 
I sourced both the correx and c and c from Amazon. If you search candc cage it will come up with a lot of options. Just make sure that the number of squares per grid is quite high. You want them small enough so that the piggies cant get stuck in them. The correx I got was 2 meters by 3 meters, 2 mm thick. It was 9.99 including postage. With this I made the bottom of a 2x3, the loft 1x2, a litter tray which sits inside 2x1 that I fill with hay etc (keeps the wee separated from the rest of the cage) and also the outline of a big run that I put down for floor time. Its about 15cm off the ground and about 4 meters around (stuck lengths together) its just the sides and I put it on a large picnic blanket.
 
Wayfair also sell the grids i think @mshappy89 got some from there recently, she may have a link
 
thanks, everyone, I feel like its so much easier to buy these materials in America but ll check out grendall
 
Hello so a couple questions. I tried to do fleece bedding with my guinea pigs but it seems like it stinks really bad and I have to wash everything all the time. I put down puppy pads on the bottom but they go threw so many that it's not worth it. I was wondering if I could buy something to go on the bottom? Or have some help with the fleece cuz I could be doing this all wrong
 
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Hello so a couple questions. I tried to do fleece bedding with my guinea pigs but it seems like it stinks really bad and I have to wash everything all the time. I put down puppy pads on the bottom but they go threw so many that it's not worth it. I was wondering if I could buy something to go on the bottom? Or have some help with the fleece cuz I could be doing this all wrong
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You need to wick the fleece before using. That is, wash it several times until liquid doesn't sit on it, but goes through. Don't use fabric conditioner as this affects the wicking of the fabric. If you use old towels underneath the wee goes through and is absorbed by the towel. Alternatively you can use a mattress liner underneath (padded ones, not plastc). Use white vinegar in the final rinse - I find this makes a difference. Also put pee pads in the areas they wee the most, so you can change them easily. I use noodle mats. You could also try litter trays, lined with newspaper and filled with hay, or put them under a hay rack, as they tend to wee where they eat, so again it keeps it in one place and is easily changed......I think that's everything, lol. Good luck, I hope you get on better with the fleece trying these tricks. X
 
Darcie said:
Hello so a couple questions. I tried to do fleece bedding with my guinea pigs but it seems like it stinks really bad and I have to wash everything all the time. I put down puppy pads on the bottom but they go threw so many that it's not worth it. I was wondering if I could buy something to go on the bottom? Or have some help with the fleece cuz I could be doing this all wrong
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Reenie's suggestions are very good. I add: sometimes fleece becomes "ready" just after one wash, other times you need another wash. Wash it into the washing machine using a quite high temperature.
Under the fleece I put the leaflets of the supermarket; I can get tons of them and once a day I remove only the wet spots replacing the wet paper with some new one. Free and effective. Newspapers work as well, but you should remove too much paper because the page is large and the wet spot is little...
On the bottom (the cage is on the floor) I have a first layer with an old blanket (for a softer floor), then a towel, then the paper, then the fleece.
 
How do you know if the blanket is ready? And what are leaflets? QUOTE="rome_italy, post: 2106178, member: 125116"]Reenie's suggestions are very good. I add: sometimes fleece becomes "ready" just after one wash, other times you need another wash. Wash it into the washing machine using a quite high temperature.
Under the fleece I put the leaflets of the supermarket; I can get tons of them and once a day I remove only the wet spots replacing the wet paper with some new one. Free and effective. Newspapers work as well, but you should remove too much paper because the page is large and the wet spot is little...
On the bottom (the cage is on the floor) I have a first layer with an old blanket (for a softer floor), then a towel, then the paper, then the fleece.[/QUOTE]
 
i cant seem to find correx on amari plastics is there another name for it? also I'm nt sure how mch i need t buy as I'm worried i wont cut it to the right size
 
Darcie said:
How do you know if the blanket is ready? And what are leaflets? QUOTE="rome_italy, post: 2106178, member: 125116"]Reenie's suggestions are very good. I add: sometimes fleece becomes "ready" just after one wash, other times you need another wash. Wash it into the washing machine using a quite high temperature.
Under the fleece I put the leaflets of the supermarket; I can get tons of them and once a day I remove only the wet spots replacing the wet paper with some new one. Free and effective. Newspapers work as well, but you should remove too much paper because the page is large and the wet spot is little...
On the bottom (the cage is on the floor) I have a first layer with an old blanket (for a softer floor), then a towel, then the paper, then the fleece.
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When you wash and dry the fleece, drip a little water on to it - if it sinks right it, it's wick'd, if it sits on top, you need to wash it again. Some of the more nylony feeling fleeces take a bit more washing than the cotton ones. The supermarket leaflets are flyers advertising what the store is selling (like newspaper)
 
newowner123 said:
i cant seem to find correx on amari plastics is there another name for it? also I'm nt sure how mch i need t buy as I'm worried i wont cut it to the right size
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If you search for correx sheet on e-bay, you'll find some. It's quite easy to cut, just remember the rule- measure twice, cut once. I've lost count of the times I've cut too soon and made a mistake. There are some good videos on youtube which show you how to do it.
 
Reenie said:
If you search for correx sheet on e-bay, you'll find some. It's quite easy to cut, just remember the rule- measure twice, cut once. I've lost count of the times I've cut too soon and made a mistake. There are some good videos on youtube which show you how to do it.
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thank you so much
 
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