Planning On Building A C&c But I Want To Ask A Few Questions?

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Hey guys,

At the moment my three pairs live in a 3 level 120cm cage but their getting pretty big so over the next couple of months I'm going to save up so i can build them a 3 level 2X5 c&c cage but I've got a few questions about the build.

Will i need some support to stop the bottom of each level sagging on a cage this size?

I want the pigs to get as much light in their cage as they can so how big can i make the correx sides without the bedding getting everywhere but still allowing a good amount of light for them?

Pricing wise do you think these grids seem good value as i need 62 grids in total so I'd need 3 packs? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honey-Can...057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2ee2cc71

How much do you think it will dost overall in the total so i know how much i need to save ( i estimated about £100)?

Thanks in Advance.
 
I can't advise on the structural cage stuff as I have no experience with that,but don't get those cubes,they look like they only have 5x5 internal squares,the usual cubes have 9x9 so those gaps would be too big :no:
 
cavy-couture said:
I can't advise on the structural cage stuff as I have no experience with that,but don't get those cubes,they look like they only have 5x5 internal squares,the usual cubes have 9x9 so those gaps would be too big :no:
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Oh thank you, i didn't realize the gap was too big in the squares!
 
I used wooden battons threaded through sides below each ceilling/base of above cage. Just make sure they are softwood not pine incase of nibbles and make sure they are small enough to fit through the holes. I personally found 3 was enough per level.
 
MushiiPeas said:
Hey guys,

At the moment my three pairs live in a 3 level 120cm cage but their getting pretty big so over the next couple of months I'm going to save up so i can build them a 3 level 2X5 c&c cage but I've got a few questions about the build.

Will i need some support to stop the bottom of each level sagging on a cage this size?

I want the pigs to get as much light in their cage as they can so how big can i make the correx sides without the bedding getting everywhere but still allowing a good amount of light for them?

Pricing wise do you think these grids seem good value as i need 62 grids in total so I'd need 3 packs? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honey-Can...057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2ee2cc71

How much do you think it will dost overall in the total so i know how much i need to save ( i estimated about £100)?

Thanks in Advance.
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This guy is very cheap, trusted and reliable. he hasn't got any advertised but if you message him about lone squares I am sure he will do you a good deal :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/big-al-product-design
 
He also has access to 3 diff types of thickness and coloured correx. Alot cheaper than anywhere I have found . He will score and cut it ready for the size you want.He is also a piggie owner so started this business to help others source trusted items :)
 
Thanks for you help guys look like I'll have to save up for a bit longer but it'll be worth it in the end for the piggies.

So it'll take about 3 months worth of saving and then i can order the bits and build it! :)
 
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