What about this for an indoor run?

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I always have a problem about where to exercise my guinea pigs in the winter when they live inside. I have tried a large cardboard box, and a playpen made up of sectional fences but neither really seemed big enough. They are not allowed free range due to a tendency to hide under the sofa and poop.

I have seen this on ebay and I think it might be the answer. I could put some towels in the bottom and you can take the base out to wash it too.
 
If you go to B & Q and buy a box of cube grids, I think there are 12 in a pack. They are about 12 inches square and you can clip them together very easily to make a square or oblong shape, which when placed on the floor with a sheet of plastic cut to fit and a covering of newspaper make a perfect indoor run for your piggies. They are not expensive, less that £5 think, although it is a couple of years since I bought mine. This run is easy to erect and easy to dismantle (takes only minutes) and the grids can be put back in the box and stored easily behind a sofa or in a cupboard. Your piggies would love this as you can make the run as big or as small as you choose.:)
 
Hi

I got this one and have actually bought a second one as we've found out that out piggies were mis sexed!

Because it is 6 panels held together with rods, you don't have to have it as a hexagon, we have ours as a rectangle and it is 160cmx80cm (60cm high so your little ones shouldn't be able to climb in to it!).

I did read on your other posts that your Billy is 9 and that you have a younger daughter? The only thing with this one is that the metal rods are taller than the panels because they are supposed to go into the ground in the garden to secure it. When I set mine up inside, these stick up higher (there are 6 of them) so would be a bit of a hazard with the kiddies unless supervised all the time! Alternatively, you could shorten the rods so they are flush.

:)p
 
I said I thought the B & Q cube grids were about £5. I think they were dearer than that but not a lot. Good luck :)
 
fold up run

I bought one of these (in tesco a while back - don't think they have them now) and although it seems to be pitched at smaller rodents my pigs are fine in it and dont try to climb out - it all folds up and is easy to store - I keep a couple of old bath towels to put down on the floor and I also have a couple of the plastic tubes (for rabbits) which are easy to clean - you might find a bit cheaper if you google.......

http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/products-Trixie-Joy-Multi-Colour-Enclosure_CA4029.htm
 
Thanks for the advice everyone! Will look into the B&Q grids. Yes, I do have two young children. Billy at 9 is quite sensible but my daughter is 6 and a bit careless so the metal rods thing wouldn't be great. I must sort this out though, it's a real problem in the winter what to do with them.
 
The rods would be fine if they were cut down about 6". They are like hooks at the top so not sharp pointy, but just sort sticking up so if they fell in that direction, it wouldn't be a nice experiance! But if shortened, the hook would secure the panels.

I bought the metal run after not being able to get the C&C cubes from my local B&Q, but I have seen posts of people saying that they've bought them recently from their local B&Q so always worth a look!

:)p
 
The B & Q cube grids.... how big are they?

Thank youuu! currently looking for an indoor run solution for my piggies which is easy on the budget!

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Do you have a freecycle in your area?

I got an indoor run from freecycle, someone had advertised one. But in my area you can place wanted ads too and it's of course free.
 
we do... but we don't have a car! I love freecycle actually.
I've just been searching high and low online for cube grids, found absolutely loads overseas but no UK sellers. lots of old yahoo questions and old search results with dead links on... screwfix and a handful of other places listed on the old posts as UK stockists now don't seem to have them.
do they go by a different name or brand name in the UK perhaps? and what are they actually for?! like storage? my poor piggles need to run... someone locate me a UK shop that has cube grids! :{
 
the cube grids are enough for about 2 runs I would say so you would have plenty. I love them because sometimes I make a sensible sized one that us humans can get around easily and when I feel like treating them I make one the size of the whole room and we have to step through it avoiding poos :)) It makes it so much easier to be able to adjust the sizing!
 
the ebay ones are exactly what I'm looking for, however I recall someone saying they bought theres for less than a tenner - the ebay ones are way more than that, especially with postage. Does anyone know if you can still get them in B&Q or any other high street shops? That would save me even more pennies!

Thank you :)
 
the ebay ones are exactly what I'm looking for, however I recall someone saying they bought theirs for less than a tenner - the ebay ones are way more than that, especially with postage. Does anyone know if you can still get them in B&Q or any other high street shops? That would save me even more pennies!

Thank you :)
 
I've checked my local Wickes, B&Q and Focus DIY and none have them. I think some B&Qs have them in the sale bit as they are discontinued but it is hit and miss. I printed a picture to take with me as it is hard to explain!

It's annoying that they are so pricey in the UK. Bed Bath & Beyond (USA site) has a pack for something really small like $15 :(

Hope you find some!
 
Hi, this is my indoor setup for the winter months. I have an indoor cage that I attach a run to using c & c cubes, this is great as I can make it all different sizes!
 

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Lilyrose said:
Hi, this is my indoor setup for the winter months. I have an indoor cage that I attach a run to using c & c cubes, this is great as I can make it all different sizes!
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That looks great! I like the idea of them being able to go in and out of their cage when they want to :)
 
Thanks! Lily and Rose love it, they get so excited in the morning when I open there cage and put the ramp in, they jump out immediately and start popcorning and zooming around chasing each other!
 
That does look lovely. My ladies would love it!
If anyone can find any of the cube grids in the UK and is willing to post them to me (for cheaper than the ebay price) that would be amazing!
In the meantime I'm gonna get everyone I know to check out B&Qs, wickes etc.

Thank you

saz
 
Lilyrose... were did you get the little ramp from, you do have the same cage as me well it looks similar does the ramp go right inside for them to run up it or do they jump?

It looks class, I am so copying your set up, do you leave them out all day?
 
Hi, I bought the ramp from www.petplanet.co.uk they call it a 'bridge for leaving the cage', I think it was £5.99! The ramp goes right into there cage so no need for them to jump! and yes I do have them out all day, they absolutely love it, they spend a lot of time inside the tunnel!
 
Hi

Sorry quite new to this and I don't know what Vetbed is! I'm using sawdust in the main cage and 2 layers of towels plus fleece for the attached run! Got 3 fleeces from Primark for £2 each!

Thought you might like to see a picture of Lily and Rose!
 

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I've got 3 fleeces and change them every day! They don't seem to pee on the fleece, I put newspapers in the corner and that's where they go when they are not in the main cage!

Thanks for the link on Vet Bed and sorry for the delay in replying we've been away for a few days! Lily and Rose went to stay with there Nanny! :)
 
That looks excellent! Lots of space for them and you've definitely got the same cage as me! Are they using the ramp and run? My 2 went mad this morning when I set the run up as they'd been confined to their cage for 3 days whilst visiting! (My mother has 2 yorkies and we were unsure as to their reaction if they could get to them)!
 
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