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broley on October 26th 2008, 11:40 am
Hi everyone again
this is how I am planning on my vivarium/cage looking.
Please note: it is NOT to scale as I have made it up on photoshop - spacing between the vertical bars will be 13mm (budgie cage front). I may be able to get the fronts without lift up doors. If I can only get fronts with lift up doors I will secure these shut to prevent escape.
The interior of the vivarium will measure 122cms x 57cms x57cms. I will be using white contiboard to make the whole thing. I will also put a ventilation strip along the back.
The bottom housing is for my already resident guinea pigs - the top will be for my future hoglet
The plinths top and bottom will be about 8 cms deep. I am planning at this moment in time of having sliding doors like on the glass fronted aquarium - although I might hinge if it proves easier.
I am open to any suggestions.........and I might also need some luck as I am the one making it
Broley x
this is how I am planning on my vivarium/cage looking.
Please note: it is NOT to scale as I have made it up on photoshop - spacing between the vertical bars will be 13mm (budgie cage front). I may be able to get the fronts without lift up doors. If I can only get fronts with lift up doors I will secure these shut to prevent escape.
The interior of the vivarium will measure 122cms x 57cms x57cms. I will be using white contiboard to make the whole thing. I will also put a ventilation strip along the back.
The bottom housing is for my already resident guinea pigs - the top will be for my future hoglet
The plinths top and bottom will be about 8 cms deep. I am planning at this moment in time of having sliding doors like on the glass fronted aquarium - although I might hinge if it proves easier.
I am open to any suggestions.........and I might also need some luck as I am the one making it
Broley x
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
broley on November 2nd 2008, 11:48 am
An update:
I have decided to make 2 different vivariums - glass doors (with extra ventilation) for my future hedgehog and another with bars for my guinea pigs.
I will post finished pics when I am done - although I'm not rushing this project as I could be in for a long wait for my hoglet
Broley x
I have decided to make 2 different vivariums - glass doors (with extra ventilation) for my future hedgehog and another with bars for my guinea pigs.
I will post finished pics when I am done - although I'm not rushing this project as I could be in for a long wait for my hoglet
Broley x
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
broley on November 24th 2008, 7:29 pm
thought I'd update again to show you what Conker and my piggies ended up with
I have a rubber wedge for the glass doors to stop Conker opening them.
I have a rubber wedge for the glass doors to stop Conker opening them.
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
happyhogs on November 24th 2008, 8:12 pm
Well done you! And looking at those mesh doors...the glass was definately a good move for the hoggie 
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
broley on November 24th 2008, 10:54 pm
Bonnie the narrow vertical cage fronts arrived damaged so I had to return them. I think it was a blessing though as the glass is sooo much better
I had these mesh panels in the garage which are perfect for the guinea pigs; so I got a myself a refund instead of an exchange and saved a bit of money
No way would I have used the guinea pigs panels for Conker - although they are used for C & C caging in America - often for hedgehogs
Conker tried to visit his neighbours last night; he would've got through the gaps no bother at all - but I spoilt his fun
I had these mesh panels in the garage which are perfect for the guinea pigs; so I got a myself a refund instead of an exchange and saved a bit of money
No way would I have used the guinea pigs panels for Conker - although they are used for C & C caging in America - often for hedgehogs
Conker tried to visit his neighbours last night; he would've got through the gaps no bother at all - but I spoilt his fun
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
lozzabubble on November 25th 2008, 7:57 am
They look great, well done you! Where did you get those little stools from... they're so cute! 
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
hedgebottom on November 25th 2008, 8:27 am
looks great im sure he'll be happy in there.
i completely forgot you could get those bottles, i might look into them, getting a bit fed up of them knocking the water bowl over.
i completely forgot you could get those bottles, i might look into them, getting a bit fed up of them knocking the water bowl over.
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
broley on November 25th 2008, 2:28 pm
The stools I found in a hardware store - They are the ones for stumpies like me - to reach high kitchen shelves 
Faith the water bottle is great but the suction cups don't stay on very well without a bit of help - I used a good dollop of no nails glue on mine I have a water dish underneath at the moment but I will probably move that out now that he knows where to find water - although I haven't seen him use the bottle 
Faith the water bottle is great but the suction cups don't stay on very well without a bit of help - I used a good dollop of no nails glue on mine
I have a water dish underneath at the moment but I will probably move that out now that he knows where to find water - although I haven't seen him use the bottle
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
Huffpuff on November 25th 2008, 5:32 pm
Fab job - you must have very happy pets!!
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
broley on November 25th 2008, 6:51 pm
Huffpuff wrote:Fab job - you must have very happy pets!!
spoilt for sure
hubby wished he got even half the amount of time/attention I give to my animals - that's why he says no to me having more ... as he slips further down the priority ladder
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
Huffpuff on November 25th 2008, 10:18 pm
spoilt for sure hubby wished he got even half the amount of time/attention I give to my animals - that's why he says no to me having more ... as he slips further down the priority ladder
Mines given up
Mind you I did get Huff under the cover of "she'd be our pet". However it you present her with both our arms she always picks me!!! Much to hubby's disgust :an: 
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
broley on November 26th 2008, 1:37 pm
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My hubby doesn't particularily like any animal so I can't use that trick - poor thing then married me - I'm not saying I am an animal you understand I in contrast would have a houseful of pets if I could
Conker has decided however that he wants to be Chris's friend - he beelines for him everytime he wanders on the couch. Chris still can't pick him up but now lets him snuggle up - either that or he ends up sitting on the floor
My hubby doesn't particularily like any animal so I can't use that trick - poor thing then married me - I'm not saying I am an animal you understand
I in contrast would have a houseful of pets if I could Conker has decided however that he wants to be Chris's friend - he beelines for him everytime he wanders on the couch. Chris still can't pick him up but now lets him snuggle up - either that or he ends up sitting on the floor
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Re: Vivarium/cage project
Huffpuff on November 26th 2008, 5:28 pm
My hubby doesn't particularily like any animal
Makes sense why Conker is making a beeline for him then. I am sure animal have a sick sense about peoples feelings towards them. It's the "so you don't like me then - well I'm your new best friend so
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