C&C Guinea Pig Cages?

Question

Say I was to build a 6x2 guinea pig cage with a 4x2 added on top, underneath the 4x2 do i put the grids for support or just put correx(coroplast) as usual ?Experienced ppl only

Answer 1

I do not have grids underneath my top cage (I have a 2x5, and a 2x4 stacked on top). I have two wooden poles, and a wooden "h" frame. I also have grids going width ways across the top of the bottom cage in 3 different places underneath the wooden supports. I have no problems.

Answer 2

No, you will need to add support. The coroplast, although fairly sturdy, is not sufficient to support itself with bedding & a piggie on it.

You can use the grids, but you'll need to overlap them and use nylon zip ties to secure them together.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You'll definitely need grids for support I'd say. Also instead of building the cage with those black connectors.. use zip ties instead. That way it will be more stable.

Answer 4

People have been able to use just coroplast somehow, possibly using zipties or something, but the coroplast has a tendency to bow in the middle of an upper level because of the weight, therefore making it a bit hazardous. I would definitely use grids for support to prevent any bowing and possible collapsing.