How to MAKE A 2x4 C&C CAGE for 2 Guinea Pigs | Modular DIY C&C Cage Build Tutorial

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  • How to make a 2x4 C&C Cage for 2-3 guinea pigs. This is an easy DIY modular one level cage to build for your piggies. We also show you how to cut the coroplast (or correx) and the measurements you'll need. We show you the finished set up complete with the bedding and accessories your #guineapigs will need. Finished cage measures approx 146 x 73cm (inner measurements are approx 143cm x 71cm)
    The measurements we give are for these specific C&C grids which are the safe ones (9x9 squares in each grid). Please see below on where to buy these and all the components you will need.
    Printable Care Sheets + Food Charts + Forage Guide etc:
    - www.guineapigg...
    Guinea Pig Supplies:
    - Small Pet Select
    -- US: bit.ly/4fzGDZB
    -- UK: bit.ly/3iQL4Sp
    -- 15% Discount Code REFER-GPIGGLEUK works on both above links
    - Haypigs Guinea Pig Supplies (orders shipped from UK)
    -- bit.ly/3WCrUoh
    Recommended Products:
    - C&C Cage Grid Sets for DIY Cage:
    -- US: amzn.to/3A6avwn
    -- UK: amzn.to/4dw5ICP
    - Bedding (Noodle Bath Mats)
    -- US: amzn.to/3SyRZDp
    -- UK: amzn.to/3WRHuh3
    - Timothy Hay
    -- US: bit.ly/4dw4W8X
    -- UK: bit.ly/3RROU1P
    For lots more recommended products and other information on guinea pig care, please visit:
    www.guineapigg...
    ** Some links above may be affiliate links where I earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you.

Komentáře • 54

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 16 dny

    Guinea Pig Care Sheets, Food Charts and more at www.guineapiggles.co.uk/downloads

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +50

    Hello! A quick question for all of you lovely watchers :) Would you be interested in seeing more videos on how to make various configurations for C&C cages? If so, can you put a thumbs up on this comment and if not then put a thumbs down. And don't forget to "like" our video if you found it helpful. THANK YOU! :)

    • @AzX_Main
      @AzX_Main Před 3 lety +1

      Yes I want to know how to make a 2 story one

    • @luzrodrigues8196
      @luzrodrigues8196 Před 3 lety

      I have been looking to get a second guinea pig and I needed a new cage now I know how to make!

  • @yellowkleenex603
    @yellowkleenex603 Před 4 lety +12

    My piggies have a C&C cage!! ❤️😃

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +3

      I think this may be spam so I'll delete the comment. However, we are thinking of doing a giveaway on a future video so keep an eye out! :)

  • @foxsden
    @foxsden Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video! Will be doing this for my next 2 adopted guinea pigs!

  • @BrawlStars-of7pr
    @BrawlStars-of7pr Před 3 lety

    You are so good because it told me all the details about wat l can do and what I can't do 😍

  • @millymatiza5255
    @millymatiza5255 Před 3 lety +1

    omg this is so useful my guinea pigs will love this!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety

      We have links to the safe components in the description and also on our website page here www.guineapiggles.com/c-and-c-cages-for-guinea-pigs/

  • @juniperberry4254
    @juniperberry4254 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this video!

  • @aestheticallymmee3705
    @aestheticallymmee3705 Před 4 lety

    thanks for the giving links!

  • @editszxo__6509
    @editszxo__6509 Před 4 lety +4

    Loving the content ❤️ I have a 2x5 c&c cage for my boys

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +2

      I'm glad you like it! I hope it's been helpful and feel free to let me know what other videos would be helpful :)

    • @yoohyeonforever7067
      @yoohyeonforever7067 Před 3 lety

      Is it big?

    • @Luvlymandy2
      @Luvlymandy2 Před rokem

      @@yoohyeonforever7067 yes its a little bigger than the one on screen

    • @yoohyeonforever7067
      @yoohyeonforever7067 Před rokem

      @@Luvlymandy2 yes! I now have two 2x7

  • @lauras2670
    @lauras2670 Před 3 lety +6

    Hi there! Thank you for all your useful videos. I was just wondering if it was possible to use this method to build a cage with 2 levels?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes, you can build 2 levels but it's a bit more complicated - check out our video here on how to build a 2x4 cage with a 2x1 loft - it can be adapted to create a larger cage and larger loft - the same principal in building it will apply :) czcams.com/video/FSZTrkIF4DE/video.html

  • @Lucy-lp9kv
    @Lucy-lp9kv Před 3 lety +8

    I'm considering making quite a big c&c cage, can you stand in c&c cages if they are on the floor or will you ruin the base?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +4

      You can stand in C&C cages providing you just have the coroplast as a base. Some people add grids as a base too but it's not necessary for a single level or the lower level of a double storey :) ... watch out for the poops though... :D

  • @reginaldanderson7218
    @reginaldanderson7218 Před 4 lety

    Cool material

  • @lilyweir8880
    @lilyweir8880 Před 3 lety +3

    Is there any other material I could use for my c&c cage?. I can't find any coroplast in the shops in my town.

    • @prettygirlswag1740
      @prettygirlswag1740 Před 3 lety +1

      I seen someone use pond liner and water proof tablecloth , this could be used as an idea. Look up if it’s 100% ok

  • @alcoholicgorilla6945
    @alcoholicgorilla6945 Před rokem

    Is there an alternative flooring then chloroplast

  • @kbaue12
    @kbaue12 Před 3 lety +1

    How much sheets of coraplast should i Oder off of Amazon?

  • @nikivaen5627
    @nikivaen5627 Před 4 lety +2

    If I get the chloroplast off Amazon will they have it rolled up or will they fold it so it scores where they folded it..?

  • @adrianaisabel9782
    @adrianaisabel9782 Před 3 lety +4

    How big does the Coroplast need to be?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Adriana, you'll need 173x101cm for a 2x4 grid C&C cage. You'll need to mark 15cm in from each edge and follow the instructions in the video on how to score/fold/cut - these act as the sides. I hope that helps :)

    • @adrianaisabel9782
      @adrianaisabel9782 Před 3 lety

      Omg thanks

  • @estere8811
    @estere8811 Před 3 lety +2

    Do you especially need a coroplas or I don’t know how it’s called but do u need it or can you just put a blanket?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +1

      It depends on the surface you're putting it on. If your flooring can't be damaged by urine then you can just put a fleece liner in the bottom. If it's going on carpet or wooden flooring you could use some waterproof sheet such as tarpaulin and then put the fleece liner on top. I wouldn't recommend doing this for an upper level though.

  • @emilhow242
    @emilhow242 Před 2 lety

    how do they get out , is there a door?

  • @RyguyAlpha
    @RyguyAlpha Před 4 lety +1

    My wife and I are thinking of making our own c and c cage to maximize a spot in our house that would also give our two piggies more room. I notice people overlap panels on each other with zip ties to get a specific size, any tips on that?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +1

      We might do a video on how to make a C&C cage a specific size using zip ties as many people do it this way :)

    • @kileyfuellner6860
      @kileyfuellner6860 Před 3 lety +1

      @@GuineaPiggles Yes please. I would love to see that!

  • @UnderworldSelene01
    @UnderworldSelene01 Před 2 lety

    can you use wood shaving instead of fleece?

  • @Merisa1200
    @Merisa1200 Před 3 lety

    Please what i use when i don't find coroplast in my country??

  • @hidaayah489
    @hidaayah489 Před 3 lety +2

    Can I keep 3 guinea pigs in this cage?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +1

      You can but if you can make a 2x5grid cage that would be better :)

    • @hidaayah489
      @hidaayah489 Před 3 lety

      Thnxs for help ❤️

    • @hidaayah489
      @hidaayah489 Před 3 lety

      That cool I am planning to get 2 guinea pigs to start with and I am probably going to get a c&c cage I’ve been doing some research on them and they seem fabulous 😀
      Hope u and the piggies are well 🙃

    • @josieswaney6759
      @josieswaney6759 Před 10 měsíci

      If you want to you can also have a two story 2x4 as that is what I have rn for my four boys (two on top, two on bottom). They really love all the new space! Ofc this is if you are thinking about getting more than two and don’t have quite enough room to make a 2x5z

  • @mayapieterson1687
    @mayapieterson1687 Před 4 lety +2

    what is the length of this cage in cm?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Maya, the INNER measurements, which is the space the guinea pigs have to run around in works out at approximately 68cm x 142cm and the OUTER measurements are approx 73cm x 146cm. You can check out the sizes of 2x3, 2x5 and 2x6 C&C cages here www.guineapiggles.co.uk/c-and-c-cages-for-guinea-pigs under "C&C cage sizes". I hope that helps but let me know if you need any more info :)

  • @furryfriends8430
    @furryfriends8430 Před 4 lety

    Hi, my friend has 3 outdoor piggies and she’d like to make them a c&c cage for the winter, what size would you recommend?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +1

      3 piggies ideally need a cage that is 2 grids x 5 grids but you could get away with a 2x4 if they are girls. Bigger is always better. You might find this page helpful - it tells you all about C&C cages www.guineapiggles.co.uk/c-and-c-cages-for-guinea-pigs

    • @furryfriends8430
      @furryfriends8430 Před 4 lety +1

      Guinea Piggles Thank you so much!

    • @furryfriends8430
      @furryfriends8430 Před 3 lety

      @@GuineaPiggles Also, when should they take the piggies indoors?

  • @KatieSTaylorWrites
    @KatieSTaylorWrites Před 3 lety +1

    Would this size be good for two males?

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety

      Yes, this is a good size for 2 males but if you can fit a 2x5 grid C&C that would be even better :)

  • @georgeskie8
    @georgeskie8 Před 3 lety

    I made a cage out of cardboard