EASY DIY NO POWER TOOL BIN CAGE
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2021
- I used the Sterilite 200 qt bin, but any 200qt+ bin will work just fine. I also used a box cutter, scissors, zip ties, and chicken wire/ hardware cloth. The whole project took me about an hour and 15 minutes as I did not use power-tools. However, if you choose to use power tools it obviously won't take you nearly as long.
since this video has been posted i was able to get 1/4 inch hardware mesh to replace the chicken wire that i had to use for the time being in the video!
Instagram: @cheeriothehammie
Cost (in CAD):
Tote: $30
Mesh: $3
Zip-Ties: $2.50
Box Cutter and scissors: I already had them laying around
*sees a full sized person come out of a bin*
I came to the right place.
The opening is perfect I laughed so hard 😂
why thank you;) i actually had a few people on cheerios ig message me and say the same thing LOL
I can imagine it feels easier that way but anyone making a bin cage, please don't rest the lid on your lap while you're cutting!
Absolutely, i learned my lesson!
Ye you could accidentally stabbed your leg
Our bins looks identical except the handles on mine are blue and the lid is clear. And for anybody else trying this, heating the knife using boiled water makes crack less likely and makes the cuts easier!
I have the same bin. Ik which one you’re talking about I think. Is it a clear blue bin?
Ty for the tips I'm planning to make a few this size for my African soft furs. Right now they are in kaytee cages and anyone that knows soft furs knows they well chew out of almost anything. They have the chewing power of a giant regular rat packed in an animal half the size.
I was looking for a tutorial and I have that exact same bin and no tools so finding this video is fate
Edit: I also have the same chicken wire 😳
Omg what are the chances!! That's a little freaky😅
Me too 😭 unfortunately as an 18 year old I guess I’m the “adult” no parental supervision for meeee
I don’t know why but I love you and your vibes and everything about you literally. 😂💕
AW thank you so much!!🥰
I’m new to your channel and this is the first video I have watched…….
But I already love it! Also amazing tutorial
Aw, thank you love! Glad to have you here🥰
I’m trying to buy the same cage thank goodness I found your video and I don’t want to buy extra tools to cut through the lid.
you know its a decent sized cage when you can fit in it lol
Thats gonna be my new saying, 'if you cant fit into it neither can your hamster' HAHA
I have the same problems the largest at my closest Walmart in Costa Rica. I shipping Savic Heaven $171 from Amazon but shipping from Miami Florida to Costa Rica over $300. The only non DIY cage in Costa Rica Crittertrail
I have the exact same bin and my hamster loves it :)
Happy to say so does he! Hes very happy in it, no stress behaviours to be seen❤️
It was so easy after watching this video. Thanks !
So glad it helped!
she deserves more subs
aw thank you!
@@sarahloulouise your welcome this vid helped me a lot
I used the same bin with a red lid to make my hamster a bin cage!
thats awesome! do you like it?
I SAW THIS BIN ONLINE! I’ve been trying to buy it but they don’t sell it anymore (At least in my area)
check lowes or homedepot they have one for like 32
@@kandycesaez6471 well I don’t need it anymore, and I also don’t shop at either one of those stores
GIRL EXCUSE ME!? 160 SUBS?? U DESERVE BETTER
AWW thank you🥰 youre too sweet
im getting this exact bin for my hamster!
Thats so exciting!! Its been about a month for me with it and i have no complaints!
@@sarahloulouise I have the bin now but im getting everything to make it into a cage on friday !
@@Sku77k1d that is SO exciting! I remember getting to set everything up for my new fur baby was so exciting and made it feel so real:)
Great build, but is the wire there to keep him in, other animals out or more to allow for light? Consider hamsters have poor eyesight and burrow is more light necessary from thier requirements? The reason I ask, is it okay to have an open top providing the interior of the cage doesn't enable escapism ie nothing is within 6 inches of the opening. I was thinking you could of hinged the top part that you cut and cut out a few square holes say 6x6inches. 🤔 thnks
The mesh is there to keep him in, and for ventilation! Even if nothing is within 6 inches of the opening hamsters are truly escape artists and I wouldn't be surprised if they figured out a way out! You can hinge the whole lid if you'd like out of convenience but its important that the lid is meshed over💜
Great video! but why where you trying to use plyers to cut the chicken wire?
They look like just pliers but they actually had a small wire cutter on the inside!
wish I saw this before I bought a drill with my pocket money :/
Cute. 🙂
Will a 110 qt bin work for a syrian bin cage, My local walmart and target dont have any bigger.
Any bin 106 quart and larger will suffice satisfying the 450 square inches. The 110 quart bin is just a taller 106 quart bin, but the 120 quart bin is the one and only true giant. I had a 116 quart bin until I was able to get a 120 quart bin. Unfortunately finding a 120 quart bin isn't as easy as finding the others...
Try using a lighter to heat up the blade, it cuts much better!!
thats such a smart idea!
Hey I live in India and i would like to know how many litres does the cage hold. Because in India they sell bin cages in litres so yeah pls kindly help!
Just googled that for you and 200 quarts is around 189 litres
I missed this! Thank you for answering🥰
I bought a very thick one, even a drill couldn’t go through it fast💀
Us ham parents really do be out here struggling to give them them lives they deserve😂
nice
thank you!
Where is the mesh from
I got my mesh from a local hardware store, but ive also found it at stores like kent/home hardware in pre-packaged rolls! Just ask for galvanized hardware cloth and they should be able to help you find it❤️
How many square inches is that cage? Measured From the bottom not the top
Its more than enough to fulfill the 450 square inches American minimum... 200 quarts is the largest clear bin manufactured... Any bin 106 quart and larger will suffice, a 90 quart bin falls short...
fortunetly for me, i am da adult. lol best sentence ever
I thought it was too good to take out😂 the sheer processing of how i can excuse my own actions, just say im an adult and move on😂
Will a syrian hamster chew through the plastic? That's what I'm worried about. Also, is just doing the lid with mesh good enough ventilation? What room do u recommend keeping a hamster in?
No the Syrian won’t be able to chew threw the plastic endless it finds a way to latch onto it with its teeth, mesh is fine and in a quiet room
The only way people have issues with their ham chewing through the plastic is when there are holes that they can get their teeth into! I suggest 1/4 inch mesh, and yes its enough ventilation! As long as you do the entire top:)
As for the room, its really a personal preference, as long as its not too cold or hot they will be fine!
@@sarahloulouise If you keep your house air conditioned or heated where it is comfortable for humans, it will be comfortable for a hamster... If on the other hand you don't than it may be wise to add more ventilation to the sides above the bedding level as well as the lid...
What are you using to cut the plastic with?
A box cutter/ utility knife! It would go much smoother i think if you had something to heat up the blade:)
@@sarahloulouise I just placed the blade into a pot of boiling water for a minute. Of course I did my cutting on the kitchen stove near the stove. After several dips into the boiling water the lid was cut...
😍🥰💯
Hi I have a question about the 200 qt bin ?
What is it?
@@sarahloulouise how thick is the part under the lid b4 it goes flat?
Don't cut while the bin is on your legs or any body part. I'm surprised she didn't cut herself or tear her leggings!
Exactly!! I was like omg- gave me so much anxiety, thought she was going to hurt herself
Definitely not my smartest moment haha. But i was too excited to think straight apparently
I love your voice 🥰
Aw thank you!! Thats so kind💜
You can use a hair dryer to heat the plastic just enough to make it easier to cut through. Look up how to do it first though.
Wish I had thought of it lol. I was too excited to get started!
@@sarahloulouise Well if you ever do another one you can give it a shot 😁
omg you have bare feet and you are cutting onto your lap !!! BE CAREFUL OMG !!!
I'm going to attach a huge bin cage to my savic hamster heaven with some savic tubes so my hamster has 3 times the space - I can't wait
She should have cut the lid with the blade on top of lumber... Of course she probably didn't have any lumber, nor did she desired to cut her floor or carpet...
I have that bin for my hamster
I’m going to get it soon!
i love it! he's been in it for a few months now and its lovely
That 200 quart bin is the one true giant of bins...
Hey love, I live in Canada as well, just wondering how much you paid for the bin?
In the description she added the prices.
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got general idea but lost the will too live after first 4 minutes, a few safety concerns on video but I am sure most people would be aware even if the person in this video apparently is not
The reason I wanna make a bin cage I didn’t know you can’t put hamsters together...then my hamster Foodie just died so I’m trying my best to seperate them
hamsters are solitary and definitely shouldn't be housed together. Even though some people have success with litter mates being kept together beyond 8 weeks it is not worth the risk of one attacking and possibly killing the other. Please separate them as soon as possible, even if you have to house one in a slightly below minimum cage for a couple days to a week until you are able to move the ham into a properly sized cage.
@@sarahloulouise I already thanks for the tip
I might get a hamster tomorrow should I get a fish tank or? Should I make this with my mom? :’)
it all depends on personal preference! I'm not able to get a tank large enough where I live so I made a bin cage because him having enough space is way more important to me than having a pre-made cage! If you do go with a fish tank make sure it's at least a 40gallon long breeder so that it is a suitable floor space!
If you get a aquarium it must be at least a 40 gallon breeder tank. Since they are expensive, granted much nicer, the 200 quart clear bin is much more affordable, and lighter to carry...