For anyone who's dumb like me, you don't fold up it up so the cut is on the inside of the wall, you fold it so the part you cut is facing outside (so no hay or debris get stuck in the hole) Gotta redo my setup now lol
Once I saw this was taken inside of a teachers classroom (yes, I know, I didn't notice the username) the quality of video made a lot of sense. Thanks for the short, simple instructions.
Thank you for an awesome, detailed "how to." I will be combining my 2-2x4s and 1-2x2 this weekend to make a 4x7....this is exactly what I needed. Again, thank you.
That looks awesome!! I used white duck tape to keep mine together, I wish I could have found those edge pieces, but I got my coroplast from a printing company.
My cage is exactly like yours. I'm so glad i found this video. About the board. How did u know how much to cut? I have to cut mine in several pieces. I have a small car.
Also, thanks for the easy to follow video, it’s hard to get ready made c&c bases here or really expensive so think I’m gonna have to make it a diy thing
If I may ask, cuz I'm researching right now, why two separate sections that overlap instead of one big tray? Is it easier to clean? Be kind please I'm just trying to learn
Totally understand :) I'm actually trying a setup similar to yours as you always managed to make it look so nice. I just got my little guys a few weeks ago (two males) and the pre-built Midwest cage I purchased already seems to have too many constraints in terms of space for them to be happy. I temporarily built a larger set-up using grids, (with the fleece/uhaul wrapped around them), but it's good to have this feedback on that method from someone who's tried it out.
My Guinea pig is a HUGE chewer. I have been wanting to build her a c&c cage for awhile now but don't know if the coroplast could withhold her bad habits. Any another safe alternative for the coroplast??? Please help me out, Thank You!
TeachersPiggyPets ok thank you bc I’m thinking of doing this for my two guinea pigs bc right now there cage is to small so on Thursday im going to do this
TeachersPiggyPets today I order the stuff I need to make the cage so excited. So about on Thursday or Friday I’m going to make it I’ll tell you how it turns out and how they like *it*
I think we get the idea with the edging - too long, needs editing. You've done nothing about sealing the seams/joins.. this is a problem I noticed in videos on making these cages. Only saw one person, using aquarium sealant, but not sure if it was only because they folded inward at the scoring line.
Was just my opinion that it wasn't necessary to let the vid go for that long. I wish they did only pee a slight amount.. If that were the case, I don't see why a known guinea pig CZcamsr like skinnypigs has to change her fleece twice a week rather than once. Dry faeces that isn't stinky or mushy compared to a cat or dogs allows more time in between changes. It's summer here. As well, you may get a guinea pig that drinks a lot. I do realize that not sealing the corners, seams, whatever it may be, is for the convenience of transportation. Pigs do pee in dark corners though and may return to the same spot to pee. I'd recommend waterproof lining (as a stain preventative too).
For anyone who's dumb like me, you don't fold up it up so the cut is on the inside of the wall, you fold it so the part you cut is facing outside (so no hay or debris get stuck in the hole) Gotta redo my setup now lol
Ah brilliant thank you!
This is what I was looking all over the internet for! Everyone skips this part! I knew it was important, but no one was mentioning it. THANK YOU!
Once I saw this was taken inside of a teachers classroom (yes, I know, I didn't notice the username) the quality of video made a lot of sense. Thanks for the short, simple instructions.
Thank you so much for being so detailed with directions and pictures. Much appreciated!
Thank you for an awesome, detailed "how to."
I will be combining my 2-2x4s and 1-2x2 this weekend to make a 4x7....this is exactly what I needed.
Again, thank you.
Man, You work sooo Fast! There's no way I could work that fast!! Haha!
Great video thanx for sharing.
This was so helpful! Thank you!
That looks awesome!! I used white duck tape to keep mine together, I wish I could have found those edge pieces, but I got my coroplast from a printing company.
My cage is exactly like yours. I'm so glad i found this video. About the board. How did u know how much to cut? I have to cut mine in several pieces. I have a small car.
@@TeachersPiggyPets I had to buy the full thing. Sheet
Yardstick 😄 Idk why that makes me laugh but it does (I’m British)
Also, thanks for the easy to follow video, it’s hard to get ready made c&c bases here or really expensive so think I’m gonna have to make it a diy thing
What size chloroplast sheet did you use?
Thanks helpful for when I get my Gianni pig It's names is gonna called Rico
Ryan Marino what if your guinea pig it’s a girl?
Random Red Bottle you have to get two guinea pigs at least other wise they could die
Amazey what?? Thats not true.
Asia Searcy Yes it is it is very important to get your guinea pig a friend otherwise it may be scared and may get illnesses
Very informative video. What do you do with the seam going down on the coroPlast?
Love it! Will you be sewing cage liners now?
Great job! Are you still planning to use fleece?
There are different sized coroplast boards options. What size did you use please and thank you!
If I may ask, cuz I'm researching right now, why two separate sections that overlap instead of one big tray? Is it easier to clean? Be kind please I'm just trying to learn
The pieces aren’t big enough to make one big one.
Just curious as to why you opted to use coroplast? I know in your previous videos you set up the cages right on the countertop...
Totally understand :) I'm actually trying a setup similar to yours as you always managed to make it look so nice. I just got my little guys a few weeks ago (two males) and the pre-built Midwest cage I purchased already seems to have too many constraints in terms of space for them to be happy. I temporarily built a larger set-up using grids, (with the fleece/uhaul wrapped around them), but it's good to have this feedback on that method from someone who's tried it out.
Jessica W we just got two Midwest cages. I'm not very impressed. I looked up this video because I hate the canvas bottom of the Midwest.
My Guinea pig is a HUGE chewer. I have been wanting to build her a c&c cage for awhile now but don't know if the coroplast could withhold her bad habits. Any another safe alternative for the coroplast??? Please help me out, Thank You!
What is the measurements for a 2x4?
My piggy chews the colorplast. Is this a problem to her health?
Don’t bother buying their overpriced stuff to cover it just go to a hardware store they sell the same things for 99 cents
Carol Almeida Try putting some fleece blankets over it, that might help; it did for mine!
Im trying to find the edging plastic part for the cloroplast. I went to home deppt but ita not the same, too hard and wont into the coroplast
There is a link to purchase them in the description. They are binding bars from Walmart.
Hi couch guinn its me ben😀
boohbahdude2004 Hi Ben it's me Ryan
Ryan Marino do I know you?
Hi Ben it’s me Selah!
Hi Ryan, it’s me, Selah!
Will a box cutter work?
Yep
I don’t have an X-Acto knife, is there something else I could use?
They are cheap to get and work the best. A regular knife will not work well and there is a chance you could hurt yourself or damage the coroplast.
What are all the cages for in the background??
I literally went to home depo and menards and neither of them have it Idk were to look.
Local sign making shops may have some for purchase
I need your guys opinions do you think it’s OK to let to Guinea pigs live in here is it big enough?
TeachersPiggyPets ok thank you bc I’m thinking of doing this for my two guinea pigs bc right now there cage is to small so on Thursday im going to do this
TeachersPiggyPets yeah I’m making a square shape for my little piggies
TeachersPiggyPets today I order the stuff I need to make the cage so excited. So about on Thursday or Friday I’m going to make it I’ll tell you how it turns out and how they like *it*
Instead of doing both corners with sliding on the tops why not just slide both ends into one slide on lol
i have a question is it true that your suppose to clean your boy guinea pig body parts ? plz answer
like private part if so how thanks?
thanks for answering, love watching your vlogs keep up the good work !!!!
sorry one more question can you ever clean there private parts wrong ?
Where did you buy the coroplast?
Home depot
I think we get the idea with the edging - too long, needs editing.
I think we get the idea with the edging - too long, needs editing. You've done nothing about sealing the seams/joins.. this is a problem I noticed in videos on making these cages. Only saw one person, using aquarium sealant, but not sure if it was only because they folded inward at the scoring line.
Was just my opinion that it wasn't necessary to let the vid go for that long. I wish they did only pee a slight amount.. If that were the case, I don't see why a known guinea pig CZcamsr like skinnypigs has to change her fleece twice a week rather than once. Dry faeces that isn't stinky or mushy compared to a cat or dogs allows more time in between changes.
It's summer here. As well, you may get a guinea pig that drinks a lot. I do realize that not sealing the corners, seams, whatever it may be, is for the convenience of transportation. Pigs do pee in dark corners though and may return to the same spot to pee. I'd recommend waterproof lining (as a stain preventative too).