DIY Hamster Cage | IKEA Billy Cage
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Love it. I would fill the bottom one up with so much bedding and just let them borrow 😂
Great video!
I only have 1 billy cage and I planned to add a second one just like you, but I have a question : aren't you afraid of the lack of ventilation in the bottom cage? (sorry for my bad english)
JohnsAnimals Thank you so much for your answer :)
Paresseux des Neiges do you now what the name of the cage it?
true but small holes can be drilled on the sides of the bottom!
Hi, I know this was a couple years ago but im adding another one to mine tomorrow. How did you insure ventilation x
@@meganmoore4655 it was Bad...
I have made my hamster this double storey Billy cage. He loves it.
JohnsPets I made a frame at the front so the glass can slide out and all you have to do is sweep everything out :)
Yeah please check out my channel John. Like and subscribe am just starting up :)
does the glass come with the billy shelf?
I just recently put together a single Billy cage and lid to see if I was able to do it - I'm not a very handy person - and now I sort of want to attempt this setup. The idea of sawing a hole in the bottom frightens me a bit though!
I do like how you've painted the raw edges on the front white to match.
I didn't even know that was a thing, but it looks like it would work beautifully! Thanks! :D
I want to do just this! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
Yes
Your channel is so nice how did I just now find it. Much love
What wheel do you have in this cage set up? I'm looking for a new wheel that's quieter than the one I have currently.
Awesome video thank you. Maybe a cover may be useful? Subscribed!
Can the hamster vreathe on the lower level?
anyone have a link to this shelf and glass??
I just got a teddy bear Syrian hamster . I was wondering what size of wheel can I put in a Billy cage and I am a new subscriber to your channel
Im doing this with 3 of the billy cages. How do i make sure she gets enough ventilation in the bottom 2 😊 love the vid!
does the billy glass come with the billy shelf.? Tysm for this video you rly helped me decide my next cage for my two robrovsikis.!
Can I choose different colour, like birch veneer instead of white?
Yes, and a third color black... Your choice...
See I go about over the top 😂😂😂😂I've put a wardrobe upside down replaced one side tpwhith plexiglass and made a hamster mansion whith over 1700square inches of floor space x😂😂😂😂😂😂🐹🐹
@@JohnsAnimals thx and ur awesome to
phoebe the animalistic gal yasss omg
I’m considering doing a DIY cage but my hamster is a big chewer when it comes to his bars because I believe he doesn’t have enough space, if I used wooden materials do you think my hamster would continue to chew and break the cage and manage to escape since he has gotten into such a habit of chewing his cage?
Where did you get the holder for the water bottle?
Hi could you tell me please how you clean out the bottom area of billy cage please? When one is placed on top of the other. Please reply Thank you.
You simply remove the top one and clean the bottom and then place the top one back on top again once your done ☺️
How do you put the water bottle in the cage
Oh ok thanks
I have recently bought the stuff for this cage but the glass shelf isn't tall enough? I bought the 76 x 26 cm one. Could you help me because i can't see where I am going wrong!
Lay the largest side on the bottom for the most floor space and set the glass to one of the shorter sides...
how do you get the bedding out from the bottom ? does the shelf come off ? i’m confused cause i want to make thus
JohnsPets THANKS SO MUVJ
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Do you think it would be possible to use this for mice?
Yes it is
Yep no problem my mice have the same thing accept the sides are all closed and the top is mesh
When u wan to clean the lower level wun it be hard as u need to move the whole top layer shelf
It's not too difficult 😊
How did you cut the hole in the top cage for the tunnel? What tools did you use? I'm almost done making this cage, I just need that hole cut out lol.
how many square inches is that??
hello where did you get that external glass covering
@@JohnsAnimals i will thank you❤
i have 2 rats and getting 2 males im building a cage fr my rats ty for the idea :) subscribing
Thid would be way too small and unstimulating for rats...
They need height and to be able to climb
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@@terriidoll Then don't lay the largest side flat on the bottom, use it as the back tall piece. Of course then the window made need to be made taller, possibly adding a second pane of glass...
I have this cage too! Did you build a lid to stop the little blighter from climbing out?
Yeah I did unfortunately I didn't make a video on that 😊
Im going to do this this week. Question : did they try and chew a hole through the wood? That would be my worry
mines in it it’s perfectly fine however dont stack the cages as its not enough sq inch u have to put them side by side 😊
Any issues with urine saturating the wood? I worry that over time it might get wet and stinky.
Yea you can also get pet liners to put under the bedding
Do the cage have to be white, or can it be black? I want a black cage, but i want it to be as safe for the hamster as possible☺️ If it’s unsafe with black paint, i would go for a white cage. Or is it the same?
The billy comes in three colors, a wood veneer, white, and black... Your choice... The color doesn't matter...
Hi i would really like to know how much was the cage itself please? ☺️
Around £60 all in for the two cages
does the top one come off ??
Where can I find the glass to do it?
Glass is also from IKEA it is a shelf for this bookcase 😊
Thanks!
Hi, is it possible to hold the hamster in the lower cage if I have two hamsters? Or is the only way to reach the under cage by removing the top cage?
Don't connect the two cages... Don't drill the hole and add a tube...
Hello! Where did you take the glass from?
Hi, the glass is just a shelve for the Billy bookcase you can buy from IKEA 🙂
Hi! I’m thinking of doing this I have one billy cage so far, did you stick the top cage to the bottom one or just balance it on top? Also can the hammy breathe okay in the bottom billy part?
I just sat it on top 😊 yeah there is a gap between the glass and wood on each side on the bottom one 😃
@@JohnsAnimals would they be able to escape in this? Is there any gaps for them to get out? How much floor space does it make too. Thank you x
@@meganhancock7659 it doesn't make continuous floor space so the bottom cage is its own floor space and the top is its own this cage built this way isn't technically big enough for a hamster but if you put them side by side it will be 😊
@@JohnsAnimals how much is each cage? Isn’t it technically them added together?
@@meganhancock7659 no because the floor space is split it doesn't add up to one floor, the hamster can't run freely across the full length of the cage I can't actually remember the sizes 😔
How do you clean the bottom of the cage ?
JohnsAnimals yes it did, thank you!
but like... How do you reach that area?
Ellen Borg I’m wondering the same. How do he clean bottom? Maybe he doesn’t have the top glued and just lifts the top cage.
hi john, i'm planning do make something similar as to what you make in this video, but i was wondering if you primed the surface of the inside of the ''cage'' to prevent to wood from possibly getting wet from the urine, would appreciate any tips and help
thank you!
Does the hot glue hold up well?
JohnsPets awesome! I watched ErinAnimals cage build and she used aqua silicone but that's so hard to find. Hot glue is a lot cheaper and readily available. Does your hammy eat the glue?
@@thatgingerchicc it probably will but there is pet safe hot glue
@@thatgingerchicc this is two years late but you can get silicone at Walmart or any hardware store:)
The whole time I thought the bottom bit was going to have deep safe bedding so the hamster could build tunnel systems. Nope 🙈
is it made from wood if it is get rid of it i bought a £75 wooden cage and i researched about it and peopel saying its a good cage and that hamsters cant get out because it rodent proof well they found a way they always do -.-
Hi, Where did you find the glass plate?
Does it not have a roof
Surely you are capable of building a wire mesh screen roof with some lumber... Some wood glue and the usage of a staple gun or u nails...
Nice idea but not big enough sorry. Upgrade plz.
JohnsAnimals thx.
Almost big enough for USA's current recommendation of 450 square inches. 448 is not that far away... Close enough to round up... I have had a Billy hamster cage for a few years when the USA's recommendation was 360 square inches. All of my Dwarfs have loved their cage...
Does hot glue work just as well as tank sealant? I'm planning on doing something like this.
L Blackwell No it is not strong enough
It might be strong enough to hold the glass, but hot glue is not safe for pets. It's a plastic based glue, so it can cause intestinal blockage if your hamster nibbles a piece of it.
How many gerbils can I have in this cage comfortably? Or robo hamsters?
Bat Wolf I would say 2 if they come from the same litter but make sure to put some research into it I’m not an animal expert😂
4-5 robo hamsters or 2-3 gerbils
He how did u secure the 2 un top of each other?
Oke thankyouu. Looks great!
What’s the difference between the Linnmon and the Billy cage? What kind of glue did you use for glass?
I have a Teddy Bear Syrian hamster. I’m thinking the Linnmon will work best. Thank you so much for answering back.
No lid on top. Hamster can get out easily
Floors do not count as floor space 👩🦯👩🦯
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Soo its just called IKEA Billy?
Sophia Wall
- ikea BILLY height extension unit
- ikea billy extra glass shelf
The billy is a bookcase not so tall, this extension is designed to top it off to make a bookcase taller... It is the billy extension that builds a hamster cage... The glass is ordered as a separate item but it is the billy glass shelf which will be used in the cage as the front window...
Is the thing £15 or £20 ??
lol thing what thing
its too small
Nice cage but Two level billy cage is still to small for a hamster.
This cage was later expanded to be a massive cage videos available on my channel 😊
Depends where you live. A Billy shelf is just shy of the USA's 450 square inches at 448 square inches. Frankly, that is close enough to meeting recommendations. A second cage could be added to the first with either a tube or by removing the side of both units... A double would end up being 896 square inches, large enough to meet Germany's recommendations...
YOU HAVE TO GIVE HIM MORE STRAW!!
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