We just finished Pip's condo!
it's made from Safeco squares (same as NIC ones) except I had to order them from the only place that sells them in the UK. Complete cost of the cage, including all the wood and other materials is probably £120 but it was well worth it!!
Building the new set up from the top downwards (old cage in the background) We build it 3 high/ 3 long and two wide. Each grid is 14"x14"
We bought 2 packs of 200 cable ties for it, and ended up using a pack and a half, just to make sure it was secure enough.
putting together the floor was tricky. I wanted something sturdier than plywood, so we ended up getting 2 large pine lengths, and nailing them together using "feet" on the bottom. I then cut to size and attached self-adhesive vinyl floor tiles (these are easy to clean and cheap if I ever need to replace. I bought 3 packs of 7, which was more than enough to do the entire cage) We then glued lengths of wood to the outside of the cage to make a 'border' just to keep all the hay in. I put vinyl on the inside of the border too, just to make it easier to clean.
Top half before we put the shelves in and snipped the cable ties. If it's big enough to fit a boyfriend in, it's big enough for Pip!
Pip 'helping'. This is the only picture of the ramp I have before it went in the cage. I used a cut off from plywood that I had used for the shelves, covered it in vinyl and then glued wood cut offs for steps. I later had to add patches of carpet because this was too slippery for him. I drilled holes through the plywood on one side to attach it to the cage with cable ties.
Finished condo. I covered two pieces of wood in vinyl and glued them to the top level, just to stop Pip sliding off. Gives him a nice little balcony. We also added dowels under the shelves, just for a little extra support.
The door is secured by a dog lead clip, attached to the wire with cable ties, so that it doesn't move about.
"Hey MTV, this my crib"
Pip enjoying the top level
How much space the condo actually takes up in my room. It's not too bad, and because I could choose how it looked (the floor tiles/ materials) I think it co-ordinates with my room quite well!
Behind the cage is my handmade run for when he's out in my room.
The old set up with added boyfriend. Pip's out more than he's in.
Another picture of the run in action with the old set up. Works the same with the new one. Because it's two seperate pieces, I can either have them like this in an 'L' shape, or straight across, which literally gives him half of my room to run around in
Both Pip & I are in love with the new bunny condo, and I have plans to add maybe another level and a lot more hidey boxes/ holes, but for now, it's about a million times better (and bigger) than what we had before!!
I think that these things should be the standard for rabbit accomodation, they really are fab!!
