NIC Cage I just built- Pics!

[LaylaLop]

Glad they're finally catching on that the big clunky connectors don't cut it.. The only issue with those I found (other than being hard on the fingers after a while) is that they still allow up/down sliding whereas zip ties done at different cross-angles keep it from being a draw-bridge of sorts. Buut just my two-cents

 

[TheJadeRabbit]

They kinda remind me of Plastic J-Clips.

 

[LaylaLop]

Yep, they kind of are.

 

[TheJadeRabbit]

How much did your NIC cage cost all together? I just absolutely love yours. It looks simple, yet functional.

 

[LaylaLop]

Thanks, that was what I was going for...

Well, for now I can give rough estimates.. $60 on all the NIC squares with connectors, about $3 on zip ties so far but need more, $20 on the plastic carpet chair-mat, $12 on linoleum, $8 on the vinyl side-guards.. The grass mats and other stuff I won't tally up since those depend on what you get for your bunny as far as toys/decorations go.

So basically about $100. Just need more zip ties and clips to hold the doors shut! Oh yeah, and I might build her a ramp... but haven't decided exactly how other than plywood with cross-beams for grip and a hinge..

Once I have the floor tiles in I will take better pictures to show the level and the flooring too.

 

[TheJadeRabbit]

How many squares did you use for the one in the picture?

I have read boards with carpet works well.

 

[LaylaLop]

29 squares. 6 for front, top, back. 4 on each end. 2 for the shelf and 1 for the vertical support from the ceiling. I bought two packs and the extras will be for a playpen.

 

[LaylaLop]

As for carpet I'll probably wait until after she's litter box trained and good with peeing habits. She will only be 6 weeks old when I get her.

 

[TheJadeRabbit]

Okay, thanks. I am at least getting one box I think. I don't know what I want to do for my base. I already have zip ties at least.

Ooooh! Tiny baby! Rikki wasn't hard to litter train and he isn't even fixed yet. Each rabbit is different though. I wish good luck to you on the litter train.

 

[Mindy10]

oh would love those clips but they are only in UK and it was $21 for 16 or them. Im going to have to stick with the cable ties. Mindy

 

[luvthempigs]

Your cage looks great, lot's of good ideas.

I have had plexiglass cut at a glass shop. Just asked for a certain size and they cut it right there while you wait.

 

[MiniLopHop]

Rather than a ramp, could you make the front bottom center square into a door too? That way you can just open that door and it is floor level? It seems easier



I love the cage, it looks like it will work very well. :biggrin2:

 

[LaylaLop]

I am in the US but they came with my cubes. Doesn't make sense to buy all new everything for some clips though.

 

[TheJadeRabbit]

Mindy10 wrote:

oh would love those clips but they are only in UK and it was $21 for 16 or them.  Im going to have to stick with the cable ties.  Mindy

Oh! I just posted the link to show what they were.


Well I bought my box of wire panels, LaylaLop. I will let you know when I post pictures of mine.

 

[LaylaLop]

 

[LaylaLop]

So basically I have the carpet protector mat and just stuck the tiles down on it directly. They adhered super well, haha. As for the brown trim I haven't finished the door-piece but I zip-tied it to the inside of the cage to keep in stuff. For the 2nd level I put down what I'd cut off of the plastic chair-mat and put indoor/outdoor carpet over it. I put two large grass mats in there and there's a litterbox on both levels. I covered the white thing with the same carpet for good traction and zip tied it down to keep it securely on there.

Well.. there it is for now Just thought I'd share!!

 

[TheJadeRabbit]

Looks great! I have a question, how did you do the door(s)?

 

[Mindy10]

looks good. how are you going to keep the brown trim to stay around the cage without moving?

 

[Watermelons]

Looks great! hopefully she wont act like my demons and will appreciate her cage

 

[LaylaLop]

Mindy, the brown trim is zip-tied to the sides. I punched holes in it with a screwdriver (MacGyver-esque) and put the zip-ties through and made sure the sharper end was on the out side and cut it off flush.

JadeRabbit, As for the door it's just slightly looser zip-ties that are not diagonal-zipped but horizontal and I put a dog-leash type clip to keep it closed.

Above the shelf also opens up so if she tries to hide up there I can get to her.