NIC Cages Only-Now Closed

[JadeIcing]

That box I showed is from Target. The first time I asked they said no they didnt have it. Than I called and asked the guy said yes and where to look. Low and hehold they were there. Print that picture and see.

 

[Munchkin]

Write out all the details of it online, go in the store and ask if they will order it in for you, and if they say no - email head office customer services team and ask them why you can't order them through the shop. That worked for me and I got mine.

Good luck!

PixieMillyMommy wrote:

Please help me everyone. I want to be able to get it in the store since I have to buy 2 boxes. Shipping is outrageous. :? Where can I go?

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

YAYYYYYYYY!!!!! TARGET HAS THEM FOR $12.99 :biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

 

[Haley]

Just wanted to add:

To anyone thinking of making one of these, make sure you buy a box of cable/zip ties. The connectors alone are not strong enough so you need the cable ties for extra support. Also, if youre making a second level you will need something else to support it. I use a dowel rod or shelf L-brackets for this.

 

[MsBinky]

Sorry, I didn't get to your post sooner. Wal-Mart didn't advertise on their website and the employees will be clueless. I found mine in the aisle where you have the laundry baskets. Usually in that same aisle they have storage bins and closet organizer stuff. Mine were there. You might want to look towars the bottom because they are very heavy. mine were not in a box but were just wrapped. So anywho, I hope that helps. The stores are differentfor everyone. I know how it feels to really really want to build a fun cage and not find the grids so I really hope you get them. Lol.

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

Im building it right now, but how do I get to Pixie? Like...theres no door. :?

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

How are you building it? You'll have to create a door.

Maybe look back in this thread to find one you like, you'll need to use the zip ties for the door, not the connectors.

 

[Haley]

You have to use cable ties to make a door.

Heres an example of how I did it:

But theres lots of ways to add a door. Just use the cable ties on one side and then use some sort of clip (carabeener, chip clip, binder clip etc) for the part that opens.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Haley, thanks for putting yours on, it's one of my favorites and is a great example for her to go by.

Just to clarify, by "zip ties" I mean cable ties, that's just what my husband calls them, so, so do I.

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

Whats that type of litter in your litter boxes and what is the white you use for your flooring?

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

PixieMillyMommy wrote:

Whats that type of litter in your litter boxes and what is the white you use for your flooring?

I'm not sure what she uses as litter, I think it's called Woody Pet or a close version to it, which is a wood pelleted litter.

The flooring I know is Chloroplast, which can be purchased at sign shops.

 

[Haley]

Yup, its Equine Fresh (wood pellet litter for horse stalls) covered with a stitching screen I bought at Michaels and then cut to size.

I got my sheets of Coroplast (4ft x 8ft) from a shop that sells/designs signs. It was only 10.00 per sheet!

 

[Roxie]

Msbinky.

1. that brick wasnt there to hold it. i put a brick in one of the holes roxie dug and i had an extra one and i hadnt moved it yet !:shock:

2 yes roxie digs but i put bricks around the edges so she dosent get out.

3. i live on the coast near the beach in a neighborhood. I dont no any animals who could dig and not have humans notice.Also there is chicken wire around the first grids on the bottom. i understand there is wildlife and Roxie is pretty protected

Also it is temporary while we are bonding me and my sisters buunny. all i wanted it to do is to be there until they are bonded.

:heart:Hannah and Roxie

 

[monklover]

yomo143 wrote:

Msbinky.

1. that brick wasnt there to hold it. i put a brick in one of the holes roxie dug and i had an extra one and i hadnt moved it yet !:shock:

2 yes roxie digs but i put bricks around the edges so she dosent get out.

3. i live on the coast near the beach in a neighborhood. I dont no any animals who could dig and not have humans notice.Also there is chicken wire around the first grids on the bottom. i understand there is wildlife and Roxie is pretty protected

Also it is temporary while we are bonding me and my sisters buunny. all i wanted it to do is to be there until they are bonded.

:heart:Hannah and Roxie

Yes ok just so everyone knows I am yomo143's sister and I have a couple words to put in. I do know the dangers of an outside NIC cage and yes I am sometimes scared about it but everynight we make sure everything is safe for her.

The reason we built that cage outside is because we are bonding Buddy and Roxie right now. We didn't want to build a brand new hutch and then have all of the work put into it and have to take it down. We also didn't want to get a hutch from the pet store or anything because Roxie spends a lot of time in her cage because we need to rotate excercising and we don't want her in a small space.

I really hope that you will all understand. Roxie will just be in there untill they are bonded.... 2 or 3 months at the MOST. We do know all the dangers and we make sure that everything is safe for her. We also have a dog that alerts us when a possum, raccoon, or whatever is outside, although I am not at all saying that we rely on him in any way, he is just another example.

I hope everyone here understands that situation. Anyways, thank you all for looking after my bunny. I understand that it is them that you are looking out for!

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

I have no flooring and I didnt connect the inside panels all the way yet, but I did do cable/zip ties around every connector on the rest of the cage. I am finishing everything up tomorrow (Wednesday) and I ll take more pictures. :biggrin2: Just wanted to see what everyone thought so far for being my first NIC cage. Not bad huh? LoL

 

[monklover]

I like your NIC cage! Looks good! :biggrin2:

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

Thanks hun!!!! Im sure Pixie will be very happy to actually have some room to breathe. LoL

 

[Haley]

Monklover: thanks for clearing this up. I have to say Ive been looking through the past couple pages of this thread almost in tears Im so worried for these bunnies. Im glad you are at least aware of the dangers and of the fact that we're just concerned for the bunnies.

To anyone thinking of building an NIC outside, I strongly advise against it. It would take a lot to really safeguard one of those against predators. A raccoon could easily pull those panels open. A dog could dig under the cage and pull your rabbit out. Or even if you think its protected, your rabbit could die from shock if an animal even attempts to get in. Also, what if youre not home and a bad storm hits? Those are not safe against the elements. I understand there are ways to make these things less likely, but its still a great risk to take.

PixieMillyMommy: Great cage! If you want cheap flooring for the levels try either pegboard (which you can get at home depot and they'll even cut it to size if you take measurements before you go) or those cheap stick on tiles work as well. Good work!

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

Thanks Haley! :biggrin2: My boyfriend and I built it and we are going to Menards or Home Depot tomorrow (Wed.) to get some vinyl flooring type stuff. It should work great. Ill post pics of it when finished and of Pixie in it. I think Im more excited than Pixie will be. LoL. I guess its because I know she can have more room now than before. I feel like shes going pretty much 2 steps back and forth back and forth all day. This NIC will be so good for her to actually have a place to potty, a place to eat, and she can run, sleep, and play with the rest of the room. Instead of going potty, eating, and playing all next to each other. I am so glad to have found this forum and this wonderful idea and I wouldnt have been able to do it without all of you.

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

I know some people have to use a regular cage because I have for Pixie for 2 months, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go right for an NIC cage instead of this type of cage. I feel like a bad and neglectful "bunny parent". I cant believe I didnt do an NIC sooner. I couldnt imagine me being thrown into something that small, trapped, and lonely. So please build a NIC for your bun, throw away these terrible, small things. I dont care how big these cages are, they're bad. I think every bunny deserves a home with a second story. Sorry, had to get this out.

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