What is a C&C cage?
"C&C" stands for cubes and coroplast. Coroplast is actually a brand name but the product itself is basically corrugated plastic (two thin layers of plastic separated by hollow columns) and "cubes" refers to the square metal grids that one would fit together to make storage cubes (like you would see in a closet organizer system.) So, a C&C cage is essentially a custom designed guinea pigs cage using square metal grids for the walls and then the coroplast sits inside the cage to form the cage floor or bin.
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What are the advantages of C&C cages?
The main reason that guinea pig owners are drawn to making their own C&C cages is primarily due to the fact that most commercially available guinea pig cages are simply too small. Ideally a lone guinea pig would have a cage of approximately 7.5 square feet, however most commercially available cages are closer to 40"L X 18"W X 20"H.
The modular nature of the metal grids allows one to create a variety of cage sizes to suit one's particular needs while the coroplast is easy to work with, lightweight, nontoxic, strong, and waterproof (meaning it will last and be easy to clean)- in fact some C&C cage owners have had coroplast liners last for five years. The simplicity of the materials also allows one to design more elaborate and customized cages with features like wheels and multiple levels.
What do I need to consider when choosing the materials for my C&C cage?
When choosing the metal grid cubes for your cage, be aware that while the cubes themselves may be a standard size, the actual grid spacing can vary between models and manufacturers. Some grid layouts will be obviously too large such as a 14in square cube that has a 5 by 5 grid layout. Other grid layouts will look deceptively small enough, such as the 8 by 8 grid layout. The danger with this size is that the grid spacing is just large enough for a determined guinea pig to partially work themselves through the bars and in some cases strangulation has occurred. If you build your own C&C cage, please make sure you select a 9 by 9 grid layout (this breaks down to 1.5in spacing) as this is the safest option.
How to Make a C&C Cage
First you will want to decide what size of cage you want to build and then buy as many storage cubes as you think you will need. Once you have your selection of cubes, play around with different arrangements to see what you like best. The cubes can then be connected using the provided connectors. Keep in mind that the provided connectors are not going to be very strong so you will want to reinforce all connections with two cable ties - one at the top and one at the bottom. Measure the interior cage length and width. These are the measurements you are going to use to create the pattern for the coroplast interior that you will drop inside. Make sure you keep the size slightly smaller than the measurements you took so that it will fit without problem. Remember, the coroplast will be working as a liner and so what you want to make is an open top box. You will want a 5 or 6in lining around the sides of the cage to keep bedding, hay, and debris in. A craft knife or razor can work well for this as you can score a side enabling you to fold the material up. Each corner will need to have the length of the lining cut through - a single horizontal or vertical cut will be fine. This will allow the coroplast to conform to the shape of the corners when folded up together. Corners can be sealed with tape. Place coroplast box inside metal grids
And you are done!
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