NIC cage for flemish giants

so i had some questions about an nic cage for two flemish giants. i was thinking about doing in the closet area. which is 60"h x 30"w x 55"l

would that be big enough for two flemish giants?

That would be about big enough for them if they were mostly outside the cage. That would be about four panels tall, two deep, and three wide, right? That's what I had my one Flemish Giant boy in, and it was barely big enough...but if they get lots of time outside their cage, it should work out.

how would i make a leel sturd enough for a flemish? could a level even be done?

One thing you could do is add panels going vertically to provide stability for the levels. Another is you can get wooden dowels to zip-tie underneath the floor of the levels.

ifi were to make a hammock like thing, what kinda fabric wouldi use to be strong enough for a flemish, maybe two if they decided to both be up there?

I've not made any hammock type items for my buns, so I'm not sure on this one.

i want to make access into the cage as easy as possible for cleaning and "decorating", how would i do this?

Be aware that the more doors you create, the less stable the basic cage structure will be. I would suggest maybe one door poor level...and use dowels vertically to support the open side of the door.

i want to make the door with two panels that i use clips for to close. i was thinking betweent wo options, either the two doors and zip-tied together and they open moving up (like seagull doors on a car), or they can open outwards (like suicide doors on cars). but if thier like seagull doors then i thought they may be able to slip under. opinions?

I would go for doors that swing to the side to open (not up). They are more stable, both in cage structure and in not accidentally closing while you're doing things.

also,wanted to make like a little bunny bed with fabric sewed up and stuffing inside, smart or stupid?

Depends on the bun, really. I have both fabric-peeing and -chewing bunnies...but then I have some that don't do either at all. Feel free to try it out, but be observant in case they've decided to chew. If they ingest the fabric, it could cause a blockage.

and what kind of rug could i use for inside the cage on the levels? there are cheap rugs, kinda like this http://www.designmom.com/uploaded_images/Picture-4-789839.pngwithout the fringy things on the side. would that be ok?

As far as flooring, I've always used pegboard. You can get it at Home Depot (or the likes) for about $15 for a 4'x8' sheet, and most places will cut it in-store for free (or for very little). Home Depot carries pegboard that has a texture to one side, so it makes for good traction. Pegboard is also great because if the buns try to chew it (which I have yet to encounter with having ten buns, so it's unusual), it's made from wood, so it's safe.

also was thinking that to help make them use the litter box put a basket hanging up on the side of the cage so they have to be in the litter box to eat it. and somehow hanging a food dish for them and water dish so that they have to be in the litter box to eat and drink too. theyve never drank out of a water bottle, so i could probably just put the food/water dish next to the litter box with some carpet/rug under it and be fine right?

Great ideas! I would put the hay directly on top of the litter (they won't eat soiled hay, don't worry)...and you're right on the money with putting the food and water nearby. You can definitely train them to drink from a water bottle...just give them the bottle only and they should be able to figure it out within 24 hours. Just be patient...and don't freak out if you don't see them drinking from it right away. I've yet to have a bun that hasn't figured it out on their own. Not to mention, with Flemmies drinking quite a bit more than other breeds (because of size), you want to be sure they get enough water, and with a crock and having two buns, you will find yourself having to constantly refill it.

But...I always construct cages with the food bowl and water bottle near the litterbox so they can eat and drink while in it, if they prefer. They seem to like this, and it sure makes for cute pictures!

had a sorta plan made up but with questions answered first will make it easier to figure it out. just didnt know how different an NIC cage is with larger breed bunnies

It sounds like you're doing great in thinking about things for them!

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My only other advice, give your Flemmies plenty of time outside their cage.

Also...for our Flemmie boy, we wound up getting a puppy litterbox (it's bigger than the usual cat litterbox), so if you can find something like that, it would help you out.

We also found a water bottle twice the size of our regular 32 oz water bottles (I'm so tired right now, I can't think of how big that'd be, lol), so we weren't having to refill the bottle CONSTANTLY.

Hope all that helps!

Hello, i am useless with measurements and cant imagine the size you have described. I know they need a lot of room, and i suppose it depends also on whether it is just there home and they will be running around the house too or whether it will be there only space.
some one with big buns is bound to come on and know loads.
i havent often wondered the same thing as most people with nic cages seem to have smaller buns but i dont see why it couldnt be made for a larger bun on a larger scale..
I would have thought a level would be fine but you would need wood supports under the lengths.
Can we see some pics of the buns or do you not have them yet x
Good luck would love to see pics of the arrangement xx

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