How to make a NIC cage?

[horselvrkc]

Yesterday, my older sister and I decided to make one of those "bunny manisons" for little Riley because we were using my rats cage, which is WAY to small for him. We heard online that you use woven wire and we bought it and we made it... after 3 hours of hard labor and it turned out to be a failure.

Riley actually likes it but what he doesnt know is that it looks like it will fall on him any second! :hiding:

So how do i make a NIC cage (by the way what does that stand for) and have it be strong and sturdy? Thanks!

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Here's our thread about NIC cages, which stands for the name brand-Neat Idea Cubes.

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=15348&forum_id=21

There all kinds of possibilities. You'll want to use zip ties (cable ties) to make it stronger.

 

[aurora369]

I use cable ties. Works like a charm it's so easy.

I normally lay out on side of the cage at a time on the floor, then connect them all together. Once all the sides are made, get someone to hold the two sides steady and connect them together.

Here's a nice sized cage I made with just panels and cable ties:


I find that using extra ties at the corners helps to stabalize the cage too. I put two ties in a X over any corners and that makes a big difference in stability.

To support the shelves, I use L-brackets:


--Dawn

 

[Penna]

I would defintally check out the thread that AngelnSnuffy posted. It was a huge help to me when I was building mine, and I'm sure it'd help you.

 

[tundrakatiebean]

I'm planninng on altering Wash's cage. I'll take pictures of what I do and make a basic tutorial if you'd like to see it.

 

[horselvrkc]

Sure! Id LOVE that! because i need better wire or what ever i am sopposed to use.:thanks:

 

[juicyjuicee]

horselvrkc wrote:

Sure! Id LOVE that! because i need better wire or what ever i am sopposed to use.:thanks:

Zip ties!

 

[tundrakatiebean]

Plastic Zip Ties or Wire ties, they look like this:

Edit: they're called wire ties because they are used to tie wires together, not becuase they are made of wire.

 

[horselvrkc]

Sorry, i understand that but i need better wire for the cage. And I do not know what to use... do you know what? Thanks!

 

[tundrakatiebean]

horselvrkc wrote:

Sorry, i understand that but i need better wire for the cage. And I do not know what to use... do you know what? Thanks!

do you mean for the structure of the cage? Like the things you are tying together?

 

[horselvrkc]

yes, because i guess mine is not strong enough, it weeps. Thanks for your help!