Author Topic: Advice on cage construction (Read 958 times)

robjacko · « **on:** September 30, 2010, 06:45:03 PM »

Hello

I am new to chipmunks and have reaserched them for around 5 weeks now.
I am putting the cage together now and was wondering what MUST go into the construction of the cage.
And what would make it better? Just some general advice on the cage, easy access etc.

Thanks Rob

DayleC · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2010, 06:47:53 PM »

Is this inside or outside?

robjacko · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2010, 07:40:35 PM »

This is the cage, oviously not fineshed yet but its comeing along. Its an indoor cage for 2 chipmunks

DayleC · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:02:10 PM »

The picture is a bit confusing

How big is the cage going to be?

robjacko · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:14:38 PM »

the picture needs rotating sorry :/ it is 6foot at the peak by 2.5foot by 1.5 foot

Timor · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:43:04 PM »

I don't have my own chipmunks yet although I am nearly sure that 6 by 2.5 by 1.5 is too small.

Most people say that as tall as possible and then 4 by 4 is probably the minimum.

Timor

robjacko · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:48:06 PM »

yeah i thought this but it is in my room and as big as i can make it.

But outside we are having a 6x6 foot and we are building this once we have got the chipmunks and find out what they like and everything.

Do you know anything that they really like? and what bedding is best to use?

Thanks Rob

Martyn · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2010, 09:06:26 PM »

Hi Rob,
take a look at my web, Look at how to build all you need to no is there, ok
Martyn.
www.cheekychipmunksse.webs.com

Timor · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2010, 10:23:49 PM »

OK but make sure that you let the chipmunks out every day to let them run around whilst they have the smaller aviary.

Timor

robjacko · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2010, 10:09:22 PM »

We are still making the cage now. Coming along great! New pics tomorrow and we wont have chance to build the out door aviary for around 2 months so should i let them settle into their new home then let them roam my room?

Thanks Rob

pinkpill · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:50:30 PM »

i would give em a week, just so they know its their home and can make it their own and then let them out, that way they'll go back in when they want their bed (well they should in theory anyway

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robjacko · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2010, 05:21:39 PM »

Ok ill have an update of cage either tonight or tomorrow!

Thanks

Sarah-Jane · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2010, 06:55:14 PM »

I can post u a pic of my girls indoor aviary if that helps at all? My indoor has my 3 girl Cinnamon's in with plenty of room, and they seem very happy. Size is 6 foot H by 5w ? X :wave

robjacko · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2010, 07:08:26 PM »

Yeah could you do that please! Would help a lot

Thankyouu

mik · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2010, 09:16:46 PM »

id like to see the pic of indoor avary too sarah
mik

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