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Do you have to build your own
« on: December 28, 2011, 09:10:59 PM »
hi im new to chipmunks and under my circumstances now cant have any but are hoping to have some in the near future, for now i want to learn everything i can about chipmunks! anyway i read that you have to build its own aviary. if you cant do that sort of thing, is there anywhere you can buy a big enough cage. i read on a different website someone bout one for £70 form p@h. would this work?
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2011, 09:17:31 PM »
you can buy many different cages that are suitable, but without seeing them, i cant advise, but if you look around the site i'm sure you can get an idea of what you need or want :icon_thumleft:

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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2011, 09:20:08 PM »
thanks, i was worried because on the care sheet it said pet shop cages were cruel? so i was just making sure
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2011, 09:23:06 PM »
some are too small and arent suitable for chips but as long as you get some advice before you buy it you should be ok, if you have a cage in mind, post the link and sum1 will help and advise you i'm sure :icon_thumleft:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2011, 09:28:49 PM »
http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/104878202/large-ratchipmunkdegubird-cage.html

would this be too small?
i dont really know the requirements
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2011, 09:31:24 PM »
i would say that would be ok for 1 or 2 chips provided they had regular freetime around your room to play and cause some havoc :sign10:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2011, 09:33:03 PM »
my cages are not particularly large compared to others on here but i think theyre happy and have plenty of free range time bettween them :dontknow:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2011, 10:00:28 PM »
ok thanks. sorry to keep asking questions but do you know of any websites that sell cages often in case this goes
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2011, 10:08:54 PM »
no worries, i would look on ebay, then see what you like or want then google the cage to see if anything comes up cheaper these cages are quite popular for chips
 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chinchilla-ferret-rat-chipmunk-cage-extra-large-/230715519405?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Small_Animals&hash=item35b7b771ad
but like i say look around you may get on cheaper,
what area are you in? it mite help if people on here have any for sale :dontknow:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2011, 10:14:09 PM »
thanks that looks good, just so i know do you know the requirement measurements just so if i was to buy one of the internet it doesnt look bigger than it is. sorry if you dont know  :happy7:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2011, 10:16:38 PM »
if you scroll down the page of the link it shud give you all the measurements :icon_thumleft:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2011, 10:24:24 PM »
thanks, i must sound so stupid lol  :sunny:
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2011, 10:29:11 PM »
no thats ok lol
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011, 10:59:28 PM »
thanks  :)
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Re: Do you have to build your own
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2011, 02:41:18 AM »
You can easily build your own cage.  I bought one of those cheap canvas wardrobes and covered it in mesh.  You just need a little extra wood for the door, hinges and a lock.  Have a look at the owners images accessed from the main area.