How to Make a Good C&C Cage

[@mizu_the_floatzel]

I wish knew this back when I had my 2 boys if so they would be way happier

[@mizu_the_floatzel]

@Dennis Koda aaaaaaa this is from 2 years ago lol ..... I say thanks ^^;

[@baked_patato5048]

Yesterday we had to bring one of my piggies on a emergency vet visit because she got pneumonia and wasnt eating her veggies and was very inactive but she got her medicine and is starting her way to recovery! Wish me and my piggy luck! 💕

[@ScottysAnimals]

paw prayers!

[@CavyConsciousness]

Good Luck

[@winciewillis6506]

All the 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 in the World for you and your little 🐽 y

[@aaliyahm3911]

How is your piggy doing now?

[@baked_patato5048]

@@aaliyahm3911 she is much better! Thank you!

[@TheTamrock2007]

Hi Scott, off topic but I wanted to share some happy news. My husband and myself love animals and we suddenly were faced with a single male guinea pig "Stout" that needed a home. He is a gorgeous silky teddybear. We also are gearing up for a big move to Fl. Our research and just knowing animals gave us a heavy heart him being alone. Funny that we found you a few days ago and watched several of your posts, bonding guinea pigs were a great interest tho we had planned on trying to find him a friend after the move. Two days ago I ran into a lady, wierd, my whole life no guinea pig exposure and I get a rescue then this lady with a few males that need a home. We took the leap and brought "Hops" home. We scurried and set up a neutral space for introduction, had treats and a towel ready, and cleaned the new home really well. It went SO well. Thanks so much, I think, haha, now I have 2 to move 600 miles ❤

[@ScottysAnimals]

That is fantastic Tammy! You took a risk but it paid off. We will be here for you and the boys if you have any questions. You can search my videos and playlists.

[@katebrubaker2243]

This man is so knowledgeable. I want to build a cage for my two young guineas. The cage I got is nowhere near big enough as they grow so I have a play pen they run around in all day and they just go in their cage at night. We have been planning on building our own and all the diy setups I’ve seen need wood and power tools. I can’t do that lol. Also he is super easy on the eyes and when he kisses their heads oh my goodness. 😍

[@IamAlwaysRight100]

This is so good, I finally understand how do the plastic lining. Thank you Scott 🌸

[@julieminot9774]

Recently I reconfigured my guinea pigs cage and needed to get new coroplast because the shape was going to be different. I went to the hardware store and when I found the right aisle, I saw a bunch of yard signs on close out. What once were large yard signs for $12.99 each are now the coroplast for my new cage. I got them for FORTY CENTS EACH! (And Herman and Harriet don't mind their cage says "Drive like your kids live here" around the edges. ) :D

[@teamadventurebeagle4392]

Julie Minot you should make it a theme with little car fleece beds and stuff, that would be so funny! like a hidey house with a little car in the driveway

[@chickennuggetpaw1017]

Omg that’s the best thing I’ve ever heard! 😂

[@DawnOldham]

That is sooo funny!

[@livingfree7153]

Awesome! Cute names!!!

[@ohitkat]

this is genius omg

[@lorapackard2951]

Recently got a pair of sweet ladies, and my friend who already had a piggy got a companion for hers. Your videos are a life saver, ive learned so much and my little Piggies are much happier for it! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@fawnsplace4536]

Upgrading my girls to one of these today! I cannot wait to see/feel the reward of them running in a bigger space. Thanks for being so clear & calm. Great for listening 😊

[@gaiad2843]

This is literally life. Thank you Scotty! You're absolutely amazing and this will come in handy for me in the future!

[@skinnypigs1]

I used the connectors at first and first couple times I redid cages I realized they were heck to take apart. Just were a pain all around.

[@ScottysAnimals]

Those connectors are a pain in my grease gland! Or should I have said anal pouch LOL!

[@My6Piggies]

Scotty's Animals omg hahahahaha

[@redrayven2262]

That's exactly the way I build my cages! I immediately toss those connectors when I open the box of grids. Lol Nice vid Scotty :)

[@ScottysAnimals]

You can save them people ask for them at the Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue and I do understand that some people use the connectors to make cubes for storage

[@michaelperry4398]

@@ScottysAnimals what about a second level. Do you use the connectors in that area? Does the second level rest on the connectors?

[@jarjar0653]

Hello Scotty. I absolutely adore guinea pigs as well. Thank you for your wonderful generosity. ❤️

[@dienahfee777]

hey, very simple and well explained, scotty. am i allowed to put it on my homepage?

[@ScottysAnimals]

Please!!!

[@samy_panda6605]

i’m getting piggies and this is the best video i’ve seen on a c&c cage by far! love your channel! it’s so so helpful and informative. it gives me all the information i need. thank you!💖

[@candalalala]

ehhhhh I love the connectors + zip ties. especially since I have storage under the cage. But I also dont move the cage around often so they dont come undone. I also travel home once a month and the connectors are easy to use to make a temporary cage for a weekend.

[@barrettbarnyard1959]

i love watching your vids. even though i can't have a piggy, i learn alot.

[@HellenaHanbasquet]

I haven’t owned a pig in many...MANY years, and have no plans to get one. Yet here I am at 3am armed with the knowledge to build one a great home and no idea how I got here. Thanks! This was interesting!

[@thelemonheads4853]

This was... I don't know if you realize how helpful the videos you and the rest of the LA rescue crew really are! I foolishly bought a very pretty cage at a pet shop only to realize I'm a dummy and it was wayyy smaller than my piggies need! I now have created a solid 15 square foot c&c for my girls based on this video. Ty Scotty!

[@thelemonheads4853]

@@elijahfluw4347 😆❤️ a sacrifice for love is beautiful. Lol and you misunderstand me. 15 square! Feet. So it's a fivegrid by three grid. Lol be confident. You have a 18 square! Ft cage. So... Like... If ur grids are 12 inches tall and wide... Which some are. Some are 14 inches. .. that's one square foot per grid. Lay them on the floor of the cage. There would be fifteen in mine. And 18 in it's. You see? 😊

[@thelemonheads4853]

Not it's. Urssss. Autocorrect gets me alot.

[@pegasusnites]

Super video, extremely informative and easy to follow.

[@wendyvanmeel7169]

This was such a helpful video!!! Thank you ❤

[@DawnOldham]

The only thing I missed was how to best cut the holes in the coroplast walls to put the zip ties through. I’m guessing an exacto blade would work! 😊 I’m about to cut my board- we zip tied the wires together last night! This morning I’ll buy fleece and the absorption layer to make the bedding and then I will be ready to bring our new piggy a rescued friend! Thank you, Scottie, for all your help!

[@Mystixspiral]

Imma need this for when I get 2 Guinea pigs, taking a break from a bad experience I had

[@xxKOOLxxAIDxx]

Honestly I’ve been watching your videos for maybe 6 hours or so and they are very informative I’m rescuing two male guineas from a neighbor that doesn’t seem interested. You got my subscription I will check back frequently for more tips and tricks to giving these guys the best life they can get! Thanks Scotty you’re the best!

[@ScottysAnimals]

Thank you for your comment Leon! You are the best for taking good care of them.

[@xxKOOLxxAIDxx]

@@ScottysAnimals actually stopping by the sanctuary on friday to get a checkup and nail trim for my two boys, they've assimilated well and are responding to me when i go in the room. had i known guineas were so fun i would have gotten them earlier! see you Friday haha

[@getreal98]

Missed ya Scotty..great video for newbies ☺️🙃

[@lovingthebudgetlife3647]

Thanks for this video. This helped alot. I have a Midwest cage for my guinea piggie drake but I want to go bigger and this was perfect. Going to get the supplies this weekend with my son 😁

[@anna-mariejkristensen5624]

You could just buy a 2nd one and attached it to your current midwest habitat

[@rachaelb9331]

I've just ordered all the things to do a C&C cage and I am SO EXCITED for my piggies to get their new home 🤩😂 Thanks for this, lots of great tips for novices like me! Been wanting to do a C&C cage for about 6/7 years now and I finally took the plunge 😂

[@chelsea342]

How did it go??

[@rachaelb9331]

@@chelsea342 it went well! Set up is currently 6x2 😂😂

[@StarBright1976]

Thank you so much for this. I bought a two story rabbit hutch for my single boy a year ago so he would have room to bond with a buddy. They bonded and have been together almost a year now. The hutch had no bottom so I used chloroplast to make a bottom. Now I am making a new bottom the right way. I’m also going to make a cage like yours, but with a cover, for an alternate cage for when I am home and can keep them safe. Though I’m not sure where I will put it yet. I have dogs that would eat my piggies, so the hutch is safer when no one’s home. Plus the hutch fits in a room that provides more people contact with the piggies. The dogs can also visit them safely. My piggies love the dogs, they just wouldn’t be safe together in the less secure C & C cage.

[@LiveWeightLossSupport]

I have a 6 pannel kid playyard Im going to convert to a home! Thanks for the tips! Coraplast is what I need

[@TheKathybarth]

I am bowing at your feet!! So much USABLE good information!

[@ScottysAnimals]

Thanks for saying that! Check out my free care guide www.ScottysAnimals.com

[@lezmacon5095]

I needed this

[@BrittanyCope]

Very thankful for this!

[@HeyBuddiesClips]

This is such a great idea, thanks Scott! Now i know what will be best to do for my girls.

[@peppermintpattycam5546]

Great !! So helpful scotty! I wish I could’ve had a bigger house and the material when I had my two other girls 🤗💜

[@tulsisevadasi]

I use cable ties and dog lead clips so that I can open up the front of the cage for easy cleaning. I also use linmon tables from ikea.

[@tiffanymariezaccagnino2599]

Cool hook up, thanks 👍

[@gloriajackson759]

Thanks Scotty! I love watching your videos. Even when I think I know everything there is to know about the topic I ALWAYS learn something new! Oh btw Everyone loves my Scottys Animals T-Shirt and so do I. 💖

[@ScottysAnimals]

Thank you Gloria! I was wearing a hat and someone asked me if I train animals, LOL I think they have trained me to run to the fridge for lettuce

[@gloriajackson759]

@@ScottysAnimals Ha! That I can definitely relate to now.🙂

[@maciegibson1780]

This is an awesome video, we are getting a cage like this just because of this video, Thank you!!

[@johnpowrozek7452]

Thank you!! This came very handy when setting up my piggies cage 🤗🤗

[@shrimpnugget_05]

Thanks this was really helpful!

[@beverleybalshaw9119]

I only use a few for stability, and i use oven gloves,( mine even have fingers!) to press them in or remove them. Much kinder to hands and fingers! The gloves are old one's I keep for connectors! 😂 NOT for taking the roast potatoes out!! 😂

[@Moody_Maybe]

Thank you 🙂

[@ScottysAnimals]

If you send me a message to the contact page on my website, when I reply, you can send me a photo of your cage. I'm curious to see how you did

[@marymorales2978]

You are great, I really like all the points you made. Thanks

[@fugitiverecoveryagent2972]

Hi Scotty thank you for the video

[@cariechilds-rose9163]

I want to thank you for your advice. After watching you and Saschka, I realized my boy's cages were way too small, and I didn't know about the boy's bottom pouch. I cleaned my boys up and just built them each a cage, using your video! They used to be bonded, but now they fight. I think space was the issue. I'm too afraid to put them back together. I'm in Ohio. It cost me $160 to build two cages and get the table. Thank you!

[@lorettalerma-balladares7089]

Thank you. Where can I get that large size of the plastic corrugated lining.

[@magickpotionsnature5580]

Thanks it helped!

[@vaibhavnirmal4845]

Sir you are a real geunie pig lover #Love From India#

[@ijattaji3608]

juz to highlight, the reason ur cage not stable enough in ur starting video(the one bfore rebuild) bcuz ur not put the grid as a base.

[@emiliaolszewska7014]

Wow this video helped me out a lot!

[@reesemize1936]

I love your vids you helped me soooo much thanks scotty

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Husband made the cage for our guinea pig (Bacon) noticed homedepot had colorplast sheets. Inside the cage 54x38 so husband having to make hand made one. Sure it would been cheaper to buy a cc cage. The main problem we have was that wouldn't be sturdy enough if our pit/lab mix would hit the cage accidentally doing her zoomies (chaotic already) would definitely collapsed. Cats (ones a chunk) that nosy or like lay on stuff. This way both be safe doing their zoomies. Think the animals more spoilt than us humans. Thanks for showing us how to figure out how use it.

[@horsetuna]

... I have those panels. Sweet I just need the base and zip ties for my (eventual) cage. I'd have to check on the size I can do tho

[@tsafibarzak6001]

Hi Scotty I was told that pine shavings is NOT good for piggies and that ASPEN is a better wood choice by my vet. Thoughts on this, I also am using fleece liners on another cage from Guinea Pig Dad. So much easier for cleaning. Love your setups.

[@kayegillanders8819]

That's great. I've bought my panels so nearly ready to go. Corroplast to order now xx

[@evaldskokins943]

good advice will defenetly do that

[@toniwright2977]

Awesome video! Do you have a video or can you make a video on how to get piggies to like veggies? I just recently got two sweet girls but haven t had any luck getting them to eat anything other than pellets and hay.

[@kornfreak814]

Thanks man! This was really helpful!

[@dorothystuhr4066]

I think it is more of "your way" rather than "the right way". Which is fine, I put together cc cages several ways and I like the three I have now.

[@momokobunny]

It doesn’t say where to get the plastic sheets from?

[@TheSaraibsb]

Thank u Scotty I'm thinking about buying a c and c cage

[@ScottysAnimals]

You can get the grids at organizing and home stores and you can get the coroplast at a hardware store

[@TheSaraibsb]

@@ScottysAnimals thank you so much I will do

[@maureenrecknor8689]

Thanks , I will sure that kind of bedding. MR

[@tarasnow7209]

Is there any way to make a c and c cage without coropast?

[@Cavymom58]

So I finally got my piggies into their nicely sized C&C cages side by side since they fight. Now I have a new problem. They are both chewing the coroplast, one more than the other. I make sure they have fresh hay, pellets, daily veggies and hay based chew treats always available. Plus they each have a hay based hard tunnel-rack that they do chew as well. The one just seems to prefer the coroplast. I don't know how to stop them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@taylorkw8276]

Where did you get the coroplast everywhere I look is so expensive

[@CarolineJane]

Same!! Anyone got any tips?

[@seeEricaRun]

Home Depot

[@nancyjaniszewski1014]

I went on the internet and checked out all of the Big Box home improvement stores. Hands down, Home Depot is the best place. Their 4’x8’ coroplast or corrugated plastic sheets are $22.00 and some change. If you spend over $49.00, they will deliver the next day. Scotty, thank you so much for the video on making the cages. I was buying smaller size sheet of the plastic and having to tape. The cages just don’t last. The tape gets wet and the cage starts leaking. Home Depot’s corrugated plastic is white, however, with the sheets being so big, the only place to tape are the corners.. And they sell White Heavy Duty Duct Tape- so home run! Score!,,,, You are a wealth of information and I love your videos and your Piggies. Keep the videos coming. You are a National Treasure. Isn’t it wonderful that we can meet people from all over the US and the World. Watching videos about Guinea Pigs sure keeps me in a good place mentally. The News seems to have 24 hours of “Breaking News” round the clock and while necessary is a real Debbie Downer. Love all you Piggy People 🥰💗🐹 One more question Scotty- are your grids powder coated or do they have a plastic coating? I have a couple of chewers and I found the powder coated grids-14”, with 1” squares, for 92 cents per grid, which I think is reasonable. Has anyone found the grids for cheaper? Thanks Scotty. How did you get involved with Guinea Pigs? I’m 68yrs. old and I think they are the perfect pet for Disabled Senior Citizens, of which I am one. I’m all cripples up with Rheumatoid Arthritis. So Piggy’s are do-able for me 😇 Blessings, Nancy

[@jessicalowell8237]

Very helpful video! I am considering building one of these cages for my two baby pigs, but It would need a top because we have a curious cat.

[@MRMcdermott]

We brought home a coroplast produce box from Costco to see if our piggies might accustom to it, and they started chewing along the edge. Isn't this a problem with coroplast lining the cage?

[@sharonhines8672]

I use fleece and have to cover coroplast or my pigs chomp it. Not sure why his piggies don't.

[@alexandrasantos9303]

Where did you buy the grids and the Coroplast?

[@lindasaylor2264]

www. Piggy bed spread .com has the cages etc.

[@pinkjenny1307]

8:17 Snoopy be chilling though

[@zamiraotaboeva1791]

How many millimeters should a cornoplast sheet be?

[@jackywang2355]

Thank you very helpful video 👍

[@warriorthawitt9971]

Would a cage like that work for fleece liners instead of bedding?

[@samandthehams4496]

Do they have to be the wire ones or can they be the plastic solid ones?

[@barkingspideer]

Oh my god thank-you so much!

[@christinam.9495]

Hello, I would like to know, is it necessary to use the coroplast if I use for the bottom only carpets?

[@florencegadson920]

What size coroplast did you use? Thnx

[@Samhain2323]

My C&C cage has been working for three years now with absolutely no problems and I use the corner clips and zip ties !!! You seem to be over thinking it 🤔

[@leannajackson2721]

Yeah fuck him for trying to make a safe home for his pet 🙄

[@ZanyProductionz]

I bought a cage from KaveeCage. My piggies are eating the coroplast! How do you stop them from eating the coroplast? Suggestions?

[@cococinnamon949]

How do you poke holes in the coroplast?

[@ParanoidPotato_]

Would the 4 cube be big enough for two piggies??

[@lacoshawebb6711]

Ff

[@gwenlyn4459]

Is it better to have a guinea pig cage on the floor or higher? For a New Guinea pig

[@citizenerased124]

Wish I saw this before I made my 2x4 up with those damn clip things, going to just get rid of them now as they do nothing and just stick to cable ties

[@sandymcelhaney2164]

What do I use for the bottom if my guniea pigs aren't potty trained?

[@guineapigtalks]

Where do you get the Coloplast

[@mariajara4113]

This is super nice. I wonder if this cage would work for bunnies?

[@LittleKingdom3]

Yes Scott!💕

[@avarosenberg391]

I am going to make a c&c cage for my two guinea pigs Oakley and Oribt

[@robyfirmansyah2348]

how thick is is the coroplast? 3mm or 5mm?

[@lizziesmith5811]

if i have a two story c+c cage how would i clean it out i need help?

[@Alix_12.]

What sizes are the cage and coraplast

[@lizziesmith5811]

but how would you clean it out? xx

[@ellianamcfarland2217]

Is a C&C 2x4 cage bigger than a Midwest Cage?

[@alystairmabloch401]

Do if you use mats instead of traditional litter, do you have to have coroplast at the bottom or can you put the panels straight on the mats?

[@ScottysAnimals]

The chloroplast goes on the inside. Grids exposed to that moisture would become corrosive. Watch some of my latest videos about fleece. I have transitioned away from pine shavings to fleece. But I still recommend killing dried pine or Aspen wood shavings. I have detailed information about this in the cage setup section of my guinea pig care guide on my website. The link is in the description

[@rachelr.n.3563]

Scotty I recently got bit trying to make my 2 older boy Guinea pigs and the baby boy Guinea pig compatible..it hurt The 2 boys are in a separate cage from the baby... It isn't going well. Thanks for this video...mine get lots of kisses too!!

[@ScottysAnimals]

3 boys usually doesn't work, we don't recommend it.

[@rachelr.n.3563]

@@ScottysAnimals ok! I figured that! But I can't let my baby boy Guinea pig go! I usually let the 2 brothers out and let them run around for a few hours, then let the baby out...well baby meaning about 6 months, the cages are down on the floor so he lays up against the cage and will fall asleep next to them, but when you let them all out it's WAR!

[@rattiegirl5]

I used to have a cage like this until my guinea pigs got on top of their houses and chewed the coroplast sides and when I realized the missing coropast was inside my pigs, I dismantled my cage. I think I will try to make the sides higher.

[@myah.1765]

should i get the 6 cube or 4 cube?

[@molliesquires2101]

Scotty, where did you get your giant coroplast sheet????

[@daleshawn1910]

Where are you buying the grids?

[@ScottysAnimals]

You can get them anywhere literally. Check on Amazon, or go to your local Target or Walmart. Especially during back to school you can find these grids everywhere. Just make sure you are getting the 14-in grids if you are using them with some pre-cut corrugated plastic. C&C cages use 14-in grids as the standard

[@AnneTervoort]

does anyone have any tips for what to use instead of coroplast? (it's not a material that's readily available in my country, and would be fairly expensive to try and get a hold off)

[@TheBlissfullyDandy]

Just to be clear, after you score the board with the scissors, you flip the whole board over so that the scoring is on the outside of the folds, right?

[@feliciaisaidiot]

What do u call the sheet?