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 ^^;

[@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

[@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.

[@IamAlwaysRight100]

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

[@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!

[@Cavymum58]

Thank you! I'm redoing my piggies' C&C today (minor changes compared to what you do)... Wish me luck. This was very helpful!!

[@gaiad2843]

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

[@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. 😍

[@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! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@jarjar0653]

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

[@pegasusnites]

Super video, extremely informative and easy to follow.

[@CavyConsciousness]

the connector are pretty but are not structually sound (like a load bearing poster) :) This was great. A lot of people freak out when it comes to the coroplast and mapping it out. My first one was a disaster, had to recut. Did not allow for folds. Doh.

[@evaldskokins943]

ok

[@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 😊

[@barrettbarnyard1959]

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

[@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.

[@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!💖

[@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?

[@lynettetucker544]

Good tips on how to put together a good C & C Cage very nice Scotty.

[@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

[@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!

[@AbisAnimals]

Few, for a second when you said pine shaving I got scared. When you said kill and dried I got so relieved 😅

[@Mystixspiral]

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

[@thehueys7212]

Love this video. I don't have a C&C cage for our guinea pigs yet but defintely plan to get it in the future. This really helps.

[@dienahfee777]

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

[@ScottysAnimals]

Please!!!

[@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

[@jessicaellenart5019]

Gonna be taking on the challenge of making my first C&C cage soon, this was really helpful! :)

[@boka-baka]

how did it go? im about to make my own heh

[@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!

[@kendallenk5250]

I recently made a huge new cage for my 3 girls and this is exactly how i did it and they love it. today is there first cage cleaning with the new cage so that should be fun :)

[@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.

[@wendyvanmeel7169]

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

[@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.

[@supanaturl]

Really great video. Thanks! I've been debating getting rid of the connectors for a while now. So frustrated with them. You've finally convinced me to go for it. 🐹❤

[@MrDjjustice24]

Best building video I found wish I would have found it before I built the current cage :( but when it’s time to remodel we are going to do your step by step Thank You!

[@anamariajimenez3214]

Than you!! I love your ideas, I follow up all the time

[@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 😂😂

[@AuntLorasHouse]

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

[@kassygirl3711]

Great videos! My family and I enjoy watching them and learning more about our piggies.

[@ogrebeast64]

I finally made my Striper and Junior a C&C cage. The grids were 12x12 though. Couldn't find the 14x14 ones locally, and didn't want to wait around for Amazon shipping. At the moment, they have a 24x48 inch cage and they are just loving the hell out of it. They are really loving being able to see exactly what is going on around them now.

[@AllieRawlings]

You posted this just as my confusing box of cage supplies arrived. Thanks! Less intimidated now lol .

[@ScottysAnimals]

We are in sync Allie

[@HeyBuddiesClips]

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

[@BrittanyCope]

Very thankful for this!

[@93alicemarie]

My 3 boys have a 2x4 cage with the grids they are zip ties together, and are so spoiled! I got to get 2 more water bottled and more chews and houses tho! Happy I change there cage : ) if any ones wondering there names are prince, nugget and Oreo

[@kayla.waylaa]

Is the 2x4 really big?

[@93alicemarie]

Kayla Xo eh, sort of why?

[@kayla.waylaa]

Crystal_Pawz Dickson I was thinking about getting a 2x4 for my two piggies :3

[@93alicemarie]

Kayla Xo I could make a tiny video of mine so you could see?

[@kayla.waylaa]

Crystal_Pawz Dickson yes!! That’d be great

[@KingerlySHolt]

well explained, quick and simple! I will be moving soon and totally showing this to my fiance so he can build the cage n have it ready when the piggies and I arrive!

[@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.

[@maciegibson1780]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@winciewillis6506]

♥ It the ones on Amazon look two small and they only had a few to choose from. Thank you Scottie!!!!!!

[@getreal98]

Missed ya Scotty..great video for newbies ☺️🙃

[@wolfman75]

Great Info Scott Thank You!!! Mine is more like skinnypigs1. I made a standing (all C&C) cage that has storage underneath.

[@reneesechrist9879]

Yes! I tell people all the time to throw their connectors away and just use zip ties! Not only for the reasons you state, but they are knuckle busters!

[@fugitiverecoveryagent2972]

Hi Scotty thank you for the video

[@johnpowrozek7452]

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

[@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.🙂

[@pppppsododofnsjebd]

I’m going to make this for my piggie pretty soon :D it’s gonna be amazing!!thank you so much for the video!

[@peppermintpattycam5546]

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

[@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!

[@marymorales2978]

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

[@lezmacon5095]

I needed this

[@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!! 😂

[@Cavymum58]

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.

[@trishayamada807]

Do you need to line the cage? My current cage isn’t lined. My piggies are on fleece and I’ve never had an issue. They do get some hay out but I clean that once a day. They seem happy seeing out.

[@tiffanymariezaccagnino2599]

Cool hook up, thanks 👍

[@anitarogers4146]

OMG that is a wonderful wealth of information

[@lorettalerma-balladares7089]

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

[@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.

[@vaibhavnirmal4845]

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

[@shrimpnugget_05]

Thanks 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.

[@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.

[@dayeonchoi8011]

Thanks for posting this!! Very helpful! My 6 piggies will enjoy this :)

[@seijavenetsalo7666]

Hi! What is the thickness of the coroplast you use? Just about to go and bye the coroplast and start building my first diy cage.

[@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

[@sophiarosekelley6723]

Hi Scotty!! I would like your opinion on a cage I’m getting for my 3 boys. I promised my rescue a bigger and better cage then what he has now. It’s a 48.4 x ” L x 24.8”W. 18.1 “ H (123 x 63 x 46 cm) it comes with 4 x grid panel 2 x Grid Panel with Door in the Middle (23.6 x 17.7 inches) 1 x Grid Panel with Door Near the Bottom (23.6 x 17.7 inches) 1 x Fabric Mat (49.6 x 26 x 3 inches) 14 x Plastic Connector 40 x Zip Tie 1 x Rubber Mallet 8 x Non-Slip Pad 1 x Instructions Is this big enough for the three of them?

[@reesemize1936]

I love your vids you helped me soooo much thanks scotty

[@rachellees2174]

What cage are you using? Also can you please give advice how to care about Guinea pigs

[@kayegillanders8819]

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

[@laneyperkins840]

I just orders supplies and I'm gonna make it tomarow, my piggy will be alot happier 🙃

[@kornfreak814]

Thanks man! This was really helpful!

[@yankeegirldownunder1375]

Scotty ,what if you live on a farm ,we have alot of posionous snakes and big birds around , got any good ideas for piggie owners in the land down under ? I'm thinking about having my Ozzie hubby build a shed to keep mine in that's big enough cause I don't have room in my house for the piggies , I could have a piggy cage to bring them in if it gets to hot or bad weather .

[@julieyang7733]

This should fit 2 guinea pigs right? And what size is the coroplast? Thanks in advance!!

[@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

[@BobbyGeee]

I need to make an openable top on mine so I don’t have to worry about our cats and dogs when we’re not home. I’m thinking I’ll zip tie the back edge but clip closed the front and sides so I can have a flip open top for cleaning. What do you think of this?

[@mervehrich6140]

Looks like a great idea but I'm not convinced that urine will not leak out of the corners. Hate to ruin a good carpet because of piggy pee as ours uses the corner regularly. Can the corners be safly sealed with silicone?

[@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.

[@evaldskokins943]

good advice will defenetly do that

[@emiliaolszewska7014]

Wow this video helped me out a lot!

[@ExpandMyLife]

Hi Scotty, I really enjoy your videos. I followed the links you provided but am not sure how many cubes I should be buying or what size of coroplastic you used.

[@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

[@juneblossom4382]

Hey Scotty, just wanted to ask a question, don't know if it was asked before, but is it necessary to overlap the grids that are being used for the width of the cage? I went ahead and did that, but I think it must lend to structural security?

[@emilybeehler513]

I know this is an older video, but I have 2 piggies who need a bigger home!! Where should I buy coroplast?

[@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.

[@samandthehams4496]

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

[@hei.bk2017]

Is the C&C cage materials something only found online or do some stores have some available? I’m planning to get my first pair of guinea pigs ever and I was looking into a rabbit cage at a pet store since I’ve read a few people prefer rabbit cages because of size for guinea pigs, but I’m re-considering that maybe I should use a C&C cage because of more flexibility on what size you can go for.

[@molliesquires2101]

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

[@christinam.9495]

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

[@ZanyProductionz]

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

[@gwenlyn4459]

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

[@marsy1480]

Great vid!

[@avarosenberg391]

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