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Oct 20th NOTE ABOUT FORUM ISSUES: Sorry for the continued delay -- The forum software we use has been transferred from one company to another, and they are changing it which is causing us further delays in our ability to update. Because of this we are dealing with some forum glitches that may prevent you from uploading photos to your albums, creating a signature, and other little annoying things that have been going on for some time. We are currently working on expediting this as best we can. I am sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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Twinklie 
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| 07/16/2010 04:05 PM |
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Thanks Moonlight! With the link you provide was very helpful, I found this sign store close to where I live. They carry 4' x 8' for $30. I asked the owner to keep an eye for some leftover, since I don't have much idea what to do with mine yet. I should have just ask for corrugated sheet instead. I think I will use piece of wood for the support of level. Thank you so much Moonlight, without your help, I guess the idea of my condo is still floating in the air. Kyoshi, your condo sounds so pricessly dreamy, how sweet! I will stay right here waiting for the pictures.  |
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Kyoshi
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| 07/16/2010 05:03 PM |
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Thanks guys! I'm SO glad for your support, without your help, Kyoshi would be stuck in a cardboard box for the rest of her life!LOL! I am SOO glad I have so many people who care about Kyoshi. Any more things I need to know? I'm on here 24/7, so I'll read it as soon as I get it. |
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Twinklie
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| 07/17/2010 07:57 AM |
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Yesterday I started to build my condo's structure with my son. All I can say was, the design was off when I started to build it. At first I used all the zipties to hold the grids together, it turned out, it DID NOT work well for me. My son saw me struggling with the whole condo, he finally decided to call on his dad to help. Am I glad or what? I felt so lucky to have my husband around whenever I stumble through things I can't handle. My husband said I really should use the connector to stabilized the condo, at least give it a base. Ok, I see that, because mine with zipties together wasn't really standing up. So, we cut off all the zipties and re-do the whole condo. I really don't have any talent to be a builder. I told my husband what I was going to do, and he implement it and makes the whole things work! After 3 hours, the outline structure of the condo was done. We put a few carpet on the grids to let my two rabbits to check it out. They were very excited, and pooped all over. Well, all I can say is my rabbits are really pooping machine! Now I really see I need the coroplast to go around the condo, just to stop some flying poop and pee, I am so tired of cleaning the overflow pee on my tile.
Thank you again Moonlight, without your inspiration and help, this condo is still in my head. So, the condo is partial done. We used up all the zipties, have to get more to secure all the grids. Then the flooring. Please let me know what I need to do to make it better.
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Beka27
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Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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| 07/17/2010 09:11 AM |
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That looks nice! Are you going to do an additional level? You have room for a short third level, just make sure to put a top on it. It's good that you're going to still use zipties to reinforce it, the connectors don't always stay put. I think the combination of connectors PLUS zipties is the best way to go. |
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Meadow.....
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Kyoshi
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| 07/22/2010 04:43 PM |
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I am not sure if anyone is still following this, but if you are, thats great, because I need help. How high should I make her cage? 1 cube high or two? (I am NOT adding another level if i do 2 cubes high) If i do 2 cubes high, do I need to have a wooden dowel for support? I know you guys are suggesting 2x2, but if i have a bed, (cat bed), bowls (dog bowls for teacup or toy dog breeds), a water bottle, and a litterpan (cat), I think I might need to go 2x3, or even 3x3. Is that a good idea? Is it too much room? And also, does Coroplast flake? like if i get it pink, will it eventully start to flake and turn white? |
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Beka27
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Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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| 07/23/2010 08:37 AM |
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I would not go less than 2x4 grids. One grid high is too short for a cage. She needs space to stand upright. And what do you mean you are not adding another level if you do 2 grids? |
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Kyoshi
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| 07/23/2010 09:34 AM |
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If i do 2 grids high, that dosent mean I want another level, as in using plywood shelvs. I only would use it for No Escape purposes. I'm gonna introduce another level later. |
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Kyoshi
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| 07/23/2010 03:51 PM |
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Would 14" high be tall enough for a baby bunny to not be able to hop out? |
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Kyoshi
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| 07/23/2010 03:53 PM |
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I was wondering, maybe Corrugated Plastic is long fancy talk for CoroPlast? |
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Petzy
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Northern AB Canada
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| 07/23/2010 03:53 PM |
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No. My adult ones jump 32" with ease and baby buns sometimes display a tremendous agility in climbing even. |
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 "what happened?
did something happen or can I just go back to my hay?" |
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Kyoshi
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| 07/23/2010 03:55 PM |
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So, should i try 28"? |
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Petzy
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Northern AB Canada
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| 07/23/2010 04:07 PM |
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You might want to clip a sheet on top just to be safe  |
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did something happen or can I just go back to my hay?" |
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Kyoshi
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| 07/23/2010 04:25 PM |
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Thanks!
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Beka27
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| 07/23/2010 08:42 PM |
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Posted By Kyoshi on 07/23/2010 03:53 PM
I was wondering, maybe Corrugated Plastic is long fancy talk for CoroPlast?
Hmmm. I never thought about it, but that would make sense... 
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HuntingtonHavana
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| 07/28/2010 05:56 PM |
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I making one myself, I found this site it's really helpful. http://www.rabbitcondo.com/ I'm actually making one similar to Lara and Harrel’s deluxe, wide rabbit condo, I used there plans to get started. Hope this helps you |
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Kyoshi
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| 08/01/2010 10:41 AM |
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I am still getting more and more confused the more I read information. I though that info was supposed to CLEAR everthing up, not create more fog! I am getting hoplessly confused. Anyone have any ways to clear this up? I think my main confusions are the furnishings, the material, and the structure. |
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RabbitPam
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Florida
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| 08/01/2010 11:48 AM |
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Kyoshi, I'm more of a visual person, so when it came time to create a new habitat for Sammy, I started with looking at pix of habitats I liked. I also narrowed it down by what would be easiest to clean. So you could try looking at the Habitat gallery section, or on people's profiles at their pix, to find a set up you like the look of. Then analyze the components and create it. maybe that would lessen the confusion. Also might do an internet browse of cages you like too, and try to make something similar. Remember, Kiss. Keep it simple... |
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Beka27
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Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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| 08/01/2010 12:58 PM |
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I get what you're saying! It can get complicated. There are so many different ways, how-tos, and designs, which is sometimes nice, but I know for me personally, sometimes too many choices just lead to indecision. (You should have seen me looking for fabric at the store for travel pillowcases... uhm. It took about an hour. Too. Many. Choices.)
Will you be building the caging by yourself, or do you have a friend or family member who will be helping? If someone will be helping, try asking their opinion also. Very often, two heads are better than one. You can get together and look at pictures online, and if the other person is good at building and conceptualizing things, they might be able to offer good suggestions too.
I didn't want to waste a lot of time, money, or brain power building a custom habitat, so we went the xpen route, and I have no regrets. Over two years later, they still look brand-new. Easy to clean. Nothing for bunnies to chew or destroy. But I know in your situation, you need to be conscious of the dimensions. No one can really tell you definitively which way to go. It's something you just need to figure out. |
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jerseygirl
Australia
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| 08/02/2010 01:25 AM |
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(You should have seen me looking for fabric at the store for travel pillowcases... uhm. It took about an hour. Too. Many. Choices.)
Haha. I'm like that in the supermarket!
Kyoshi, I like RabbitsPam and Bekas advice about keeping it simple. I suggest just building a simple pen using the NIC grids to start with. You can even order C&C cage kits on ebay. They have some examples of pens that are for guinea pigs. If you're getting a young bunny, a NIC pen might be better while you litter train and there is a lot of cleaning up involved. Then as you get to know your bunny, you can design the cage to suit her, her likes and dislikes.
I don't know if this link will be a help or a hinderance at this point. It's a detailed step by step for building a condo. So if it causes more confusion, just save it to a file and look at it when your ready. http://www.longislandrabbitrescue.o....pdf
To much info/detail is can get overwhelming for sure!! I know, i'm an info junkie.
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