In the UK this can sometimes be called "Correx" which is a trade name and expensive, but Wickes sell "proplex" (which is the same) in 2.4 x 1.2 meter sheets for £4.20 - less than 1/2 the price of Correx. We have a very large (1.75m x 1.05m) cage using this and the only signs of ware so far are from nibbling. Actually they have nibbled absolutely everything except the chews toys.
Gordon Lawrence thankyou for letting us know about proplex. ive been looking for correx and was shocked at the prices of its board at 4mm on ebay. I left a comment on the prices above. I will go now to find this product. we don't have a wickes store where I live in devon. I'm using the sheets to help prevent damp in my workshop attached to the above garden where the moisture gets through . I think 2mm boards will be impervious to moisture damp etc ive already coated damp proof applications top to bottom including the floor but the moisture builds up on the surface... I'm throwing 2mm under the carpets too even though the carpets have their own rubber base. its just a workshop but you wont go in their in winter without a heater its a freezebox thankyou brian
OH MY GOD THE BLOOPERS KILLED ME!!!!! HAHAHA Pretty sure I've said worse when my batteries die or I'm filming so I'm not looking at where I'm stepping and run in to something heehee.....oh thanks for the laugh Chicky! As a side, this is a great and clear video on how to cut coroplast and make a c&c cage. :) I find people have the most difficulty understanding scoring the correx as opposed to cutting right through but you explained it really well! Can't wait for a tour of the NEW pet room! :D x
I'm so excited for the new piggy for calvin he deserves a friend and so do you I know hobbes would be happy that you miss him but remember him in a positive way not always being sad
Very helpful resource! A few hours and a little cussing (would of been a lot more if we hadn't watched this) we had a nice, much bigger cage, up off the floor too. Piggies are sooo happy running around, popcorning on fleece. Thank you Abby! ;-)
I'm trying to build my first c&c, but I'm curious how I measure my coroplast when the connectors that come with the grids stick out so far? Or do I not use the connectors on the bottom of the grids?
I know this Q is old, but for those still looking for an answer, you DO need to account for & subtract the connector projections that will protrude into the cage, from the Coroplast bottom dimensions. OR, if you use only zip ties on the bottoms edges of the cage, instead of connectors, make sure the part of the zip tie that has a nub, is turned to the outside aspect of the cage.
I'm getting coroplast tomorrow I'm extending my cage from 5*2 to 5*3 (c&c) with a loft of 3*2 . My piggies are going to love the room. We have 5 . 2 (1 1/2 yrs.) full grown and 8 mos. 4 mos. And 8 weeks old.
I just built my piggy a c&c cage. He was not in one before because we adopted him from a collage girl who could not keep him any more.he is also alone because he is too aggressive but he is very happy.
All depends on personality matches for guinea pigs. I have one female who is very aggressive with some pigs (wounded them) but then has lived happily now with another female.
This is perfect timing because I was just about to make a C&C cage because I have a big wooden cage and I want to put them in a C&C cage which would be inside , and I had no idea how to make the base for the cage XD
the prices of this correx board here in the UK are for eg, 2mm thick are £11 on ebay /4mm is £24 for a 8ft x4ft sheet. America always has cheaper more generous sizes. it pisses me off the amount of penny pinching and scams that go on in Europe especially the UK. they cut down sizes of sheets/ dilute or reduce liquids in containers and sell them for twice as much etc tools everything is more expensive for the same products compared to the USA . this flute board is way overpriced in UK. have u guys seen the great video of the guy who builds a cycle trailer out of this correx flute board. he uses plastic ties to tie and lace the board together. I want to use this stuff to line my walls completely top to bottom in the basement due to damp in my workshop and even place under the carpet to damp proof as the special paints I used dont prevent moisture after sealing the surfaces.
What is best for 3 guinea pigs. I want to try and use a c&c cage as the one I have they hate, and one of my pigs already chews the bars. I trust the cage but it is kind of small with everything in it so it would be better for them.
Thanks for the helpful video, just what I needed! What thickness of coroplast do you buy? My hardware store has the sheets available in 3mm or 5mm thickness, should I get the thickest one??
skinnypigs1 how do I create coroplast walls if just the floor of my cage is 46" by 96" itself? Should I buy extra coroplast and cut out walls to tape next to the coroplast base?
Loved the last blooper lol.! Does the fleece linings keep the chloroplast from getting nasty or does the chloroplast get wet and you just wipe it off.?
I know this is a year ago, but I got two piggies about two weeks ago and they need a way bigger cage! I'm trying to build a " Piggie Mansion," as my dad calls it but on the bottom, the connectors stick out way to far. Should I take them off and use zip ties? Please answer as soon as possible, much love!!
Hey Skinnypigs1 Ive finally found grids in Aus but i was wondering, do you need a base for c&c cages? I would be using fleece so i wouldn't have to worry about bedding spilling out.
There are other channels who made cages a bit different, BudgetBunny, Sherwood Smallpets, Valerie's Zoo, Piggiepigpigs, Carislittlepiggies. You check out their channels, they have used other materials.
Hi there, love your videos. I'm expanding my girls cage. In the video you said it was a 2x6 and I keep reading 2x5 in comments. The sheet of coroplast I got is 4'x6'. How big of a C&C cage will that make?
My boys are brothers. they have a 80 by 120 cm cc cage. they are 6 moths old now and they have started teeth chattering and chasing eachother around the cage. Im not sure what is classified as fighting. they haven't bitten each other yet, I guess they are trying to figure out who is the dominant one. Do you have any tips on how to avoid any accidents or misfortunes? Please help
I'm making a 4x8 or a 4x10 I'm not sure about making a 4x10 because I am putting in a 4x2 kitchen upstairs It's for 3 pigs but I have my eye on a pig for adoption and I'm thinking about going there and introducing my pigs and the other pig, if things go well I'll get him. But my pigs do have 2-3 hours on grass if it's warm outside, so would u recommend 4x8 or 4x10? With 4x2 loft- kitchen area
+NataliasPets haha! Thx but actually +snowflakepiggy made a 4x10 with a 4x2 upper level and I kind of maybe copied her! I saw it and was like AAAHHHMAWGAWD! so I encouraged my dad to get loads of grids and coroplast the pigs love it but as I'm in England, it's a little bit harder to buy good quality fleece liners, so I'm stuck using just fleece blankets and towels/puppy pads.
+MeAndThePiggies Loobooshed & CharlottesPiggies on Utube live in the UK and can help you with people to buy fleece from!! Hope this helps take care Shey
Hey guys, Just a quick tip. If you want a C&C cage but can't be bothered to make one, go to guineapigcages.com They are the best! Bit pricey but saves you the hastle :)
I Have One Guinea Pig ( Milo ) He Doesn't Like Having Other Pigs With Him He's Very Spoiled And He Needs A New Cage And Of Corse I'm Not Going To Buy One From A Store So I Need To Know Where To Get The Things For A C&C Cage And Also How Much It Is Thanks A lot And I Hope I Didn't Sound Rude By Asking But I'm In Need Of A Cage Badly And I Can't Seem To Find Were a to Find Theese Things So Thanks I Love Ur Vids And Milo Said Hi 😋🐹
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Why has someone disliked this?
It's so helpful
Thanks Skinny Pigs!
Coroplast, not to be confused with Chloroplast.
In the UK this can sometimes be called "Correx" which is a trade name and expensive, but Wickes sell "proplex" (which is the same) in 2.4 x 1.2 meter sheets for £4.20 - less than 1/2 the price of Correx. We have a very large (1.75m x 1.05m) cage using this and the only signs of ware so far are from nibbling. Actually they have nibbled absolutely everything except the chews toys.
Gordon Lawrence thankyou for letting us know about proplex. ive been looking for correx and was shocked at the prices of its board at 4mm on ebay. I left a comment on the prices above. I will go now to find this product. we don't have a wickes store where I live in devon. I'm using the sheets to help prevent damp in my workshop attached to the above garden where the moisture gets through . I think 2mm boards will be impervious to moisture damp etc ive already coated damp proof applications top to bottom including the floor but the moisture builds up on the surface... I'm throwing 2mm under the carpets too even though the carpets have their own rubber base. its just a workshop but you wont go in their in winter without a heater its a freezebox thankyou brian
Lifesaver thank you!!!
Lol the bloopers got me! Love to see you laugh at a hard time.
Great video for those wanting to make a c&c cage!
Was perfect for me as in time I will need to replace my coreplast I'm sure!! Take care Shey
TYVM, i have watched so many videos on preparing the coroplast and you made everything so easy to understand....Your the BEST Abby!
Just wanna come back to say thank you for making your videos. Finally able to build my dream cage for the pigs now that we’ve moved. Soooo excited!
OH MY GOD THE BLOOPERS KILLED ME!!!!! HAHAHA Pretty sure I've said worse when my batteries die or I'm filming so I'm not looking at where I'm stepping and run in to something heehee.....oh thanks for the laugh Chicky! As a side, this is a great and clear video on how to cut coroplast and make a c&c cage. :) I find people have the most difficulty understanding scoring the correx as opposed to cutting right through but you explained it really well! Can't wait for a tour of the NEW pet room! :D x
"What a piece of dog shit" 😂😂 lmao that is too funny!
+Madison George I didn't say it as a bad thing! And why does it matter to you? I don't go spreading hate on her channel, and I never will.
+Raid Wing I'm sorry for saying that I didn't realize that you were talking about the bloopers ❤️👍🏽
+Madison George your fine :-P ~smile more
+Raid Wing Smile more Romanatwood 👍🏽
That dog shit comment had me rollin!! Lmao!! Great video like always.
Haha thanks :)
You like dog shit...
I'm so excited for the new piggy for calvin he deserves a friend and so do you I know hobbes would be happy that you miss him but remember him in a positive way not always being sad
Very helpful resource! A few hours and a little cussing (would of been a lot more if we hadn't watched this) we had a nice, much bigger cage, up off the floor too. Piggies are sooo happy running around, popcorning on fleece. Thank you Abby! ;-)
Thank you so much! This is super easy to follow and I successfully made a 2x3 to take to my pet sitter’s when I go on vacation ☺️
I'm trying to build my first c&c, but I'm curious how I measure my coroplast when the connectors that come with the grids stick out so far? Or do I not use the connectors on the bottom of the grids?
I know this Q is old, but for those still looking for an answer, you DO need to account for & subtract the connector projections that will protrude into the cage, from the Coroplast bottom dimensions. OR, if you use only zip ties on the bottoms edges of the cage, instead of connectors, make sure the part of the zip tie that has a nub, is turned to the outside aspect of the cage.
'A piece of dog shit' 😂😂😂
so sorry 4 ur loss. u r so amazing and plz keep making videos.
she's rocking tht sideshave 👌👌👌
This is great!!! Wonderful to see you happy!! I've wanted someone to do a video on this for awhile!! TYVM!! Love the blooper!! Take care Shey
I'm getting coroplast tomorrow I'm extending my cage from 5*2 to 5*3 (c&c) with a loft of 3*2 . My piggies are going to love the room. We have 5 . 2 (1 1/2 yrs.) full grown and 8 mos. 4 mos. And 8 weeks old.
So exciting!! I just got a neutered boy for my girlies!! They're all in a 2x6 :)
(( I saw the Facebook post you made about getting a girl for Calvin !))
Great! Love this! Thanks so much! You could probably use velcro tape too. That stuff is strong and you won't see it at all.
That's a good idea!
I used it. It worked great! Thanks for posting this video@@skinnypigs1
Onde compra essa folha inteira?Where do you buy this entire sheet?
Did you know the first skinny pig was bred in an Montreal lab in 1978!
I just built my piggy a c&c cage. He was not in one before because we adopted him from a collage girl who could not keep him any more.he is also alone because he is too aggressive but he is very happy.
All depends on personality matches for guinea pigs. I have one female who is very aggressive with some pigs (wounded them) but then has lived happily now with another female.
Great tutorial !, the bloopers was a bonus, so cute :o). Dog shit is tame compared to what I might say lol
😖😖😖
im sssoo sorry for your loss it can really be hard
This is perfect timing because I was just about to make a C&C cage because I have a big wooden cage and I want to put them in a C&C cage which would be inside , and I had no idea how to make the base for the cage XD
i was wondering where did you buy the coroplast ?
Great video, love ur channel!
just helped me more than any other video
Very helpful . You do a great job
yay new cages i cant wait to see the vid
You girls sure do like your cages!
I love how u do so much for those piggies
An interesting and fun video. I loved the bloopers 😀
Loved the video it was very helpful
Your bloopers are awesome! XD
is this cheaper than buying them already made?
Honestly, I believe so. The cages at the pet store are extremely small even at the biggest size old. I have yet to try and build myself.
YES YOU SAVE A FORTUNE
the prices of this correx board here in the UK are for eg, 2mm thick are £11 on ebay /4mm is £24 for a 8ft x4ft sheet. America always has cheaper more generous sizes. it pisses me off the amount of penny pinching and scams that go on in Europe especially the UK. they cut down sizes of sheets/ dilute or reduce liquids in containers and sell them for twice as much etc tools everything is more expensive for the same products compared to the USA . this flute board is way overpriced in UK. have u guys seen the great video of the guy who builds a cycle trailer out of this correx flute board. he uses plastic ties to tie and lace the board together. I want to use this stuff to line my walls completely top to bottom in the basement due to damp in my workshop and even place under the carpet to damp proof as the special paints I used dont prevent moisture after sealing the surfaces.
Would a 2 by 4 with a 2 by 1 loft cage be good for 2 piggies ???
Zoe's LittlePiggies yes but a 3x5 would be better
Frenchie xx That’s an oddly specific size. A 3x5 is WAYYY over the minimum, which is great. Not necessary though.
OMGOMG 2:56 I THOUGHT THOSE WERE THE REAL PIDGS
What is best for 3 guinea pigs. I want to try and use a c&c cage as the one I have they hate, and one of my pigs already chews the bars. I trust the cage but it is kind of small with everything in it so it would be better for them.
Thanks for the helpful video, just what I needed! What thickness of coroplast do you buy? My hardware store has the sheets available in 3mm or 5mm thickness, should I get the thickest one??
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You are so good at this if I would to do it it would probably fall apart but I have a hamster but u still love piggies
Awesome very informative,can't wait to see the done and meet the new piggie skinnypigs,sew the photo of her on Facebook 😊❤️🐹
What’s the inch measurement between the end of the board and the 14 inch mark
skinnypigs1 how do I create coroplast walls if just the floor of my cage is 46" by 96" itself? Should I buy extra coroplast and cut out walls to tape next to the coroplast base?
Loved the last blooper lol.!
Does the fleece linings keep the chloroplast from getting nasty or does the chloroplast get wet and you just wipe it off.?
Sometimes it gets a touch wet but when you clean out the cages just using a vinegar/water solution and a cloth wipe it up nicely!
do u know anywhere good to get supplies to build a c&c cage I have two of them and one is pregnant
that looks hard can you buy them that are already made
www.guineapigcages.com
ashley toovey lol same
Yes! That's what I do
Where do I buy that sheet ? I’m from Canada and can’t find them anywhere
How many c and c grids are needed to put inside this base (in the video!) also would this cage be big enough for 2 guinea pigs
when you refer to cage sizes like 2x5 for example you are referring to 2 grid x 5 grid not 2x5 feet right?
will A 2x5 work for 2 piggies
yes
Pate Riot yes but I recommend a 3x5 for the piggies
Thats More than the space recommend so that will be awesome
The Unicorn ? The recommended size is 2x3 or more
LifeAsLily No 2x4 actually
What size cage would be good for 2 Guinea pigs??💘💘
2by4 or bigger is better.
+skinnypigs1 i can't bileva some one disliked
7.5 sqft MINIMUM. more is better. i have a 6.5 sqft cage but today im upgrading to 10 sqft. its never too late to amend our mistake :)
love this thank you😘
how thick is is the coroplast? 3mm or 5mm?
Where do you buy your coroplast?
plzzzzz do the new pet room tour as soon as possible
Will probably be made Thursday if I can swing it.
sorry to ask but is one grid one foot? :)
A grid is 14 inches I think.
Oh, alright :D
SilverCatGamer it is 13
It’s 14
Most grids are 12x12 but it varies
love thee videos
I know this is a year ago, but I got two piggies about two weeks ago and they need a way bigger cage! I'm trying to build a " Piggie Mansion," as my dad calls it but on the bottom, the connectors stick out way to far. Should I take them off and use zip ties? Please answer as soon as possible, much love!!
The zip ties will need to be really tight but i think it can work
how much does it cost
Do your guinea pigs chew the edges of the coroplast?
Apple does, so I covered the edges with plexiglass in front.
can you make a video of suitable cages you can buy
www.guineapigcagesstore.com/standard-guinea-pig-cages btw do not go with the smaller ones.
I need help? I have one guinea pig and I don't no what size of a c&c cage I should make and should I get him a buddy?
Yes for a buddy and 2by5 is a great size.
skinnypigs1 my parents are worried about hay going every were in my room how do I keep hay from going everywhere. Is a 2by5 for a buddy
i dont like my guien pigs cage how can i make in prove mints to a small cage
I❤️your channel
Can you tell me where you got that exacto knife, please?
I imagine the hardware store, but not sure, had it for many years.
Hey Skinnypigs1 Ive finally found grids in Aus but i was wondering, do you need a base for c&c cages? I would be using fleece so i wouldn't have to worry about bedding spilling out.
Yes you will need a base, so hay/poops stay inside the cage and so any pee does not leak onto your floor even with liners.
What is the cage size needed for 5 piggies
3by6 at least I would say.
skinnypigs1 ok thanks I'll make it a bit bigger most likely a 3 by 7 😀😀
and how do u edit ur videos
Just a question but do you NEED coroplast in your c & c cage?
You need that for the base yes.
Okay :D
What size is good for 3 pigs?
2by7 would be great or 3by5.
+skinnypigs1 OMG THANKS SOOO MUCH ILYSM YOUR PIGS ARE ADORABLE!!!
Are there any other alternative options than using Coloplast?
There are other channels who made cages a bit different, BudgetBunny, Sherwood Smallpets, Valerie's Zoo, Piggiepigpigs, Carislittlepiggies. You check out their channels, they have used other materials.
how much was ur go pro
anyone recommend where to get chloroplast from? :)
Hardware stores, building centers or sign shops.
Hi there, love your videos. I'm expanding my girls cage. In the video you said it was a 2x6 and I keep reading 2x5 in comments. The sheet of coroplast I got is 4'x6'. How big of a C&C cage will that make?
I said 2by5 c&c cage at the start. My sheet was a 5by8ft. Each grid is 14 inches, so you will just have to calculate that out :)
What's the measurements for the 2x5
28 by 70 inches. Each grid panel is 14 inches.
Did you measure in inches or centimeters? And is the sheer 48' by 96'?
Inches
My boys are brothers. they have a 80 by 120 cm cc cage. they are 6 moths old now and they have started teeth chattering and chasing eachother around the cage. Im not sure what is classified as fighting. they haven't bitten each other yet, I guess they are trying to figure out who is the dominant one. Do you have any tips on how to avoid any accidents or misfortunes? Please help
Maybe give more space?
also i just got a new 12 week old bunny, her name is ella. but if you have any tips or suggestions for me plz tell me she is my first rabbit.
She is your first rabbit. Happy now?
Is a 2×3 plus a ramp leading up to a 1×2 good for 2 guineas?
2by4 is the minimum for 2 guinea pigs, lofts don't count for the overall size, so at least a 2by4 base.
+skinnypigs1 Ok, thanks for the information.
Could you use this for rabbits too??
The grids yes, but the coroplast base they would chew. I have 1 using kiln dried pine for a base and it was safe for the bunny to chew.
How do I get this huge sheet home?
Lol
what would be the size for 1 guinea pig?
Guinea pigs should always be housed in pairs or more, so 28 by 56 inches is the minimum for 2.
skinnypigs1 ok thanks!I hope to get more soon.
where did u get ur coroplast from
You can usually find it at your local hardware store. If not, try to find some at Home Depot.
When r u getting the spayed female?
Wednesday evening I pick her up!
+skinnypigs1 across not acrosst sorrt idk why that annoys me
I'm making a 4x8 or a 4x10
I'm not sure about making a 4x10 because I am putting in a 4x2 kitchen upstairs
It's for 3 pigs but I have my eye on a pig for adoption and I'm thinking about going there and introducing my pigs and the other pig, if things go well I'll get him. But my pigs do have 2-3 hours on grass if it's warm outside, so would u recommend 4x8 or 4x10? With 4x2 loft- kitchen area
4x10 ?! That's huge!! Don't think anyone has ever made such a huge cage! Your piggies are gonna be so happy!
+NataliasPets haha! Thx but actually +snowflakepiggy made a 4x10 with a 4x2 upper level and I kind of maybe copied her! I saw it and was like AAAHHHMAWGAWD! so I encouraged my dad to get loads of grids and coroplast
the pigs love it but as I'm in England, it's a little bit harder to buy good quality fleece liners, so I'm stuck using just fleece blankets and towels/puppy pads.
+MeAndThePiggies Loobooshed & CharlottesPiggies on Utube live in the UK and can help you with people to buy fleece from!! Hope this helps take care Shey
+MeAndThePiggies LooBooShedZoo ^
+Sheywh12 cool thanks!
So for standard 6 sides you still cut the corners?
*6 INCH sides
No matter the size, you cut the corners the same and tape it up the same.
Ok thanks
My Guinea pig Ginger passed away today :'(:'(
I bet you gave her the best life ever (:. Rest in peace ginger 💕
Can anybody please tell me what size liner I need for a 2•4 cage??!! I am getting one tomorrow
Caitlyn Richardson it should be around 28 in by 56 in. Maybe a little bigger just in case it shrinks.
I like to buy fleece blankets from the store and cut them accordingly to size I'd recommend that it is much cheaper.
Is that 48 inch by 96 inch
Yes
Hey guys, Just a quick tip. If you want a C&C cage but can't be bothered to make one, go to guineapigcages.com They are the best! Bit pricey but saves you the hastle :)
are you going to get more piggies
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A spayed female for Calvin.
+skinnypigs1 Aww she's so cute!❤
What would be the appropriate size for 3 guinea pigs
2by6 or larger.
are u getting a new piggy
Where do you get coraplast ugh 😂 sorry if I spelt that wrong
I bought mine at home depot. Or you could get it from a sign shop.
I miss Hobbes
YAY
I wish you showed us where you got your table
I gave a guy that does wood working measurements and he made them.
So just a random D00D :D
I Have One Guinea Pig ( Milo ) He Doesn't Like Having Other Pigs With Him He's Very Spoiled And He Needs A New Cage And Of Corse I'm Not Going To Buy One From A Store So I Need To Know Where To Get The Things For A C&C Cage And Also How Much It Is Thanks A lot And I Hope I Didn't Sound Rude By Asking But I'm In Need Of A Cage Badly And I Can't Seem To Find Were a to Find Theese Things So Thanks I Love Ur Vids And Milo Said Hi 😋🐹
www.guineapigcages.com
How big for quads...4 piggies?
Currently they are on 3x5 c&c cage....is that ok?
Paula Busby I have a quad as well minimum is 2 by 6
Paula Busby I think that ok
Yes but bigger is always better for large groups :)
If they aren't fighting then they're fine