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wire cutters* to cut the wire mesh and remove any sharp edges that could harm your hamster (very important) and remove the zip tie ends at the end

drill, with a drill bit slightly larger than the width of the cable ties, but smaller than the head of it (you can also use a soldering iron to make holes) Can refer to either home-made garden compost or seed/potting compost: • Garden compost is a soil improver made from decomposed plant waste, usually in a compost bin or heap. It is added to soil to improve its fertility, structure and water-holding capacity. Seed or potting composts are used for growing seedlings or plants in containers - a wide range of commercially produced peat-free composts are available, made from a mix of various ingredients, such as loam, composted bark, coir and sand, although you can mix your own. compost heap after shredding. Since making our bin cages and through trial and error, we have learnt that having two windows in the lid rather than one large hole makes the plastic around it a lot more stable. Delivery is Mainland UK and excludes The Highlands and Isle of Wight, Isle of man and Channel Islands.

Just remember, however, that one of the main benefits of building a bin cage is to make life simpler for you, so if you do decide to go slightly more elaborate just consider how you will clean the cage out and have much access you will have to your hamster. You should also bear in mind the height of your hamsters’ wheel when considering the depth of the box you want to use. If your hamster is a burrower, then you will also need to account for a deep layer of substrate. Step by step guide to making a hamster bin cage Either way, the best way to add a water bottle is to lie it roughly where you would like it to sit, and mark out two holes either side. Make sure that the spout is at least 1-1.5 inches up from where the bedding will reach, making it easier for your hamster to drink.

Finally, if you have a hamster wheel that clips onto a cage (rather than a freestanding one), then you will also need to cut a hole out for this. Cut it just big enough to feed the wheel screw through and then do it up by fixing the tightening mechanism to the outside of the bin cage. Using mesh for the bin cage lid if using the playpen panels linked above, you can cut the bin at 24.5 inch length (L) and 7.25 inch in width (W) and use 2 connected panels for each cut.So, if like us, you are fed up of forking out dollars on inadequate hamster cages that are too small, difficult to place your hand through and a pain to clean out, then a bin cage could be the perfect solution. Here we will explain how we made one. Large storage bin. How many litres should a hamster bin cage be? If a collection needs to be arranged, this will be made for a weekday only, between standard working hours. If you are not able to be at home when the collection is to be made, we can arrange for goods to be collected from a safe location at your request. Finally, if you have a hamster who likes to burrow than a bin cage gives you plenty of depth and is less drafty in the colder months. Adding floors in a hamster bin cage if you are going for a large cut, make sure you leave enough space (at least 1 inch) on each side for the holes and for the wire mesh or panels to properly cover the cut sides (to prevent escaping).

galvanized steel hardware cloth*in ¼ inch, no greater than ½ inch, grid spacing or wire playpen panels*. Using the measuring tape, measure the length (L) and the width (W) of the area you want to cut out and write them down. Mark the area on the bin by using the permanent marker. Important things to consider when deciding on the size of your cut: Make your cut using the cutting tool of your choice. Make sure to use any protective equipment you have. The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself. Also, make sure to use a properly ventilated area, preferably outside and away from any pets, because of the fumes caused by cutting the plastic. If using wire mesh, fit the cut wire mesh over the cut on the outside of the bin (in case there are rough edges that could harm your hamster). If using wire panels place them on the inside of the bin to prevent chewing on the plastic edge of the bin. protective equipment: sturdy gloves, protection glasses and a mask (if using a soldering iron or hot knife)

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Prepare the wire mesh for cutting, but first determine the measurements by adding 2 inches to the length (L) and 2 inches to the width (W) of your cut that you wrote down in your initial step. Drill some starter holes along the visible line, before cutting out the inside of the box using a jigsaw or box cutter. Once you get going, you may find it easier to use scissors. 4. Mark where you want to use cable ties for wire mesh