Breeding Runs

[ccchins]

Does anyone know where I can find plans to make my own breeding run?

 

[Vyxxin]

Good luck, they're pretty unique and individual. I mean, custom runs are built to a buyers specifications...I've built some of my own runs as have others I'm sure...but if you're not set up for cage building the initial costs can be way high. What kind of runs were you hoping to make...wood & wire with metal pans, wire with metal pans...solid bottom...wire bottom...it all makes a big difference on the supplies & tools you'll need. Your best bet may just be to purchase some already made!

 

[saphire]

Personnally, I have found that making runs is not worth it. If you add time, effort, cost of supplies and frustations.

Sure the price may seem somewhat high new, but I believe many have turned to already made after making some.

But that is all a matter of each individual. If you enjoy building and have help... then could be fun.

 

[chinsNdobermans]

I have some specs that I could dig up for you... no blueprints though, I don't know where those went.

 

[Vyxxin]

I prefer to purchase mine, but due to the type of run I like best (solid bottom, wire sides, sheet metal dividers) sometimes I HAVE to build my own as nobody sells that type of run. Having custom runs made really is just too pricey.

 

[chinsNdobermans]

I haven't made any of my own yet but I plan to. My father made cages for me in the past and is willing to help me with these, simply because I prefer a type similar to Vyxxin except I like built-in hay holders as dividers instead of solid dividers.

The ones I have found that I like best, the Cheek's Custom Cage Works (Texas) are just so expensive!

 

[Kylelemler]

I make my own...not sure if it's completely worth all the hassle. But I just copied the Ryerson's or Shoots style of run. And I still have to buy the pans.

 

[ccchins]

I checked out Cheeks and wow they are pricey but they look like they are constructed well.

 

[chinsNdobermans]

I checked out Cheeks and wow they are pricey but they look like they are constructed well.

They are, I have several from them. So far all second-hand because I can't afford the up-front cost of shipping!

 

[ccchins]

That's the only thing I am worried about. $900 for a 16 cage run but probably $500 to ship it.