New Cage (Almost Ready)

[tacti&yuri]

Hi, I was building a new cage using pine board and melamine board for our two chinchillas.
probably I spent more for the materials than buying a cage, but oh well...

I've finished the cage's outer shell, and first two floors.
the "basement" where I will put their sand bath,
and the "First floor" where i will put shaving and also exercise wheel.

I have not put any shelves for them to jump around, but before I install them, i have a question.

I'm planning to buy flying saucer for them since their current wheel from fortunate chins is getting bit squeaky.
(their wheel was great, and lasted a year and half. for the price, i still think it is a great deal!)
anyways, the question is, how much space (Hight and width, depth) should i reserve for the flying saucer? (btw, is the standard size saucer would be good for adult chins, or is large one would be better?)

I will post the picture of the cage soon!

Tacti

 

[Jenn]

Ok, I just looked at mine and I'm just estimating, but I think I would leave about 1 1/2 foot area each direction for the saucer. My saucer looks to be around a foot across, and then there needs to be some space around it to spin freely. Just my guess. Someone better with dimensions can probably give you a better guess. 1 1/2 feet might be a little much...

 

[tacti&yuri]

Thanks.
as long as it is not too small, I will be fine.
what I worry about is that if i place shelves too close from the floor, and not having enough space for the flying saucer.

I will post pictures once i get back home.

 

[tacti&yuri]

I got some pictures this morning.

the door for the cage is Metro's shelves I used to use.
it is kind of heavy and took us a while to figure out the best way to hang it.

the melamine board for the floor of the upper level is removable for ease of cleaning.
so far, even without all the shelves, our chinchilla likes it.
they love to explore.

can't wait to add all the shelves!