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Post by Jackie on Jan 22, 2011 20:40:59 GMT -5
Bluemoose, how big would you like it to be? What are you looking for exactly?
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Post by bluemoose on Jan 22, 2011 20:55:54 GMT -5
Well the outdoor enclosure I have now is 12' x 6' x 3' so I'd like it to be at least that long and wide and preferably taller so I don't have to crouch down. I really love the design of the ebay one but I want it to be like twice as large as it is. But the more I thought about it, the more I dislike the idea of using wood. Something like this would be amazing but no way I can afford or build that.
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Post by sherrylynne on Jan 22, 2011 21:12:04 GMT -5
Oh, I like that!
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Post by Jackie on Jan 22, 2011 21:24:02 GMT -5
I don't know if you wanna tell me, but what is your budget? I can help you look for something you like.
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Post by bluemoose on Jan 22, 2011 21:38:26 GMT -5
Well I haven't set anything exactly but if it was something awesome and mobile I'd be willing to save up $1000 or so to spend on it. I've been browsing around outdoor pet enclosures (mostly cat ones) but I haven't been able to find anything that I really love and that isn't insanely expensive. I've been trying to think if I could buy the materials for something like the picture and then pay someone to assemble it for me (I don't own a welding torch ).
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Post by Jackie on Jan 22, 2011 21:41:44 GMT -5
This website will sell you the plans for a large enclosure for like...$50 or something. catiodesigns.com/sales.php?r. One of them is very large, 16x16. Maybe that might be something you could get the plans for and then pay someone to assemble it?
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Post by bluemoose on Jan 22, 2011 21:48:46 GMT -5
Wow that looks great! I'm definitely going to look into that. If I have detailed instructions I can probably even build it with my father's help. We have all the tools I'm just not overly skilled with them But my dad is pretty pro. I couldn't have made my current enclosure without him
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Post by Jackie on Jan 22, 2011 21:50:26 GMT -5
Also, take a look at some of these. They are modular, so you can add on whenever you want, take them apart very easily. www.cats-on-line.com/catcagesbronzeplus.htm They have a cool door with food bowls in it. The panels are 1"x1", so I'm not sure if you'd have to modify it so your fuzzies can't escape.
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Post by Jackie on Jan 22, 2011 21:51:47 GMT -5
Here's the dog version of the same product. www.optionsplus.com/index.htm They are a variety of different cages, but these would probably need more modifications because of the bar spacing, etc. But some are pretty good deals.
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Post by bluemoose on Jan 22, 2011 22:00:04 GMT -5
Wow those modular ones look really convenient! So easy to disassemble and move when I need to. And knowing ferret math I'll end up with more fuzzbutts and need more space eventually Thanks so much
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Post by Jackie on Jan 22, 2011 22:02:08 GMT -5
No problem. I love the modular idea. Plus, you can always add more when more money comes in Or when ferret math strikes I dont think there is any limit on how big you can go I researched this for a while before deciding against it (due to finances). I had a lot of the web pages saved. Good luck in finding something you like. EDIT: I realized I never posted the link for the dog one. I updated that.
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Post by sherrylynne on Jan 22, 2011 23:13:37 GMT -5
I really like the "catio designs" ones! They look fantastic. All you'd have to do is change the type of wire mesh covering it.
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Post by AnimalFarm2006 on Jan 26, 2011 13:14:31 GMT -5
One thing that I saw while researching is going to lowes and buying the 19.00 screen doors. You replace the screen and use brackers to hold everything together. Can't find the link but you can take it apart and move it in panels.
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Post by bluemoose on Jan 26, 2011 13:40:58 GMT -5
That's a pretty ingenious idea!
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Post by AnimalFarm2006 on Jan 26, 2011 15:12:05 GMT -5
Found this. www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6429I was thinking of doing this but figured it would be cheaper just to build it with wood. I'm doing 6 x 6 with 24-25 peices of 2 x 4, or 3's for 3.00 a pop. That's 75 worth wood + 10.00 for paint= 85. I need two different screw types= 10.00. lots of mesh= 100.00 Bricks= 60.00 If I got the pannels, it would be 152 + 2.00 for one peice of wood + brackets to hold everything in place.
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