way old thread lol
ive got the cage from pets at home for my degus , ive got the long metal one , but i think the tall metal onewould be better

yh lol, i just joined. How many degu can you fit in the long thickets house cage?
ty

if you got the time & trouble build a wooden base as i do for all my cages. ideally build so that the cage sits in the base. this provides more depth and keeps all substrate in place. picture shows alternate way with base built inside. best base setup is to use beech wood chips(P@H) with wooden pieces for footing. i use approx 6/7inch branches that are sliced into about 1/2 inch thickness. may sound extreme but is good for their feet and when soiled is easily replaced.

Attached Images

010804.jpg (89.5 KB, 5 views)

Problem with wooden base is degus can chew and they can cheew hard and fast. Aslo I imagine the wood would become smelly and stained quite quickly. I know you say it can be replaced easily, but I for one wouldn;t want to be replacing the base every few weeks.

Peace
Akai-Chan

Loving the rest of the cage setup though, those must be some very happy degus

Peace
Akai-Chan

same base has been in the mansion for over 5yrs and is as good as new. like i mentioned use a deep use of beech wood chips( they soak up any wet) and use branches sliced up 6/7inch wide 1/2 inch thick as stepping stones and these soak up any stains and can easily be replaced. simple but may not be suitable for all.