Correx and Cube (C&C) Suppliers

[guineapigqueen]

SOURCES FOR GRIDS (MESH AND SQUARE)

Screwfix Direct
£18.99 for ? MESH Grids (4 cubes)
Delivery £5.00
Total £23.99

Eden Shop
£17.85 for ? MESH Grids (4 cubes)
Delivery and VAT £14.87
Total £32.72

B&Q
£22.98 for 24 SQUARE GRIDS (6 cubes)
Delivery NON PICK UP IN STORE (B&Q).

Display Sense
£43.62 for 16 SQUARE Grids(4 cubes)
Delivery and VAT £16.97
Total £60.59

Monarch Direct
£47.00 for SQUARE BLACK 6 cubes (I assume, thats how many is on the picture)
£58.75 for SILVER/GREY
FREE DELIVER

Robert May
£22 for 17 SQUARE Grids (4 cubes)
If I remember correctly your order has to be above £25

shopfittingsworld.co.uk
£60.00 for 28 SQUARE GRIDS (10 cubes)
VAT £10.50
Total £70.50

Amazon
£12.99 for ? PLASTIC grids (4 cubes) ****
Come in Black, Blue or Pink
Delivery £6.50
Total £19.49

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£14.99 for ? PLASTIC grids (4 cubes) ****
COME IN: Pink, White, Blue or Black
Delivery £7.99
Total £22.98

****NOTE: These are solid plastic cubes and I would not recommend anyone to use them unless they are paired with mesh or square cubes due to the fact they are plastic and piggies like to nibble. I, personally I have used them for the 2nd floor and the back, which is against the wall.

SOURCES FOR CORREX

Ebay

Or try searching for Sign Makers within your area at
www.yell.com

Emma x

[PigPog]

As an alternative to correx I use lino/vinyl flooring which I buy in rolls and cut into a tray shape to cover the cage floor. I have found it cheap to buy and easy to use. Lino/vinyl flooring can be obtained from DIY stores and flooring specialists.





Reason for Editing: Found a typo - PigPog

[molly]

Thank you Emma - There's a couple on there I didn't know about!

[pamperedpiggycavie]

OOh, not seen this before. How sturdy is it? Does it take long to put together?
Amanda

[PigPog]

It's great. If you don't put a bottom to the cage (which I don't anymore because they eat the lino around the connectors and make holes in the bottom!) then it can be a bit wobbly, but gets firmer when you put the lino in (my lino always goes up the sides a bit, sort of like a tray). All of my herds are in C&C cages as well as Hairy who lives in the kitchen. They're really quite easy to do and you can make them any size you want. So much better than something like wood which limits your creativity.

[teddypig]

I have bought a big cage for my piggies, but after researching these C&C cages I am sooo going to get the stuff to make one! I am getting 2 boars, but also want to get more guinea pigs in the future so would need to divide the cage so any future guineas don't fight or breed!

My house will be taken over soon as I want it to be massive - haha, my poor husband to be!

[teddypig]

Great idea about using lino/vinyl flooring instead of correx - but do the guinea pigs nibble the sides and do the sides sag down at all due to it not being solid like the correx?

[PigPog]

Depending on the pig there can be some nibbling but this is usually only until they get bored and find something else to do. Don't put grids on the base of your cage or they'll chew through the lino around the connectors.

The sides are actually very sturdy and they do stay upright if you don't make them too long up the sides. Do a diagonal cut in each corner and the lino will fold around the corners and reinforce itself a bit.

I tend to give about 2-4 inches up the sides to make the tray.

[teddypig]

Thanks I'll give it a go, I imagine lino is cheaper than correx and easier to come across!

[guineapigz]

I am goino get the B&Q ones from my local store asap!
What a help this tread is for me!

[PigPog]

Glad we could be of service. This thread was Emma's work though, so here you go Emma - have a carrot.

[guineapigz]

Thanks Emma!
The store that is not out of stock that's nearest to me is one in coventry, jus' down the road!
Hope they do have them, I hope they update their site cus I'm not goin down there just to be messed around *I have no patience!*
Lets call it my B Day present shall we! Even though my B Day is not till Augast 18th!
But the Guinea Pigs come first!

[eppingstrider]

I presume the grids on their own are also suitable for making an outdoor run - temporary one at any rate? Or have people tried the ones you can buy that are meant for outdoor runs? I'd have to supervise or peg a net over the top to make sure a passing sparrowhawk didnt think I'd offered it dinner, though!

[PigPog]

Yeah, I'd assume the grids can be used as an outdoor run also, as long as you put some sort of lid on it.

[guineapigqueen]

I know of a few people who use them as a run for outside grazing.

My advice is to get something to pin them into the ground with i.e. Tent pegs as they could be knocked over if a pig is startled and runs into the side.

Regarding a lid like Kate suggested I would either supervise them at all times as I do when I go outside with my troupe or try and get a thin lightweight net like you would put over ponds to keep the birds out, as something too heavy could squish the piggies.

Emma x