How to build an Ozzy Cage
Have you recently purchased your first Ozzy Cage? Or are you looking into housing options for your guinea pigs and want to know just how easy and customisable Ozzy Cages are to construct? Well along with our library of video tutorials, here is a Step-by-step guide to building an Ozzy Cage.
What you will need to build a 2x4 Ozzy Cage:
At Guinea Pigs Australia we try and make things as simple as possible, and have a wide range of different Ozzy Cage Kits available on our website that comes packed with everything you need to get started. In these kits you can completely customise your set up by choosing your cage size, grid colour, corflute colour, and whether you would like to add in a narrow or wide loft with a ramp for extra zooming space!
For a basic 2x4 cage you will require the following:
- 12x Ozzy grids (coloured or clear panels)
- 24x Ozzy Connectors (black or white)
- 2 x 4 Corflute Base (Choose your colour)
- Packet of small cable ties
Building the base of your Ozzy Cage:
- Start by attaching 4x grids side by side, to create the back wall.
- Use the Ozzy Connectors to attach the BOTTOM of each panel together. The connectors should be face up, allowing you to easily slip your grids into place.
- Next add 2x grids to each end, creating an 'L' shape, for the side walls of your cage.
- Place a connector at the TOP of each panel with the connectors FACE DOWN, to hold each panel into place.
- The connectors can be used at each corner, slipping into both of its corresponding panels at a 90 degree angle.
- Complete the front by attaching the final 4 panels as above.
- Use the cable ties to secure each grid at both the top and bottom nearest the connectors. Don't forget to cut off the excess of each tie.
Preparing the Corflute Base
- Unfold the corflute base
- Unscrew the corflute fasteners so you have 2 individual pieces
- Fold in the pre-cut sides to create the edges
- Insert the long end of the fastener through the pre-cut hole and screw the other half of the fastener on to the opposite side, creating a corner.
- Repeat the above step on all corners.
- Add the corflute inside your Ozzy cage base
Congratulations!
You now have a 2x4 Ozzy Cage ready to decorate with soft bedding and fun accessories for your piggies!
We have a wide range of various cage sizes available on our website to suit your home and piggies. We also have the option of adding narrow and wide lofts to add extra fun and zooming space.
CLICK HERE to read our guide to choosing the appropriate cage size for your piggy family.
Don't forget to check out our Video Library for more tutorials on how to customise your Ozzy Cage.