What is a C&C cage?
First of all, I mention the phrase C&C box in the title of this article. This is the cage construction technology that has become increasingly popular in recent years. C&C stands for Cubes and Coroplast – the two main components used to design and build this type of cage.
actually the word cubes it does not accurately describe the construction material being used. Actually, steel wire mesh is used to build the walls of the cage. They are known as cubessimply because these grids are traditionally used to build storage cube systems.
Coroplast is technically the brand of the product. The name is actually a contraction of the words corrugated and the plastic. Coroplast is a corrugated plastic material that comes in the form of a sheet and is often used to make banners. You may have seen political campaign signs, for example, on people’s lawns made from this material.
Why choose a C&C cage?
The main reason people chose C&C cages over mass-produced pet store cages is that pet store cages are usually too small to provide a healthy environment for their pigs. The largest cages can be hard to find. Also, guinea pigs are social creatures so it is always recommended that they be kept in groups of two or more. This of course creates an even larger space requirement.
Because C&C cages are made from 14 x 14-inch grids, they can be used to design a variety of cage sizes and shapes. In fact, the range of options is limitless. Many cages feature multiple levels, wheels, bridges, ramps, and other innovative features. Your imagination is the only limit.
A word about security
Recently, one of the most popular national department store chains has redesigned its cube storage units to save costs. The new layout still uses 14 x 14 inch grids, however each individual grid only has 8 squares on one side. The previous layout used a 9×9 grid layout; therefore each opening was smaller than in the new 8×8 grids.
As sellers of C&C Cage, we have been contacted by some pig rescue organizations who have reported strangulation deaths from guinea pigs by people using the new 8×8 grids. It is very important for the safety of your pig that you avoid 14 inch 8×8 grids and only use 14 inch 9×9 grids.
One more time, 8×8 slats pose a strangulation hazard to your pigs and should be avoided at all costs..
C&C Cages offer a lot of cages for the money. You have the option to design and build one yourself. This offers maximum freedom, but also maximum work on your part. Alternatively, you can also buy one online in kit form from a reputable seller. Click now on one of the links in the resource box below to see some examples of quality innovative C&C cage design kits.