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Buying a pet cage is expensive and sometimes the cages available are not appropriately sized for the pet, especially in the case of large animals or animals that need larger spaces.

Making a pet cage at home is not only less expensive than buying a cage, but it allows for custom sizing and alterations that suit the specific pet. Making a cage is easier than most people think and it can be a great alternative to purchasing a new cage from WUZHOU KINGDA.

Measure the location for the pet cage. This will determine the exact number of organization cubes needed for the project. Obtain the unassembled organization cubes. The exact number of cubes that are needed will vary based on the size of the cage. They are typically sold in sets of six, which will make a good-sized cage for a small animal like a mouse, hamster or rabbit. Larger cages will need more cubes.

Set the cubes on the floor, laid out so that there are four walls and a roof. The exact number of cubes used for the walls and roof will vary depending on the size needed for the cage and personal preference. In general, the two length walls of the pet cage should be around 4 to 5 cubes wide and 2 to 4 cubes high. The two width walls of the cage should be around 2 to 4 cubes wide and the same 2 to 4 cubes high. Exact amounts will differ based on the size needed for the cage and the area available. The roof will differ based on the walls and the amount of cubes needed for the roof.

Zip the walls together with zip ties to form a square. Like the rest of the construction, the zip ties should form figure eights to connect and should be first pulled loosely and then tightened after any adjustments are made. Connect one wall at a time to avoid having the project fall over. Tie one zip tie at the top, bottom and middle first to hold the walls and then add more along the entire wall for a tight hold. The exact number will vary based on the size of the pet cage.

Attach the roof to the walls. The roof should be attached with zip ties at the four corners first and then along all four sides. Make sure the dowel rods are on the outside of the pet cage rather than on the inside.

Give the pet cage a good shake to ensure that it is sturdy and there are not weak areas. If the pet cage has areas that look weak, add more zip ties and pull them tight.

Place plastic floor runners under the pet cage, directly above the floor. This forms the floor of the cage. This is the best option for the cage bottom for many pets, especially if the pet is small, because the pet cannot get a foot caught in the bottom.