Hi, I am going to be getting two prairie dogs this spring and am planning to build a cage. I have formerly cared for two prairie dogs while my friend went abroad for nine months. The cage I am planning will be a three level cage with the top two levels being enclosed with wire mesh. The footprint of these will be 48"L x 24"D and the access between levels will be either pvc pipe or drainage pipe so there are no ledges. I am thinking of enclosing half of the top level as a sort of "hay loft" where I would always have free choce hay and they could have a place for privacy. The bottom level would be a tall dig box with either a glass or plexiglass front.
Some questions I have:
What size wire mesh would be best; 1/2", 1/4" or 1/8"?
I was thinking of using an FRP panel as the back, any thoughts on that?
What medium would be best for the dig box, sand or dirt and what kind?
What height should the levels be, ideally?
Any help or ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Some questions I have:
What size wire mesh would be best; 1/2", 1/4" or 1/8"?
I was thinking of using an FRP panel as the back, any thoughts on that?
What medium would be best for the dig box, sand or dirt and what kind?
What height should the levels be, ideally?
Any help or ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you.