Reddit mentions of Whitmor Storage Cubes - Stackable Interlocking Wire Shelves -Black (Set of 4)

They're made from wire storage cubes like this. and zip-ties. They're excellent for making play pens too!

Hi and welcome. To save myself some time, I'm going to copy/paste. So, some tips. If you haven't, check out Guinea Lynx to get great information on guinea pigs and guinea pig care.

If you are looking for a cage, I usually recommend Midwest Habitat or you can find a C&C at Guinea Pig Cages Store. You can also build your own C&C using these Grid Shelving Pieces, and purchasing the coroplast at either a sign shop, big box home improvement store, or order online.

Guinea pigs need a friend, a roomy cage, plain, boring, green food pellets (since these are young pigs under six months of age, they'll also need Alfalfa hay & Alfalfa hay-based food), fresh veggies, and fresh water.

I'll put some additional tips & tricks next, as a way to get them comfortable with you. If you have any questions, please let me know.

So, these are just some general suggestions to get things started. This subreddit is a bit deceptive because you see piggies who are happy & comfortable in their settings. It certainly does not start out in that manner. You're in the "long game" for now, and with patience and practice, you'll start seeing some progress in a month or two.

1. Put them on a schedule. They'll figure it out soon enough, and will come to the cage edge to see you.
   
2. Guinea pigs love food, so the fastest way to their heart is via their tummies. Whenever you see them, have snacks available. Make sure the pieces are small, as they are small critters, and you want them to come back for more. In the beginning, start simple. Offer small pieces of Romaine or bell pepper (start with green, then in two weeks introduce a different color). Sit near their cage, talk to them, let them smell you, give them a chance to get to know you.
   
3. Lap time. Use a cuddle sack to collect them from the cage. Collect one pig, transfer to a towel or blanket, go get the second pig. For as long as they need, have lap time be a "together" activity. They'll be more content if they have a friend. During lap time, offer something very special - like parsley or cilantro. While they munch, you figure out how they like to be touched, as each pig has different preferences. Do they like chin rubs? Cheek rubs/massages? Nose rubs/massages? Forehead rubs/massages? Most pigs do not like being touched on their backend, so keep that in mind.
   
4. Floor time. Floor time is a great way for them to get some good exercise, and also for you to participate. The easiest way is for you to sit on the floor with them during floor time. Offer their usual snacks, so they come to you. Eventually they should climb onto your lap to say "hi" and get a snack from you. For floor time, you can protect your floors/carpet by using a layered system - put down a shower curtain liner, on top of it (depending upon how long floor time will last) you can put down some puppy training pads, and then towels or blankets. If it is less than an hour of floor time, you can skip the puppy training pads and just use towels or blankets. If you want them to run more, don't put down any pigloos, hideys, or boxes. Allow them to get comfortable with floor time before adding those features so they get the idea they are supposed to move around and not hide. Other things you can try - paper bags (my girls pee/poo in paper bags, so I don't usually give these to them), oatmeal containers with the bottom cut out, toilet paper rolls stuffed with timothy hay, etc. You want to give them some sensory experiences just keep in mind they'll chew on stuff, so don't give them anything potentially dangerous.
   
   Keep in mind that they will respond to whatever you call them. I have a pig named "Mocha" but from early on we called her "Mo-Mo" and that is now the name to which she responds. Yes, your piggies will eventually learn their names and come when you call them. Good luck! If you have questions, you can post on the subreddit, on the chat, or feel free to DM me. We want you to be successful. :)

Maybe zip tie some of those wire storage cube panels to it?

If you have the space, the best things are these ! They’re cheaper than an additional cage, and you can kinda build your own shape out of the different sections. You’ll be able to put them together and it usually costs less. Best of luck on with your little pig! I’m sure he’s gonna warm up to you :) it just takes time

Those racks are great. I had a set for 20+ years that I finally got rid of this year when I moved.

wire storage cubes

The target set (made by closetmaid) has two kinds of panels, one has a wider grill of 5x5 holes while the other has a tighter grid of about 8x8. A can't fit through either, but the tighter grid one makes for a better shelf for the cat to sit on.

There's a set on amazon by whitmore that's about $20 a set, but the picture makes it look like its all the tighter grid.

Here's a picture of the shelves I want/need in my dining room. My kitchen is tiny and woefully short of pantry space, so I've got dry goods and appliances stacked on the dining room floor. Luckily, my dog is too dumb to figure out that food lives in boxes.

http://amzn.com/B000LRBSFI

We have some of those shelves where it's just a series of metal grids with plastic joints and you can assemble them however you want. Instead of all cubes, one part is two cubes high to hang clothes in. The rest you can just stack cubes as high as you want. I like how they break down for easy moving. Like these, except I've found them newish in the box at a thrift store for much cheaper.

So I know this requires spending a bit of money, but you or your friend could buy a pack of these grids and then use a shower curtain (which you could buy from a dollar store, or really cheap at walmart) to build the base instead of coroplast. You'd have to spend $20, but you may be able to find a pack of grids even cheaper at a store like Target.

Just looked on Amazon and they have the same exact 14 grids for $19.99! And free shipping. Definitely check those out!

Storage Cubes, twistie ties, and binder clips! I've been using this set up for years, and never a problem except -

Only once has a bun ever broke out (and that was this guy); the night before something outside frightened him and he flipped out for a bit and pushed one panel out of the clip and I didn't notice. I got home from work the next day and he was chillin' under the coffee table.

I go by the rule, not enough room for a cat=not enough room for a rabbit.

I used about 8 of these to make a huge pen that keeps them from all the dangerous wires and chewing the walls, keep them together with zip ties. These are nice because you can do any size, shape and height you want. (I also went and ordered a couple more that I haven’t needed yet because back ups seemed like a good idea if I felt inspired to make it bigger in a whim)

storage cubes

I have this litter box(pricey but worth it)

litter box/feeder

And two of these water dishes because the bottles aren’t as easy for rabbits to drink from. These are non flip and very nice.

bowls

Hope this helps.

Edit: I use the storage cubes to make walls but not levels or tops to the pens, I space big enough to frolick in better than having a place to go upwards.

Amazon has what I assume is the same thing.

I notice the customer images for this one shows several converted in pet cages.

Do you have any of the chain stores in Canada as listed in the wiki? (e.g. Target and Walmart)

Otherwise, here are some random online Canadian stores I found on Google:

• http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/home/storage-organization/laundry-room-storage/4-cube-wire-shelf-0680700p.html#.VGRDc_nF9Og
  
• http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/3-wire-cube/6000112169710
  
• http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/grid-wire-modular-shelving-and-storage-cubes/1016719773
  
• http://www.homedepot.ca/product/3-pack-storage-cube/982123
  
• http://www.amazon.ca/Whitmor-6070-1723-Storage-Cubes-Black/dp/B000LRBSFI
  
• http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Indoor-Living/Storage-Organization/Shelving/Units/Wire/4-Pack-Wire-Storage-Cube-Set/_/N-ntl74/R-I2546531
  
  I used the search term "site:.ca$ wire storage cube" Hope it helps. I'll add those links to the wiki, too.

The mesh part is probably just a storage cube set. I did the same thing with my bunny.

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Storage-Cubes-Stackable-Interlocking/dp/B000LRBSFI/

The teal panels are also storage cubes, I've seen the exact same ones at Walmart. The storage cube option gives you more flexibility in designing their little home. If you have no Walmart I'm sure stores with college dorm essentials will stock them for real cheap.

My best additional storage at Rutgers were these things: https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Storage-Cubes-Stackable-Interlocking/dp/B000LRBSFI

I had some in my closet and under my bed. You can configure them in anyway you need.

You can also get cube storage bins in any color for different kinds of storing.

You can also make a climbing tower for your rabbit out of those metal storage cubes. Like these. One of those cubes is perfect jump-able rabbit height. I cover up the platforms with cheap carpet squares.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LRBSFI

I like these wire style ones since you can disassemble them for moving. A cheap file box is good too.

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7. These are craaaaazy handy if you have the height for it! Great rating and a very cheap solution
   
   A more comprehensive, but affordable closet solution with great ratings
   
   And just a personal favourite—These things are awesome to as you can clip them together in a few different configurations to make some cubbies that fit your space
   
   
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I use a set of wire shelves and can keep a couple dozen skeins/balls per cube. When the skeins are placed front-to-back, I can even see all of them and just grab the one I want.

the easiest way I found was "bunny proofing" anywhere that absolutely needs to have cords, like behind the tv. And keeping other cords out of reach when not in use, like laptop cords and phone chargers.

Behind the TV or anywhere we don't want the bunny to access, we lined the wall with NIC Cubes. These are sold to build little shelves out of, but they are PERFECT for zip-tying together as a barrier to cords, bookshelves (my buns chew on my books), or anything else. I also made their pen out of them, since they're so customizable. This is an earlier pen, but I have since re-arranged it.

/r/rabbits has a lot of good links on how to bun-proof your home and troubleshoot specific issues!

I cannabilized a wire shelf. I think it came from Walmart or something.

https://smile.amazon.com/Whitmor-6070-1723-Storage-Cubes-Black/dp/B000LRBSFI

I use these to make my pens, though they won't work great as dividers (atleast not straight dividers) as they need a bend in them to keep them from folding over.

Two packages would make a decent size pen for two baby bunnies, you could even make a second level!