How to Build a Habitat for a Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are small animals that require a fair amount of space to play in. As they do not climb well, a single-layered cage is sufficient. While you can purchase a 30-gallon aquarium for your hedgehog, you can also build a cage using a plastic container and some hardware cloth. This cage is significantly cheaper than an aquarium of equal size. Make the cage before you bring your hedgehog home.
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Things You'll Need
- 56-quart storage container
- Soldering iron
- Measuring tape
- Heavy gloves
- Tin snips
- Hardware cloth
- Pliers
- Twist ties
Instructions
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Plug in the soldering iron and allow it to heat.
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Burn at least two roles of holes into each side of a 56-quart plastic storage container, with 2 inches between each hole. The more holes you drill in, the more air circulation gets into the cage.
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Measure the top of the cage, determining the width and the length, and add 1 inch to both of these dimensions.
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Put on a pair of heavy gloves, as hardware cloth has sharp edges.
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Cut a rectangle of hardware cloth that is equal to the measurements you found in Step 1.
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Fold down the edges of the hardware cloth by 1/2 inch on each side using a pair of pliers to help crimp the edges flat.
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Burn two holes close to the top edge of each side of the cage. At this point, the cage is ready for bedding and other accessories.
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Lay the hardware cloth over the top of the cage.
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Secure the hardware cloth to the top of the cage with twist ties threaded through the holes in the top edge and the holes in the hardware cloth.
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