Cheapest way to build a dog kennel?

Brent

looking to build an outside dog cage, kennel type deal...I was thinking either 24x40. that's about 480 dollars in osb plywood. Looking for something a little cheaper. It needs to block wind and everything. Anyone know of any good ideas. don't worry about size i can go as small as like 24x24 or something the other size is just ideal. It doesn't need a roof just 3 sides. I have 1 of the 24' sides. Thank you.

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The cheapest way to build a dog kennel is with welded wire, 2x4's & tarp. Anything more than that & it's going to cost you at least a few hundred.

Edit: But I agree you should just buy some chain link fencing or some welded wire & 2x4's to make a run with a dog house like structure added to it.

dog destoying a wire kennel??

spindymind

so my dog tears up things when we leave, so she goes in the kennel(wire kennel, from petsmart) the thing is when i get back i notice that she has BENT the wire at the bottom (where it opens out) trying to get out and when we leave we can hear her throwing a fit barking and whining and sometimes it sounds like shes geting aggressive, i dont come back in and say anything because i dont want it to worsen, but shes literally destroying the wire at the bottom of the cage, what do i do??
i spent alot of $ on the cage figuring she couldnt do this,
really Im scared she going to get the wire bent just enough to get her head out and then shell get stuck and hurt herself
yes she has plenty of room to move around and only goes in when we go somewhere
toys, food she has everything she needs in there

Answer
Try these:

1) Feed her in the crate

2) Use a kong with a treat when you leave her

3) Start leaving her for short periods.

4) Google seperation anxiety and learn about it.

5) Stand next to her crated, and if she whines or gets anxious- correct her.

6) Leave a radio or TV on for her.

7) Try these after a walk or exercise when she's more likely to be calm.

I did rescue for a while and crate trained some difficult dogs- but none was impossible.

Good Luck!!!

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Cheapest way to build a dog kennel?

Brent

looking to build an outside dog cage, kennel type deal...I was thinking either 24x40. that's about 480 dollars in osb plywood. Looking for something a little cheaper. It needs to block wind and everything. Anyone know of any good ideas. don't worry about size i can go as small as like 24x24 or something the other size is just ideal. It doesn't need a roof just 3 sides. I have 1 of the 24' sides. Thank you.

Answer
The cheapest way to build a dog kennel is with welded wire, 2x4's & tarp. Anything more than that & it's going to cost you at least a few hundred.

Edit: But I agree you should just buy some chain link fencing or some welded wire & 2x4's to make a run with a dog house like structure added to it.

dog destoying a wire kennel??

spindymind

so my dog tears up things when we leave, so she goes in the kennel(wire kennel, from petsmart) the thing is when i get back i notice that she has BENT the wire at the bottom (where it opens out) trying to get out and when we leave we can hear her throwing a fit barking and whining and sometimes it sounds like shes geting aggressive, i dont come back in and say anything because i dont want it to worsen, but shes literally destroying the wire at the bottom of the cage, what do i do??
i spent alot of $ on the cage figuring she couldnt do this,
really Im scared she going to get the wire bent just enough to get her head out and then shell get stuck and hurt herself
yes she has plenty of room to move around and only goes in when we go somewhere
toys, food she has everything she needs in there

Answer
Try these:

1) Feed her in the crate

2) Use a kong with a treat when you leave her

3) Start leaving her for short periods.

4) Google seperation anxiety and learn about it.

5) Stand next to her crated, and if she whines or gets anxious- correct her.

6) Leave a radio or TV on for her.

7) Try these after a walk or exercise when she's more likely to be calm.

I did rescue for a while and crate trained some difficult dogs- but none was impossible.

Good Luck!!!

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How to build a roof on a dog kennel?

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Nichole

We recently moved to a very busy rd and our landlord wont let us bring our two outside cats inside since its not safe for them to roam I put up a 10x10x6 dog kennel I put chicken wire and a tarp on top but when it rains the tarp gets filled and sinks down. How can I build a roof? What materials could I use or can u purchase an already made roof? I would put the tarp over the roof as well. Any ideas? Thanks!

Answer
This is easy all you need to do is put a wood stake in every corner of the chicken wire and ensure you cement the stakes down into the ground, you can then add a roof made from wood but ensure you put roof tiles on top of it, you can buy treated wood roof tiles and they are'nt expensive, you would have been better off with a small shed and a wire enclosure and sneak the cats in at the week ends, you should'nt have rented any place unless cats were allowed.

How to remove rust from dog kennel that is safe for dog?

rar1307

Got a metal dog kennel that has years of rust on it. I want to know what is safe to use for a new puppy? The cage is good except for rust. Would I use coke and alumi foil? What do I do once I get the rust off?

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It depends on the amount of rust. My first step would be to use a wire brush to mecahnically remove any loose rust.

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How do you take down a dog kennel?

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feedyourhe

I got a large wire dog kennel for my dog, and someone threw away the directions to fold it up/take it down for transporting and storage, doesn't anyone know how?

Answer
A fold down,huh.We take them down by the panels,didn't know they had those out..

How to build a roof on a dog kennel?

Nichole

We recently moved to a very busy rd and our landlord wont let us bring our two outside cats inside since its not safe for them to roam I put up a 10x10x6 dog kennel I put chicken wire and a tarp on top but when it rains the tarp gets filled and sinks down. How can I build a roof? What materials could I use or can u purchase an already made roof? I would put the tarp over the roof as well. Any ideas? Thanks!

Answer
This is easy all you need to do is put a wood stake in every corner of the chicken wire and ensure you cement the stakes down into the ground, you can then add a roof made from wood but ensure you put roof tiles on top of it, you can buy treated wood roof tiles and they are'nt expensive, you would have been better off with a small shed and a wire enclosure and sneak the cats in at the week ends, you should'nt have rented any place unless cats were allowed.

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Chain link fencing for dog kennel- can you buy and attach bottom pipe separatley?

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magy

Looking for a dog kennel, had an offer for some cheap chain link fencing BUT it has no 'pole' on the bottom, concerned dogs would just push it out. anything you can buy separately to keep it solid along the bottom to keep dogs from pushing it out?

Answer
You can buy galvanized pipe, but it should be put on with proper fixtures on the bottom of the upright, you can also stretch air line cable along the bottom weaving it in and out every two foot or so, either way if your dogs like to dig they can still get out, probably the cheapest and simplest solution is to buy chicken wire and dig a trench under the fence to the inside of the run and bury it, you can wire a foot or so of the chicken wire to the bottom of the fence then take it thru the bottom on the fence at least two foot and bury....depending on what size run you are putting in it might be easier to put a regular kennel run up, if you want to do it right check with Crest Line Kennel Runs..

Can you keep a chinchilla in a large dog kennel?

Megan A

I'm getting two chinchillas tomorrow and I really don't want to pay for a 70 dollar cage when I can get a better one online, So i was wondering can they temporarily stay in a dog kennel that's pretty big?

Answer
Purchase the right cage. Your cage needs to be large enough to accommodate your chinchilla and in a relatively quiet room. For chinchillas, the bigger the cage, the better. They like to run around and bounce off cage walls as well as hop small platforms.

Make sure your cage is chin-proof. No hard plastics or soft plastics and only chinchilla-safe wood in the cage. Chinchillas need to chew and will chew on anything and everything they can. They can nibble through wood without a problem.


Everyone starts with a small cage and, within a year or two, upgrades to something bigger and nicer. Why not take the plunge right away and save yourself the expense of purchasing two cages? By getting a cage you will be happy with forever you will save yourself the annual search for "the perfect cage".

Of course, if you REALLY want to save money you can build your own cage. This might be a good choice anyway, as it's the only way you might achieve several features that you want.

HOW TO DO IT

So you need a sturdy metal cage. If you're keeping adults 1 inch gaps are fine. If you are planning on breeding you'll need no larger than 1 inch by 1/2 inch spacing between the bars. Wooden or wire (or some unchewable surface) are a must for shelves. Ramps should be eliminated as they present an unnecessary hazard. You don't need a very large cage, especially if you plan on letting your chinchilla our for frequent exercise. The bottom may be solid or wire, but if it is wire give your chinchilla a piece of wood to rest their paws on.
The Ferret Nation cage is easily adaptable for the chinchilla with some custom pans. It can be divided into two separate cages or provide one huge cage. The cage should cost about $175 plus shipping, and you can get the custom pans for a reasonable price from Bass Equipment. The ramps are removable and you can upgrade afterwards to wooden shelves (purchased separately).

This is probably the most popular choice among knowledgeable chinchilla owners, as it is an attractive cage that will last a very long time.

Another solid choice is a chinchilla cage from Quality Cage. These cages come with wooden shelves, and they have cages of several sizes. This is a cage you would also be happy with, and you may well be getting a wheel from Quality Cage anyway.

You might find a similar cage locally, although that seems more and more difficult as the pet stores seem to be moving more to online sales. Smaller metal cages will be available, but I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether you will be happy with this cage in six months or a year. Of course, you should also consider the space you have, for these cages can run rather large (perfect for that big exercise wheel!)

You may be considering a more commercial cage if you are becoming a breeder.

If you can find the right cage, and you're a little handy, you also have the option to build a cage.

hoped i helped, if u ask me this is the fastest ans easiest and cheapest way for your solution.. this would help u alot. good luck :::::::

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Can you keep a chinchilla in a large dog kennel?

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Megan A

I'm getting two chinchillas tomorrow and I really don't want to pay for a 70 dollar cage when I can get a better one online, So i was wondering can they temporarily stay in a dog kennel that's pretty big?

Answer
Purchase the right cage. Your cage needs to be large enough to accommodate your chinchilla and in a relatively quiet room. For chinchillas, the bigger the cage, the better. They like to run around and bounce off cage walls as well as hop small platforms.

Make sure your cage is chin-proof. No hard plastics or soft plastics and only chinchilla-safe wood in the cage. Chinchillas need to chew and will chew on anything and everything they can. They can nibble through wood without a problem.


Everyone starts with a small cage and, within a year or two, upgrades to something bigger and nicer. Why not take the plunge right away and save yourself the expense of purchasing two cages? By getting a cage you will be happy with forever you will save yourself the annual search for "the perfect cage".

Of course, if you REALLY want to save money you can build your own cage. This might be a good choice anyway, as it's the only way you might achieve several features that you want.

HOW TO DO IT

So you need a sturdy metal cage. If you're keeping adults 1 inch gaps are fine. If you are planning on breeding you'll need no larger than 1 inch by 1/2 inch spacing between the bars. Wooden or wire (or some unchewable surface) are a must for shelves. Ramps should be eliminated as they present an unnecessary hazard. You don't need a very large cage, especially if you plan on letting your chinchilla our for frequent exercise. The bottom may be solid or wire, but if it is wire give your chinchilla a piece of wood to rest their paws on.
The Ferret Nation cage is easily adaptable for the chinchilla with some custom pans. It can be divided into two separate cages or provide one huge cage. The cage should cost about $175 plus shipping, and you can get the custom pans for a reasonable price from Bass Equipment. The ramps are removable and you can upgrade afterwards to wooden shelves (purchased separately).

This is probably the most popular choice among knowledgeable chinchilla owners, as it is an attractive cage that will last a very long time.

Another solid choice is a chinchilla cage from Quality Cage. These cages come with wooden shelves, and they have cages of several sizes. This is a cage you would also be happy with, and you may well be getting a wheel from Quality Cage anyway.

You might find a similar cage locally, although that seems more and more difficult as the pet stores seem to be moving more to online sales. Smaller metal cages will be available, but I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether you will be happy with this cage in six months or a year. Of course, you should also consider the space you have, for these cages can run rather large (perfect for that big exercise wheel!)

You may be considering a more commercial cage if you are becoming a breeder.

If you can find the right cage, and you're a little handy, you also have the option to build a cage.

hoped i helped, if u ask me this is the fastest ans easiest and cheapest way for your solution.. this would help u alot. good luck :::::::

can you keep a mini lop rabbit in a 20 by 30 plastic dog kennel?

just wonde

as ive said before i would like to have a minilop rabbit
(i dont have one yet). would there be enough space in a 20 by 30 dog kennel for a mini lop rabbit? also how much does it cost to own a mini lop rabbit or a year (Canadian $) the cage has ventalation windows and im pretty sure it could fit one mini lop rabbit. i would take the rabbit out of the cage atleast once a day to rome around my back yard . i have two dgs (border collies) and the cage used to be a bed for one of them so its pretty big

Answer
20 by 30 in what units? inches? feet? centimeters? That info would help. Rabbits are okay outside but it is much better to keep them indoors. During the warmer months, especially spring and fall, it is fine to let them roam around outside in a supervised, enclosed location. In the very hot summer months and the winter they should be kept indoors as they easily overheat in the summer and can die of heatstroke.

So to get to your questions, if the kennel is in inches, then it will be okay for the rabbit to sleep in, but it will need to have time outside of it's cage, a few hours a day. This should be in a supervised area where all wires are covered or taken away so the rabbit doesn't chew them. Also you want to make sure he won't chew furniture and rugs that you don't want ruined, which is why you should supervise him. Make sure the dogs are not going to go for the rabbit, and that he isn't too scared of them. I have rabbits and a large dog and they get along alright as long as we keep him away when he gets too playful - he doesn't know how easy he could hurt them.

In terms of cost, for one rabbit, here are the supplies you will need for starters:
cage (which you have)
food: Hay - $6/bag probably 1-2 bags per month, Vegetables - assorted leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, etc., Pellets (5lb bag about $8)
treats - stick with dried cranberries! they love them
water/food dishes: about $20
Litter box - $10-15
Litter - use a non-clumping litter, like Yesterday's News (available in Canada) $8 for 13lb bag
Brush, nail clippers, toys $20-30
So you are looking at about $70-90 just for supplies to start up. After that, you will need to continue purchasing litter, food, and treats.

I would budget $40/month on food and litter and that should be plenty for one rabbit.

If you get a baby, you are going to have to make sure you feed him according to his age. Information on what you should feed at different stages can be found here:
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.html

Please remember that it is easy to litter train bunns. They make very good pets but they are NOT low maintenance and require a lot of social interaction to stay happy and healthy. They can live between 8-12 years. Vet costs should also be considered - the biggest fee will be the cost of spaying/neutering. If you are in the GTA or surrounding area you can email me at amylouie07@yahoo.ca and I can suggest some good vets for bunnies. They do not require yearly shots, but should get yearly checkups and you need to familiarize yourself with the signs of illness, since they can get sick very quickly and it can be costly if not caught and taken care of fast.
http://www.rabbit.org has lots of info all about rabbits. If you are in the GTA area and want to adopt a rabbit, which will come fixed and health checked, check out http://www.rabbitrescue.ca
Email me any other questions and I can help you.

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