mrsatroy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm sure there have been lots of posts about this before, but I would love peoples ideas/suggestions as to what they use to create an "upper level" in their cube run. I am waiting on my cube extension and then am hoping to get my girls in 2 weeks - I am mad planning an dorganising their space but would love some ideas to improve their living space! Thanks again for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 click the pic for full size My husband made this level out of pallet wood. It is supported by just sticking it through the wire and some bolts through the ends to stop it slipping back. Other people have made things like swings that hang from the roof. Another option is a small table. Logs, upturned flowerpots and shoe racks take up floor space but can be good fun. Branches can be stuck through the bars across the run but can prevent you getting in any distance - something I was keen to avoid as my ex bats started by laying eggs anywhere, and often there was one up at the back that needed careful retrieval with a rake. I can't tell which of my tatty ex bats that is as she's lifted up the leg with the ring on it Soon after I bought pairs of rings P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm hoping to include a mezzanine too so will be interested to see any replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Hiya, My mezzanine level is the top half of the old cube door, I will take a pic and post soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 As promised some piccys! My girls love their mezzanine, they sit on it loads It looks wonky on this pic but it's not, it's just me not holding the iPad right! It's just held on by lots of cable ties TA-DAHHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Good ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I've just been tinkering with my new WIR, I've decided to use some old greenhouse shelving - from an old 4 tiered propagator, it's worked really well, will post pics later when I have time, I'm supposed to be packing for my hols! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Lucky you hoping for chickens!!! If anyone is thinking about a mezzanine level - get one! My girls love theirs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 This is my mezzanine, I used a couple of the shelves out of my old coldframe. It's worked really well and the girls love it - great to know I've utilised the space as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hoping for chickens - That looks really good and yes it really makes that space usable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
