Corner L-Shaped Cage
Create an L-Shaped C&C cage with just a few minor DIY enhancements. You can make any size cage you like with our guidelines listed below.
Features of Cagetopia's L-Shape C&C Cage Design
- Any length leg on either side
- Drop-down inner corner wall for easier access to the back corner
- Works on a stand, floor, or table
- Maximize space in your home
- Minimal cutting or modification of cage walls -- completely reusable if you change it up later
- Special "L-Shape" coro item not needed -- reuses bases for additional functionality
- Can add Lofts, Patios, Lookout Lounges, or Perches to either or both legs
- Can be covered
Recreate the "L-Shape" with our Easy Shopping Guides
You can build all or parts of this creative cage setup, so we've listed the components by section for this cage setup.
For the Drop-Down Inner Wall in the Corner
- (2) Tall Half-Grids - $3.59 each (used to create Dropdown Wall)
- (2) Short Half-Grids - $3.39 each (used to create Dropdown Wall)
- (1) Clip Pack - $1.19 (used as the closure for the Dropdown Wall)
- Zip ties
With a cover, you should go with 4 Tall Grids instead of 2 Tall and 2 Short.
If you like, you can do a drop-down wall across the entire front (just not under a Loft or Patio) by replacing a grid with the half grids and a few zip ties.
The Corner Kitchen, Hay Buffet, & Special Winged Canopy
Of course, all of these are optional, but highly recommended. A cover over a kitchen area strongly helps encourage guinea pigs to use that area appropriately, making clean up much easier!
Needed for the simple D.I.Y. to connect the cage walls:
- X-acto knife, box cutter, or single-edge razor blade
- Clear packing tape
- Ruler and/or flat edge
For a 2-Grid Leg Extension (as shown)
This assumes that the two grids removed from the main cage wall are reused on the extension.
For a 1-Grid Leg Extension
This assumes that the two grids removed from the main cage wall are reused on the extension.
For the 2-Grid STAND Extension (as shown):
As Shown: the Large Cage & Optional Stand & Bins
Starting with a 2x4 Large cage on a stand with bins:
OR Choose the Cage Length, Stand and Bin Set you desire for the main leg -- 2x3, 2x3.5, 2x5 or 2x6!
For ANY LONGER Extension
Simply get the regular Cage Length desired. You'll remove the end wall and attach it using the same instructions. You can reuse the two removed grids for Fleece Forests, cage dividers, etc.
And associated stand and bin set if desired.
Detailed Instructions!
Find detailed instructions here!
Need a Cover?
PLEASE NOTE the Extension Cover (Wide Loft Cover) could require modifications depending on your needs. Modification instructions can be found in the L-Shape Instructions post. For the configuration shown, the Wide Loft part of the Jumbo cover will be assembled on the new extension section.
Basically, you just need an extra Support Wonder Bar where the wall was removed and potentially a little adjustment in the overlap strategy, depending on the cage size you go with.
For the 2-Grid Extension with the 2x4 Cage:
If you need assistance on your cover configuration, please reach out and we'll help you make sure you order the right items.
Fleece and Accessories from Guinea Pig Market: