First Set Up Questions!

Subject: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:31 pm

Hi guys

I'm seriously considering getting my own hoggie after doing all my research, and just want to ask a few questions about set ups!

Basically, I need to work out the rough cost of getting everything set up for a hoggie because I want to be fully prepared. I'd like a viv preferably and all the bedding and wheel etc.

Could anyone recommend the best places to get all the stuff & rough prices? I live in Northwich (Cheshire) area & Liverpool so if the places to buy aren't local, then they need to offer online delivery Smile

Thank you!!

xx Chris

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:34 pm

helen and sheila does the liners and pouches...prices depends on sizes. youll need to message either nellie or dovaston.
vivariums range between £60 and up...depending on sizes....from seapets website free p&p
wheels...we all buy the larry wheels, which are custom made and imported from the USA...they are about £25-£30 inc p&p and custom charges....youll need to put your name on the order... Smile

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:46 pm

Thank you! Lots of info to be getting on with Smile

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:49 pm

I think Tayer has pretty much covered it Christine there are cheaper wheels on the market but most of us tend to buy Larrys as they are of good quality .

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:51 pm

no problem... Wink

i use frizbee's as a litter tray, i know that sounds bizarre, but it holds the kitchen towel under the wheel lovely.

toys, i bought a bag of 6 jingly balls and a cat nip toy for a £1 and a packet of 4 little toy mice for a £1 in poundland....bargain.

bowls i bought from e-bay and i have had some from ikea...pink heart shaped ones... Wink

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:55 pm

Thanks guys Smile

the main one was the viv, just wanted to know the best place to buy from!

Aww the heart shaped bowls sound lovely! I adore Ikea!

Also a quick question about viv size - what's the best size?

Thank you all <3

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:57 pm

well bigger is always better...x
smallest a hog can live in 3foot by 18inches..i think

LX48 are 4foot but narrow, but is fine
VX48 are a nice big size.

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:00 pm

I dont personally like the L48 its really narrow .

the smallest size is 36 inch b 18 inch this is a good size .. the bigger the better so mabe 48 by 18 .. but if you havent the room then the 36by 18 is mple playpen for playtime and excersise ..

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:05 pm

Okay I'll have a look Smile

I don't have tonnes of excess room but 36inch by 18inch should fit easily so I'll measure up the larger one.

Where can I get play pens from? Had a quick look but they were all metal bar ones :/

Thanks for all your help!

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:07 pm

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This is one of my set ups all the same size and a few stickers to brighten it up .x

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Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:17 pm

Lou I love your set ups, I bet you have some very happy hoggies! Thanks for the argos link, that's great

and cheap!

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:24 pm

Aww thanks .. my herd has grown quite a bit and i now have a hog room replacing all my vivs so they are the same size these are my newer ones .. all the hogs have themes that link is Humphreys garden lol ....x Yeah get in quick as they will go up again ... i reserved mine today .x

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:29 pm

They look wonderful Very Happy

Thanks for the advice! It looks like real fun getting the set ups ready and decorating x

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:32 pm

Oh god it is ... Murphys new viv im picking up on Sat and he is going to have the smurfs lol ... lots of thought go into it .. i have to have all colour matching as well really sad lol .x

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:34 pm

It's not sad at all, sounds really really fun! Some very lucky hoggies you have!

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:01 pm

Thankyou wouldn't be without them x

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:43 pm

Another quick question about vivs! Do I need to add extra vents to the vivexotic? If so, how do I go about doing this? Thankies x

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:02 am

I personally don't put the vents in , just leave them out .

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:06 am

Me too...pop the 2pn the top.,,out.

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:29 am

Okay, thank you both Smile

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Pop both the top vents out and you can always leave the doors open a finger width in hot weather

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:52 am

Thanks

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:03 pm

I do not know what price seapets sells the vivs for, but I buy a lot of mine from surrey pet supplies, they are normally very cheap but you do have to pay postage, they also do not ship all size vivs but it may be worth a look!

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:05 pm

I loved getting Hercules's viv ready. It was so exciting. I have already planned another 3 vivs in my head! I'm not even getting another baby for ages! Smile

Subject: Re: First Set Up Questions! Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:07 pm

i know, im the same, i have a jungle themed, a garden themed and an under water theme...dont know whats next yet....

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