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[Jacob]

Im building a small portable pin for my baby sulcata, so that i can put him outside a couple hours everyday!
Instead of me having to watch him an hour outside daily!

Im building this out of 2X4,
Around 4 feet by 4 feet!
With a net top to keep some predetors out!


Does this sound good?
Any questions, comments, concerns,etc?
Let me know

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Nice, that is what we do, works great!

 

[Jacob]

Wow that is amazing!
Look at all those guys, gimme one hahha!
Yes thats exatctly what im building for my baby, the second photo of the pin, but i am gunna make it wider since mine loves to roam, and needs the excersise
Thanka for sharing

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Jacob, I found that wider is challenging to cover the top well without it sagging. However, I am sure there is a way. Post pictures when you are done, I would love to see. Note, The top is kinda heavy the way I built ours. We use three or four at a time during hatchling season. Next ones I build will be lighter wood. Good luck, Greg.

 

[Jacob]

Yours is truly nice and u spent your time!
And yea, i never thought about that now that u mention this
And ok i will upload a picture when i am done

 

[Fernando]

Outdoor enclosure

I built this for mine

 

[Tom]

I'd use 2x10 or 2x12 instead of 2x4. 1x1" welded wire works well for the tops and holds its shape pretty well. I get mine at OSH.

 

[Jacob]

Very nice, let me know where u got the top and the price of it

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Yea, i might go with a wire top!
Its nice and i bet it holds its shape [/align]

 

[DeanS]

Greg! Is it safe to assume that your boards are pressure-treated due to the humid FL weather? Awesome playpens!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Greg! Is it safe to assume that your boards are pressure-treated due to the humid FL weather? Awesome playpens!

Yes, atleast the side are, the tops are not due to how heavey they were, Cristie (Hopigirl) had a hard time lifting them when I was on the job. That is the exception, all other wood is usually pressure treated. Non treated usually warps and rots fast down here.

 

[dmarcus]

Thats a good idea, and post pics when your all finished..

 

[68merc]

This is 4x4 made with 2x12. Cheap easy and fast to build.

 

[Jacob]

Pretty much what i am goin to build!
I might not go with 2x4 i might go with something a litttle taller!

 

[Snapper]

Nice, that is what we do, works great!

Seriously cute picture!!!

 

[dmarcus]

Make sure you take in account the weight of wood, because the pen could get heavy once completed depending on the type of wood used.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Nice, that is what we do, works great!

Seriously cute picture!!!

Thank you, we always keep our hatchlings in pure sunshine. With shade of course.