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Taking Stacked Cages to a Whole New Level!

Our latest cage creation provides the perfect balance for a divided cage with GREAT ease-of-access. Our new Swing Grids allow full access to both levels of this stacked creation, without sacrificing stability or style. This makes cage cleaning a breeze, and lets you easily access your piggies anywhere in the cage. Note that this is not for the novice cage builder. It's a time-consuming project as any 4-level configuration would be, but if you have any questions, we're always here to help and provide additional images.

Suite Sprinkles Cage Creation with Swing Grids

Lots of Piggies but Low on Space?

This cage is the perfect solution for those with limited space and separated groups. It features TWO stacked Large (2x4 grid) Cages and our deluxe Cavy Cafe kitchen areas. We also included our Large Hay Racks and colorful, cozy accessories from Guinea Pig Market.

This cage is recommended for 2-3 female guinea pigs per level or 2 male guinea pigs per level.

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Cage from Guinea Pig Cages Store:

Fleece and Accessories from Guinea Pig Market:


Sprinkles Fleece Fabric Collection from Guinea Pig Market

Special Assembly Tip

The rod is shown in red and is cable-tied to the underside of the top cage.

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3 comment(s)
Bradshawvj January 1, 2019 9:04 AM (reply)
I'm curious..could this be done with the 2x3 c ages as well?
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 1, 2019 9:30 AM (reply)
Yes it can. Check out https://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/autumn-woodland Hope that helps~!
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Skie January 6, 2019 4:48 AM (reply)
Is it possible to do build something similar with the 2x5 cages?
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 6, 2019 9:01 AM (reply)
Yes. The rods used on the 2x4 grid stack are one 37" outer rod and two 32" inner rods for the upper cage support, so accommodate the 74" span of the 2x5 grid cage. I would be sure to use a lot of cable ties at every single connection just for added strength. ;)
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Skie January 6, 2019 3:55 PM (reply)
Thank you! Just wanted to make sure before I purchased everything.
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englishlady18 January 8, 2019 11:59 AM (reply)
I love this idea. But I am wondering if it would be possible to create this and add a ramp between the two levels.
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 8, 2019 5:02 PM (reply)
Unfortunately not. The ramp would have to be very long and would require a lot of reinforcing. You'd also have to cut a hole in the upper level for the ramp to pass through. You might be able to use two ramps and create a landing half way down to reduce the slope of a single long ramp. If you're handy, you might find some of our materials useful, but we haven't ventured into that type of ramp yet. This stacked cage is really just for separated pairs. You might want to check out our "Piggy In Paint" Cagetopia Creation. It's a modified stacked cage that you can safely add a ramp from the upper cage to the lower cage. :) https://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/piggy-in-paint
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MineyMoe4 January 10, 2019 1:22 PM (reply)
Would this work with covered cages? I love this design.
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 10, 2019 2:25 PM (reply)
You can close up the lower level by using a row of half grids in the front above where the front gate opens. When the gate is closed, it closes up the cage. The top cage, on the other hand, can use a cover IF you use an additional rod set (32" - 37" - 32") across the top. We just had a customer come up with that idea and it worked nicely. :)
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MineyMoe4 January 19, 2019 10:18 AM (reply)
So then I would buy 1 covered cage and put the additional rod set on the TOP of the top cage? Or on the bottom of the top cage. I am a little confused.
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 19, 2019 10:55 AM (reply)
Yes, covered cage goes on top, then two rod sets. One on TOP in front which will support the cover if you're using the swing grids to access the top cage, and the second one as shown in red above. You can email me at sue@guineapigcages.com. A customer did this recently and she said it's working out quite well and I believe I have a picture.
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Bradshawvj January 12, 2019 10:22 AM (reply)
Is there articles anywhere that give instructions on how to use support rods or do they come with how-to-use packets when they're delivered?
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 12, 2019 10:36 AM (reply)
We provide instructions for the cages, stand, and bins. The half grids in the middle are added the same way the cage is built on top of the stand. The swing grids are used just like the standard grids by inserting them into the connectors. The two smaller rods are inserted into the one larger rod and cable tied just under the top cage for support. If you need additional images, I'd be happy to email them to you. :)
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Madison January 12, 2019 9:59 PM (reply)
Is it possible to quickly purchase everything instead of going to each one and checking it out? I feel it would be easier to have the option of adding everything the way it was customized itself. It would be more convenient.
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TeresaM (Store Admin) January 12, 2019 11:48 PM (reply)
Hi Madison, We feel your pain. I've tried to make this happen, but the problem is, most component items have options associated with them, like color, size, etc, that make it complicated. The ecommerce platform that we are on is already one of the few that supports our complicated products and that extra level of complexity to bundle items that still need features and options selected just adds another level of complexity that they do not support. We'll continue to explore ways to make it happen, but for the near future, it's the best we can do. So sorry!
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Dottie Chapman January 16, 2019 11:33 AM (reply)
Can you show pictures of how to use the support bar or bars and where to place them. I'm building a large double cage. Thank you
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TeresaM (Store Admin) January 18, 2019 8:45 PM (reply)
Hi Dottie, We just added a photo to the bottom of the article that shows how you use the Cagetopia Extendable Long Rod Set to secure the upper level for support, especially to use the drop-down grids.
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Gabby Zabel January 18, 2019 2:27 PM (reply)
Are there instructions on how to build this? Planning on buying everything in the next few days!
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TeresaM (Store Admin) January 18, 2019 8:49 PM (reply)
Hi Gabby, this is an advanced cage setup and is not recommended for C&C newbies. We do provide very detailed instructions on how to assemble each item, but not necessarily how to put them all together. However, it's not really hard either. Usually, it's just figuring out which way to turn connectors between levels. And that is pretty much just like tinker toys. In this very new setup, you need to pay attention to the images here for combining things. We did just a photo at the bottom of this article that highlights how the support bar is secured for the upper level. Let us know if you have more questions. Thanks.
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Gabby Zabel January 19, 2019 7:41 PM (reply)
I understand. I did something similar with a C&C cage for my bunny, and think this would be a space saver to keep my pair of male pigs separate from my female pigs!
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PiggyLady January 19, 2019 10:16 AM (reply)
Do I need both the extendable long rod set and the 32" rod?
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) January 19, 2019 10:48 AM (reply)
IF you are making this cage with a 2x4 grid large cage, yes. The extendable long set contains a 37" outer rod and 32" inner rod. Then you just need one more 32" rod to insert into the other end.
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Rhiamae Legaspi January 20, 2019 3:54 AM (reply)
I am absolutely in love with this cage design, my question is whether it would be possible to add something like the lookout lounge to the bottom cage, and maybe add a second level to the cage on the top. I don't have guinea pigs right now, but am planning to get some during the summer, and this will be absolutely beautiful to have as a cage for them.
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TeresaM (Store Admin) January 20, 2019 12:36 PM (reply)
Hi Rhiamae, Well, if you are new to guinea pigs, I strongly suggest starting out with a cage that is appropriate for two guinea pigs and is also easy to clean. This cage layout, while it looks really cool, is not an ideal setup. It is intended for people who absolutely do not have any room for two separate pairs (3 will be crowded) in unstacked cages. You have to be on your knees and sometimes ducking your head into the lower level for thorough cleanings. Depending on the cage location in your home, the bottom cage will likely have less natural light. If stacked cages can be avoided, they should be. It is much easier to take care of guinea pigs at normal table-level height and then that gives you much more ability to get creative in adding levels and runs for them. For an ideal setup for two guinea pigs, I like the Roomie Zoomie cage we show here (https://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/roomie-zoomie) WITH the addition of a Lookout Lounge on the other end to be one of the most ideal setups that is super EASY-to-CLEAN in the bargain. You can put it on a cage stand if that is part of the appeal. Keeping the cage as easy to clean as possible should be your number one goal after making sure the pigs are happy because in the long run, that is what will make or break your long-term happiness with keeping guinea pigs. :) All that said, to answer your question, the Lookout Lounge as we currently sell it, would not work. But, the original prototype that I did for it (which I still have) would, but it requires using our Door Grids and our slightly more-expensive-to-ship Shelf Grids rather than the current configuration, which is why we reconfigured it a bit. So, doable, but would require providing that solution to you and you'd have to order the parts separately. And no, you really can't add an upper level to the top cage, as the support grids with the needed connectors wouldn't be there (due to the drop-down wall). And it will make the cage too high for access and cleaning. Hope that helps clarify what's possible and why. :)
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Maegan Martin February 24, 2019 9:40 AM (reply)
Hello, I was wondering of this can somehow be done with one level being 2x4 and one level being 2x5. I have three boys and one doesn't get along with the other two, but he doesn't necessarily need the space of a 2x5.
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TeresaM (Store Admin) February 28, 2019 5:58 PM (reply)
Well, not really in a directly stacked fashion. While it might be possible with some super creative structure, it's untested and we wouldn't be able to recommend a setup for that that would for sure work.
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Amy Glazner April 4, 2019 8:22 AM (reply)
I absolutely love this!! I have been trying to figure out how I could add another cage to a room that really cannot hold another cage on a stand. Is it possible to build this set up with the 2x3.5 medium size? I have the medium size cage with the stand and would love to add above to create this. Thank you so much!
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Sue Galanto (Store Admin) April 4, 2019 8:52 AM (reply)
You can stack two medium cages, yes. Email support@guineapigcages.com and let me know if you want full, tall half, or short half windows in between. I'll get you a list of items you need.
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