[Gpdd] CARE: Coroplast cage bottoms vs piggie incisors

[Ginger Fitzsimmons]

I think all of our boys (except Niles, who predated our C&C) have  
sampled the coroplast. Most of them did not make a habit of extensive  
nibbling, though one or two of the current abbies have to be reminded  
frequently. They keep trying to pretend they don't understand me, but  
given the expression in the eyes, I can tell they are fibbing.

I have seen no health symptoms from the nibbling, but then we do try  
to break them of the behavior early (and if needed, often). They  
mostly nibble doorways or other easily accessible edges. We covered  
some low edges with cardboard and paper which they can bite without  
harm. I don't know any way to cover the edges of their various  
doorways; I guess we just have to rely on behavior modification.

They also like to sample cable ties and twist ties, but are more  
easily talked into leaving those things alone. Now that I think of  
it, they like to sample almost everything. One of our guys attacked  
metal binder clips when he thought we weren't looking. Silly piggers!

-ginger
co-slave to Bumper, Brownie, and Cuddles
remembering Niles, Butterscotch, Clover, and Mike

On Nov 13, 2009, Joanie wrote:

> I just realized that the cage bottom fits on the inside of Puff's  
> soon-to-be-inherited C&C cage. Considering her history of plastic  
> consumption, I'm wondering if I have to make a new cage bottom to  
> fit outside the cage. Come to think of it,?the naughty girl?could  
> probably reach that and chew on it anyway. Argh! Suggestions? This  
> is the thin Coroplast, about 1/4 inch, if that makes any  
> difference. Help!
> I know I've been monopolizing the Digest, and I sure appreciate  
> your patience!
> Joanie