5/15/2023 0 Comments Build your own hamster maze![]() Assemble the pieces to form a shape like a pound sign or hash tag. You should make sure your notches align on the same size flaps. Cut a notch along that line to create two notches in each flap to the halfway point. On each mark, use your ruler to measure half the height of the flap and draw a line.Ħ. (Example: if your flap is 30 inches long, you will make a mark at 10 inches and 30 inches, creating three 10″ sections). Make marks on each dividing it into thirds. ![]() Measure the length of your long flap and your short flap. You may have to cut a little off the length of the flap so it can fit inside the box easily.ĥ. The flaps should be flush against the edge of the box when placed inside. Measure the flaps against the size of the box and cut off any excess height. Cut the flaps off the top of the box with a box cutter or scissors (a box cutter is usually easier for this step).Ĥ. You should leave the tape that secures the bottom of the box.ģ. Remove any shipping labels, excess tape, and other non-cardboard materials. You can also create multiple floor level mazes that are connected to each other by tunnels or long boxes. Depending on the weight of your pet, you may need to reinforce the levels. Try to avoid boxes with lots of logos or ink that could be toxic to your pet.īonus: If you have multiple boxes that are the same size and a pet that likes to jump or climb (like chinchillas, rabbits, or rats), you can build a multi-level maze. The box should be brown cardboard with no slick printing on it. The flaps will be the walls inside your maze. An ideal box will be at least 2-3 inches taller than your pet and have flaps that are equal to or larger than the height of the box. Find a box that is short (shallow) in a rectangular or square shape. ![]() Short square or rectangular box at least 2-3 inches taller than your petġ.How to Build a Cardboard Maze for Small Pets Supplies Needed Once you have the right sized box, it just takes a little bit of time to assemble the maze. This tutorial covers all the steps you need to build a simple and cheap cardboard maze out of found materials. The types of exotic pets that enjoy cardboard mazes include rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, and ferrets. Once you’ve built the maze, you’ll enjoy watching your pet run through this DIY cardboard maze as they exercise and play. This is a fun project for kids and adults to do together and it’s extremely affordable as you should have most of the supplies in your home already. Mazes are a fun way to give your exotic and small pets a way to exercise and stimulate their curiosity and their problem-solving skills.
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