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This topic has 44sd replies, 12 voices, and was last updated 15 years, 6 months ago by angelicvampyre.

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- 03/08/2010 at 1:10 AM
  angelicvampyre
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  I went and had a meeting with a guy in melbourne who builds them and got my quote. I accepted it and well it is going to be built in the next two weeks! To help keep the costs down i am doing all the painting/staining/lining but the main frame and everything else will be done y him. I am very very excited! *insert AVs happy dance* it is going to be about twice the size of their current condo and will make my life easier for clean up.
- 03/08/2010 at 3:49 AM
  Lintini
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  Awesome! I can’t wait to see pictures of your 2 enjoying it!!
- 03/08/2010 at 2:49 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  Linitini – I was naughty I went with a 4 rabbit cage so that they would have more room, yes that is the reasons so that my 2 will have more room, not so I could get more in the future…. nope just for my two… well that is my story and I am sticking to it!
- 03/08/2010 at 7:28 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  You aren’t staining the wood for rabbits are you? Is it where they couldnt chew it?
- 03/08/2010 at 7:35 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  no, the inside will be lined with lino the outside is getting a face lift with either paint or stain no sure which, and either way it will be 110% dry before the rabbits go anywhere near it!
- 03/10/2010 at 2:34 AM
  Monkeybun
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  Let it dry a minimum 24 hours before putting bunnies in it, longer if the paint or stain is a stinkier variety… paint may look dry on the outside, but can still be wet under the surface. Fumes can stick around for awhile too. May want to have it in a well ventilated room for awhile… Better safe than sorry
- 03/10/2010 at 2:56 AM
  angelicvampyre
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  Yeah planning on that. I have birds in the room so have to be really really careful. I have on under roof outdoor back patio that it will be in for at least a week to be on the safe side.
- 03/13/2010 at 11:48 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I just don’t know. Even if it’s dry it’s often poisonous.Being dry does not make it safe-bunnies chew and eat wood and the only safe wood is untreated unpainted wood! (only certain types of wood yes-but they HAVE to be untreated and unpainted)
  
  Unless you sitting it outside in the sun and snow, and expecting it to look fancy-why paint or stain? Just leave it bare so its for sure safe
- 03/14/2010 at 3:16 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  The outside that they are not going to be allowed to get to will be stained or painted and I am using the pet friendly stuff that i can buy out here. The inside that they can get to will be lined with lino.
- 03/20/2010 at 12:15 PM
  Moonlight_Wolf
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  OK Sooo, when is this coming so that we can see pics, hehe, I have been watching this thread waiting for pics!
- 03/20/2010 at 7:37 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  I was planning on picking it up next weekend but as it is easter it might have to wait till the weekend after! I want it now!
- 03/25/2010 at 8:40 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  I order my new rabbit hutch from this lady and that was fine we worked out what it was going to be etc… All was fine and I was $580 poorer.
  
  I was suppose to pick it up the weekend after easter.
  
  I got a call yesterday saying that due to the size that it had to be built outside and was now discolouring in the the sun. I then said I would pick it up earlier if needed and we worked out that Easter Monday would be good.
  
  I also have since paid them $400, $200 as a deposit and $200 as a installment with the remaining $180 due on delivery.
  
  Now she is calling me saying “Oh did you want X?” I said well yes we agreed on that but she claims that it will be extra, so now I am not getting wheels, i am not getting the pine inserts and I am not getting the mozzie netting. If she calls me again and removed something else that I wanted from it them I am going to refuse to pay and ask for a refund! GRRRRRRRR
- 03/25/2010 at 9:29 PM
  Monkeybun
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  Thus why I always get stuff like that in writing… makes it so they can’t BS about it.
- 03/26/2010 at 5:01 AM
  Beka27
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  That is a lot of money. What does this condo look like? Is this a reputable company, b/c it sounds like they’re screwing with you.
- 03/26/2010 at 8:29 AM
  mocha200
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  i built a 3-story condo on my own ( and with my dad) and only cost about 180 (well it would have cost that much but it was cheaper cuz we already had some of the supplies) but $580 that is ridicules.
- 04/02/2010 at 1:21 AM
  Lintini
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  Mocha, she has to pay for the labor involved in building the cage too, which is a lot considering the cage is big enough for 4 rabbits.
  
  It’s too bad you didn’t write up a contract with them so they can’t keep tacking on added charges. Jerks.
- 04/06/2010 at 3:07 AM
  angelicvampyre
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  Ok it came and it is HUGE! There are a few design issues with it, eg things not to spec etc… and I had to pay extra for the wheels in the end which took it to over $600 but it is soooooo cool and I love it and I have to work out how it will fit in the room as it is a little bigger then I thought it was going to be but it is sooooooooooooo cool! I need to do pictures but I need to finish off the design part of it and set it all up and then you get pictures but OH MY GOD IT IS HUGE!
- 04/06/2010 at 3:12 AM
  Beka27
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  We have to WAIT for pics?!!? NO fair!!!!!! I want some before and after pics!
- 04/06/2010 at 12:47 PM
  Moonlight_Wolf
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  Hey no fair, you get to see it and we don’t! POST PICS SOON!
- 04/06/2010 at 2:10 PM
  Lintini
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  I can’t wait to see the pictures!!!
- 04/06/2010 at 2:34 PM
  Monkeybun
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  *hands out the poking sticks*
  
  *POKE*
- 04/06/2010 at 6:14 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  I am doing the stain as fast as I can! Last night I used an entire tube and only managed to cover one side and two of the six doors. Thinking I might have to go buy more!
- 04/07/2010 at 12:51 PM
  Moonlight_Wolf
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  *POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*POKE*
- 04/07/2010 at 5:02 PM
  Lintini
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  *POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKE*
- 04/07/2010 at 8:16 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  Ouch that hurt
- 04/07/2010 at 8:29 PM
  mocha200
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  haha lol thats funny
- 04/07/2010 at 9:35 PM
  Carrot Lane Bunny
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  poke, poke, poke I’m not Stoppin’ poke poke Poke POke POKe POKE!
- 04/07/2010 at 10:35 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  Ok I will see about getting a picture tonight even thought it is only half stained!
- 04/08/2010 at 1:10 AM
  jerseygirl
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  Should I send an Alert for Bullying AV? lol
  People – put down your poking sticks and pick up a paint brush!
- 04/08/2010 at 1:48 PM
  Moonlight_Wolf
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  Ok I will see about getting a picture tonight even thought it is only half stained!
  
  You LIAR! LOL!
  
  POKING MUST CONTINUE! I am desperate to see pics!
  
  *Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*Poke*
- 04/08/2010 at 7:00 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  Ok so here it is it’s not finished I have to keep doing the staining and also line the inside as well as put the grate over the hay slot on the inside.
- 04/08/2010 at 7:04 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Awesome! That hay slot is nifty too. They’re going to go nuts exploring it! I really like the individual opening doors and the little privacy loft at the top.
- 04/09/2010 at 12:57 AM
  Monkeybun
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  Nice! And the dog is like.. “I want one *
- 04/09/2010 at 1:55 AM
  angelicvampyre
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  I really had to push for the doors, for me it was a saftey thing, if I am cleaning the bottom level I don’t want to have to worry about them jumping out of top.
- 04/09/2010 at 2:01 AM
  Monkeybun
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  Well, its a nice condo Although I have to say.. for the price you paid, they should have stained it for you!
- 04/09/2010 at 2:40 AM
  angelicvampyre
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  Nope that was going to cost more so i decided that I would do that and also they wanted to stain it black and I did not want it that dark
- 04/09/2010 at 2:45 AM
  Monkeybun
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  Yeah I suppose. Better to have it how you like it
- 04/09/2010 at 7:37 AM
  TARM
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  Wow. I’m jealous! Good thing my bunnies can’t see that!
- 04/09/2010 at 7:47 AM
  mocha200
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  so i am confused how much did you pay all together for every thing?
- 04/09/2010 at 12:17 PM
  Lintini
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  I don’t think that price is out of line at all. It looks even more well done then my cage, and considering the craftsmenship, I bet her materials were over 250$ and then having to pay the guy around 300 for maybe 8 hours of work…. I mean its hand crafted and takes exact measurement and skillful cutting, not to mention how careful you have to be with screws to not split the wood. I think you did great Angelicvampyre. It’s a beautiful cage to have in your home. You will always have to expect to pay a lot for custom hand made things…a robot isn’t going to make you an awesome bunny cage like this. I can’t wait to hear how your bunnies like it! Please take lots of photos for us!
- 04/09/2010 at 12:48 PM
  Moonlight_Wolf
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  Awesome! I love it! Now I am jealous!
- 04/09/2010 at 1:40 PM
  mrmac
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  That is amazing! I want one now!
- 04/09/2010 at 3:41 PM
  mocha200
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  wow that just sounds expensive cuz mine only cost about 100 dollars or somthing.
- 04/10/2010 at 3:27 PM
  BinkyBunny
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  NICE!! Another one to add to the Great Habitats sections — Can I post this photos there?
- 04/11/2010 at 9:26 PM
  angelicvampyre
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  Yeah you can BinkyBunny or you can wait till it is 100% finished and the bunnies moved in, I finished the staining last night and I am going to hopefully get the flooring and sides covered over the weekend so they can move in.
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