Lay everything out on a flat surface and count your pieces before starting.

C&C cage sizes are measured in grids. More space is always better — when in doubt, go one size up!

2×5 Guinea Pig C&C Cage — 180 × 73 cm | Suits up to 4 Guinea Pigs

1. 1Unfold the corflute sheet and lay it flat on the ground in a clear area.
2. 2Locate the pre-scored fold lines at the edges — fold the sides upward along these lines to form a shallow tray.
3. 3At each corner, fold the small corner flap inward so it sits flush against the side wall.
4. 4Push a plastic rivet firmly through the hole at each corner — these lock the sides permanently in place.
5. 5Stand back and check the tray is square and level before setting it aside.

1. 1Start at a corner — this gives you a stable anchor, especially if building alone.
2. 2Take a connector and push the first grid panel firmly into it. You may hear or feel a click — this is correct.
3. 3Attach a second connector to the adjacent slot on the same grid panel, ready for the next wall section.
4. 4Insert the next grid panel into the open slot of that connector. Continue along each wall until all four walls are complete.
5. 5Do a visual check — all connectors should sit flush with no gaps or partially-inserted grids.

🔢 Grids & Connectors Needed Per Size

1. 1Starting at any corner, thread a cable tie through the wire at the point where two grids meet.
2. 2Pull the cable tie as tight as possible and click it locked — it should not spin or shift.
3. 3Use at least 2 cable ties per join — one near the top and one near the bottom of each join.
4. 4Work your way around every join on every wall. Don’t skip any — even connectors that feel solid.
5. 5Using sharp scissors or side-cutters, trim all tails flush with the locking head immediately.

1. 1Lower the corflute base down into the cage from above.
2. 2The corflute base sits neatly inside the grid walls with a small amount of clearance on each end — this makes it easy to lift out for cleaning without disassembling the cage.
3. 3Once the base is sitting flat, close the final grid wall using connectors and cable ties as in Steps 2 and 3.
4. 4Check the base sits flat and stable with no rocking.
5. 5The small clearance at each end is intentional — it allows easy removal for cleaning without pulling the cage apart.

• All connectors are fully clicked in with no loose panels
• Every grid join has at least 2 cable ties — all tails are trimmed flush
• Corflute base sits flat with no gaps at any edge
• No sharp edges, protruding wires, or exposed cable tie tails inside the cage
• Shake test passed — structure is completely rigid
• Grid spacing verified — 9×9 squares with gaps ≤ 3.5 cm

1. 1Choose which section of wall you’d like the door — typically on a long side for easy access.
2. 2Remove the standard grid panel from that position and replace it with the Bree & Co Swing Door.
3. 3Attach the swing door using the same connectors and cable ties as a standard grid panel.
4. 4Test the door swings 180 degrees freely — it should latch open against the adjacent wall and close flat.

2×4 C&C Cage with 2×1 Loft & Fleece Liner

A loft adds a raised second level to your cage, giving your guinea pig extra space to explore and rest. It connects directly into your existing cage walls — no cutting or measuring required. The process is very similar to assembling the main cage.

2×4 C&C Cage with 2×1 Loft & Ramp — Shop Loft Add-ons →

📦 What You’ll Need for the Loft

Loft Step 1 — Choose Your Loft Position

1. 1Decide which end of the cage you want the loft to be at.
2. 2The loft connects directly into your existing cage walls — no extra support pieces are needed.
3. 3Decide which side you would like the ramp on — left or right. The corflute loft base has a cut-out on both sides so you can choose after assembly.

Loft Step 2 — Flip the Connectors on the Existing Walls

1. 1On the existing cage wall grids where the loft will sit, locate the connectors already in place.
2. 2Flip these connectors around so that the open slots face upward — this allows the loft grid panels to click in on top of the existing walls.
3. 3Work along the back wall and both side walls where the loft will connect.
4. 4Make sure all flipped connectors are fully seated and secure before moving on.

Loft Step 3 — Build the Loft Floor Panels

This step is the same as Step 2 of the main cage assembly — connecting grids together to form the loft floor.

1. 1Start at a corner and push the first loft grid panel firmly into the upward-facing connector on the existing cage wall.
2. 2Continue connecting grid panels across the loft area until the full loft floor frame is in place.
3. 3Secure every join with cable ties — at least 2 per join, trimmed flush.
4. 4Do a visual check — all connectors should sit flush with no gaps or partially-inserted grids.

Loft Step 4 — Assemble the Corflute Loft Base

This step is the same as Step 1 of the main cage assembly.

1. 1Unfold the corflute loft base and lay it flat on the ground.
2. 2Fold the sides upward along the pre-scored fold lines to form a shallow tray — exactly the same as the main cage base.
3. 3Fold the small corner flaps inward and push the plastic rivets through to lock the corners in place.
4. 4Note the cut-outs on either side of the loft base — these are for the ramp. Choose which side you want the ramp on before placing the base.
5. 5Lower the corflute loft base down into the loft frame from above — the same way as the main cage base.
6. 6The base sits neatly with a small clearance on each end, making it easy to remove for cleaning.

Loft Step 5 — Attach the Ramp

1. 1Position the ramp at the cut-out side of the loft base you have chosen.
2. 2Slide the ramp into the slot between the cage floor and the loft base — the ramp sits securely in place without any additional fixing required.
3. 3Give the ramp a gentle press to confirm it is sitting firmly in the slot and is not rocking.

🏠 Loft Final Check

• All loft connectors are fully clicked in and cable tied
• Loft floor grids are solid with no flex when pressed
• Corflute loft base sits flat and stable
• Ramp cut-out aligns correctly with the loft base opening
• No sharp edges, protruding wires, or exposed cable tie tails inside the loft