How to set up a laying bin in a mesh cage?

[DChalo]

Hey, i never expected my baby flapneck to be a female, but as she ages i am not noticing any spurs. So i want to know in advance, if i am in a mesh cage, how would i go about setting up the laying bin? I heard they dig a lot, and she might dig and cut up the mesh. Should i put plastic under it or something?

 

[ChameleonRave]

could you post a picture of your cage? what size is it? I used a 5 gallon bucket 3/4 full of washed play sand. If you know she isn't gravid, i would put in a smaller bin. maybe half the size of a 5 gallon bucket until you know she is for sure gravid and switch them out. that is basically how I did it with Delilah but she's a Veiled and you said you have a Flapneck. Hope I could help.
Zac

 

[Syn]

DChalo, from what you are saying it seems you are thinking that you put the soil in the cage? It would be best to put it in something like a large plastic tub, shape similar to a trashcan.

I can't remember if flapnecks have spurs.. derp.

 

[imcurt]

I get new plastic paint buckets from the hardware store.The 2gal size is 12in 1 gal is 10in They have served me well.