Two 2x2x4 cages combined

[twatts704]

Has anyone ever tried this idea out? Was thinking about getting a male and female Jacksons and putting them together in two of the cages but when I assemble the cages I was going to not install the side panel on both and then zip tie through the mesh on both sides to keep the cages together.

If anyone has done something like this or has a better idea on how to go about this then please let me know. Thanks.

 

[Kaianuanu]

im pretty sure you have to have the panel there to maintain their structural integrity, but you can take the screen out of the frames and then put them together.

 

[twatts704]

Even if I zip tied or found another method of bringing both the cages together where the two panels are gone? Your idea is pretty effective to though. I do rather like that idea.

 

[Video Master]

You definitely need the panel there for the integrity of the structure. Just remove the screen like Kaianuanu mentioned.

 

[shaunaroxanne]

I have done it, but leave the frame, take out the screen like others have said. You can always put a new new screen in, it's not so easy to put a frame back in, and I can't picture how you would do it that way anyway. Screen out, screw together. But are jacksons supposed to be together? I know panthers and veilds can't be housed safely together, not sure about jacksons. I would check that out first.

 

[twatts704]

Thank you for the great information. I have done a great deal of research and found yes that Jacksons can be housed together easier than veileds and panthers. Not to say there may be complications if I get a picky pair but I'm obviously not going to house two that are always stressed by the sight of one another.

 

[Olimpia]

I did this, I put two cages with one side missing and secured them together to make a large temporary cage for someone. I didn't want to ruin the screen because it was just a temp. cage, so I just didn't screw in a panel on each cage and secured them together. Easy peasy! No loss of integrity.

I used strong fishing line, though. You essentially sew the cages together but it doesn't widen or ruin the holes in the screen. So when you cut the line the cages come undone and they look no worse for wear. Then if you need to make 2 separate 4' cages for whatever reason you only have to screw the original sides back on, frame and screen intact. I wouldn't ruin the screen, because re-screening is ridiculous, and you paid money for the screen that is there already, so why throw it away.

 

[nick barta]

I just went through this process of combining 2 2x2x4 cages, and here are the results:

When you build the cages, the screw heads all stick out. When you place the cages next to each other, this creates a gap that feeders will escape through.

I thought of taping the gap, or using foam, both were too ugly for me...

I thought about bolting through both frames to remove the gap, but felt the metal too whimpy to handle the moving of the cages when I slide the stand out for cleaning/electrical and water adjustments.

The other challenge is that if you want to go back to 2 cages, the more you change the 2 cages, the harder it is to put them back.

Besides, I got my red AND blue bar with 2 cages

 

[crocky]

Keep in mind that just because it can be done does not mean it should be done. I would maintain two separate cages for them IMO. Maybe some other Jackson experienced keepers will chime in but i would not recommend that size cage for a permanent cage for two Jackson's. my two cents for what it Is worth. I don't keep a Jackson's chameleon but I have read enough here on the forums for rom other experienced keepers to know that it would not be a good idea in that size enclosure.

 

[maxttu]

Silly question: how do you lock the doors if you're missing a panel?? One panel has the hinges and the other has the locking mechanism...

 

[dom1959]

i love seeing these combining 2 cage posts,
i am going to do it for my veiled at the end of summer!

 

[Jay Sick]

Combining Jacksons is a bad idea especially If you want to mate them if she drops her babys and your not home the male and possibly her will eat them