Re: are mesh cages alright?

Posted by Thom on January 31, 2002 at 11:39:31:

In Reply to: are mesh cages alright? posted by dougw on January 31, 2002 at 11:20:01:

I have to concurr - I have two Iggy's, both over 5' so far and still growing strong. I figured out real quick that they needed separate living quarters, and now I have two 5'W X 6'H X 3'D cages, one for each. Talk about taking up some space! BUT - plenty of house, and we enjoy them immensely. BUT - FOUR? Sounds like you've got more of these guys than you're gonna' want long term.

Multiple IG's living together are extremely territorial. Males can't live with males, and when you have males/females together, they'll equally vie for the highest and/or best basking spot in the cage. Those who don't dominate will get stressed out, probably not eat properly more so because of the stress more so than whether they can get to the bowl or not. The stress alone can kill them, they're very sensitive to it.

Hope this helps with what will be the inevitable decision you'll have to make...

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: I have to concurr - I have two Iggy's, both over 5' so far and still growing strong. I figured out real quick that they needed separate living quarters, and now I have two 5'W X 6'H X 3'D cages, one for each. Talk about taking up some space! BUT - plenty of house, and we enjoy them immensely. BUT - FOUR? Sounds like you've got more of these guys than you're gonna' want long term. : Multiple IG's living together are extremely territorial. Males can't live with males, and when you have males/females together, they'll equally vie for the highest and/or best basking spot in the cage. Those who don't dominate will get stressed out, probably not eat properly more so because of the stress more so than whether they can get to the bowl or not. The stress alone can kill them, they're very sensitive to it. : Hope this helps with what will be the inevitable decision you'll have to make...

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