persephone Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Photos later .. Mr W has a plastic crate with pillow/blankets ... tip , and opshop . The other cats have an old cane fishing creel .. wool car seat covers , and a fish box with old pillows and polar fleece. Outside dogs - some have opshop blankets/doonas, and old pillows in waterproof covers ... Widget has a small wheeliebin on its side .. with a pillow covered in an old electric blanket ..and another 'snuggle' blanket . Old Gertie sleeps on the porch ..and has a 'tent' made from a very sturdy dbl bed synthetic electric blanket thingy ..with other padded stuff over it .. squashed cartons as flooring , plus a pillow and a woollen blanket inside ..and a H/W bottle in a woollen cover . She is toasty warm in the mornings .. sleeping srtetched out , even when its close to zero ! :D April pig has a 'tent/swag' under her shelter ... made from a tonneau cover and a large sheet of heavy duty plastic tarp. For bedding she has a lot of old shadecloth ... which she makes into a 'nest ' ... depending on the temperature . I also add very strong bits of tarp etc if I have them ..but shadecloth seems the best so far . Thank Heaven for opshops/tips /garage sales !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Our tip shop often has ute canopies for sale, seriously thinking about turning one into a bed for the dogs when I move :) The best one i got so far was a huge wooden box that new tyres are delivered to the shop in, it turned in to a little night pen for the three chooks we had at the time and worked really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 :) those thick strong boxes for fridges etc make great puppy 'cubbies'!! cut a few puppy sized holes (not too big ) at varying heights/distances apart ..throw in a few treats & toys , and enjoy the chasey games & hide& seek fun! Ute canopies are terrific ! April pig has had hers since I got her ..about 3 yrs ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My kids love the tip shop too, we have kayaks and canoes as garden beds around their play area LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 What's an opshop? Is it like a charity shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosmum Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 We have 2 destructo dogs where bedding is concerned. Best bed I've found for my biggest is a single foam mattress from salvos,ex hospital with a tight fitting thick vinyl cover.Seems indestructable and great for such a heavy boy on hard floors.Old car bench seats last well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 opportunity shop = charity shop :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 The best one i got so far was a huge wooden box that new tyres are delivered to the shop in, it turned in to a little night pen for the three chooks we had at the time and worked really well. IF you can get them ( I haven't been able to as yet... but am working on it ;) ) I have seen the large plastic citrus bins used to make terrific pens for chickens/puppies/baby lambs ,etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Not citrus growing country here unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirra Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I have fond memories of scouring tips for treasures many, many moons ago when it was still allowed. Are there any tip shops around Sydney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wildthing Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) Any item has many uses - they are only limited by ones imagination! Mine has developed since I got into cat rescue. Have looked at ute canopys and thought they would make good chook and cat shelter. Could also use them for rabbits. Over the years, I have scoured op shops and the local tip shop and found heaps of bargains. Old air conditioning duct is very good for tunnels for small animals to run through and I also use the old compost bins that were slightly oval shaped to make tunnels around the garden. The halves sit on the ground really well and are easy to move for cleaning and checking for Red Backs. Haven't seen an old tonneau cover yet, but will be keeping my eye out as that can be used to cover things for protection. Someone said straw bales make good insulation, so will probably use then at some stage as well. I have rabbits, chickens and cats here. Edited May 27, 2013 by Wildthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I've got a pattern for a round cat house (would suit any small animal really). A lovely DOLer put me in contact with her brother who gave me about 30kg of new t-shirts with damaged designs. So now I am sourcing those rubbery yoga mats from op sops and I'm going to make my own recycled version of the round cat houses for Ams cattery (and some other Peiradise supporters who also rescue cats). I've got lots of other ideas for all those t-shirts too once the dog coat making season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 It's amazing what you can do with one of those cheap camping mats. I once won $1000 and three slabs of red bull with a creation i made out of one LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 What's an opshop? Is it like a charity shop? Thanks! Still learning the lingo! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 It's amazing what you can do with one of those cheap camping mats. I once won $1000 and three slabs of red bull with a creation i made out of one LOL Photo or it didn't happen! (well unless it's rude!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I'm so happy to take a photo if I can find him... I made a chicken that parachuted from 10 metres, landed and laid a raw egg, it was pretty awesome LOL. It was about 8 years ago now and I never could bare to part with him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 That's hilarious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Sigh, my lost youth..... Uni days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Sounds brilliant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 I'm so happy to take a photo if I can find him... I made a chicken that parachuted from 10 metres, landed and laid a raw egg, it was pretty awesome LOL. It was about 8 years ago now and I never could bare to part with him :) Now, THAT sounds pretty amazing :) ..and a LOT of Red Bull!!! Well done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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