Cages (continued) Because a bottom tray is necessary, a space must be left to slide it in and out from the front of the cage. Therefore, the front bottom of the wire mesh is attached to a cage-length 1" x 1/2" lumber board that is attached along the length of the cage. After drilling pilot holes, the board is screwed in with long narrow screws on each side. Onto this board the bottom of the cage front mesh is attached and a space remains for a bottom tray. I made my bottom trays by cutting plastic baseboard molding into strips and cementing them to clear plastic of the type used for drop ceiling light fixtures. This results in an all plastic highly washable tray. Doors are cut as holes, one on either side of the cage front. The door openings are lined with plastic guards to prevent cuts when touching the cut metal surfaces. A door made of galvanized wire (about 1 inch larger than the hole) is attached with grommets and a door latch (the same type as those used on rabbit cages) is installed.  
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