No pics of the actual foundation, thats already backfilled and covered up. Here is some general cage pics.





You can see the old plexi-lined foundation in the bottom pic. Basically I dug out the inside perimeter down and poured concrete, using the ground on one side, and the plastic on the other as the form. Then I set 16" patio blocks vertically into the concrete to cover up the remaining exposed plastic. Now there is a concrete wall surrounding the cage. Like stated before, the bottom is chain link, now embedded with concrete around the edges. The chain link overlaps the foundation with just about zero gap, and is bolted down every foot with 4" lags. The chain link is tied at the framing points every 6" or so with stainless bailing wire. There is no play and no chance of gap being fastened so close. The top is done the same way. I lined the bottom 3 feet with plastic garden mesh to keep her from probing, and trying to slam her head through the chain link. Worked great. The box you see in the one picture is heated in the winter time and is insulated very well on all sides. In there is a large water dish and basking lamps. If I could do it all over I would have done it differently. I would have done the concrete foundation from the get. Other than that the chain link has been very successful and maintenance free. If you are planning an outdoor cage, please take the time and the money to use concrete for the base. It will save you a huge headache at the end. The plastic worked well, but didn't hold up to abuse from yard equipment. This is one thing I never considered, that was a huge learning experience. Keep this in mind.

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