One sheet of $20 plywood will make a cage 24Lx20wx28T. Along with some old paint that some body you now must have in a garage or basement. 2 pices of $12 plexy glass for a door. Will let you put a foot of dirt and have a big enough window to work in the cage. The wood will eventually rot at the dirt line but this would be a much better cage that will last more than long enough as it will out grow it quickly.$44 and a couple hours would be a much better situation for a few months. Good luck.