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Guinea pigs can be housed in a range of
different accomodations produced commercially for rabbits and other small
mammals. Good pet stores will have a selection from which to choose. Visit a
number of pet stores, and websites, to see the widest range possible. The major
requirements of good housing are that it is stacious, sturdy, secure, and easy
to keep clean.
If you want your guinea pig to be as happy and healthy as possible, then you need to provide them with the biggest cage you can.
Cage Size Standards | ||||
Number Of Guinea Pigs | Minimum | Preferred | Generally | In Grids |
0.7 sq m | More is better | 76cm x 91cm | 2 x 3 grids | |
0.7 sq m | 1 sq m | 76cm x 127cm | 2 x 4 grids | |
1 sq m | 1.2 sq m | 76cm x 157cm | 2 x 5 grids | |
1.2 sq m | More is better | 76cm x 193cm | 2 x 6 grids |
Guinea pigs need big cages for:
Pet store cages are not suitable for guinea pigs. They are made out of metal and plastic. They are not as easy to clean as a big cage (believe it or not), and they don't offer the room needed for your guinea pig to be happy. Living in a pet store cage is like living in a room the size of a toilet for the rest of your life, and all you have room to do is eat, drink, sleep, poo, and pee. You can purchase them at www.petsmart.com (United States).
Hutches are a great cage option for guinea pigs. They are made out of wood. They offer a good amount of room, protection, are good outdoor cages, and are easy to clean. You can purchase them at www.ebay.com (Australia).
If guinea pigs are kept outside, make sure that you bring them inside on hot days above 27 degrees, or put on a fan facing their cage, and a frozen water bottle placed in their cage for the guinea pig to lye on. Guinea pigs are very prone to heat stroke, and can die if left outside in the heat.
The same goes for leaving them outside on cold days. Guinea pigs are very delicate and lovely creatures, and they rely fully on you to take care of them. So bring them inside on cold days below 10 degrees, or give them extra bedding.