Guinea Pig Hut

CAGES



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:

  • Exercise
  • Stimulation
  • Happiness


C&C (cubes and coroplast) cages are the much preferred option for guinea pigs. They are made out of metal and plastic. They offer a lot more room than the average cage, have good ventilation, are easy to clean, and are good indoor cages. Although, they are almost impossible to purchase here in Australia. You can purchase them at www.guineapigcages.com (Continental US) or www.shopfittingsonline.co.uk (United Kingdom).                         


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).




1.
Fill a spray bottle with half white vinigar, and half water. This vinigar spray in not toxic to guinea pigs, and cleans their cage well.

2: Take all of your guinea pig's items out of their cage.
3: Remove all of their bedding and throw it into a rubbish bag. Use a dust pan and brush to sweep up the remaining pieces of bedding, and make sure you get all of it off of the bottom of their cage.
4: Spray the bottom of their cage with the vinigar spray, and use an old dry rag to wipe the bottom of their cage until it's clean.
5: Dry the bottom of their cage with another old dry rag.
6: Lay down a layer of newspaper underneath their bedding. This will make it easier to clean next time, because all you will need to do is roll up the newspaper, and throw it in the rubbish.
7: Place all of their items back in their cage.

Note:
All of your guinea pig's items need to be cleaned weekly.


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.


 

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