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What size cage is best for two adult female guinea pigs2007-11-25 16:57:26

I have recently adopted 2 female guinea pigs. They came with a cage, feeding bowl, water bottle (that leaked and I replaced) and a sleeping house. It looks too small to me and I would really like to get them more room to run around and play. I also have inside dogs that are interested in them. I am sure they will not hurt them intentionally, but might let them out or injure them while trying to play, so I have to have a lid. Also, I bought treat and timothy hay for them plus a salt wheel. Is there anything else I need to provide for them?

Answers:

I too recommend the website that Em listed.using the C&C method you can "dog-proof" your cage with a "ceiling" grids. Your piggies don't need a salt wheel, but they DO need special guinea pig pellets and vitamin C, which they can get from being fed fresh fruit & veggie treats (mine love romaine lettuce, oranges and strawberries, but any dark green veggie will really provide them with the vitamin C they need). Here's the dorky site I made for my piggies, which covers most all of the basics that they need to be happy piggies.

http://www.secondstarillustrations.com/c.

Good luck!

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Nope, that's all you need for happy guinea pigs.

When considering cages, bigger is always better. GPs like about a square yard each, but are very social, and don't mind sharing.

You could let them out to play in a bathroom, away from the dogs. (easy clean-up too) Get some cardboard boxes and tubes, tunnels, cat toys, and other interesting things for them to play with. Make a little "disneyland" for them, they will get exersize and won't be bored.