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?
2006-09-04 07:56:39 · 4 answers · asked by windchymer3 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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/charlie.htm
Good luck!
2006-09-04 16:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
Good luck and enjoy the little guys.
2006-09-04 08:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one knows cavies (guinea pigs) better than the British and there is a very helpful site called Cavy Madness with measurements and pictures of cages and lots of other good things to know.
http://www.cavymadness.com/
I have noticed that many of the commerically made cages that are advertised as My Guinea Pig's First Home are by and far way too small for even one fuzzbutt.
2006-09-04 08:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by Zoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build a cube cage! It's cheap and you can make a large, roomy cage to the dimensions you want.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/cubes.htm
More info about cage needs on their home page:
http://www.guineapigcages.com/index.htm
It says 2 pigs need at least 7.5 square feet but 10.5 is preferred.
2006-09-04 08:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Em 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋