Guinea pig cages

Since a guinea pig is quite an active animal, it is important that it has a cage that is large enough for its size. The guinea pig should have room in it not only for sleeping and eating, but also for all kinds of activities – running, frolicking in sawdust, etc.

The right size for a cage for two guinea pigs is 120 cm x 50 cm. The best cage would be one purchased at a pet store or made to measure. It is important that it is a cage with the ability to open the door so that the guinea pig can go for walks on its own, and that its walls and ceiling are narrow enough so that the guinea pig does not get stuck in them when trying to escape. We can also obtain such a surface, for example, by building the cage ourselves using generally available materials. It is important that the bottom of the cage does not let water through, so it should be made of appropriate materials, e.g. plastic. Remember, however, not to use it to build the walls, because the cage needs constant air circulation.

If you decide to buy a standard-sized cage in a pet shop, you can eventually consider combining two cages into one. This will provide the guinea pigs with a larger surface for daily activities and space to play. You can then connect the cages sideways or, by making an appropriate supporting structure, install a so-called staircase for the guinea pigs. To do this, cut appropriately sized holes in the bottom of one cage and in the ceiling of the other, and then connect them with steps adapted to the size of the animals.

Since guinea pigs are very curious animals, they will feel best in cages standing in places where they have a good view of the room and us, and we will be able to observe their behavior and habits without major problems. However, it is important that the place where the cage is located is relatively quiet and that there is constant access to fresh air (although draughts should be avoided). In order for our guinea pig to stay healthy for longer, the use of chemicals in the form of hairspray, deodorants, and smoking cigarettes is excluded in the presence of the animal.

Guinea pigs are quite sensitive animals, they catch colds easily, and their symptoms are very easy to miss. In their case, the saying "prevention is better than cure" applies best.

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