{"id":176404,"date":"2022-07-16T08:03:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:03:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:27","slug":"what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the perfect cage for a guinea pig?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_is_the_perfect_cage_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the perfect cage for a guinea pig?\">What is the perfect cage for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_guinea_pig_cage\" title=\"What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?\">What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#How_can_I_make_a_cheap_guinea_pig_cage\" title=\"How can I make a cheap guinea pig cage?\">How can I make a cheap guinea pig cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#How_big_should_a_guinea_pig_cage_me\" title=\"How big should a guinea pig cage me?\">How big should a guinea pig cage me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Are_multi_level_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?\">Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Are_C_C_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Are C &#038; C cages good for guinea pigs?\">Are C &#038; C cages good for guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_can_I_use_as_a_guinea_pig_cage\" title=\"What can I use as a guinea pig cage?\">What can I use as a guinea pig cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Can_you_keep_a_guinea_pig_without_a_cage\" title=\"Can you keep a guinea pig without a cage?\">Can you keep a guinea pig without a cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#How_can_I_make_a_homemade_guinea_pig_cage\" title=\"How can I make a homemade guinea pig cage?\">How can I make a homemade guinea pig cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_is_the_best_size_cage_for_2_guinea_pigs\" title=\"What is the best size cage for 2 guinea pigs?\">What is the best size cage for 2 guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Can_a_cage_be_too_big_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"Can a cage be too big for a guinea pig?\">Can a cage be too big for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Is_120cm_cage_big_enough_for_2_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Is 120cm cage big enough for 2 guinea pigs?\">Is 120cm cage big enough for 2 guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Are_tiered_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Are tiered cages good for guinea pigs?\">Are tiered cages good for guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_type_of_enclosure_is_best_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"What type of enclosure is best for a guinea pig?\">What type of enclosure is best for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Do_guinea_pig_cages_need_a_top\" title=\"Do guinea pig cages need a top?\">Do guinea pig cages need a top?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-perfect-cage-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_is_the_best_cage_for_2_guinea_pigs\" title=\"What is the best cage for 2 guinea pigs?\">What is the best cage for 2 guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_perfect_cage_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the perfect cage for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One guinea pig: <b>7.5 square feet, or about 30x 36, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better. (Keep in mind that guinea pigs are highly social, so it is best to have at least two guinea pigs who get along with each other.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_guinea_pig_cage\"><\/span>What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Awesome Alternatives for Guinea Pig Cages<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CC Cages.<\/li>\n<li>Bookshelves.<\/li>\n<li>Playpens.<\/li>\n<li>Hard-sided wading pools.<\/li>\n<li>Dog crates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>28-Oct-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_a_cheap_guinea_pig_cage\"><\/span>How can I make a cheap guinea pig cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>DIY Guinea Pig Toys<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Create paper bags that your guinea pig can hide in.  <\/li>\n<li>Crumple up a paper into a ball and let the guinea play when it gets out of the cage.  <\/li>\n<li>Use an old sock stuffed with clean animal bedding material.  <\/li>\n<li>Tennis and ping pong balls are easy ways to keep your guinea up and running around the cage.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_guinea_pig_cage_me\"><\/span>How big should a guinea pig cage me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guinea Pig Cage Size Guidelines The minimum size cage for one guinea pig, according to the RSPCA is 7.5 ft squared ( 27 inches x 41 inches), but the preferred size should be <b>10.5 ft squared (27 inches x 56 inches)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_multi_level_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some small animals enjoy climbing on multi-level platforms in the cage, <b>guinea pigs generally prefer flat, open spaces. Guinea pigs tend to be scared of heights, and even a gentle ramp leading up to a second level may be too frightening for a guinea pig to attempt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_C_C_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Are C &#038; C cages good for guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cubes and Coroplast cages are used by pet owners and guinea pig enthusiasts around the world and have been for over a decade! <b>Everyone highly recommends the CC Cage solution. The features of these cages makes a GREAT experience for the guinea pigs and their caretakers alike.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_as_a_guinea_pig_cage\"><\/span>What can I use as a guinea pig cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plastic tubs, glass aquariums and cages with wire floors are NOT acceptable as guinea pig housing.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30x 36, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better.  <\/li>\n<li>Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30 x 50) is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_guinea_pig_without_a_cage\"><\/span>Can you keep a guinea pig without a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Guinea pigs get along just fine indoors with no enclosure at all, so if you have enough space in your home, you should give them an entire room to themselves. When keeping small animals at home, it is very important to arrange their habitat appropriately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_a_homemade_guinea_pig_cage\"><\/span>How can I make a homemade guinea pig cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, can you use a playpen as a guinea pig cage? <b>You can use a playpen as a cage if you can ensure that it has enough space for the guinea pigs to move or walk around and for the essential things that are needed to be put inside a cage. Moreover, it should be durable and easy to maintain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_size_cage_for_2_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>What is the best size cage for 2 guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guinea pigs thrive best when they have a friend of their own kind to share a cage with. To have adequate space to move about, they will need at least <b>7.5 square feet of ground floor space regardless of the amount of floor time provided. More cage space is always better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cage_be_too_big_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>Can a cage be too big for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>THE ULTIMATE SIZE GUIDE TO GUINEA PIG CAGES.Number of guinea pigsMinimum floor spaceRecommended floor space4 sows2x5 CC  12ft22x6 CC  14 ft24 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_120cm_cage_big_enough_for_2_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Is 120cm cage big enough for 2 guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The RSPCA recommend 120cm x 60cm as the minimum cage size for 2 guinea pigs (minimum floor area of 8 square feet), and to add 30cm for each additional guinea pig.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tiered_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Are tiered cages good for guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are multi-level cages good for guinea pigs? <b>Multi-level cages aren&#8217;t so comfortable for guinea pigs and they are also afraid of climbing. So, you should try to build a large cage with flat ground. However, if you have multiple guinea pigs with limited space at your house, you can consider multi-level cages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_enclosure_is_best_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What type of enclosure is best for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plastic tubs, glass aquariums and cages with wire floors are NOT acceptable as guinea pig housing.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30x 36, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better.  <\/li>\n<li>Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30 x 50) is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pig_cages_need_a_top\"><\/span>Do guinea pig cages need a top?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do we NEED a TOP for our guinea pig cage? The general answer is <b>NO. Guinea pigs are not climbers or jumpers or escape artists. It is not in their nature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_cage_for_2_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>What is the best cage for 2 guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Cages for Two Guinea Pigs  Reviews 2022<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevue Pet Products Small Animal Cage  Best Value.  <\/li>\n<li>MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage  Premium Choice.  <\/li>\n<li>MidWest Wabbitat Deluxe.  <\/li>\n<li>Living World Deluxe Habitat.  <\/li>\n<li>ZENY Guinea Pig Cage.  <\/li>\n<li>Kaytee My First Home.  <\/li>\n<li>Lixit Savic Caesar Cage.  <\/li>\n<li>AmazonBasics Small Animal Cage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the perfect cage for a guinea pig?What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?How can I make a cheap guinea pig cage?How big should a guinea pig cage me?Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?Are C &#038; C cages good for guinea pigs?What can I use as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-176404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176404"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176404\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}