C&C cage making, help with size please :)

Lolaa · May 21, 2011

Ok so this sunday coming I am going to be making the boys a 5 X 2, its only for the two boys but I will soon be putting a 2 X 2 hay loft on it, I'm so excited

Ok so question time....

Would a 7 X 2 with a 2 X 2 hay loft be big enough for 7-8 female guinea pigs?

They will have 3/4 hours floor time every night but I need to make sure its big enough for them to happily live in

lotsopiggies · May 21, 2011

It doesn't sound big enough....

Try : http://www.guineapigcages.com/ For a size guide, I think they're pretty good

I've seen some members on the guinealynx forum and the way they make them and design them they're so creative they're amazing.

Hope this helps

guineapig0121 · May 21, 2011

That is only big enough for 4 pigs. That is 14 square feet, becauce the loft does not count toward the square footage.

lotsopiggies · May 21, 2011

guineapig0121 said:
That is only big enough for 4 pigs. That is 14 square feet, becauce the loft does not count toward the square footage.

I knew it didn't sound right, I just couldn't remember why... Thanks for reminding me and informing the OP

Lolaa · May 21, 2011

woops thats grids not feet:red

guineapig0121 · May 21, 2011

Try building a cage that is like 2 or 3 storys. I just built my first C&C cage that is a 2x5 two story. That is 20 square feet for 4 pigs. http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=68829 here is my cages. My C&C cage is closer to the bottom. I am not finished yet. Also try checking here http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/index.php there you can click open or closed multi level cages and see some people 3 story cages and get some ideas to make a bigger cage.

katiepops · May 21, 2011

A 2 x 6 (grids that is) is the minimum for 4 pigs according to guinea pig cages so I think you'd need something a bit bigger for double the numbers.

Shelley · May 21, 2011

If you go by the recommended website you're looking to have 26sq ft for 8 guinea pigs. Each grid will measure around 14 inches which is 1.16 ft.

Lolaa · May 21, 2011

Right well I'm going to now do a two tier cage, I was worried about cleaning them out but I will sort something out so I can gain access to the top and bottom level, thanks guys

lotsopiggies · May 21, 2011

good luck, photos would be epic

KimberleysWheekers · May 21, 2011

kayleighjennifer said:
Right well I'm going to now do a two tier cage, I was worried about cleaning them out but I will sort something out so I can gain access to the top and bottom level, thanks guys

I have a 4 storey 5x2 grid cage, the doors open fully at the front and I just pull the correx trays out - It really is so easy to clean.

Here is the thread I wrote about it http://theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=54257

Although I don't have ramps in it because I house the piggles seperately, it would be easy to add them in - I'd just need to cut an access hole in the floor and again in the correx tray and attach the ramp.

You wouldn't need to build with a wooden frame, you could have grids as the floor between, although you'd need to cut a hole in one for the ramp to come up. As for the doors, so long as you cable tie they on one side (I'd suggest all the way along the bottom) then the door would open fully. You could then fasten it closed with something for security along the top. Something strong enough to hold but easy enough for you to remove to get into the cage.