Cage Size

Piggiesxoxo · Jan 6, 2018

Hey! I currently have one Guinea pig and I'm going to convince my parents to let me get another. But my current cage isn't big enough for two. I was wondering if this would be big enough for at least one, maybe two? 9.5 x 24.5 x 40.3 inches. It's a two shelf bookcase and I'm thinking of putting a ramp or tunnel or some sort between the two levels. I might put the ramp/tunnel (it'd be completely enclosed for safety) on the outside, to save space on the inside. What do you all think?

lissie · Jan 7, 2018

I'm afraid that won't be enough.

See this thread for sizing guide.
Cage Size Guide

Pluto&Astro · Jan 7, 2018

have you though about and opening to the outside pen? Just so if its stuffy atleast they can get run space outside.

Katiedid · Jan 7, 2018

This is my favourite guide. Guinea pigs need the space on one level any additional level isn’t counted (although it can be a useful place to escape each other especially if you have a pair of boars).

Piggiesxoxo · Jan 12, 2018

I think my dad and I are going to create a home with wood, I'm going to put a sheet of plexiglass in the front and spray the wood so it won't soak and smell.

flowerfairy · Jan 12, 2018

Lino on the bottom is good for easy cleaning. Sounds like a lovely cage to be.

Pluto&Astro · Jan 12, 2018

Piggiesxoxo said:
I think my dad and I are going to create a home with wood, I'm going to put a sheet of plexiglass in the front and spray the wood so it won't soak and smell.

Have you thought about using pond liner?

GuineaPigGeek · Jan 12, 2018

Hi! Your wooden cage sounds like a fun cage! If you are still looking for cage ideas I would personally suggest building a "c and c cage" with a coroplast bottom. That's what I'm making right now and I think its going to be a good set up. Just waiting for my parents to pick up the coroplast. Let me know how it turns out!