Is this cage suitable?

Wheekallday

Wheekallday

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My birthday is coming up and I'm looking for new housing for my pigs as I'm getting my room re-done, does anyone know if the: "Ferplast Plaza 160 Small Pet Cage" is suitable? The price is pretty good and the measurements (162 x 60 x 50 cm) seem large, I just want my pigs to have enough space!

Thank you! <3
 
Are your pigs male or female? For two females this is a fine size, but two males need a recommended 180cm x 60cm 😊
 
My Piggies said:
Are your pigs male or female? For two females this is a fine size, but two males need a recommended 180cm x 60cm 😊
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Male! Thank you for replying! Would that be a 4x2 c&c? Would that be suitable for them? Thanks!
 
Swissgreys said:
For 2 boars you really want a 2x5 C&C if at all possible.
Depending on the age of your boys the extra space could make a big difference to their relationship during the teenage years.
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Ah okay, thank you! So a 2x5 or a 2x6 would be best?
 
Wheekallday said:
Ah okay, thank you! So a 2x5 or a 2x6 would be best?
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Yes, no smaller than a 2x5. If you can get them a 2x6, then that is even better. Boars are more territorial and need a lot of room.

As you will be changing their environment and territories by getting them a new cage, you should expect to see them reestablish their relationship and be extra dominant for a time (this is normal as boars have to reestablish their relationship in each new territory, hence why keeping territory changes to a minimum is important with boars). To help with the transition to a new cage, ensure you use soiled bedding in the new cage so that it still smells of them - this can help them recognise it as their territory
 
Just an FYI, for the Ferplast 160, there is also a 30 cm add on sold separately that you can attached to one end of the cage quite easily, making it 190cm long.
 
Piggies&buns said:
Yes, no smaller than a 2x5. If you can get them a 2x6, then that is even better. Boars are more territorial and need a lot of room.

As you will be changing their environment and territories by getting them a new cage, you should expect to see them reestablish their relationship and be extra dominant for a time (this is normal as boars have to reestablish their relationship in each new territory, hence why keeping territory changes to a minimum is important with boars). To help with the transition to a new cage, ensure you use soiled bedding in the new cage so that it still smells of them - this can help them recognise it as their territory
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Wheekallday said:
My birthday is coming up and I'm looking for new housing for my pigs as I'm getting my room re-done, does anyone know if the: "Ferplast Plaza 160 Small Pet Cage" is suitable? The price is pretty good and the measurements (162 x 60 x 50 cm) seem large, I just want my pigs to have enough space!

Thank you! <3
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Thank you, everyone! I've ordered a 5x2 c&c cage (with loft)! I'll post pictures when its done! :)
 
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