Out of cage time

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When I get my two boys out of their cage everyday, I've been using this: Folding Pet Cat Playpen Rabbit Hamster Indoor Outdoor Guinea Pig Run Portable UK | eBay
I am wondering if this is enough space? If that is ok for everyday out of cage time?
Or if I should get something bigger?

Was also wondering what everyone does for enrichment in out of cage time, and if I am doing it ok?
I give them various cardboard boxes, sprinkle stuff around for foraging, hide treats for them to find, put toys in

Thank you :) I hope is okay to ask x
 
Mine are now free roaming but when I first had guinea pigs I used to pig proof the room. I put puppy pads in various places and when I noticed their favourite place to potty, I bought a cat litter tray for use as a hay box that I put there. One of my original boys had to be rehomed and Dignified Sir George taught his new companion, Mischievous Master Boris, to only potty in the hay tray too. I have different tubes, hides and forage mats that I vary. Have you got pigtures of your boys?
 
fluffysal said:
Mine are now free roaming but when I first had guinea pigs I used to pig proof the room. I put puppy pads in various places and when I noticed their favourite place to potty, I bought a cat litter tray for use as a hay box that I put there. One of my original boys had to be rehomed and Dignified Sir George taught his new companion, Mischievous Master Boris, to only potty in the hay tray too. I have different tubes, hides and forage mats that I vary. Have you got pigtures of your boys?
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Thank you :) I think I have added the pics to this, lol 🐷
 
Gorgeous boys, I have a soft spot for white pink eyed piggies, beautiful!🤩

One if my pairs Hector and Kiki free range our lounge, they are “house trained” not by me I may add. They will return to their cage to toilet
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My other pair Posh and Ginger are not house trained at all but do get a run around the conservatory on a large fleece blanket every other day, they aren’t really that keen if I am honest, they much prefer their cage
 
2 out of my 6 get a fleece on the floor of the living room with a pee pad under the cupboard, tunnels and forage. 2 have c&c grids cable tied together to make a 7x2 size run with tunnels etc as they don't like being on the floor. The other 2 don't like to come out of their cage and as they live in a large 5x3 grid cage they don't get floor time. In the summer they all love lawn time in runs when the weather allows.
 
Bill & Ted said:
Gorgeous boys, I have a soft spot for white pink eyed piggies, beautiful!🤩

One if my pairs Hector and Kiki free range our lounge, they are “house trained” not by me I may add. They will return to their cage to toilet
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My other pair Posh and Ginger are not house trained at all but do get a run around the conservatory on a large fleece blanket every other day, they aren’t really that keen if I am honest, they much prefer their cage
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Cute :)
 
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