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I have seen online a cage called rabbit and guinea pig home 160. Obviously it is waaay too small for rabbits except as a base.

The internal measurements are 156.5 x 77 x 61.5 high.

I have applied for two boars from a rescue in Bath and have messaged them asking if that sounds big enough.

I would really like to know what people on here think. I only have limited space now that I have moved house also the cage has to be on tables as I have a dog (Rusty poodle x who knows what).

I have two 100 x 60 cm ikea tables for the cage to go on and I have c and c grids arriving tomorrow. If this cage is ok it feels kind of safer than c and c grids. Opinions most welcome.
 
I adopted my boars and after a couple of too rigorous cage cleans, they started to fall out with each other. Luckily I had them in C&C grids and could give each boar his own cage, keeping the cages about 12cm apart. When I tried to merge the cages with a shared wall, Truffle threw himself against the wall and I had to put a blanket up until I had redone the cages back into two again. Boar dramas happen unfortunately. If they get on well, the cage should be great. It is nice to have the security of a lid, especially if the cages are off the floor. Keep your grids though 🤞
 
Reading the reviews it seems very sturdy - only complaint stated you need to put the water bottle / container inside as the base makes it too high for a Guinea pig to reach - it would be nicely secure from your dog and you could add towels/blanket to create a dark corner.
Hopefully the rescue will approve
Good luck
 
The rescue has said that the space I have on offer is too small for guinea pigs. It does mean that they have wonderfully high standards which is good.

I am wondering if it may be a better idea to get sows as the falling out thing is less likely ...
 
flowerfairy said:
The rescue has said that the space I have on offer is too small for guinea pigs. It does mean that they have wonderfully high standards which is good.

I am wondering if it may be a better idea to get sows as the falling out thing is less likely ...
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It makes a lot of sense. Or a neutered boar and his wifey 💜
 
Our P@H has the 140 version in stock, it's not very good quality, the base is flimsy and is already cracked on a corner in the shop. This is labeled as a Ferplast cage but it's not the quality of the ferplast cages I've seen elsewhere. I think @weepweeps has a large Ferplast?
 
Ive a feraplast 160cm plaza from zooplus ,which wwas a pain to put together.
I also have a 140cm feraplast cage which is very sturdy.ive a sow and neutered boar pair in this.140cm x 77cm.The rescue i adopted from recommend this cage.
 
I am now looking at adapting the shed. I can possibly do an L shape of some kind.

There is already an 8 x 1.5 shelf so I would ideally add an 8 x 2 shelf to it.

May get a local carpenter to help!
 
flowerfairy said:
I am now looking at adapting the shed. I can possibly do an L shape of some kind.

There is already an 8 x 1.5 shelf so I would ideally add an 8 x 2 shelf to it.

May get a local carpenter to help!
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Will the rescue rehome to outdoor homes? Some don’t
 
Decided that outdoor guinea pigs are not for me. Really wanted indoor ones but not enough space. Will just have to visit the forum and get my guinea pig fix from your sweeties.
 
flowerfairy said:
Decided that outdoor guinea pigs are not for me. Really wanted indoor ones but not enough space. Will just have to visit the forum and get my guinea pig fix from your sweeties.
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Ah I’m sorry you haven’t enough room indoors - have you thought about volunteering at a nearby rescue ? You’d get your fix and a rescue would love to have you ❤️
 
No rescues near me, or not via public transport. Good idea though. I would love to do that.
 
Thank you for your suggestion but I really wanted guinea pigs. I am happy to enjoy from afar by coming on here now and again and will enjoy the freedom that having fewer pets affords me.

2 rabbits, 1 syrian hamster and a dog is my current pet situation. Rabbits are getting on (12 and 7) and the dog can usually come with me when I go away for weekends, etc.
 
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