You should actually make up a pack(bundle) and say it’s a starter pack and put everything in it someone should buy and put it at a reasonable price that way when return customers come back and think I’ll get one or the other their pet liked and will be a more constant customer but everything you sell looks great
I agree with this. And maybe different levels like (2x4 liner x2, hay x1, food bag of choice x1)(2x4 liner x2, hay x1, food bag of choice x1, crushed pea bag x1, 2x1 liner x1) etc.
One issue with most Hay racks is: Guinea Pigs can get their heads stuck in the rack. GuineaDad hay racks are cardboard so it is highly unlikely to get their head stuck. and the ranks make a nice snack. For the Guinea Houses, I'd suggest making a 1-1.5 inch cut on the bottom of the window to ensure of a piggie panics and dives through a window, (s)he won't get stuck).
I've used other racks and I favor there's. It's a large cardboard box that so far has lasted a month. I have two boys who would constantly knock down their feeders and spread hay everywhere. They are trained to potty near where they eat so we do clean that area more frequently but so long are the days of going through bags and bags of hay due to their shenanigans
Ours have pulled the hay rack off the cage and sticks their head in from the top. We gave up on that one. We also got a plastic one with a metal grate, took them 2 days to figure out how to slide the grid off.
Great video! My sister was just asking me what she needs to adopt guniea pig, since I was proud an owner of a 6yr old piggie but it’s hard to give advice when the pet stores already convinced them what they need. I’m definitely sharing this video. Thanks gunieadad taking the time to help us explain what is needed for a healthy happy piggie life
i have 2 of your liners and my girls love them!! it saved us so much money, eliminated stink and has made cleans sooo easy. we love guineadad in our house!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, and thank you for your support, we appreciate you❤️ So glad that our liner is treating you and your piggies so well!!
I'm currently looking to get 2-4 pigs right now, never owned them before, and so my search history is all about these videos! Thank you so much for this one!
Yea!! My first piggy I had was when I was about 10, that was 20 years ago. They didn't have any of this then. He passed when he was 7 and I couldn't bring myself to get another. But now knowing that there's so many options for better lives I think I may get another
Regarding your comment about leaky water bottles: I have found that the glass water bottles (with metal straw) do not leak. I have switched my guinea pigs strictly over to the glass ones. When cleaning then, ensure to use a bristled pipe cleaner type thing to clean the metal straw from both ends.
Alternatively, I have found three dishwasher works great for all pet dishes if you have a dishwasher, I know a lot of pet owners who for some reason won't use their dishwashers on their pet's dishes
Can’t wait and I love your videos and your guinea pigs and for Christmas I am getting my two girls the guinea dad fleece liner and I got them the pea flakes and they are obsessed with them!
I actually plan to pick up a 2x1 liner for my med cage. I have a huge cage my girls live it but they have some health issues so i needed a good cage to carry 1 or more piggies in for vet visits. So i made up a 2x1 C&C cage and have an extra water bottle food bowl and one of those small hay racks just for that cage should someone need to be transported. I actually just now remembered you had liners that size and it will be perfect for them.
@@hipter1212 if you only have to buy one or two every year let’s say, it saves quite a bit of money over time since you would be buying new wood or paper bedding every month :) just for up front, but less expensive over time
A family member of ours ended up with surprise baby guinea pigs, and since she’s not set up for a bunch of little piggies we volunteered to take some... so I guess we’re going to be guinea parents now. You’re essentials guide here really helped, I’m much more confident in our (my) ability to provide a good home to these little popcorn nuggets.
@@GuineaDad thank you. I’m trying to diy a lot of things so I won’t be buying too much right now. I know the guineadad liners have a bamboo batting, but is there any reason a bamboo/cotton blend, cotton, or even polyester blend shouldn’t be used?
Great resource! Thanks for making sure all the new guinea parents out there are prepared! I am a monthly subscriber of your orchard grass PS - C&C stands for cube and coroplast
Wow! This is such an informative video! We recently extended our guinea pigs’ cage, and they are loving running around all the time. Now we use three midwest guineadad liners at a time!
The Japanese are so clever! Thank you for sharing your talents and finding innovative ways for us to care for the animals we have. We are very grateful
Just ordered my liner. Cant wait for it to come. Very excited. And didn't know you had pea flakes. I ordered mine from Spain (I'm in Canada)! Will order from you next time! Lovely, informative video. 🙏
Am I the only one who’s jealous of the the c&c cage? IT’S LOOKS SO NEAT! So if Guinea dad is scrolling though the comments...where did you get cage? (I already have guinea pigs but I’m looking for new cages and things)
Hi! What items are you interested in? We actually ship to the U.K. but there is a flat shipping $10 on orders of $150 or more; $25 for orders less than $150. You may check our shipping guide below for your reference. 😁 guineadad.com/pages/shipping-costs-based-on-country
I bought the GuineaDad pea flakes and my girls didn't want them. I tried GuineaDad's trick of leaving them in the bowl overnight to get them used to the smell. IT WORKED! I gave them some pea flakes tonight and they ate them! Success! #guineadadrocks
I dont even use the hanging water bottles. I find that it is harder for pigs to drink from them because they have to lick it many times to get a sip. I use a heavy bowl or a bowl that clips to the cage and just keep that full
What I have for my 2 guinea pigs(tell me your suggestions for more) : 2 small huts 1 big hut An oatmeal cardboard tube for hay Two bowls Water thingy A blanket A sock that I fill with hay Chew sticks Fleece liner 17 and a half square foot cage
@@GuineaDadThank you. I give them kale, cabbage, carrots, and celery or spinach everyday. I fill their hay tube with hay twice a day if needed. I give them 1/8 cup of Timothy hay pellets each everyday (I put 1/4 cup in a bowl)
@@benofia7277 I would switch up a bit when it comes to vegetables. As guinea pigs get older, you will need to watch out for dark green vegetables like kale and spinach due to high Ca:P ratio - try to give them less of these when you see white calcium urine residue. Some types of cabbages also need to be avoided, so I just would provide something else as well. I would also definitely add at least 1/4 of bell pepper of any color to everyday vegetable - bell pepper is one of the best vitamin C rich vegetable for guinea pigs. Some other vegetable that I typically give are: cucumber, red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, cucumber, carrot (only once or twice a week due to high sugar)
@@GuineaDad Thank you. I do have one question though, when you say 1/4 bell peppers, do you mean 1/4 cup for each(so really add 1/2 cup since I have two) or 1/4 of the whole meal I give them(I try to give them around 2 cups of veggies in whole)
@@benofia7277 Actually I meant 1/4 of the bell pepper per guinea pig, not necessarily 1/4 cup - and you can add one or two more variety. One cup is general rule of thumb, but what's really important is if your guinea pigs poop are little bit squishier, then you add less veggies. This would be an example of what you provide in a day. ½ of baby carrot 1 stick of chopped celery ¼ slice of yellow bell pepper For couple specific meal plans, here is a link to the blog fyi: guineadad.com/blogs/news/best-vegetable-for-guinea-pigs
My boys and I love all the guineadad products. The pea flakes are piggie crack 🤣 It also is helping my stubborn piggie, Kevin, accept food from my hand
This is great info! It’s awesome how you encourage the use of the packaging for houses and hiding spots. Another issue I’ve found with the plastic pigloos - one opening doesn’t allow for circulation of air. Also, my piggie would chew around the bottom of it. I didn’t see it initially but realized it when I found a solid purple poo! It was from the pigloo! That can’t be good. Thanks for coming up with problem solving products and for so much great info! And for having the cutest piggies ever-such funny personalities!
The thing with fruits is that you cannot give them everyday because of high sugar. Little bit of fruit here and there in a small amount is usually recommended. i.e. bite of banana when I'm eating it
@@GuineaDad what do you recommend for strawberries, blueberries? stuff like tht. i have a pattern down for apples. but theres a million "directions" abt meal plans.
Hi Diana, I am glad that you were able to purchase GuineaDad Pea Flakes from GuineaDad.com homepage, and happy to hear your piggies are loving it! Before I accidentally deleted your question instead of replying (sorry!), I saw your question about best way to daily cleaning GuineaDad Liner. We actually have couple videos describing how I most efficiently clean the cage. Here is one of the video. Hope it helps! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6YXSXAL8opk.html If you have any more questions about our products or guinea pigs questions in general reach out to us at our Contact Us page anytime guineadad.com/pages/contact-us
@@mohammedfeiswal5634 now I get sad for your little piggies :( if nobody is willing to help you get bottles, can they drink from bowls? You have to clean the bowls often, but your little ones will get water, at least.
So they must get it from the vegetables, if they get lots of cucumber! If they don't get water from there, something could be wrong. I hope they get liquid from somewhere
In case your getting a Guinea pig, well you watched this video so obviously, I suggest getting CNC grids and not buy a cage because it’s a lot cheaper, I also suggest getting the GuineaDad Liner/ bedding because it works amazing and it’s cheap compared to normal bedding! GuineaDad Hay is more on the expensive side, but it lasts a while and is very good for your Guinea pigs!
Thank you so much for this video and your others. I've recently agreed to the decision of allowing my daughter (8) to get her first guinea pig. And so we have both been watching all the videos that we can on care of guinea pigs. One of my questions that haven't seen answered in any video sadly is how often do you think would need to change the fleece (yours specifically) for a 2x4 cage of 2 pigs? We want to get larger size cage eventually but space right this moment in our house only allows the 2x4. Is it daily? weekly? 2xweekly? What would be your recommendation? Our plan is to vacuum up the little poops daily so more concerned about the wetness.
Hello! I recommend washing the liners weekly, while doing some light spot cleaning daily. Here's a link to our blog post that should help you out! guineadad.com/blogs/news/guineadads-how-to-guide-to-cleaning-your-liner-spot-cleaning-to-laundry?_pos=4&_sid=23ccafa87&_ss=r
His reply is spot on. I do spot cleaning daily and wash once per week. Sometimes I do it more frequently because my one pig is a total pee/pooh monster.
Does anyone know how I can build a coroplast box to fit my cage? I'm pre-planning incase I decide to get the guinea pig I am visiting tomorrow. Love this video!
Hi Camelia! We do not have a tutorial but maybe www.offbeatclub.com can help you with the right coroplast bottom instead of building one. We got our cage from their store. You can check them here: offbeatclub.com/products/coroplast-base
With the c & c cages, can you easily take a front panel off to let piggies run around? My piggies look forward to this every day and I presently have a wooden run but they chew it.
I wish you made pellets because you really care about our piggies, what pellets do you recommend? I can't seem to find one they like unless it has something in it that causes bloat and I don't like that and more so they don't like it. Thank you Guinea Dad!😊🤗✌🏽💜
If it's 5 days, I would have a friend come daily to take care of the girls. I think it's more of a water issue than hay box, because these boxes can lasts weeks (of course depending on number of guinea pigs), but typically you need to fill up the water often.
Definitely have someone take care of them. Bacon was lucky stay at my mom house for 4 days she has a vegetable garden. He had a all you can eat buffet and free roaming of their dining room. Paradise for guinea pig 🤣
Of course, using plexiglass for the walls of your guinea pig cage can be a great choice, but there are a few important considerations to keep in mind: Ventilation: Ensure that the plexiglass walls have sufficient ventilation. Guinea pigs need fresh air to stay healthy, so make sure there are openings or ventilation holes in the plexiglass to allow for proper airflow. Size and Space: Guinea pigs require ample space to move around and explore. Ensure the cage is large enough to accommodate their needs. Plexiglass can work well for creating a clear and spacious enclosure. Safety: Check that the edges of the plexiglass are smooth and won't pose any sharp edges or potential hazards for your guinea pigs. You might want to consider adding protective covers or trims to ensure their safety. Cleaning: Plexiglass can scratch easily, so be cautious when cleaning the walls to avoid damaging them. Use a soft cloth and mild cleaning solutions to maintain transparency. Interaction: Guinea pigs are social animals and enjoy interaction. Ensure that the plexiglass allows for easy viewing and interaction with your pets so they don't feel isolated. Insulation: Plexiglass may not provide as much insulation as other materials, so consider the climate in your area. If it gets too hot or cold, you may need to make additional adjustments to regulate temperature inside the cage. In summary, using plexiglass for your guinea pig cage walls is okay as long as you take these factors into consideration. It can offer a transparent and visually appealing enclosure, but always prioritize the comfort, safety, and well-being of your guinea pigs when designing their habitat.
Hi GuineaDad!! Love your videos!! I have a question. My guinea pig only likes broccoli and carrots. I would love it for her to like bell pepper and cucumber. How can I introduce a new veggie without her getting mad about the fact that I didn't get her carrots or broccoli? Thank you!!
You just have to chop the veggie into smaller pieces and mix it with carrots and broccoli. Just do it gradually so she won't get overwhelmed with the new taste and just introduce one veggie at a time. Only introduce a new veggie once she finally learned to love the first veggie you introduced. 😉
The minimum recommended cage size for 2 guinea pigs is 7.5 sq ft (2x3 C&C cage), but you should get them at least 10.5 sq ft (2x4 C&C cage). The C&C cage is a really nice cage since it provides ample space and ventilation! The only thing would be if you have other animals in the house, you'll need to get a cover too
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Ok uh I’m scared.. I have two guinea pigs and I love them both so frickin much!! But the scared part is because my guinea pig named Mangle is super sweet and everything but I’m scared for her!! A couple of days ago I took them out for their free roam time(so all day) and yeah uh I took Mangle out and I kissed her and I looked at her eye and there was no skin under it.. My parents were like no it’s fine they will be fine!! But then the next day there was more dried skin but now the other patch has dried BLOOD and yeah it just keeps happening.. I’m super scared!! I did some research but I couldn’t find anything good.. I’m hoping that someone will make a recommendation:-)
I have a big problem. We are thinking about bringing in 2 guinea pigs that are on the side of a busy road today however we dont have any cages yet. What do you suggest we do?
When it comes to cage, bigger the better. However it sounds like whatever you provide it will be better than the side of a busy road. Thank you for helping those piggies.
of my 13 piggies i only have one who absolutly refuses to eat pea flakes shes a little priness who throws a fit when they come out but then turns her nose up at them and walks away
Hi, GuineaDad! I am a guinea pig owner, and I have a couple of questions. I have two guinea pigs. So I have a 5x2 C&C cage.Thats big enough, right? I have a tunnel, and two hideouts. That enough? They have 3 chews, which I switch out weekly. That okay? They have a food/hay dispenser, and two water bottles. They also have a litter pan. I use fleece, and spot clean everyday and full clean once a week. That good? I hold them nightly, for about 30 minutes, and give them floor time every so often. They have hay 24/7 and feed twice a day, 1/8 a cup per time. I would also like tips on how to keep my room smelling better, so any tips?
Hi Madison! Welcome to the Guineadad family! 👋 Below you will find the recommended cage size per number of pigs but the bigger the better! You're cage szie is also perfect. 😉 One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30”x 36”, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better. (Keep in mind that guinea pigs are highly social, so it is best to have at least two guinea pigs who get along with each other.) Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30” x 50”) is preferred. Three guinea pigs: 10.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 13 square feet (30” x 62”) is preferred. Four guinea pigs: 13 square feet (minimum), but at least 30” x 76” is preferred. So far so good! I think you're doing an excellent job in taking care of your little ones. I am so glad to hear that you're spot cleaning daily and you're doing a full cleaning every week. For the smell, I recommend that you use air purifiers that are specifically designed for pets to reduce air odor. 😊
