How Much Cage Space do Guinea Pigs Really Need? 

So what do people do if one dies and they just need one to pair with the one at home or how about Guinea pigs with extreme aggression towards others of its kind?

I don’t know I don’t live there but it’s true!

@@karebearsanimalhouse7195 okay, I just know that I had a Guinea pig I tried bonding and couldn't because she was just aggressive. (She was attacked by one at her past home bad enough she had to get stiyches so she remembered that and attacked and tried to kill other guinea pigs) Then a pair I did have before 1 died and the other was depressed so I got another and bonded them together, so I was wondering in those cases what they would do?

I’m not quite sure, that’s a good question tho, I just heard the fact, none of the details.

mentalfloss.com/article/502372/it’s-illegal-own-single-guinea-pig-switzerland Here is a link about the law, apparently if one piggy dies you can “rent a pig”

Yet look in her grarage the pigs are in smaller than the 3 she showed

Yeah i pains me so much to see the tiny cages rabbits are kept in. They need so much more room than most people are willing to give so I'm glad you're aware of that

@@robincourchene1016 yeah I was wondering that too but I guess she just has rescued so many that her main priority is health and rehoming

@@robincourchene1016 cause thats temporary😂

You are so right

Big Tiddy Goth Gf rip your space but same here my room is basically a cage

Is a 3x2 a good cage with a 1x2 layer?

For 2 guinea pigs

Wiesel Gaming 30” x 50” is good for the guinea pigs I might be wrong though.

Pringles thanks!

Holly Stop yup! My hamsters have bigger cages then the first and second one so I feel horrible for anyone that puts any kind of animal living in them.

Holly Stop I was thinking the same thing!! Sooooo true...!

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My 2 mice have a bigger cage.

My hamsters cage was about the size of the one with the grass design just with a second smaller floor where he wanted his toilet to be. The space between the bars was a lot smaller though or even my chunky boy would have slipped out of this one.

Same :(

Me too :(

I have that one too

Same

me too, i have 2 of them, but i have my cages open 24/7 my piggies walk through my hole house :D i got Guinea houses all over the place

Oh that's such a good idea ! I think I may do that even tho the pen I have is a decent size for my piggie

Is there any possible way I could see this cage setup?! It sounds like it would be a great idea! (I have 5 different cage setups, for I have 12 guinea pigs).

This is actually 5,000 IQ! I love enclosures that are more in the gate/cage realm but I would need something like a kiddie pool underneath. Off to the store I go!!

@@dogsrsoawesome i use 2 large kiddie pools and connect them with a large pvc tube. I got the idea from pics on pinterest. I have 5 girls so they plenty of space!

I gave a question. We gave a name guinea pig that we adopted. I do not know his age. I would love to get him a friend but I don't want babies. Is another male okay to get or what should I do?

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Why not let them run around the backyard. Mine do. Had pigs for 17 years. Freedom equals happiness.

@@batbarasobczak351 Won't cats or other animals get them?

For that reason that guinea pigs have predictors you need to make a sacrifice and supervise them for 1 or 2 hours a day when you let them out. If your willing to do that they will have a much happier life. They will run back inside the cage if you have a little door and you put a chopped carrot in. Then place a brick to close entrance.

@@batbarasobczak351 Oh okay that makes sense i though you kept them outside all the time. :)

Aw so sweet

Marra Louise how

@@tiredofthebull7669 By putting them in the outbuilding

I want an out building for my piggies. Ive had them for over a year. I clean everyday and it is so disgusting to have them inside my home. They constantly piss and shit everywhere. After washing fleece liners in my washing machine for a few months I had to get a new machine. All my family's clothing, bedding, and towels smelled like guinea piss.

A hutch

That's true. My old boar used to "escape", wander around my child proof living room, hide and go back to his cage lol. He couldn't go long without eating and drinking.

Same, my piggie used to open the side of his cage, but never go out of it haha. He just wants to show ' mummy, look how smart I am! I can open this cage'. Now he doesn't do it anymore, but I was never worried he would escape. Because when I am holding him, I like to put him on the floor and he will just walk to his cage by himself and wait there until I put him in. 😁

Ohmygosh this!!! When I have my gpigs out, they jump right back into their enclosure. That’s their safe space. I also use an open custom enclosure.

I know this post is 2 years old but I don't want anyone coming across it to feel bad for no reason. There are exceptions! How horrible to say they will only escape if they're treated poorly. I have 3 girls, in a 15 square foot space, they get plenty of attention, their cage is clean, I put down snuffle mats, have treats, hidey holes and rearrange it often so they're entertained, even take them out for floor time with hide-and-seek snack time. One of my guinea pigs constantly was escaping until she was about 1½ years old, I kept increasing the height of the wall and finally after she could jump over 17 inches I put a cover on for her own safety. She was just incredibly exploratory as a teenager it had nothing to do with her being mistreated. In fact every person who comes across her is astounded at how sociable and well behaved she is, even her vet! Guinea pigs have personalities! My other 2, want nothing to do with the outside world unless they hear plastic because then they think they're getting snacks. Even today the one will still threaten to jump out if I'm nearby so I take her out so she can follow me around the house. I guess she just likes me that much

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Thank you! 💗 wheek

My bf and opened our kitchen to give them both a change of scenery and more space! We do plan on getting an add on for the cage too

You are amazing Neo Geoz!!

The midwest cage is pretty big! I felt bad because I had my piggies in a small cage for a while, then one died which made the situation even worse. So then I bought two more pigs and the midwest cage, I'm almost 6 ft tall and I lay comfortably in it!

Wow, I've had my 2 girls for 10 months now in the Midwest. When they hear someone in the kitchen they come out and start speaking for some veggies.

Thank you for actually putting the thought into changing it!

Hi! I’m going to get two piggies hopefully and I’m wonder about the Midwest cage. Is it a god cage and are you using the double unit or just one unit? Sorry to waste your time just want them to get there best life!

Good for you!!!!!!!!!! Happy piggies, happy piggie mama ❤❤❤

they’re required to recommend something they sell in the store so complain all you want but it won’t do much

strawberrie gatcha the stores don’t sell cages adequate enough and employees are pushed to sell and do their job so they’re gonna recommend what’s in stock

I don't mean to be rude, but some employees (and managers) really don't have any idea about the animals living needs. It's the same with the manufacturers of the cages. Waaaay too small 😢.

Sounds like heaven!

Saskia from Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue its amazing💕

same!!

C4tzy Gaming but won’t they like climb out

Ariana Gonzalez no

Ariana Gonzalez they are like 1,15 x 1,15 foot so no

@@arianagonzalez7309 no

Yay!!

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Can you free roam piggies?

Sniper The lab yeah but your gonna be cleaning the floor a lot they can’t be litter trained

@@sniperthelab9011 You can free roam guinea pigs, and they can indeed be litterbox trained. My guinea pigs are a proof of it. Of course, just like with any other animal, sometimes they just miss by peeing before going into the litterbox fully. But they still behave better than my cat who misses like 90% of the time 😓

Welcome!!!!! ❤❤❤

Silly Me Silly Me haha I'm 12 as well and I have a guinea pig named oreo

Please get another one they shouldn't live on their own they are herd animals.

gh BVG v r I have two but one is named Oreo. The other is miss piggy

@@maddierose131 It was directed at the the person that wrote the comment where we are commenting under but good to hear that you have 2 Piggies instead of one.

Aww thank you SO much!! I started putting on nail polish to hide my dirty nails haha, people were commenting on the lady's dirty nails. 😘

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue people can be so rude. You live and work on a farm!! I'm amazed you can keep them as long as they are!

She really does care about her nails! :D cant wait to see the next color!

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue i also think thats so good and you do a lot of good things for the piggis. There are so many people with no idea what they do to the piggis BUT you talks a lot about ONE or two piggis and ONE piggie nerver should be an option thats so bad! Guniea Pigs are extremly social and need a partner ir group to be happy.

Oh that is GREAT news!!!! ❤

Oh great!!!

Ay yay! You are so welcome!

Yes mine too

LMAO, but still don’t let them die

When I grow up I want to have guinea pigs and I'm going to have an extra room in my house to have guinea pigs so my dog and cat won't be able to go near them

I think cats doesn't attack guinea pig. Only if your cat is very aggressive. I had a cat and two guinea pigs, never happened anything. And I saw a lot of pictures of guinea pigs with cats and dogs, so again, cats doesn't eat guinea pigs

Yes but I think mine would play with it to death if unsupervised to be honest I have 3 cats so I don’t wanna risk it lol and my German shepherd is very high drive to squirrels and little animals and my guinea pigs if she could be but my other shepherd scared of them lol @Lanna Zing

You need to have at least two. It’s not okay to have only one.

Amber Dencker you should definitely consider getting another little piggy!! Your piggy will probably be even more happy and thrilled if she has a friend she can communicate with, but it is your decision wether or not to get another piggy!!!

Your Guinea pig may be lonely. Please get another

Saskia What is the address there to send items?

@@sunfishdana LAGPR 10856 Farralone Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue Thank you

It is my pleasure!!!!

Oh how wonderful!! Great job! ❤

Do it, itl be the best thing youve done👍. Theyl be more active and youll see their true colours shine through

Feel that

Thank you for giving your piggies a better life!

Løûrd QwQ I got another piggie and a Midwest cage and they are LOVING it. I take them out for play time and they just run back over to their cage and try to get inside

Oh wonderful! Great job and congrats

You must be in Europe! Sadly in the States we have many predators, it is always a worry on the ranch for the chickens even though they are all safely tucked away at night. I wish I could let the piggies free range outside like that but the hawks are everywhere here.

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Kylie The gamer yea I did!

Kylie The gamer yeah that’s what sucks. =0

Jexiana Johansson same as in 4 females

Kylie The gamer You can buy the materials and make it yourself for around $50

Is that a good size cage for 2 piggies? I'm looking for new cages for 2 piggies

Oh wow! Big!!! 💋 P

This rescue gets new piggies every day. Probably just very temporary housing while they prepare bigger cages.

It is quarantine houseing for when they get new piggies.

You dont know that, it could be for lack of space

​@@tinnycan5303 It's mostly because it's a rescue and space is harder to get when you have so much piggies. It's only temporary cages since most of them are up for adoption. They actually use many midwest and c&c cages, if you watch their videos. Also, many female piggies (I'm talking A LOT) can live in one huge enclosure - watch this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V8AFudpEZjM.html All in all, they still receive their necessities and are well taken care of, just like any other rescue or pound.

I understand that now Xx

Awww that is GREAT!!!!

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I'm no expert but I BELIEVE that doing that may harm your Guinea Pigs because the ink might soak out from their pee! Just be careful, and once again, I am NOT and expert.

@@Vicky-ps1my it's waterproof

@@tarpan365 Nice!

Target was where we found the best deal on this type of cage material.

Flower fairy can you free roam piggies

Sniper The lab I mean.. you can.. but they can’t be fully potty trained like rabbits. So you’ll have soiled floors

You are welcome!!