The Guinea Pig Cage Site

Information for C&C Guinea Pig Cage Aficionados
Saturday, August 28th, 2010

When housing a guinea pig, it is best to spend time choosing the location carefully to ensure that both comfort and the animal’s safety is considered.

The location for the Guinea Pig’s cage or house should be in a quiet and safe area that has consistent air circulation and is neither too cool nor hot. Guinea’s prefer to exist in approximately 65 degrees Fahrenheit, so therefore the temperature needs to be controlled and adjusted in times of hot or cold periods. In cooler climates blankets can be used to cover the cage to provide added warmth. In the opposite climate an ice pack can be fitted to the bottom of the cage.

Their home should be in a quiet area to avoid causing unnecessary stress from sudden and loud noises, which can often be associated with busy family homes. Although the location should be predominantly quiet,


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do love interaction with people and other creatures, so the location should also allow for a chance of social interaction.

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housing enclosure should be of sufficient size to avoid the him or her feeling cramped. The area of the cage should be about 150 square inches of floor space. The height of the cage or enclosure should be at least 10 inches tall. For ease in cleanliness, it is ideal for the cage to be made from thick plastic. Wood is not recommended as they will chew it and is harder to maintain cleanliness standards.

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is of a nervous disposition, then a box or hideaway should be provided, this will allow a hidden enclosure inside the cage where the little one can escape to and hide. Guinea pigs that are startled and frightened may cause themselves harm trying to escape.

Written by Nadine Sammons RHA

You can find more helpful information about Your Guinea’s at: http://www.GuineaPigCareOnline.com.

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