The best housing for outdoor and indoor guinea pigs and storage for guinea pig supplies/ Old opinion
Hi readers, as I have got another guinea pig I thought a new post on housing and storage was needed.
Housing
Many people, including me, keep their guinea pigs outdoors in hutches or indoors in small cages, however this is not enough but can be good in the warmer months (rare in the UK) but there are many more ways to house guinea pigs like C and C cages as well as many other types.
The hutch facts
Hutches are normally small with no room for guinea pigs to run around once they've got a food dish and few toys. Some hutches are large and spacious and have a run attached(like mine). You can build hutches and this is a good option as it can be cheaper but can be a lot of hard work.
C and C cage facts
C & C cages are brilliant indoor options and can be suited to the space in the home or outbuilding. C&C stands for cube grids and coraplast. Cube grids can be expensive but don't really need replacing after you've got them. Coraplast or Correx is corrugated plastic but like cube grids it can be expensive but it doesn't need replacing. If you have other pets like dogs and cats you will need to make a lid and/or stand(stand only for dogs as cats can jump really high).
Pet shop cage facts
Many pet shop cages are too small but some are good. Good ones are: Ferplast, Skyline maxi and Nero but Zooplus.com sell good ones for very reasonable prices. I have 2 of the Ferplast Rodent cage from 6 years ago and still use them for in the winter and for travelling(Holidays, Vets etc.).
Other housing options
You don't have to use the classic guinea pig cages! Many people use Playhouses, Sheds, Summerhouses, Shelving units and garages for their guinea pigs. Here are some ideas and facts!
Housing
Many people, including me, keep their guinea pigs outdoors in hutches or indoors in small cages, however this is not enough but can be good in the warmer months (rare in the UK) but there are many more ways to house guinea pigs like C and C cages as well as many other types.
The hutch facts
Hutches are normally small with no room for guinea pigs to run around once they've got a food dish and few toys. Some hutches are large and spacious and have a run attached(like mine). You can build hutches and this is a good option as it can be cheaper but can be a lot of hard work.
C and C cage facts
C & C cages are brilliant indoor options and can be suited to the space in the home or outbuilding. C&C stands for cube grids and coraplast. Cube grids can be expensive but don't really need replacing after you've got them. Coraplast or Correx is corrugated plastic but like cube grids it can be expensive but it doesn't need replacing. If you have other pets like dogs and cats you will need to make a lid and/or stand(stand only for dogs as cats can jump really high).
Pet shop cage facts
Many pet shop cages are too small but some are good. Good ones are: Ferplast, Skyline maxi and Nero but Zooplus.com sell good ones for very reasonable prices. I have 2 of the Ferplast Rodent cage from 6 years ago and still use them for in the winter and for travelling(Holidays, Vets etc.).
Other housing options
You don't have to use the classic guinea pig cages! Many people use Playhouses, Sheds, Summerhouses, Shelving units and garages for their guinea pigs. Here are some ideas and facts!
- Playhouses should be wooden not plastic as plastic gets really hot in the summer.
- If you get a Playhouse or Summerhouse with a built in shelf you can use it for storage.
- Sheds are great for storage and for your guinea pigs to live in.
- Adapt an old shelving unit using Plexiglass(Strong plastic) and wood.
Add a playpen to the idea above if you add a drawbridge type thing(I have no idea how!)so they can go out for a run.
I hope you find this post useful for choosing your guinea pigs house,
Book Worm:)
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