How much does a guinea pig house cost?

The cost of guinea pig cages : $90-255 We strongly recommend the use of C&C cages, as it is the gold standard nowadays when it comes to housing guinea pigs (read here what makes C&C cages for guinea pigs so great).

What is the best house for a guinea pig?

Plastic tubs, glass aquariums and cages with wire floors are NOT acceptable as guinea pig housing.

• One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30”x 36”, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better.
• Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30” x 50”) is preferred.

What kind of houses do guinea pigs like?

Guinea pigs need a cage, or hutch, with a solid floor. They love to hide and burrow, so give them four to five inches of aspen, pine or recycled-paper bedding to root around in. Remove droppings frequently and completely replace their bedding at least once a month.

Do guinea pigs need a roof?

Generally, NO. Guinea pigs aren’t jumpers or climbers. Hedgehogs, on the other hand, need higher Coroplast walls because they can and will climb. Generally speaking, you only need to cover a guinea pig cage that has high enough walls if you need to keep kids, cats or dogs out.

Is it cruel to keep guinea pigs outside?

Guinea pigs can live indoors or outdoors, so long as they have enough space and you can keep them at a comfortable temperature in the summer heat or bad winter weather. You can also keep your guinea pigs in their own heated outhouse, a car-free garage or a shed.

Can you use a dog crate for a guinea pig?

Dog crates can be pretty expensive, and usually (if not always) can only house up to 2 guinea pigs. However, if you only have two guinea pigs, and can find a large enough crate for a reasonable price, it is a great option!

Can guinea pigs climb out of C & C cages?

The general answer is NO. Guinea pigs are not climbers or jumpers or escape artists. It is not in their nature.

Are guinea pigs OK in the rain?

Yes, Guinea Pigs can live outside all year long, however, if you choose to keep your piggy outside during the winter, you must ensure his hutch is protected from the cold, wind and rain. Guinea Pigs are sensitive to extreme temperatures.

Can you put a guinea pig in a fish tank?

Standard aquariums are also much too small for a single guinea pig. Cavies are social animals that do best when you keep two or more together, which means an even worse situation for the animals if you house multiples in an aquarium.

Can a guinea pig live in a 40 gallon tank?

A fully grown guinea pig measures 8 to 12 inches in length. Because of this large size, you would need a habitat that is at least 30 by 36 inches. If you choose to house two guinea pigs, the size would need to be 30 by 50 inches. In terms of aquariums, that’s roughly a 50 to 75 gallon tank.