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Post by Karen R Quinn on Aug 10, 2009 7:59:30 GMT -7
When it comes to guinea pig cages, the larger the better! Piggies actually get depressed if their housing is too small, and most store-bought cages are way too small! We recommend that you make your own inexpensive cage using cube grids ("dorm room cubes" readily available at stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, Garden Ridge or Wal-Mart Online where you can ship to your local store) and coroplast, a waterproof sign material available at any sign shop. See how to make your own guinea pig cage at Cavy Cages: www.guineapigcages.com/, or see some sample cages at Guinea Pig Cages, or see our complete detailed printable instructions: www.guineapigcages.com/howto.htm The minimum recommended size for one piggy is at least 7.5 sq ft (a 2x3 grid cage), and best for two piggies is ideally 10.5 sq ft (a 2x4-grid cage). Some ambitious owners have even made a two story cage, complete with low ramps that are easy and safe to climb! NEVER use a fish tank or plastic storage container (no air circulation) or wire-bottom bird cage, which can cause painful bumble foot infections.
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