Need a home for your cavy? Cages for guinea pigs should be at least 2 feet by 3 feet at the bare minimum for one guinea pig any cage smaller will affect your guinea pigs health. In this case a bigger cage is better; you should buy the biggest cage you can afford to get. Guinea pigs need to run and play so they should have a large cage, a cramped up guinea pig will get depressed, overweight, and sickly. Make sure there enough room in the cage for a nesting box so your little guinea pig can sleep or hide. Add a rack for hay and greens, a water bottle and your cavy is all set.

Guinea pig cages should be made from wire for proper ventilation with a plastic floor so they don’t get their little feet caught. If you can find a cage with a pull out tray for easy cleaning that would be ideal. For your sake you should look for a cage with sides a few inches high to help keep the hay and litter from landing on the floor.

Guinea pig cages should not be made from wood because wood could allow the urine to soak in which will smell up your house. Although aquariums seem like a good choice they are not, your guinea pig could get too hot from a lack of air.

Guinea pigs are social butterflies and two guinea pigs are happier than one so if you can buy a larger cage now (enough for two) then you can get another guinea pig later on.

Luckily cages for guinea pigs have evolved from the old days some have wheels so you can move your cavy around with you or take outside for a short time (don’t leave your guinea pig in direct sunlight). Others have lofts or second stories that keep the top area clean. It is very important to clean your cage regularly for a happy and healthy pet.

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