Guinea Pig Toys in a Jiffy
Having the same toy to play with can get kind of boring well the same goes for your guinea pig too. Exchanging their toys is a good way to give them variety.
In addition to toys made just for guinea pigs, you will also find that many items have been designed for rabbits and ferrets that your cavy can enjoy as well.
Of course, there is no need to go out to the local pet shops and collect toys for guinea pigs. Many of the items you have lying around the house would be perfect. Here are some ideas:
- Cardboard rolls - You know the empty rolls of toilet paper and paper towels that you normally just throw away. These are great toys for your Guinea Pig.
- Old clothes - socks, towels, shirts, even small ones can be added to your pet's cage so they can hide in them or use them as a pillow.
- Balls - guinea pigs love cat balls with a bell in the center, however they are not the best toys for your pet. A tennis ball will deliver the same fun, but safely.
- PVC - If you have old water pipe pieces around, you can put in the cage. Guinea pigs usually hide in it or push around the cage.
If you don’t have any of the above at home then head on over to amazon.com they have lot’s of guinea pig toys, treats, and surprises for your little cavy.
Toys for guinea pigs
In addition to toys made just for guinea pigs, you will also find that many items have been designed for rabbits and ferrets that your cavy can enjoy as well.
Of course, there is no need to go out to the local pet shops and collect toys for guinea pigs. Many of the items you have lying around the house would be perfect. Here are some ideas:
- Cardboard rolls - You know the empty rolls of toilet paper and paper towels that you normally just throw away. These are great toys for your Guinea Pig.
- Old clothes - socks, towels, shirts, even small ones can be added to your pet's cage so they can hide in them or use them as a pillow.
- Balls - guinea pigs love cat balls with a bell in the center, however they are not the best toys for your pet. A tennis ball will deliver the same fun, but safely.
- PVC - If you have old water pipe pieces around, you can put in the cage. Guinea pigs usually hide in it or push around the cage.
If you don’t have any of the above at home then head on over to amazon.com they have lot’s of guinea pig toys, treats, and surprises for your little cavy.
Toys for guinea pigs
Guinea Pig Homes What Makes them Great
Your guinea pig will spend nearly all his or her time in their hutch. Keep it as clean as possible and comfy & cozy too. For a happier and healthy guinea pig you should have a large cage for them to run around in.
Aquariums are for fish not guinea pigs you should get a wire walled cage. Fresh air is good for your guinea pig and if your cage has wire walls it will help the air flow, plus your cage will be dryer and will smell better too.
While your walls should be wire it's best not to have wire for the floors your guinea pig can get his or her feet caught thus injuring your cavy.
Wood is not a good choice either, it absorbs odors and moisture from the guinea pigs waste, then germs would form harming your guinea pig. More common to cavy cages is plastic it's easier to clean. When you are looking at cages see if the cage bottom slides out, this makes it easier to clean.
In addition to an easy to clean floor you need to make sure the door size is acceptable. Not only will you be able to comfortably pick up your pet you it will help when you need to clean your cage.
Your guinea pig loves to run laps and this is so good for them so your hutch needs to be big enough to do this. Guinea pigs are social creatures you should get two of them instead of one if you do they need about 10 - 11 square feet at the minimum.
Occasionally a guinea pig needs a little place to hide itself they like a bit of privacy too, so you should provide them with a box to hide in when they feel it necessary. You can purchase a nice box for this purpose or use a container of your own.
To line the floor of your cage for comfort use paper with a top layer of bedding, do not use cedar chips they maybe suitable for other animals but not guinea pigs they have chemicals that can interfere with their breathing.
Shredded paper and timothy hay make a great combo for guinea pigs bedding they can nibble on the hay too, and it's good for their tummy too.
Shredded paper and timothy hay make a great combo for guinea pigs bedding they can nibble on the hay too, and it's good for their tummy too.
What Your Pregnant Guinea Pig Needs For A Quality Diet
Your may not realize it yet unless you've been to the vet if your little guinea pig is growing larger she may be pregnant. Your guinea pig sow will now eat double the amount she would normally. She will also drink a lot more water, so make sure it's freely available as she'll go through it quicker.
Your sweet momma needs extra vitamin C as well, at least 20-60 mgs. a day. She will also require more timothy hay on a daily basis for eating.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are crucial to your guinea pigs diet. I mentioned while your guinea pig is pregnant she will need extra vitamin c this can be found in bell peppers, they are chock full of it. Other veggies are kale, parsley, strawberries, broccoli and cauliflower watch out for the last two they may give her gas so use in small quantities.
If your cage is small now would be a great time for an upgrade she needs enough room for her litter. To help keep your cage cleaner an avoid getting food on the floor use a high bowl that keeps the pellets inside. Anything that allows food onto the floor may mean your Guinea Pig and her pups may eat rubbish on the floor which will be upsetting their tummies.
Your sweet momma needs extra vitamin C as well, at least 20-60 mgs. a day. She will also require more timothy hay on a daily basis for eating.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are crucial to your guinea pigs diet. I mentioned while your guinea pig is pregnant she will need extra vitamin c this can be found in bell peppers, they are chock full of it. Other veggies are kale, parsley, strawberries, broccoli and cauliflower watch out for the last two they may give her gas so use in small quantities.
If your cage is small now would be a great time for an upgrade she needs enough room for her litter. To help keep your cage cleaner an avoid getting food on the floor use a high bowl that keeps the pellets inside. Anything that allows food onto the floor may mean your Guinea Pig and her pups may eat rubbish on the floor which will be upsetting their tummies.
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