If you are a minor, I suggest making sure your parents are 100% supportive before even considering adopting guinea pigs. They are A LOT of work- more so even than dogs and cats and it is something that you should think out for months ahead of time. I, personally, waited almost two years to adopt because I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up with the vet bills until I had my own job.
First off, there are
many homeless pigs that need to be adopted; I definitely suggest adopting rather than buying from a petstore or breeder. Also, guinea pigs are social animals and need to be kept with a same sex friend.
If you read the main page and all the information off of that, you will learn a lot of information.
www.guineapigcages.com
The types of cages that are the best are called C&C. They are made of organization grids and coroplast (a plastic material that can be made in to the base). There is a how-to guide off of that main page, and pictures in the photo gallery. For two guinea pigs, I suggest at least 28in x 56in (2x4 grids). Guinea pigs must be kept inside and not allowed near any other animals.
Their diet is very extensive. On a daily basis they should have unlimited timothy hay, 1/8 of a cup of plain pellets per guinea pigs, and at least 1 cup of fresh veggies (lettuce [except iceburg], 1 baby carrot each, bell pepper, cilantro, 1 cherry tomato each..). For the pellets and hay I suggest Oxbow. Pet store food is NOT good for guinea pigs.
Oxbow Pet Products | Welcome
The main thing you need to consider is vet bills. You should take your pigs to the vet once you adopt them for a routine check up (my vet charges $50 per pig). Also, you should have a large vet fund saved up in case of emergencies. I always keep a minimum of $500 on hand.
Good luck in your search, and welcome to GPC! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
