[tmakar]

I recently purchased a baby guinea pig for a family pet. We have named her Piper. We're not sure her age...we were told 2 months and 4 months. So, she is still pretty small and young. I built a c & c cage, thanks to this great website. It was so easy and I love it. I used your measurements...with a 6 inch height, just like suggested. Today is Piper's 2nd full day with us. She is becoming more active...and feisty! I came running to my kids screams that she actually got out!! They told me that she went through the little square on the grid. I didn't believe them until I saw it with my own eyes! After putting her back into her cage, she did it again!! A third time, she went to the exact same spot she escaped from the first time!! She is smart!! Luckily, I had saved the leftover coroplast and I cut and attacted an additional 5 or so inches...so, now her wall is nice and high. I bought the grids at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. There are 9 squares in the grid...just as recommended. I am concerned...not that she'll get out again, because I know as she grows, she won't fit through anymore. However, I'm worried that she'll get her head stuck! Has this happened to anyone else?? Everyone, be careful...the babies can escape through 1 1/2 inch grid squares.