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03-03-09, 02:09 pm
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I am getting ready to build my C&C cage and I'm really excited! I adopted my girl from the local shelter about a month ago and when I took her to the vet for a general check up the vet said she is around 5 months old (6 now). I was just wondering how long you have to "baby proof" your cage? Do I need to build mine baby proofed? Sorry if this is a dumb question. I am new at this  Thanks       |
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03-03-09, 02:44 pm
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I would think that as long as she isn't big enough to fit through the cube holes that you wouldn't have to baby proof. Mine are three and two months old. My three month old cant fit through the holes anymore. So hopefully one more month for me. Hope this helps. |
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03-03-09, 03:18 pm
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Guinea pigs are considered "babies" usually till 6 months (till you use alfalfa). There is always a "but". If they are passed 6 months, and have a smaller size, you still need to baby proof, till they grow big enough to fit and not get stucked in between the grids. So if your 6 months old doesn't have a head much bigger then the diagonal of a grid hole, you need to baby proof. |
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03-05-09, 10:46 pm
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I think they're full grown at 9 months to a year old. If it were me, I think I would feel safer baby proofing for a few months. |
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03-06-09, 08:38 am
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It really depends on the size of the guinea pig. As long as they can't get stuck anywheres, you should be good. I have 2 girlies th are almost 3 months old and they are big enough now that they don't need to baby proof (of course I still have to anyways because I have 3 2 week old babies  ). Basically, just get the grids and take one out. Then give her a look-see and see if you think she's big enough. I guess that's the only guarantee you give yourself. If she's not all you have to do it put them away for a little while longer! |
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03-06-09, 09:29 am
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Normally, most babyproofing can be removed around 3-4 months of age but if you have a small guinea pig, it's wise to keep it up longer. |
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03-06-09, 09:36 am
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I came to the conclusion that she is big enough not to get her head stuck. She is a pretty big girl. |
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