Hey!

[LilSweety]

We dont have any "Exotic Animal Vets" around here, and i think they are too small to go to the Happy Animal Hospital (where my dog goes for check-ups).
But is something ever goes wrong ill call them up and ask them.

I also just got permission from my mom to start saving up for them.
And she said shell talk to my dad.
Also i need everyone to help me make a shopping list of things to buy.
I know for a fact i want the perfect-sized C & C cage for 2 pigs.

[Percy's Mom]

Go ahead and give your current vet a call now. If they can not or will not see guinea pigs, they might know of someone who can. I know some of the practices around here only have 1 exotics vet, so if you call up, they are likely to say they don't take cavies unless you know that person's name.

For the cage, if you want something basic, look at the directions and measurements on the homepage for a 2X4 C&C cage. That's slightly bigger than the minimum and an excellent starter. If you can go bigger, definitely go for it.

[LilSweety]

Ill try to look for the number in a second.
But when i clicked on "Store" from Cavy Cages, how big really is the extra-large?
Is it sutable for 2 cavys?

[Percy's Mom]

The extra large is big enough for three, so two would have loads of room. You can easily build one for cheaper though, but buying one of those is an excellent option in case you have problems finding materials.

[LilSweety]

Ill look into it about how miuch would it cost?
I just called Happy Animal Hostpital and they said thye do check-ups or whatever for Pigs, and hamsters.
(I asked about both since i also have a hammy.)

[nonamian_girl]

I paid $35 for mine, Canadian. So yours should be even cheaper!

[LilSweety]

In many cages ive seen they put it on the carpet w/ out the Coroplast.
Wh ydo they do that?
Poop would get everywhere!
The coroplast keeps the bedding in the cage, and not all over the floor right?

[nonamian_girl]

Oh, that's just for floor time, so the piggies can run around for exercise.

Yes, the coroplast keeps the bedding in. You can also look up fleece in the bedding area for an alternative bedding.

[LilSweety]

Can you guys help me make a shopping list?
For some reason in the picture the extra-large looks extra small.
In feet about how large is it?

[Percy's Mom]

Click home at the top of the page and look at the chart in the middle of the page. The extra large is a 2X5 cage, approximately 28"X70" or a little over 2 feet by 5 feet.

[LilSweety]

Originally Posted by Percy's Mom

Click home at the top of the page and look at the chart in the middle of the page. The extra large is a 2X5 cage, approximately 28"X70" or a little over 2 feet by 5 feet.

THATS HUGE!!
Ill have to measure the area ive decided to put the cage, and see if its large enough!
Be right back, ill leave an update.

[LilSweety]

Ok i cant find a tape measurer or a ruler, ill do it another time.
For now i need to just try to make a shopping list, can anybody help?

[Percy's Mom]

Check out this thread. It has good beginnings of a list of necessities for you.
http://cavycages.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15671

[LilSweety]

Ok so i found out the measurements for that area:
(All my stuffed animals are there currently but ill put them somewhere else to make room for the piggy cage.)

Its 2 Feet & 11 Inches by 3 Feet & 4 and a half Inches.
Is that big enough?
I think its a pretty big space!

[Percy's Mom]

You could fit the "small" cage that you can order or a 2X3 grid C&C cage in that space. You have 35"X40". It's still big enough for 2 pigs, but it would be a tight fit, and I'd recommend girls over boys in a cage that size.

[LilSweety]

Is it hard to make a 2-Story cage??
How can i make that?
It would give them more space!

PS: An di think id have room for the Medium...

[Percy's Mom]

You don't have 50" in either direction, and that is the long side measurement of the cage. Maybe you can move some more things around to get a few more inches.