C&C Cage Size Question

[Fluffball]

Hi All,

I am looking to build a new cage for some rescue guinea pigs we have at the moment. We have 5 girls and 2 boys. Our space is 1.5metres x 2.3metres. In feet this is: 4ft 11inches x 7ft 6 inches.

I am thinking of having a separate cage which is 2x4 - 2x5 on top of the girls cage for the boys only. Would the 2.3 x 1.5metres be enough for the girls for a bottom cage? What size cage do you think I could build in that space?

I am aware it is a tight space, we rescue guinea pigs and are at maximum at the moment so need to reorganize the C&C cages we have.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[lissie]

You have plenty of space. If you plan to add more girls, go with the biggest cage you can fit in the space.

 

[bpatters]

I'd put the girls on top and the boys on the bottom. That way, there's no danger of a randy male crawling out of his cage and falling in with the girls.

 

[Fluffball]

Great Thank You!

Would a 2x6 be large enough for the girls?

 

[lissie]

Great Thank You!

Would a 2x6 be large enough for the girls?

Yes, 2x6 grids would be the minimum for 5 girls.