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Cage Questions about cage and bedding

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Hello everyone,

I am new to this and I getting 2 guinea pigs soon and I am researching cages and bedding. I don't really mind how convenient or easy the cages/bedding are because I have a lot of time to clean the cages so I would just like to know the cheapest method. I am deciding on a midwest cage with a loft, 2x3 c&c cage with a loft, or a 2X4 c&c cage with a loft. I have the space for them I just don't know which one is cheaper to make or buy. Also, I would like to know if fleece e or vetbed or some other bedding besides loose paper based type bedding is the cheepes and how I can find it and put it together. I know some people put uhaul under fleece but is it possible to just use uhaul and nothing else and if not how do I make fleece liners because I heard that the pre made fleece liners are expensive. I also don't plan on expanding my cage. Thanks so much!

-Alysse Swann
 

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Nobody uses plain u-haul, or at least, they shouldn't. It just gets wet, and the pigs run the risk of bumblefoot, urine scald, and urinary tract infection. You want fleece over something absorbent (u-haul, towels, pellets, etc) so they'll stay dry.

Look at the fleece forum. There's all sorts of bedding information on there.
 

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ok thank you I will check there
 

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Get the 2x4 without a loft. Upper levels don't count towards square footage, plus it is cheaper to buy.
 

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about how many cubes would I need for a 2x4 and loft and what are the measurements?
 

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also do I need the outside part of the coroplast that make it a tray for the cage or can I just use one flat piece?
 

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Click on the Main tab at the top of this page. It will take you to the page for C&C cages, how to build them, how to know how many grids you need, etc. The links are on the left-hand side of that page.
 

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See this thread. It has a list of places you can buy materials.

https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/107825-Where-to-find-C-amp-C-cage-materials

A box of grids will be enough to make 2x4.

4 cubes box usually has 16 grids (sometimes 17), and the 6 cube box has 23 grids. You only need 12 grids for a 2x4. (2 + 4 + 2 + 4 on each side)

You can use a flat piece of coroplast, but it's not recommended. Your pigs can kick poops out of the cage. It's better to have a side. The tray is not hard to make.
See this link:
https://www.guineapigcages.com/howto.htm
 

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ok thanks so much! what is the difference between the 4 and 6 cubes?
 

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The four cube box will make four storage cubes, the six cube box will make six storage cubes.
 

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I have a question. I recently uploaded my little guy to a bigger cage, and he reeeeeeaally loves it. He has so much more room now, he has his favorite stairway hut, but there's something I'm a little concern about it. Along with the stairway hut is a small stairway ramp that leads up to where the hay dispenser is and his food dish, I put him up there to show him that his food is up there now, and I don't know if he's trying to get up there or just testing the waters with it. And I was wondering, should I incorporate a mesh ramp of some sorts against the stair steps so he can get up there easier? This is the last cage I'm buying for him for awhile because I can't really afford to buy one or build one atm, and I just wanted your guys opinion on the ramp part, if that makes sense.
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I admit, this is a rabbit cage. There was one for guinea pigs, but it was far too small and he's so happy with this cage.
 

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That cage isn't large enough for a guinea pig, and guinea pigs can't do stairs. Take that whole plastic thing out of the end so he's got a little more room to move around.

Also, please investigate larger cages -- you can make them for very little money, and sometimes none. Grids are cheap, coroplast is free if you use political candidates' signs, and you can build your pig a decent sized cage. See the Main tab at the top of this page for recommended cage sizes, and the Photo galleries for examples of cages.
 
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