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Size 6X6 for 5?

LLRpigmomma

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Hey! Brand new to Guinea pigs and have found myself with 5 babies that were in horrible conditions prior. I want them to have the absolute best possible right now and I'm honestly not sure on sizing right now I'm using a cage that would be equivalent to a 6X6 grid is this enough space for the moment? I'm so excited to learn and dive into the world just want to make sure I have sizing right before diving into sewing their bedding ;)
 
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A 2x7 is the size needed for 5 quinea pigs so if you have them in a 6 x6 grid then that should be more then big enough.
 
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A 6x6 is huge, but if it's in a square configuration, it'll take a ton of bedding and it'll be hard to catch a pig in it. I'd suggest a 2 or 3 x something long rather than a square.

Have you confirmed that they're all the same sex? If not, they can breed at about four weeks of age. The males are potent before the females can get pregnant.
 
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Perfect thank you! I feel like I have size comparison issues, I have bunnies that free range and then have a 100sqft closet "bedroom" for at night or when I'm away for an extended time. So I'm used to bigger requirements ha!
 
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bpatters said:
A 6x6 is huge, but if it's in a square configuration, it'll take a ton of bedding and it'll be hard to catch a pig in it. I'd suggest a 2 or 3 x something long rather than a square.

Have you confirmed that they're all the same sex? If not, they can breed at about four weeks of age. The males are potent before the females can get pregnant.
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We we have already had the fun catching time and have a semi system �� I'm going to be making the bedding so it will be far cheaper and reusable so only cost at the beginning! They have technically been but will be getting a vet sexing next week at which point we will build another cage on the other side of the room if it's needed :)
 
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