Question regarding cage size

From what I understood is that the ladder to the second level takes away the space. You will need to have at least a 2x8 if I calculated it correctly. I have two they are quarrentined as of now but there cage is a 2 x 6. And then I have made them another free time cage on the floor of a 3 x 10 so they have plenty of space and fun. I have put some links below about cage space.

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https://www.guineapigcages.com/

Guinea Lynx :: Housing

Good luck

Technically for five grown pigs you would need a 2x7 cage, 2x8 would be even better. Maybe you could add a 2x3 to the bottom instead of a 2x2? If one of my pups is male and you need to rehome him, than the 2x6 will do nicely, though. Good luck with the rebuild and the pups!

The bigger the better.

robinspiggies said:

The bigger the better.

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I'd make it huge if I had the space!

I don't have a ramp taking up space, the way to the top level is outside the cage. Does the fact that I also have a 2x4 top level help at all ?(I know it doesn't technically make it a 2x8, but they can get away from one another if need be). Thanks

Terekins said:

Does the fact that I also have a 2x4 top level help at all?

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My pigs love their loft, and they use it for some alone time or whatever, but unfortunately, it does not count as overall square footage in the cage. Unlike rats, mice, ferrets, etc, which can have their cages climbing skyward, cavies aren't climbers, so the main floor of the cage is what counts when determining the size of the cage. A lot of pigs love having lofts and will use them frequently, but they don't count towards square footage. You'll still need at least a 2x7 on the bottom for five pigs.

Thanks TQ, I guess adding one more grid to my original plan isn't really that big of a deal, eh? That's what I'll tell the boyfriend