Upper Levels please help im stuck on sizes

chip123 · Jul 11, 2013

I don't know what to do for my 2 guinea pigs when I get them I know im doing a 3x4 cage and an upper level but I was wondering what would be better a 1x3 or a 1x4 upper level. I really need help on this thank you

lunarminx · Jul 11, 2013

1 is too narrow. Do a 2x2 if you are doing a loft.

cavykaitlyn · Jul 11, 2013

Well of course more is better, but if you don't have the supplies to make it bigger then you don't have to! Actually a 2x3 minimum with a preferred 2x4 will do, if it saves anything (cage size not loft size) But I love that you're giving them more space! Great for you

I think lofts take away from floor space though...if you can, just make it all one big cage! They'd love that!
So for your original question, it's really your choice. Either will work. Good luck!

chip123 · Jul 11, 2013

ok ill think more into it and what I might even do it trial each idea to see what they prefer thanks

Melissa123 · Jul 11, 2013

I have 4- 3x4 cages all with 2x3 upper levels.
I love the bottom base size for my boar pairs. I've tried a 2x2 but they spend a lot of time up there and it would get messy fast- so I went with a 2x3. Works MUCH better.

Beth Pearson · Jul 11, 2013

I have my herd (four females) in a 3x5 with no loft. I plan to make them a 2x3 loft at some point though.

chip123 · Jul 11, 2013

ok maybe a 2x3 but im still deciding lol

Melissa123 · Jul 11, 2013

cavykaitlyn said:
Well of course more is better, but if you don't have the supplies to make it bigger then you don't have to! Actually a 2x3 minimum with a preferred 2x4 will do, if it saves anything (cage size not loft size) But I love that you're giving them more space! Great for you I think lofts take away from floor space though...if you can, just make it all one big cage! They'd love that!
So for your original question, it's really your choice. Either will work. Good luck!

I use to think a loft would take away too much room for them. It truly does not as long as your bottom base is large enough. Only a few of my pig still do zoomies and the ramps are never in the way.

I've tried both- huge cages (5x6) and multiple levels (a 3x4 is still a wonderful size for 2!). My piggies and I both prefer multiple levels. I often see them run up and down the ramp just because.

chip123 · Jul 11, 2013

wow they cages must of been massive lol

lunarminx · Jul 11, 2013

The reason you want at least a 2x2 is if you have your kitchen in the loft and both wanted to eatbat the sametime in a 1x2 area, it will be very cramped and lead to spats. And with proper placemet of the ramp, a loft does not take away from floor space.

Melissa123 · Jul 11, 2013

chip123 said:
wow they cages must of been massive lol

This was with 4 boars- not 2

It was a pain to spot clean daily since there were so many places they could go potty! LOL Never going that large again unless I have a huge herd that does wonderful together.

chip123 · Jul 12, 2013

lol that must have took forever yo spot clean LOL

agirlwithink · Jul 12, 2013

@chip123, My only concern with a loft 2x3 for your cage, is that that covers half of your floor room! It'll be harder to scoop up your little piggies if they hide underneath the loft.

chip123 · Jul 12, 2013

oh yeh I never thought of that!

agirlwithink · Jul 12, 2013

If you could make your cage a 2x5 with a 2x2 loft I feel like you'd be better off. Also this way, you'll be more prepared to handle males if that's what you decide to adopt.

chip123 · Jul 12, 2013

ok thanks soo many things to decide from

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