Litter Training How to train guineapigs and where to get the materials?

GuineaPigster said:

Hello!
Some people can, but typically most can't litter train them.
They typically do their business in one place, but not usually the place you give them.

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GuineaPigster said:

What type of set-up do you have in the cage?

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bpatters said:

Guinea pigs can't be litter trained. But you can hope that yours are the kind who like to do their business in the same place each time, and then put a litter pan there. That'll catch most of the output. That's called training you​, not the pigs.

If yours are the kind that poop and pee everywhere, you're just out of luck.

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Guineapigpro said:

Sometimes you can encourage them to poo in one area by putting their food (not just veggies) in the area you want them to poo in. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

You can also try and work around them. If you see particular area they poo in more often, put a litter box or potty pad there.

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Starthecavy123 said:

It can be difficult to train guinea pigs to use a litter box. Some get it some don't but I've heard the best way is to place the box where they usually go the most. Also while your potty training when they poo place it in the box if they don't use it. So that way they smell them selves in the box. Positive reinforcment is also a good idea. When they do use it give them a treat and make sure you only give that treat when they use it. Like I said some guinea pigs get it some don't so even if you try you may fail. Also starting at a young age helps.

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Traysea said:

Try putting a canopy over where you want them to go. They seem to really prefer to hang out in covered areas. So putting a fleece forest or fleece canopy etc. Over the area seems to encourage them. If you do a forest, keep the fringe short so it doesn't touch the ground. A couple inches higher than the ground works well. My pig does about 90% of her business in her patio. I have a lid on my cage so it's about 7" from the floor of the patio to the lid. I set the patio up with fleece and some potty pads and she loves it up there. Maybe if you do something similar and tie on a fleece roof over the potty that will help.

Another way to do it would be to set up a designated kitchen area since they also make when they eat.

As for litter boxes, any large plastic tray you can cut a hole or door in will work. You can build one out of coroplast or you can use a plastic storage container like a rubber maid storage box ( if you have those in your country ).

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MochaAndMoo said:

You can't fully train a pig to do his or hers business in a litterbox, at best, you can create a kitchen area where they should do most of their business (Pigs tend to poop where they eat).
If you're still looking for a corner litterbox, I've seen both City Farmers and Pet City carry them. I think the best traditional/disposable bedding available is wood stove pellets, they are excellent at absorbing smells and are virtually dust free.

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