The Appropriate Cage

[buenavides1]

What are your thoughts about these big ferret cages that I found online? I am in search for a spacious cage for my guinea but is not that sure on which one to purchase.

[Candalalala]

Guinea pigs need lots of horizontal space to run around and popcorn. Cages with multiple layers like those, and no walls for protection, are dangerous for a piggy with such a delicate bone structure. C&C, Midwest cages, or homemade cages with lots of square space on one level; with maybe a loft and a ramp with a low, steady incline are the best options for a guinea pig.

[bpatters]

Ditto @Candalala. Ferret cages are designed for ferrets, not guinea pigs. Take a look at the Photo Galleries here, and you'll see that almost all those cages are large and flat.

I wouldn't recommend a Midwest cage -- they might do for one pig, but they're too small for two, and guinea pigs really need a buddy.

It's pretty easy to make a C&C cage -- see http://www.cavyspirit.com and https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum...cage-materials.

[eliah]

Guinea pigs need lots of horizontal space to run around and popcorn. Cages with multiple layers like those, and no walls for protection, are dangerous for lightning link pokies a delicate bone structure. C&C, Midwest cages, or homemade cages with lots of square space on one level; with maybe a loft and a ramp with a low, steady incline are the best options for a guinea pig.

Thanks for the tip!