I'm in the process of building a C&C cage for my two new guinea pigs. They are not fully grown, but not babies either. From experience, I'd estimate they are about 80% of their full-grown size.
I have a bunch of cubes already. They are standard 14"x14" with 9x9 squares. Until I finish the cage (waiting on coroplast, Home Depot had to order it), they are not staying in it. I was giving them floor time yesterday and I was using the spare panels to create a barrier between the pigs and some electric wires I have in that room. I startled the guinea pig and he ran toward the barrier and slipped through the grids with no problems. Luckily, he's okay, but I'm now very reluctant to make a C&C cage because I know as they grow their heads will still be small enough to fit through but their bodies will not. How can I give them a big enough cage without using the grids?
I would be very appreciative of any suggestions.
I have a bunch of cubes already. They are standard 14"x14" with 9x9 squares. Until I finish the cage (waiting on coroplast, Home Depot had to order it), they are not staying in it. I was giving them floor time yesterday and I was using the spare panels to create a barrier between the pigs and some electric wires I have in that room. I startled the guinea pig and he ran toward the barrier and slipped through the grids with no problems. Luckily, he's okay, but I'm now very reluctant to make a C&C cage because I know as they grow their heads will still be small enough to fit through but their bodies will not. How can I give them a big enough cage without using the grids?
I would be very appreciative of any suggestions.