C&C Questions about C&C cages (specifically kitchen divider and fleece flippers)

[tt514tt514]

I'm gonna own my first 1 or 2 guinea pigs very soon. I've been doing my research for the pass couple months. At first i decided to buy the midwest guinea pig plus cage since I love the design. I can divide the kitchen area and the living room area but most people recommend the C&C cage. I know you can buy the kitchen add on for the C&C cage. Can you guys shine any light why one is better than the other?

I was also planning to buy the midwest coroplast base to go with the midwest cage so then I can have the kitchen/living room area and the coroplast base since most people complain about the cavas base for the midwest cage.

Lastly, I have questions about the fleece flippers. If I have the coroplast base, can I just add normal fleece on top or do I have to buy the fleece flippers? It just seems a bit complicated. Thanks in advance!

 

[labgirl5]

C&C cages are generally larger than Midwest cages. C&C cages can also adjust better to your space (L-shape, wider, etc.). You'd probably be better off just making a 2x4 C&C cage, which is appropriate size for 2 piggies. Keep in mind that GP's are social creatures, and often do better and are happier with a friend of their own species.

If you use U-haul pads, puppy pads, towels, etc. as the absorbent layer, you can wash your fleece 3+ times until it wicks away moisture into the bottom layer. You don't have to buy flippers.

 

[tt514tt514]

C&C cages are generally larger than Midwest cages. C&C cages can also adjust better to your space (L-shape, wider, etc.). You'd probably be better off just making a 2x4 C&C cage, which is appropriate size for 2 piggies. Keep in mind that GP's are social creatures, and often do better and are happier with a friend of their own species.

If you use U-haul pads, puppy pads, towels, etc. as the absorbent layer, you can wash your fleece 3+ times until it wicks away moisture into the bottom layer. You don't have to buy flippers.

Would a 2x3.5 too inappropriate for two guinea pigs? My apartment has limited space. Would it be better adding a patio/loft?

 

[labgirl5]

Would a 2x3.5 too inappropriate for two guinea pigs? My apartment has limited space. Would it be better adding a patio/loft?

I'd say a 2x3.5 would be okay for females, but you may have some territorial issues with females. I'd try to get a previously bonded pair, if you could. Lofts are said to take away running room due to the ramp, but if you want to I say go for it .

 

[MrCavyMadness]

@tt514tt514, I love the Midwest Interactive Plus.... I'm getting a coro base soon and yes, they will work the same. Here's a picture-->

 

[tt514tt514]

@tt514tt514, I love the Midwest Interactive Plus.... I'm getting a coro base soon and yes, they will work the same. Here's a picture-->

how do you train them to poop only in the litter box? I thought that you could only "potty train" them but not for the poop.

 

[MrCavyMadness]

It took me a while.. I just swept up all poos and kept putting them in there instead of throwing it away... They just started doing it!!

 

[8.little.paws]

We'll there both really good I have been I. The same position u have been in well.... U should get a c&c cage because it also is more room for ur guinea pigs to play but u would need to get maybe 2 or 3 parts if u want it super big.��

 

[pigger123]

If you get a Midwest cage, I would suggest not using the divider. Dividers block off the space, and piggies really need a lot of open space to run. A Midwest with a divider is really not enough space for any amount of pigs (it technically has enough square footage, but it's divided so they can't run around), and even without a divider it's pretty small. C&C cages are much better in my opinion, a 2x3.5 should be okay for 2 girls, but boys would probably fight. The kitchen insert you can buy from the cages store is just a coroplast tray, so they can still run over the sides and it doesn't block it off like the divider does.

 

[dearpokey]

This site is so pro C/C and anti MW... seriously if you have a small space then the MW does fine, you can add to it if needed and the price is reasonable. Do not feel pressured to buy a C/C. I would say to anyone, no matter which set-up you have or what you decide on: it is ultimately about the bond you share with your pigs

 

[Starthecavy123]

We're not anti Midwest if you don't use the divider or if you expand the MW its fine. But a c&c is bigger a member on here even compared the two. They had a MW then upgraded to a c&c and it was so much bigger. So instead of trashing the MW she just made it into a loft. Plus alot of people say they don't like the canvas bottom very much. Obviously this site isn't so anti MW if the guineapigcagesstore sells coroplast bases for MW cages.

 

[NikkisPigs]

This site is so pro C/C and anti MW... seriously if you have a small space then the MW does fine, you can add to it if needed and the price is reasonable. Do not feel pressured to buy a C/C. I would say to anyone, no matter which set-up you have or what you decide on: it is ultimately about the bond you share with your pigs

My pigs are much happier with the room in their c&c cage than they were with a pet store cage. They love running so much that I would never go back. I like it better too because I can clean it easier. That's just my opinion, but I think the c&c system works so that's why so many people love it.

 

[krystle.smith2]

I've used both I don't like the canvas on the mw and liked the size of the c&c cages but then I got tired of buying things for them to make them bigger.. so I kinda cheated I built my own lol... I still use the other cages for piggies I get that I want them separate before I put them together with the others( I'm a foster for a shelter so I take in a lot sometimes) so they don't take up room at the shelter outta both tho I love my c&c cage better that might just be cause it's rather big lol

 

[lissie]

This site is so pro C/C and anti MW... seriously if you have a small space then the MW does fine, you can add to it if needed and the price is reasonable. Do not feel pressured to buy a C/C. I would say to anyone, no matter which set-up you have or what you decide on: it is ultimately about the bond you share with your pigs

No one is pressuring you to buy the C&C cage. It is much cheaper to build a C&C cage.

A 4x8 ft sheet of coroplast is generally $10 - $20
Grids are about $20
With these supplies, you can make a cage up to 3x6 grids, which is more than double the size of a Midwest cage.