Add-ons to my cage?

[GuineaSmartie]

Hey. I have this basic, one level closed cage up on a table in my playroom in the basement. Can I put this on the floor and add on to the cage?:?: Like, open up one side and add on with a cardboard box or something? Because my cage seems really small compared to other people's cages.:ashamed:

 

[AnimalHouse36]

I don't think carboard is a good idea though. The pee could easily soak through it. I use a shower curtain, and it works great! I see you've caught the fever! The one where you can't stop adding on to it! I've caught it with a large 4x4 cage with a kitchen area! Good luck!

 

[PixieStix]

Not only will cardboard soak through and get smelly and soggy, but many pigs will chew it a lot too. How big is your current cage?

Another thing, especially since it's in the basement, the cage elevated from the ground helps protect the pigs from drafts and the cold floor.

 

[GuineaSmartie]

Thanks for the replies, guys. Okay, so cardboards out. What do you suggest otherwise?:?:

 

[GuineaSmartie]

My cage is apr. 2x1/2 ft.

 

[RainKindle]

Ouch, that is a really small cage
Please, please, please switch to cubes and coroplast for the health of your pig.
Review our home page. https://www.guineapigcages.com/index.htm
And visit our galleries.
C&C cages are easy to build and easier to clean.
Your cavy only has 1 square foot of room. When your cavy should have at least 7.5 square feet!

 

[sammy_kaye]

I'd have a look through the galleries and check out how other members have utilised their petshop cage as part of a larger C&C cage. The larger you can make the cage the better. Your cage sounds about the size of my cat carrier which is far to small for piggies to have fun, do zoomies etc. When you see them in a C&C cage you will wonder why you didn't make one sooner.

See the home page for minimum sizes.

 

[GuineaSmartie]

Ummm, okay. I really don't know how to get my hands on the materials for a C&C cage. Any suggestions? Also, where do I put my guinea pig? I'm not sure if there is room for him down here in the basement.:weepy:

 

[dojero]

I bought a store cage and added on. I tried to attach a pic to no avail. If you go to closed cages there is a picture on there of it. I made a c and c cage and attached it to the store cage which is now the kitchen area. Hope you can find the pic. I think it turned out pretty good.

 

[dojero]

OOPS! I meant to look in open cages not closed...... sorry! Hope this helps.

 

[RainKindle]

Also, where do I put my guinea pig?

The answer is to make space for your guinea pig first before anything else.

A guinea pig is a living creature and as such it takes precedence over basement junk.

A basement is often not an active part of a home, and your guinea should be in part of the home that it gets lots of the attention and better access to the love that it needs.

This site lists some examples of where to find the cubes and coroplast.
https://www.guineapigcages.com/cubes.htm
If you don't have access to those stores, the supplies can be ordered online.
The inner squares of the grids must always be 1.5" or less.

And, if those still aren't options, a cage can be built out of shelving racks.

My basement is my bedroom, study, family area, exercise, dining, laundry, and computer area. My basement has been prepared in such a way that my guinea is always at a comfortable temperature in a draft free area. Most basements that I have experienced are not comfortable, and they are not draft free. Due to the fact that I spend only 5% of my life in the upstairs of my home, (and that is usually for the bathroom shower,) the downstairs was the best option for my guinea, but only because it is the main part of my home!

 

[GuineaSmartie]

First of all, the basement is probably the MOST active part of my house, believe it or not. My sister and I spend almost all of our time in the basement. This is probably because this is where the computer, TV, and toys are.
And second of all, you're right. I will MAKE room. Hooray!!!

 

[RainKindle]

Glad to hear it!
I once considered shoving my tv somewhere inaccessible since I hang out with my guinea more, and I rarely watch tv.
Thankfully I realized that I never use my vanity table and I got rid of that instead. Now she can admire herself in my mirror on the wall. Also, since Maple is on the opposite side from the tv, I was considering turning the couch to face her instead of the tv!
Besides being a little strange...it would make more sense since I haven't turned on my tv since this college semester started, and I constantly face her while I do my homework anyways.