Cage Kaytee Rabbit Cage

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Editted by Ellisa, RE: https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/about-cages/86171-cage-better-my-guinea-pigs-my-rabbits.html



I have this cage i started off with the smaller and went up to ex-large, there are 3 sizes. My piggies are very happy and can run and jump. The hut is removable, which i don't use. The picture always makes it look smaller.
Living World X-Large Deluxe Pet Habitat
https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/# (46.9" x 22.8" x 24")

 

[HannibalLecter]

I have this cage i started off with the smaller and went up to ex-large, there are 3 sizes. My piggies are very happy and can run and jump. The hut is removable, which i don't use. The picture always makes it look smaller.
Living World X-Large Deluxe Pet Habitat
https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/# (46.9" x 22.8" x 24")

The cage is only 7.4 square feet with the outside measurements, and even smaller if you measure the bottom where the animals are.
The minimum recommended size for one pig is 7.5 sq ft, it's unfortunately not large enough.

 

[nibnskip]

I've seen people in pictures with those c&c cages and they are the same as mine in measurement and more cluttered. my piggies run and play just fine and they have large playpen. It takes up my whole coffee table for goodness sakes, what's needed a whole wall, they already have half a wall.
Also I've seen 7.5 is for 1 OR 2 piggies during my research.

 

[GoldieBrodiexx]

I've seen people in pictures with those c&c cages and they are the same as mine in measurement and more cluttered. my piggies run and play just fine and they have large playpen. It takes up my whole coffee table for goodness sakes, what's needed a whole wall, they already have half a wall.
Also I've seen 7.5 is for 1 OR 2 piggies during my research.

10.5sq feet is preferred for 2 pigs, more if you have boars. You will never know if your pigs are really happy if you don't give them the opportunity to have enough space.

 

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News : The Humane Society of the United States

Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but 10.5 square feet is preferred; generally 30" x 50" is a good size.

 

[HannibalLecter]

News : The Humane Society of the United States

Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but 10.5 square feet is preferred; generally 30" x 50" is a good size.

Take the inside measurement of your cage where the pigs are, pet store cages can be much smaller on the inside making it even smaller than the outside measurement of 7.4 sq ft.

 

[nibnskip]

It's barely an inch difference. I checked before i bought the cage.

 

[GoldieBrodiexx]

It's barely an inch difference. I checked before i bought the cage.

If you take an inch or two off those measurements it works out to about 6.7 sq feet, doesn't it?

 

[nibnskip]

A inch isn't gonna make a difference, what does it give another spot to poop on. It's not taking away from them walking and running.

 

[HannibalLecter]

There's a significant difference from what I can see, with the ledge on both sides & the angle of the tray. What are the inner measurements?
It also looks too narrow when I compare it with their pigloo, but pictures could be deceiving. The main point is that it's not acceptable to recommend on this forum, what you do is completely up to you of course. Adorable piggies & creative hay tube thingy.

 

[MrWhistles]

For that price, you could make a LARGER cage. In fact for more than HALF that price you could make a cage atleast 3x bigger than that cat linked.

 

[GoldieBrodiexx]

A inch isn't gonna make a difference, what does it give another spot to poop on. It's not taking away from them walking and running. /QUOTE]

It does make a difference. Like I said, it works out to be a lot less in sq feet.

 

[couchon]

That cage looks TINY - there is no room for the piggy to run around or do laps at all. It basically just fits the pigloo and tunnel.

I have two pigs, and they are in a 3x5, but I had to partition it because my one piggy is having serious digestive issues, and I have to monitor her poop output, etc., so she is now in a 2x3 section of the cage (and the other pig is in the 3x3). Let me tell you, even with one pig and a proper 2x3, it's not anywhere NEAR enough room. It makes me cringe. And judging by the pictures of that pet store cage, it's even more narrow and smaller than a proper 2x3. It is NOT enough room.

 

[madelineelaine]

I can tell you first hands, the pigs will be happier in a bigger cage. I had a 2x4 cage, it was fine, the appropriate size. Then I expanded to a monster cage in my room, and it's worth it. They run popcorns and laps all morning when I wake up, and I know they have enough room to thrive. I divided the levels into a sleeping nook, a kitchen is all a run.

 

[nibnskip]

Like you said pictures are deceiving. You people are way to picky by an inch, seriously! The main point should be the well being of the piggies. And they also have a big playpen that my 8yr. old can sit in and play with them. And i didn't recommend, i put my input because it's better quality and space than the midwest. thank you about piggies and hay tube!

 

[nibnskip]

I'm sorry but 4 feet isn't small. News : The Humane Society of the United States

Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but 10.5 square feet is preferred; generally 30" x 50" is a good size.

 

[nibnskip]

I don't have them in a bedroom they are out in the main room with my family around all the time. And they run and popcorn and are happy.

 

[GoldieBrodiexx]

Like you said pictures are deceiving. You people are way to picky by an inch, seriously! The main point should be the well being of the piggies. And they also have a big playpen that my 8yr. old can sit in and play with them. And i didn't recommend, i put my input because it's better quality and space than the midwest. thank you about piggies and hay tube!

You said yourself, the main point should be the well being of the guinea pigs. That's why we are urging you to get a bigger cage. Also, the Midwest is waaaay bigger than your cage, it's big enough for two piggies. I said in an earlier post, even one inch off the cage measurements and it works out to be less than 7 square feet.

 

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47 x 24 x 14 inches-midwest

47 x 23 x 24 inches-mine

It's not way bigger. I fit more in mine than midwest. The pictures i posted is showing left side and right side not counting the middle.

 

[SophieBunny]

The simple fact of the matter is, your cage is not big enough. The outside measurements only come to 7.4 square feet, and the inside measurements ARE smaller. We are only trying to give you some helpful advice. That is all.

This thread is very off topic now.