C&C What size cage is preferable

[houseofsaul]

Hello,

This is my 2nd attempt to post, so sorry if posted twice.

I have just began researching guinea pigs and have read a lot on the internet and watched a lot of youtube, lol.

We are planning to get a couple of girls soon, but want to be sure we are set up and ready first.

I have seen the recommended size cage for 2 is 10.5 sq feet. Is the recommended size also the desirable size of a cage for guinea pig owners of 2? Or should I go a tad larger?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Crystalkate]

The cage size recommendations is on the main page of this website. Click the Home tab.

 

[Raine59]

Well bigger is always better, so if you have the materials and space, it's great to go bigger than the recommended. I have 2 girls in a 2 x 4 with a 1 x 2 loft and I think they have a reasonable amount of space but sometimes even that seems cramped. So if you can go larger, say a 2 x 5 with or without loft, that would be great and then if you should decide to add a third piggie, you'll be in good shape.

 

[lissie]

I have seen the recommended size cage for 2 is 10.5 sq feet. Is the recommended size also the desirable size of a cage for guinea pig owners of 2? Or should I go a tad larger?

Hi,

Welcome to GPC. You are correct that the recommended size is 10.5 sq.ft. However, the pigs would prefer larger space if you can provide them.

 

[houseofsaul]

Thanks for all the quick replies.

 

[boofp]

I would say at least a 2x5

 

[Aertyn]

I've got my two current girls in a 2x5, and I honestly couldn't imagine keeping them in a smaller cage. I'm actually thinking of expanding it when I move in a couple months time to a 2x6.

 

[piggypuppylove]

You could also try doing a 3x4 if you have the space. The extra width makes the cage much more spacious (equivalent to a 2x6) without taking up a lot of room. My three boars are in a 3x5.

 

[couchon]

Bigger is defnitely always better, so I would say as big as you have space for

I used to have my two girls in a 2x3, and as soon as I moved to a slightly bigger place, I set them up at a 3x5. Now, it seems like a 3x5 is a pretty good size, and I would expand more if I had more room. The 2x3 seems absolutely tiny and not enough space.