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You can read other people's experiences in the Testimonials andįind out more about how to clean the cage on theĬleaning page. Believe it or not, a larger cage is muchĮasier to clean and keep clean than the smaller pet store or commercialĬages.Run and play and to get away from each other when they choose. It helps keep them happy with each other if they have enough room to If you have two or more non-breeding or same-sex guinea pigs (as you should, since they are social animals),.'play' with some other species periodically, it's a mind-numbing, dreary Even if you are hauled out and allowed to You have toĮntertain yourself, eat, sleep, and 'go to the bathroom' all in that Size of a walk-in closet and that becomes your life. Would be like 'being sent to your room' forever, only your room is the People, guinea pigs get bored living in the same old small cage hourĪfter hour, day after day, year after year with nothing much to do. If they have a largeĮnough cage, they can exercise whenever they choose.

Necessarily at times that are convenient for you. "off." Many are particularly active in the morning and evening - not Guinea pig activity tends to be an hour "on" and an hour Your guinea pigs need to be able to exercise and explore on their ownīody clocks. Even if you provide an ample amount of floor time every day, Problems in females when they are overweight. More difficult to find and diagnose ovarian cysts and other related Large cage with ample room for exercise can help keep your guinea pigįemales tend to put on weight in their belly as they get older. Get 'backed up' and require periodic cleaning by their guardians. a loss of muscle tone in the anal area, causing their droppings to Adult males can develop a condition called impaction.Health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, bladder infections, respiratory problems, bumblefoot, and more. Overweight guinea pigs have a higher tendency toward Health benefit of exercise for guinea pigs is significant. Health Benefits of a C&C Cage Exercise in General In fact, ramps used to provideĪccess to the upper deck usually take away from downstairs exercise Room to do "full-tilt laps." Upper levels should Important for their long-term health and happiness. In the grander scheme of things, it is still a very smallĮnvironment for your cavy. Pet store-sized cages are glorified litter boxes.ħ.5 square feet sound like a lot? It's not really. The wire grids (that form the cubes) are arranged around the perimeter of the cage, providing safety, airflow, visibility, and the potential of building up and out like tinker toys. Coroplast is the brand name for 'corrugated plastic' which comprises the plastic, waterproof base that forms the box into which you add bedding, accessories, and your piggies. We coined "C&C" 20 years ago when all the storage grids sold were branded as "Cubes." They form cubes when you snap them together for storage shelves. Guinea Pig Cages, Bigger is Better! C&C Cages, WHAT ARE THEY?
