What Cage Should I Get?

     So Unknown asked me to do a post about cages. Thanks, Unknown! 

    Guinea pigs can't just be left out in the open. They need cages. Which cage to get, and where to find one are common questions in the world of guinea pig cages. Those questions, and more, are to be answered, in this post. 

Here is a great guinea pig cage (and it's also the one I use for my piggies!)

Picture from Amazon.com Midwest Guinea Pig Cage

    

    I suggest you get the PLUS version if you do choose to buy this cage. It looks like this:

    The PLUS version is big enough for two or three guinea pigs, and costs about $65 US dollars. It is 2 feet by 4 feet (24 in by 48 in) or 60.96 cm by 121.92 cm. I would recommend this cage to just about anyone who is going to get guinea pigs. One problem is that it's slightly hard to assemble. You need about 30 min to 1 hr to assemble the cage completely. You don't need any tools to assemble the cage, though. The divider panel is optional, it comes with the PLUS version but we don't use it anymore. We used to but then the piggies would keep going under the ramp and would not come out and exercise. The ramp is also slightly hard for piggies to climb up onto, but they got the hang of it. The cage top is a slight hassle to put on every night. But other than those minor problems, this is a great cage! 

Here is another good cage: 

Picture from Amazon.com Living World Deluxe Guinea Pig Habitat

    This is another really great cage! It's HUGE, for one thing. Two or three piggies could fit in it! The one problem is that the other accessories take up a lot of space in the cage. Your piggies might not even be able to move around! Also, it would be hard to fit a hut or a tunnel in here. Bummer! It also costs much more than the last cage. $120 US dollars! Many people would say the price is worth it. A great thing about this cage is that you don't have to be going shopping for a hay rack, a pellet bowl, or a water bottle. One more complaint is that the cage is made of plastic. Makes for an easy clean, but guinea pigs shouldn't be eating plastic (and your guinea pigs will definitely eat the cage)! Other than those moderate complaints, this would be a pretty good cage for your piggies. 

    Getting too small a cage is THE BIGGEST MISTAKE A PIGGIE OWNER CAN EVER MAKE. (click here to see a full list of mistakes new guinea pig owners can make).

    Here is an example of a guinea pig cage that's too small:

Picture by Amazon.com Ferplast Cavie Guinea Pig Cage

    Woah, look at the dimensions of that cage! Not even 3 feet in length? No way! Even one piggie can't fit in here properly! And... what? I'm not paying $53 US dollars for this! Even the rabbit version would be too small for a guinea pig, let alone a rabbit. While this cage might seem like a great idea ("It'll take up less space!") don't buy it! Too small, too expensive, and all in all, NOT WORTH IT. Never buy cages like this one! 

    Here is an example of a guinea pig cage that shouldn't be for guinea pigs:

Picture by MidWest Homes For Small Animals and by Amazon.com

    Well, it does state it's for "small animals" and not specifically guinea pigs. But I typed in "guinea pigs" in the search bar and hey, it came up! You might be thinking, Man, this cage looks huge. Why is so bad? Yes, it is huge. But there are a few problems still. Guinea pigs are not used to climbing up ramps and going higher and higher. They don't have depth perception. THEY WILL FALL OFF THE SMALL PLATFORMS AND CAN SERIOUSLY HURT THEMSELVES. They will mostly stay on the bottom level. And $240 US dollars for something a piggie won't even use a fourth of? No way. This cage is better for ferrets and mice. Definitely not guinea pigs. Don't buy this for your piggies!

    One more really bad guinea pig cage:

Picture by Amazon.com Kaytee Deluxe Guinea Pig Cage

    One question: Why is this cage on wheels? Your guinea pigs are heavy, and this cage sure looks light. They can push against the side of the cage and push the cage to the next room! (Though that would sure be hilarious 😉!) The cage is also really small. No room for two piggies, not even one! Also, there is a ramp. I am sure you're piggie won't be using it. And $60 US dollars? Nope. Not for something that's so not worth it. I can't say much more about this cage, only that you should never get something this small for your piggie! Don't buy this! 

    I hope you enjoyed this post, and see you guys in the next one! Make sure to subscribe! Comment for any questions, concerns, post ideas, or comments in the comments section below! Bye!