Guinea Pig Cage Setup: Make an Enriching Home for Your Piggies

Preparing for your first guinea pigs is so exciting, but can also be confusing. Everyone seems to have different opinions on what is required, what is optional, and how you should set up a guinea pig cage.

You want to have everything ready to go when your guinea pigs come home, and it’s so easy to forget the little things!

For a guinea pig cage setup, you’ll need bedding, water bottles or bowls, hiding places, and a guinea-pig safe hay. Optional things to include are food dishes, hay racks, a litter box, and toys. You’ll also want to make sure your guinea pigs’ cage is large enough, since most pet store cages don’t meet the minimum requirements.

In this article, we’ll discuss everything there is to know about guinea pig cage setup for beginners!

Guinea Pig Cage Size

The ideal size of your guinea pig’s cage depends on how many

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