Guinea Pig Housing
Guinea Pigs Need Space. There are a variety of cages available in pet stores that are completely unsuitable and entirely too small. Those cages are from a different era when we didn't know any better. We have been caring for thousands of guinea pigs over many years and along with our fellow rescues have set the modern standard for guinea pig cage sizes. All reputable rescues follow these guidelines for cage space of their adopted animals.
Q: If these types of cages are bad then why do the pet stores sell them?
A: Great question! Pet stores make money selling guinea pig supplies, lots of money in fact. They are afraid that if people are properly educated on guinea pig cage sizes that some may realize they do not have the means or space to do right by the animal. If less people were to take guinea pigs as pets the pet stores will be making less money. It is as simple as that!
Q: If these types of cages are bad then why do the pet stores sell them?
A: Great question! Pet stores make money selling guinea pig supplies, lots of money in fact. They are afraid that if people are properly educated on guinea pig cage sizes that some may realize they do not have the means or space to do right by the animal. If less people were to take guinea pigs as pets the pet stores will be making less money. It is as simple as that!
Examples of GREAT guinea pig cages - the CandC (Cubes and Coroplast cage)
From left to right 2 x 3 / 2 x 4 / 2x5
With the green bottom - The Midwest Guinea Pig Habitat
These four types of cages are for sale at the rescue
