What do you need for two guinea pigs?
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What do you need for two guinea pigs?
Quick Supply List
- Cage of a proper size. We recommend 30″ x 50″ for 2 guinea pigs.
- Bedding or cage liners. Kiln dried aspen or pine shavings work well, but cage liners are more comfortable.
- (At least) one hiding place per guinea pig.
- Water bottle.
- Food bowl.
- Hay rack.
- High quality hay.
- Food pellets.
What I Wish I Knew Before Getting a guinea pig?
What to Know Before Getting a Pet Guinea Pig
- 01 of 07. Guinea Pigs Are a Long-Term Commitment.
- 02 of 07. Guinea Pigs Are Social.
- 03 of 07. Guinea Pigs Need a Large Cage.
- 04 of 07. Guinea Pigs Are Quiet, Sometimes.
- 05 of 07. Guinea Pigs Are Generally Easy to Tame.
- 06 of 07. Guinea Pig Require Vitamin C.
- 07 of 07.
What’s the best bedding for guinea pigs?
The best bedding for guinea pigs
- Aspen bedding.
- Unscented, large granule/strand paper pellets.
- Natural paper bedding.
- White, unbleached paper bedding.
- Crumble paper bedding.
- Soft paper granules.
- Confetti paper bedding.
- Hemp bedding.
What size cage do 2 guinea pigs need?
7.5 square feet
Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30” x 50”) is preferred. Three guinea pigs: 10.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 13 square feet (30” x 62”) is preferred.
Are guinea pigs best in pairs?
Guinea pigs are naturally sociable creatures – they should always be kept in pairs or small groups. If you find yourself with a lone guinea pig of any age, contact your local rescue centre to help find your piggy a companion.
Are guinea pigs a lot of work?
Guinea pigs can be considered high maintenance when you think about how much time you have to spend with them as well as how long it can take to clean up after them. But just because it can be a lot of work sometimes, that shouldn’t keep you from adopting them as pets because they’re definitely worth it.
Can I take my guinea pig for a walk?
You can “walk” a guinea pig on a leash, but don’t try to get your guinea pig to go for outdoor walks. Unlike dogs and cats, cavies cannot successfully learn to go for leashed walks. Do not take your guinea pig onto a sidewalk in an attempt to get him to walk like your neighbor’s miniature poodle.
Should I get a guinea pig as a pet?
Guinea pigs can be lovely pets, but there are a few things you should know before making that big commitment. From expected lifespan to the social nature of guinea pigs, here are some things to consider before choosing a guinea pig as a pet. While a guinea pig doesn’t live nearly as long as a cat or dog, they’re still a large time commitment.
Can you get two guinea pigs at once?
Because if you had gotten one guinea pig already, then getting the second one is a complex process. Making them get along with each other is really difficult in the beginning. So whether you get your guinea pigs from a rescue shelter, or from a breeder, you can get two (or more, get more!
How to get guinea pigs to bond with each other?
Introducing them as babies is the best way to get a pair to bond, though even adults can usually be introduced with care. Guinea pigs need a lot of floor space, and most cages marketed as guinea pig cages are much too small, especially for a pair.
Can you handle a guinea pig for a few days?
One thing I didn’t know until we brought Sprinkles home is that you SHOULD NOT handle your pig for a few days. Guinea pigs need several days to adjust to their new environment (regardless of if they are coming home from the pet store or another home) and the best way to “bond” with your pig is to feed it.