How Do You Care For Guinea Pigs?
• Get large enough cages. You should allow 4 square feet of cage space as a minimum for one guinea pig, or 8 for two. However, the bigger the cage the better. A hutch outside is not recommended as guinea pigs have a very limited temperature tolerance. Other animals could break into the cage and kill them, as well. You and your guinea pigs will be better off if they are housed inside, where they will be safe and warm, and you can interact with them more. Loading… • If cages are the minimum size, they should have some floor time each day — let them loose in an enclosed space. A bathroom is fine, but you may want to line the floor with rugs or towels so that they have traction. • Adopt two or more guinea pigs so they are not lonely. Guinea pigs need company because they are herd animals. If you just have one pet he/she needs your attention! Spend some time with your pet every day. • Make hay available to your pigs 24/7. Guinea pigs are grazing animals so they need something to graze on.
