Any Ideas For When You're Not The Breadwinner?

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Welpo

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I'm 17 and in high school, currently unemployed, but trying to find an entry level job (so far I've been unlucky). I have 1 unneutered boar named Malcolm who's been on his own for nearly a year. My mother had rabbits when she was younger, however she had them at a time when exotic pets like guinea pigs and bunnies were kept in tiny, tiny cages and didn't get to do much outside sleep, eat, and poo. I've been trying to convince her to get a second piggie, neuter him, or buy a larger cage but so far it's been (no, you're spoiling him). I told her so many facts I've learned from various YouTube channels about guinea pigs and this forum but so far it's been "You're spoiling him/we're fine it's just going to add clutter" (his cage is in the living room so he gets to see the things going on in the house and the cat can approach him though he doesn't do much). So I've decided to take matters into my own hands, are there any tips for expanding his current cage? Like adding a second floor or fleece items? I've got basically no money, I get allowance from my mother but it's averaging $20 a month which is pretty much nothing. I dont know much DIY or have much materials- just some wood planks in the basement that I'm unsure will support his weight (As of typing this, he was weighed a few days ago at 1200g), however I'd really like to do something exciting with his cage, so he feels like he has a place to hide and sleep away from his hay.
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You can buy these and make a playpen for him. These grids are only $20. The store often sends out 20% off coupon. You can also signup online for the 20% off coupon.
Grid Wire Modular Shelving and Storage Cubes

More places you can buy materials from:
Where To Find C & C Cage Materials In North America,

By the way, you do not need to neuter him, unless you want to house him with female(s). Two boars can live together given that they have enough space (recommended 12 sq.ft., or more).
 
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You could make toys out of cardboard toilet roll holders by putting hay into them and hanging them up in the cage. You can hide some tasty veggies in them, so he has to root around. Or make a cardboard box hidey!

There are some pinned threads with people's ideas and advice/instructions on things to make, so take a look. :)

Also, I think it's lovely that you're taking the time to enrich Malcolm's life. :)
 
HeatherW said:
You could make toys out of cardboard toilet roll holders by putting hay into them and hanging them up in the cage. You can hide some tasty veggies in them, so he has to root around. Or make a cardboard box hidey!

There are some pinned threads with people's ideas and advice/instructions on things to make, so take a look. :)

Also, I think it's lovely that you're taking the time to enrich Malcolm's life. :)
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Thanks! He's my first piggy and he's been with us for nearly a year, so I'm pretty excited. I hope he gets a nice girly soon, someone to bring a little light to his life.
 
I wouldn’t get a girl and put her together in one cage with Malcom. You will end up with many more guinea pigs. If you have limited allowance currently, you won’t be able to maintain more guinea pigs.

I raise my boy Finn in a large cage, and he has a separate playpen to run around everyday. His playpen is much bigger than his own cage.
I recently took in a friend’s unwanted guinea pig Lara, and bought her a separate cage for $95 US Dollar, and her cage is also a decent size. Finn and Lara live in separate cages.

Finn and Lara get three servings of veggies everyday, and different types of fruits throughout the week. I feed them cilantro, parsley, basil, and other types of herbs as well. They get blueberry, strawberry, apple, watermelon, melon, and other fruits throughout the week.
 
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