Bedroom Arrangements!

N

Nursemarston

Junior Guinea Pig
Joined
Aug 12, 2017
Messages
11
Reaction score
3
Points
140
i have twp boy piggies who were very happy in their bedroom box ( a nesting box in the closed end of the hutch). Recently I have noticed the slightly bigger piggy (squeak) stopping pip form entering it.
I think it may be a bit small for them so I am keen to replace, but should I get them another box the same size so they have one each or a larger one for them to share?
I knew their would be some dominance issues and luckily it has just been a bit of grumbling and standing up to each other so I would like to resolve the issue before it gets out of hand.
 
I used to have the same problem and I bought a large storage box and cut two entrances into it. This helped a lot.
In the past i have also used two kitten litter trays but as they are small the hay would get soiled really quickly.
As my pigs enjoy being in the hay a lot, i now have half of my 6x2 c&c cage filled with hay and disposable bedding and the other half is fleece.
 
Probably having one each is the best option as not all piggies like to spend every hour with their cage mate! Just like human couples it's good to have your own space!
As@Lily&Rose suggested I also have areas where hay is piled up and they all enjoy lying in these.
 
I tend to go by the rule that there should be a hiding place for each piggie plus one more. This ensures that everybody has somewhere to sleep even if they don't want any to sleep together. So I would say to get at least one more house or box if not too.

Saying that, mine are still more content bickering over one house XD
 
I think I will get a second house but I little bigger for upstairs and use the old house down stairs giving them choice. The likely hood is that it worries me more than them anyway.
We have recently had some bad weather and my husband felt sorry for me trying to clean them out in the wind.
I have just discovered that he has brought me and the piggies a summer house, which I hope will make things warmer and safer for the piggies.
I am planning on building them an indoor run, any suggestion on what I can use on the floor, which is easy clean and safe for piggies?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top