How can I stop my guinea pigs chewing on their new cage?

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My two guinea pigs have just got a new cage and they are currently exploring it. But every now and again they start taking chunks out of the wood and then they start to eat it. I just wondered if there was any way that I could encourage them not to do this.

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The only thing I can think of is making sure they have plenty to nibble on inside the cage - though that doesn't guarantee tyhey don't prefer the cage itself!

Bets of luck. Hope you find a solution. Sure there'll be plenty of advice on here for you later!
 
Thanks , i will put some apple sticks in their cage when i go down to lock them up.

Just didnt want them to chew the cage to pieces as i dont want to be buying another cage anytime soon :).

Novelty does seem to of warn of a bit now though, perhaps they just wanted to mark it as their own :)


Many thanks
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Part of it is marking their territory. You could wash it down with some vinegar; they don't like that!
 
My piggie sometimes does this, but don't worry, as long as they have a chew cube or something like flavoured wood sticks to chew on, they'll be fine! :) x
 
Thanks for your suggestions.
I will try some of them.

Hopefully this will stop them from getting the erge to eat their cage :)


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