How Many Hides?

Gracie Skaley said:
Hi! I am no professional but I just thought that I would reply and tell you that I have one, It is a log type thing that they love to chew on. They also have am igloo but I do not use it due to the fact of how bulky it is. I have noticed that they are a lot more confident with only one hide rather than two.
Hope this helps!
Gracie Skaley
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Guinea pigs are prey animals and need hideys to feel secure. For two guinea pigs you should have 2+ hides, I usually have 2 or 3 wooden hideys, and then 3 different comfy beds/ tunnels. Having one for each guinea will also make it so they dont fight over a hidey, and feel better when they are scared. I doubt your guinea pigs confidence comes from having a lack of hideys, but rather from getting comfortable around you because of time.
 
I have 4 hideys for 2 guinea pigs in a cage
 
Another note— especially for guinea pigs that aren’t fully bonded, be sure each hide has two entrances! That way if there’s a scuffle in a hide the “victim” can escape safely. Even with bonded piggies this is recommended, though, as, just like if you lived with a full-time roommate, sometimes arguments happen.

But, as others have said, at least two hides is recommended so each can have their own safe space if they so wish :)
 
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