koella
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi, I've recently become a new guinea pig owner. My sister bought me one for my birthday though she hadn't done as much research as I had done on guinea pigs and bought a cage that has wire bottoms. It was designed that way so that urine and feces could drop to a removable tray below it (bedding is also placed in this lower tray so the guinea pig does not come in contact with it). However, although the pet store employee says this cage is great for being quick and easy cleaning, I've read that wire bottoms are bad for guinea pigs' feet. Would the best way to amend this be to line bottom of the cage? I was thinking of some sort of mat and then piling on the bedding as I've seen others do with their solid bottom cages.
My guinea pig also just came home and I'm trying to leave it alone for a day or two to get used to its surrounding so I'm wondering if picking her up and moving her so that I can line the cage this soon would make her more stressed and anxious.
My guinea pig also just came home and I'm trying to leave it alone for a day or two to get used to its surrounding so I'm wondering if picking her up and moving her so that I can line the cage this soon would make her more stressed and anxious.