Preparations for my new CC Cage...

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I find easy to get GP cages in Taobao(China ebay) easily.

last week I ordered a cage for my guinea pigs in Taobao( China ebay) through a Taobao english agent, after received it find it is quite favorable to get as follow pictures:
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http://www.buychina.com/products/14187379832
My cage is blue, same as the above pink style.


The more cheaper ones are listed as follow:
http://www.buychina.com/products?keyword=Guinea+pig+cage&cid=

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bluefurs said:
last week I ordered a cage for my guinea pigs in Taobao( China ebay) through a Taobao english agent, after received it find it is quite favorable to get as follow pictures:
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IMG_20120803_225400.jpg


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http://www.buychina.com/products/14187379832
My cage is blue, same as the above pink style.


The more cheaper ones are listed as follow:
http://www.buychina.com/products?keyword=Guinea+pig+cage&cid=

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Hi Bluefurs,

Sorry to tell you but your cage is much too small for 3 guinea pigs! Also, the flooring is not good for their little paws. You could try putting some fleece down, or vet bed, or even a layer of newspaper with plenty of hay on top. In England a minimum cage size for 2 piggies is 120x60x40cm's. There are lots of tips and ideas on cage sizes on here so have a look in the housing section :)
 
OMG that's a hamster cage! and bad one at that, the floor will make their paws sore surely?! :...
Please don't keep your piggies in there any longer, it's not big enough for one let alone three!
 
Aww they look cramped and pretty terrified in there!

Please don't keep them in there :(
 
I was rather horrified when I saw your tiny cage-please get them something bigger as its very unkind giving them such a small home :(
 
Oh my god I've just looked at your link and there are pictures of a rabbit cramped into a tiny cage!
In fact ALL of the cages look like hamster cages.
 
As a new Breeder, I will be glad to receive your warm suggestions. I will change it.

As a new breeder, I will be glad to receive your warm suggestions. I will change it into a bigger one, and put hay or some newspaper on the floor.

How about these two ones, which I can find in Taobao finally. One is 1000MM in length.

http://www.buychina.com/products/12999141920
http://www.buychina.com/products/8691874797


Sorry for my mistake. and I will bought the bigger one recently.

and share more experience with you and learn from you till now on.

Thousands of thanks again!
 
http://www.buychina.com/products/12999141920 ;

The size is:103cm*50cm*51cm. and the price is USD 40. I think it is enough.

I also find the price of the cage in Walmart.com, is USD 99.9, as follow link:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Pet...9892216-2&adid=1500000000000036337730&veh=cse
The size is:104cm x 22cm x 47cm.


I will bought the bigger one recently at Buychina.com.
 
@bluefurs,

We highly recommend against breeding. There are many things that can go wrong. It's bad for the sows health, some even die due to pregnancy complications. Or the pups could be born with birth defects. There are also huge overpopulation issue with guinea pigs. There are many homeless ones in rescues and shelters.

Please read:
http://www.cavyspirit.com/breeding.htm

Are you in USA? The links you posted show prices in US Dollar. If you are, look into getting this cage. It's much bigger and it's only $32.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Homes-for-Pets-171GH/dp/B001NJ0DPY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346039388&sr=8-2&keywords=midwest+guinea+pig+habitat"]Amazon.com: Midwest Expandable Guinea Habitat: Pet Supplies[/ame]

You can also build your own cage with cheap supplies.
See these links.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/
http://www.guineapigcages.com/howto.htm
http://www.guineapigzone.com/supplies
 
bluefurs said:
http://www.buychina.com/products/12999141920

http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/647467079/T2FVt6Xh0bXXXXXXXX_!647467079.jpg

it seems not very small.
The size is:103cm*50cm*51cm. and the price is USD 40. I think it is enough.
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The minimum cage size for piggies should be at least 120x50x50, for 3 it should be 140 this cage is far too small, also we do not support breeding on this forum.
 
Blufurs, do you work for buy china? I hope you manage to get your guinea pigs out of the unsuitable cage ASAP. The base looks dangerous for their wee feet. Your Guinea pigs are lovely but will be so much happier when in a more appropriate home.

Amysmom and Winnie, good luck with the c and c. I will be starting mine within the next two week so looking at stockest for stuff just now :)
 
Blufurs, this cage is NOT suitable at all.
As previously advised 3 pigs need to be in a minimum of 140cm and we do not support breeding of any kind, it might be worth you reading up on the unnecassery stress and dangers of breeding before you put any animal through this.
 
bluefurs those cages are not good for guineas at all, may I ask why you are breeding them? for what market? also please start your own thread your post have really put a dampner on my thread! mallethead thank you!
 
please also listen to the advice you are given if you are going to continuously post about the same thing, people on here are very experienced and guinea pig welfare is high on the agenda.
 
Thanks for your suggestion, I have bought the largest one in size:106CM* 50CM* 50CM

Thanks for your suggestion, I have bought the largest one in size:106CM* 50CM* 50CM for the two guinea pigs, the other one has been feeded in the smaller one.
I think this is the best idea and get enough room for my kids.
 
Ive just found correx here (they deliver flat rather than rolled up too) and cheaper than some places i've looked.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4mm-Corre...ain_3&var=&hash=item4605e643ae#ht_1008wt_1163

still deciding whether to use cubes too or just have correx only cage.

I bought 3 of the small Lack tables from Ikea today along with some fleece and towels. getting excited (and slightly nervous) about building my first c&c.:))

cx
 
bluefurs said:
Thanks for your suggestion, I have bought the largest one in size:106CM* 50CM* 50CM for the two guinea pigs, the other one has been feeded in the smaller one.
I think this is the best idea and get enough room for my kids.
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This is still too small for two pigs! malletheadpow-pow
 
CurlyCarrie said:
Ive just found correx here (they deliver flat rather than rolled up too) and cheaper than some places i've looked.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4mm-Corre...ain_3&var=&hash=item4605e643ae#ht_1008wt_1163

still deciding whether to use cubes too or just have correx only cage.

I bought 3 of the small Lack tables from Ikea today along with some fleece and towels. getting excited (and slightly nervous) about building my first c&c.:))

cx
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that where I bought my correx from :)
 
Guess what arrived in the post today ?/

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the 2 middle grids on the front just slide in and out so i can access the cage easily in my wheelchair. I'll make a 2nd floor kitchen space once the correx arrives and its in then it just needs piggys :)
 
CurlyCarrie said:
Guess what arrived in the post today ?/

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the 2 middle grids on the front just slide in and out so i can access the cage easily in my wheelchair. I'll make a 2nd floor kitchen space once the correx arrives and its in then it just needs piggys :)
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thats going to be fab :)
 
yeap, I think my two pigs never mind its room for they spare time in my room instead

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This is still too small for two pigs! malletheadpow-pow
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yeap, I think my two pigs never mind its room for they often spare time in my room instead after I arrived at home. you know, it nearly 300 hundred Square meter. and when the weekend coming, the three kids also have the right to lay on my yard to enjoy sunshine and fresh air.
I also do not want they live in a small room, for I am their raiser and protector, which also means mam and dad.
 
pls do not post exterlink from ebay or amazon in my thread, just your idea is permitted. For I can search it on internet to find the right cage for my three kids.

Thanks!
 
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now the two ones are quite healthy after take care of them quite carefully

gogoguineas said:
This is still too small for two pigs! malletheadpow-pow
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Now the two ones are quite healthy after take care of them in the larger cage in size: 103CM*51CM*50CM.
http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/647467079/T2FVt6Xh0bXXXXXXXX_!647467079.jpg
http://www.buychina.com/items/luo-bote-a-shop-european-style-limited-edition-oversized-rabbit-cage-meters-on-the-door-a-bottomless-net-the-pig-cage-cat-cage-dog-cages-vxouvtsqihg

and thanks for your suggestion and warm words here again.
 
bluefurs said:
pls do not post exterlink from ebay or amazon in my thread, just your idea is permitted. For I can search it on internet to find the right cage for my three kids.

Thanks!
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At least amazon and the uk ebay do not permit the sale of puppies on its website http://www.buychina.com/categories/dogs-217309 I am not sure it sits well with me to have this website spammed all over peoples posts and I politely ask you to stop linking to it. Thank you.

You have been advised several times to start your own thread, to not discuss breeding and that your chosen cage size is too small and inappropriate for 2 (let alone 3, which we are led to believe now lives alone in the other bad cage) guinea pigs.

I hope you stick around and learn what housing is suitable to have long happy and healthy lives with your piggies, I can appreciate english is not your first language and a lot of our advice is based on what we have available in the UK, which is a lot more animal welfare friendly than some other countries, it can be difficult to get the same items we use, but I am sure there is alternatives that can be found.
 
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