First question is, is a 4x2 C&C cage adequate space for two guinea pigs ? Like this... I do have a very calm and friendly dog who visits sometimes so may go for the " With Lid " option just so the guineas feel safer.
4x2 C&C Cage with Loft & Ramp
Also. Is it OK to buy the guinea pigs from pet shops like pets at home, just4pets etc ? I would rather go this way as they will have been properly looked after, kept in clean environments etc and hopefully accurately sexed.
The C&C cage linked above has a coroplast base. What is best to put on top of this ? I am thinking plenty of newspaper so it doesn't get as unclean. Ontop of the newspaper what is best ? I hear you can use hay and Dust free wood shavings such as aspen, paper, hemp but NOT Cedar.
In regards to hay, is it best to have a separate tray they can eat from or even a hay rack to keep their living hay and eating hay seperate ?
What are the other essentials ? So obviously water bottles, bowl for biscuits, pet safe disinfectant, tunnels to hide in, brush to keep their hair healthy
This is what I have learnt so far ( i have not bought anything yet though )
Thanks
4x2 C&C Cage with Loft & Ramp
Also. Is it OK to buy the guinea pigs from pet shops like pets at home, just4pets etc ? I would rather go this way as they will have been properly looked after, kept in clean environments etc and hopefully accurately sexed.
The C&C cage linked above has a coroplast base. What is best to put on top of this ? I am thinking plenty of newspaper so it doesn't get as unclean. Ontop of the newspaper what is best ? I hear you can use hay and Dust free wood shavings such as aspen, paper, hemp but NOT Cedar.
In regards to hay, is it best to have a separate tray they can eat from or even a hay rack to keep their living hay and eating hay seperate ?
What are the other essentials ? So obviously water bottles, bowl for biscuits, pet safe disinfectant, tunnels to hide in, brush to keep their hair healthy
This is what I have learnt so far ( i have not bought anything yet though )
Thanks