hannahs26
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi everyone,
This may sound a strange question, but I'm wondering if my cage is now too big for my pair of sows. I've always thought that you should give as much space as possible for your guineas, however I have a query. We had a herd of 4 girls, who very sadly lost our gorgeous 5 year old two months ago, and this afternoon lost our beautiful 7.5yr old. As only a pair of almost 3 years olds now, I wonder if the space may feel a little too much for them? They are in an 'L' shape C and C run, the main area being 2.5 grids wide by 5 grids long, with the side extension being 2 by 2. Perhaps it's good to keep the same size space despite the losses, or would it perhaps make them feel more secure in just the rectangular 2.5 by 5 grids space, which was originally home to just 2 of them? Am I over-thinking it?
Thanks for any opinions :-)
This may sound a strange question, but I'm wondering if my cage is now too big for my pair of sows. I've always thought that you should give as much space as possible for your guineas, however I have a query. We had a herd of 4 girls, who very sadly lost our gorgeous 5 year old two months ago, and this afternoon lost our beautiful 7.5yr old. As only a pair of almost 3 years olds now, I wonder if the space may feel a little too much for them? They are in an 'L' shape C and C run, the main area being 2.5 grids wide by 5 grids long, with the side extension being 2 by 2. Perhaps it's good to keep the same size space despite the losses, or would it perhaps make them feel more secure in just the rectangular 2.5 by 5 grids space, which was originally home to just 2 of them? Am I over-thinking it?
Thanks for any opinions :-)