Updated cage with acrylic front panels

[Lenny&Link]

Hello all! I rescued two bonded boars Lenny and Link about a month ago. I originally purchased a 4x2 c&c cage. But after everything I read about giving them as much space as possible I ‘renovated’ their cage and increased the size to 5x2 c&c with clear acrylic front panels and I also added a loft. There is a fleece liner on each level, a “dining/litter” area and fleece pee pads beneath the hideouts. Since I’m new to Guinea pigs, I’d love to hear feedback and see if there are any other upgrades I should make. Thanks in advance! - Terri

 

[Lenny&Link]

Hello all! I rescued two bonded boars Lenny and Link about a month ago. I originally purchased a 4x2 c&c cage. But after everything I read about giving them as much space as possible I ‘renovated’ their cage and increased the size to 5x2 c&c with clear acrylic front panels and I also added a loft. There is a fleece liner on each level, a “dining/litter” area and fleece pee pads beneath the hideouts. Since I’m new to Guinea pigs, I’d love to hear feedback and see if there are any other upgrades I should make. Thanks in advance! - Terri

I almost forgot to add pictures of my two furry potatoes!

 

[alpacasqueak]

Gorgeous boys!
Love your cage, I think it looks brilliant, lucky lads, hope they enjoy the extra space!

 

[Tnoz]

Perfect

 

[flowerfairy]

That looks amazing.

 

[Lenny&Link]

Gorgeous boys!
Love your cage, I think it looks brilliant, lucky lads, hope they enjoy the extra space!

Thank you so much! They were popcorning yesterday when I introduced them to it.

 

[Tnoz]

Thank you so much! They were popcorning yesterday when I introduced them to it.

That means their very happy well done you

 

[rp1993]

Cage looks fab, such a lovely space for them!
The only change I would make is remove the hay rack and just put a pile in the kitchen area, piggies love to burrow in hay and make hay nests!

 

[LollyJJ]

Cage looks fab, such a lovely space for them!
The only change I would make is remove the hay rack and just put a pile in the kitchen area, piggies love to burrow in hay and make hay nests!

I agree, the whole set up looks great, just watch your piggies popcorn even more by giving them a mound of loose hay to play in

 

[My Piggies]

The cage looks amazing, what lucky piggies

 

[Lenny&Link]

Cage looks fab, such a lovely space for them!
The only change I would make is remove the hay rack and just put a pile in the kitchen area, piggies love to burrow in hay and make hay nests!

Excellent idea! I was just worried that they wouldn't eat the hay if they accidently went potty on it. Is it okay if that happens?

 

[Tnoz]

Yes, they wee and poop on it, In it, burrow in it, hide in it, play in it and eat it, it’s perfectly normal

 

[Tigermoth]

Excellent idea! I was just worried that they wouldn't eat the hay if they accidently went potty on it. Is it okay if that happens?

Hay is even tastier when covered in your own pee and poop. Oh yes.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Fabulous, love your boys

 

[Lenny&Link]

Hay is even tastier when covered in your own pee and poop. Oh yes.

Good to know! I'll get rid of the hay rack as soon as I get home! Everyone on this forum is so helpful. I am super appreciative and Lenny & Link are too!

 

[Piggies&buns]

My boys are completely bedded on meadow hay with a few piles of timothy hay in various areas in their cage. I did originally have some hay racks but it was clear they restricted hay intake and fun! My boys couldn’t be happier being in, on, under large piles of hay!

 

[Lorcan]

The piggy in your last photo with the stripy nose, that face reminds me so much of Jack same pose and part-open mouth and everything! They're lucky boys.

 

[Lenny&Link]

The piggy in your last photo with the stripy nose, that face reminds me so much of Jack same pose and part-open mouth and everything! They're lucky boys.

awww, thank you! Jack sounds like a handsome boy! Link (the piggy with the stripy nose) is super sweet and always begging for pea flakes.

 

[Lorcan]

awww, thank you! Jack sounds like a handsome boy! Link (the piggy with the stripy nose) is super sweet and always begging for pea flakes.

He was, a very sweet natured boy too.