Dsiman
New Born Pup
So this will be my first time having two guinea pigs at once. I've had two others but at separate times. I'm wondering what is recommended.
1. Space. Right now I have two cages, I believe they are both 3x2 feet, they were used for my last two pigs. I've read some of the sticky threads on this forum already and it seems that they are usually kept in the same cage so they can bond. Would that be enough space though, or should I look into getting something bigger? Problem is, it will be tough making room for a large cage in my small-roomed house.
2. The other big question I have is, what genders should I get? Both of the other piggies I had were males, but as I said they didn't live together. The thing is, most of the day they would be alone together. Everyone in my family has either work or school so on weekdays they would be on their own almost all day. Would that be okay, or do they need more consistent supervision? Is there a certain age I should get them at? And also should I get them at the same time, so that they're both introduced to the new environment at the same time? Or should I get one, let that one adjust, and then get another.
1. Space. Right now I have two cages, I believe they are both 3x2 feet, they were used for my last two pigs. I've read some of the sticky threads on this forum already and it seems that they are usually kept in the same cage so they can bond. Would that be enough space though, or should I look into getting something bigger? Problem is, it will be tough making room for a large cage in my small-roomed house.
2. The other big question I have is, what genders should I get? Both of the other piggies I had were males, but as I said they didn't live together. The thing is, most of the day they would be alone together. Everyone in my family has either work or school so on weekdays they would be on their own almost all day. Would that be okay, or do they need more consistent supervision? Is there a certain age I should get them at? And also should I get them at the same time, so that they're both introduced to the new environment at the same time? Or should I get one, let that one adjust, and then get another.