Josie&Nutmeg
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi! I currently have 2 guinea pigs and am thinking of rescuing another little pig! What size hutch do I need! Thank you for all your help!
What size hutch do I need for 3 guinea pig?
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Josie&Nutmeg
Junior Guinea Pig
Yes the little pig I was going to rescue is a neutered boar and my pigs are girls!
Thank you!
Thank you!
You will need a 180x60cm hutch.
Josie&Nutmeg
Junior Guinea Pig
Thank you all for your help!
Rubysue
Junior Guinea Pig
Is it easier to add a neutered boar to two girls or another girl? Just curious I'm considering adding another guinea also.
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
It all depends on character compatibility. A boar has to be accepted by both sows and he is ‘outside’ their hierarchy. A sow would also have to be accepted by both. However, the issue with trios is the possibility of an outsider situation developing.
If possible, take them to a rescue where they can pick their own friend. The good thing is you don’t mind if it’s a sow or boar.
If possible, take them to a rescue where they can pick their own friend. The good thing is you don’t mind if it’s a sow or boar.
Rubysue
Junior Guinea Pig
My cage is only 2x6 without a loft so I don't think I could add another two although my two girls really only tolerate each other lol I wouldn't call them bonded
A 6x2 is big enough for four piggies
Lofts don’t count towards the cage size anyway so it doesn’t matter whether you have one or not as the ground floor is the only part which counts
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
What do you mean they only tolerate each other?
Rubysue
Junior Guinea Pig
They sleep separately, eat separately, play separately basically stay away from each other.
That doesn’t mean they aren’t well bonded - it’s quite normal for them to want their own space.