Which C&C cage do you think would be best for my piggies?

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Okay so I have 2 girls and Rusty is cranky towards Lillith, the cage I have now for them is too small (way too small so they get extra floor time, normally I like to give the 2 hours.)
I have a spot for the cage, so in other word I have room for it. I'm thinking the 56'' by 28'' would be the best, does anyone have either of these cages?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LARGE-5...ultDomain_0&hash=item3a7828318f#ht_982wt_1271

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LARGE-4...ultDomain_0&hash=item3a77f95c01#ht_922wt_1271

Thanks! x>>
 
Bigger is better :-)

4x2 on one level is what most people with 2 use, though 3x2 is the minimum , thats in grids not ft. Id go for the larger one and use the top as a hay loft :)

Most people on here have similar cages to that and love them!
 
I would always go for the bigger one :) especially as they're prone to being cranky.
 
You can build your own cage for much cheaper. A box of grids and a sheet of coroplast is all you need.

The 2nd link you posted has unsafe cage. The grids have wider space between the bars. Guinea pigs can get their heads stuck in those grids. Safe grids should have 9x9 space across in each grid.

This is the cheapest box of grids you could find.
23 grids for $15.83.
http://www.sears.com/stor-floor-standing-6-cube-storage-unit/p-00913332000P

You could also search for Whitmor Storage Cubes on Amazon, Walmart or get the Grid Wire Modular Shelving and Storage Cubes from Bed Bath and Beyond.

Coroplast. 4x8 ft sheet. $10 - $20, depends on the location.
http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/polyshapes/PShapes/branchlocator/branchus.jsp

Home Depot
72 in. x 36 in. x 5/32 in. Twinwall Plastic Sheet
$11.78 /EA-Each
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25e...corrugated+plastic&storeId=10051#.UCdMwGNSRyg
 
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hi sorry i just joined this web site and I'm having a hard time getting into the forums. had guinea pigs since i was 11 and now I'm 25 so i was hoping to talk to some of * but i cant figure this internet forum out
 
I'd go for the 2x4 with the hay loft. As mentioned before a 3x2 is the minimum for 2 piggies, so if you can go bigger, do! Just make sure that the ramp that is included isn't too steep for your pigs! You can easily make your own ramp, so it wouldn't be a problem, but I just thought I'd give my opinion. <-- Sorry if that sounded bossy, I don't mean to be! :red
 
lissie said:
You can build your own cage for much cheaper. A box of grids and a sheet of coroplast is all you need.

The 2nd link you posted has unsafe cage. The grids have wider space between the bars. Guinea pigs can get their heads stuck in those grids. Safe grids should have 9x9 space across in each grid.

This is the cheapest box of grids you could find.
23 grids for $15.83.
http://www.sears.com/stor-floor-standing-6-cube-storage-unit/p-00913332000P

You could also search for Whitmor Storage Cubes on Amazon, Walmart or get the Grid Wire Modular Shelving and Storage Cubes from Bed Bath and Beyond.

Coroplast. 4x8 ft sheet. $10 - $20, depends on the location.
http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/polyshapes/PShapes/branchlocator/branchus.jsp

Home Depot
72 in. x 36 in. x 5/32 in. Twinwall Plastic Sheet
$11.78 /EA-Each
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25e...corrugated+plastic&storeId=10051#.UCdMwGNSRyg
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Thank you so much! This is probably going to save me 50 dollars! :o
 
Puzzlepigs said:
I'd go for the 2x4 with the hay loft. As mentioned before a 3x2 is the minimum for 2 piggies, so if you can go bigger, do! Just make sure that the ramp that is included isn't too steep for your pigs! You can easily make your own ramp, so it wouldn't be a problem, but I just thought I'd give my opinion. <-- Sorry if that sounded bossy, I don't mean to be! :red
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Didn't sound bossy at all to me! It sounded like you were giving good advice!
I can easily make it non steep! Thank you very much :))
 
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