Guinea Pig Essentials: What Do Guinea Pigs Need In Their Cage?
Did you just adopt a guinea pig and are wondering what are the guinea pig essentials they need to live a comfortable life? We prepared a “what do you need for a guinea pig list” of some things that will make your life and your guinea pig's life better!
A GUINEA PIG - The most important thing is to have a guinea pig! Because without a guinea pig, why do you need to know what a guinea pig’s cage needs?
C&C CAGE - If you don't have the capability to build a DIY cage for your guinea pig, C&C cages are good for customizing cage layouts. Don't buy those premade cages that are way too small. Guinea pigs need at least a Midwest sized cage to live comfortably.
FLEECE LINER BEDDING – Wondering what guinea pigs need in their cage? Fleece Liner Beddings are great for guinea pigs because it is 100% dust-free compared to wood and paper shaving beddings. Our guinea pig cage liners also come with a pocket so that they have a place to hide when they feel threatened. Watch our animated video to learn more.
WATER BOTTLE - Using a water bottle versus a bowl could possibly save you the number of headaches you will get from cleaning up after your guinea pig. They tend to flip bowls easily especially if it’s light so there will be a lot less spillage with a bottle. To learn how to clean a bottle properly, watch our video.
PEE PAD - This isn’t required, but it is a great addition if you have a problem with leaky water bottles. Just slide one of these pee pad sized liners under the bottle to absorb excess drops.
CERAMIC BOWL - For keeping pellets and food in, we recommend a heavy ceramic bowl that a guinea pig is unable to flip over. They tend to grab the edge of the bowl with their teeth or paws and always finds a way to flip it over.
UNLIMITED HAY - This is one of the most important guinea pig essentials you can provide a guinea pig with. Hay provides good fiber for their digestive tract and keeps their teeth at a good length. Hay makes up most of a guinea pig's diet. The rest consists of veggies, fruits, and pellets. Make sure to do research before feeding your guinea pig something new!
PELLETS AND TREATS - Pellets give guinea pigs the proper vitamin and minerals that they need. There are certain ingredients that they need from pellets if you are unable to feed them vegetables daily.
COROPLAST BOX - For guinea pigs, it’s important to have a section in their cage to act as their “kitchen”. Guinea pigs can sometimes be messy eaters and having a box where the hay and poop fall into is a good way of keeping things tidy.
HIDEY HOUSE - Guinea pigs need somewhere that they can hide in to feel comfortable. Having a few of these with the liner pockets will give them lots of options to where they can rest. You can even customize GuineaDad's Crunchy Condo guinea pig home.
TUNNEL - Tunnels are similar to hidey houses, but the difference is that guinea pigs love to run in and out of tunnels. It's less about hiding in it and more of for fun!
Not everything in our “what do you need for a guinea pig list” is 100% necessary, but it is a good step towards building a comfortable life for them in their home.
Where does one get safe wood for piggy to chew on .thanks
Hi. I purchased 2 of the largest Guinea pig liners at separate times. One to use and one to wash. I only used one pad and it was the worst. Don’t get me wrong I love the pad but it was very messy with the hay, poop and urine. I spot clean cage every day but still was a mess. When I went to wash it, I shook it outside after I cleaned it but it still was very messy. I like the little pee pads. I was wondering if I could return the other pad since I never even used it? I took it out of the box that was it. I would be happy if I can switch it for smaller pee pads and the medium size.I love the quality and my boy loves to lay on the smaller pee pad. I love your products.
My boy loves the Timothy hay. I’m hesitant to purchase the bar hay. I’m afraid I won’t be able to attach it to his cage. Even though the box takes up more room, which leaves him less area to play he just loves the boxed hay. I was wondering if you could send me one Bar hay as a sample just to try. Let me know how much you will charge me for the one.
I just ordered the boxed hay but would love to try the bar hay for possible future ordering instead of boxed hay. Also my boy loves your pea flakes and Marigold. Your products are all wonderful and as the grandma & caretaker of our little Teddy, I’m so happy that I can purchase such great quality items that out little guy needs. Also the rose hips. He hated it at first but now he has been eating it so I’m happy he’s getting enough vitamin C. I also give him oranges once in a mile and some type of vitamin C cracker that he loves to. But thank you for your caring and great quality keep up the great work. My phone number is 631-786-3633. Let me know about returning switching out the large one pad and trying the bar of hay with the string so I could see if I could attach it without a problem. Can’t wait to see your new items. Thank you. Cindy
Can I use lines as bedding? I don’t like the wood chips what else can I use
Hi…..I was wondering if you could give me some helpful ideas on how to make taking my guinea pig out of her cage a bit easier and less stressful. I hate when I feel like I’m scaring her when I try taking her out, but there are times that it is necessary to do so. Any advice you or another piggie owner could give on this situation will be much appreciated. Thank you
Hi…..I was wondering if you could give me some helpful ideas on how to make taking my guinea pig out of her cage a bit easier and less stressful. I hate when I feel like I’m scaring her when I try taking her out, but there are times that it is necessary to do so. Any advice you or another piggie owner could give on this situation will be much appreciated. Thank you
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