A guinea pig enclosure needs lots of ventilation. If you are going to house guinea pigs in a perspex fronted cage, you will need either an open top or a grid/mesh lid. A solid lid together with a perspex or plexiglass front won’t allow enough air into the cage. Making your own guinea pig cage Each guinea pig needs its own personal space, so you’ll have to consider getting a cage big enough to add at least one house per pig.

Guinea pigs can bring a lot of joy into your home — their personalities and antics are enjoyable, as is their affection when they choose to cuddle with you. They aren’t very high-maintenance animals, so long as their basic needs are met. Start with providing them with a roomy enclosure and build from there! They’ll enrich your life with their sweet personalities and you can enrich theirs by grouping them together and filling their cages with the comfort and entertainment they need. We think the Midwest Guinea Pig Habitat Cage is a really good cage and good quality too. But we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that if using this cage you buy two and join them together so your guinea pigs have a bigger space.It measures 47 x 24 x 14 inches and is made with coated metal, making it the perfect size for two guinea pigs, but not for three or more.

Other options for guinea pig cages include other handmade designs, or large playpens with waterproof liners to protect your floors. What do you Put on the Floor of a Guinea Pig Cage? All cages in this buying guide are big enough for two guinea pigs, and most of them are expandable as well. Things you NEED to know about guinea pig cagesThe Midwest Habitat Plus also includes a top panel, divider panel, ramp plus covers for the ramp and divider panel. You might find it useful to have a second canvas base so you can simply switch them over while one is being washed. Pros and cons of the Midwest Habitat cage