It s more comfortable for them to be elevated but it s ok as long as the floors aren t too hot in the.
Can i put a guinea pig on a wooden floor.
If you have more guinea pigs add about 2 4 square feet for each additional guinea pig.
A cage which measures 30 by 36 inch or more is appropriate for an adult guinea pig.
When near the source of food the guinea pigs will help remind you when they want guinea pig food and attention.
I cuddled her for a bit so she calmed down and i checked her over and she seems ok and the squealing.
Living rooms and family rooms can also make good locations.
This is fine and your guinea pig will be happy to be amongst wood shavings but you need to pay special attention to the type of wood shavings that you intend to use.
Aside from building a single story cage you can construct two stories or three.
Remember that they may pee on the floor so opt for something absorbent and don t use something nice like a rug.
Line the cage with a soft paper or straw bedding which guinea pigs love to burrow under.
It is made using scrap wood and can comfortably house two guinea pigs.
For many years guinea pig owners have used wood shavings for bedding.
She landed on her side and afterwards she made squealing noises and kept moving her head around i was scared she was going to have a seizure but luckily she didnt.
However you can also rear guinea pigs in cages built at home.
Long tubes or tunnels that your guinea pig can hide inside are a great option.
Well there are quite a few reasons.
Guinea pigs can easily slip on wooden or tile floor which can hurt their feet.
Put some toys like wooden blocks toilet rolls and hammocks in the cage for it to play with.
If you don t like to be restricted in the c c cage then this one s for you.
This wooden rabbit hutch could make a wonderful indoor guinea pig cage with the addition of appropriate floor material.
It is okay to put the guinea pigs cage on the floor.
Not on the floor.
So why should you think about using wood shavings for guinea pig bedding.
Owners also recommend aluminum for a floor.
Before making the pen make sure that the cage has ample space for the guinea pig to move around.
You will monitor behavior more easily clean the cage more often and interact with your guinea pig more frequently if the pet is nearby.
Generally guinea pigs are not too athletic but they would move around if they feel like it.
It is recommended to lay something down over one.
Don t put cages on the floor for the following reasons.
You could use a panel of wood plastic or plexiglass to protect your indoor flooring.
But this requires a ramp where your pet can move up or down.
We keep our guinea pig on the floor.