I am thinking about getting a guinea pig

**carole** · 02-06-2005, 02:46 PM

This one is similar to the last one, I still think they are a bit small myself, but see what you think about these and price, first one is available from Pet Pals, this one is from Pet smart. IMO the runs need to be longer, otherwise they are adequate.

I personally would not even consider the G pig cages, they are totally too small, shame on them for advertising them, even too small some of them for a Rat, imagine living your life in that small area.

**carole** · 02-06-2005, 02:55 PM

This one is pretty good I think, but it all depends if you are housing them inside of course, but still this gives them a run, which is a top priority really., hope some of these appeal and help your search for a good cage for your future G pigs.

**luvofallhorses** · 02-06-2005, 05:57 PM

I have mine in the same one as Raven..they are A LOT of work I hope you're planned for that they need a proper diet of vitamin c,veggies,and fresh water everyday if you do get one please get them a buddy of the same gender imo I have had guinea pigs since I was 11 so I will always have one(I couldn't see myself not having one)..Good luck to you is there a shelter where you can adopt one?? please adopt there are so many gps in shelters just my 2 cents.

and I hope I don't offend you by all the advice I stated including adopting one it wasn't meant to sound offensive just some friendly advice

and how old are you?? if you are under 18 are your parents going to let you get one and a buddy for them??

**carole** · 02-06-2005, 07:45 PM

I have to say I think Raven's and your cages are far too small, any chance of housing them in a bigger cage with a run sometime.

**wolfie** · 02-06-2005, 08:31 PM

Piggies make great pets! I have to agree that they do take a lot of work and thought to feed, but they're well worth it. ^_^

Making a cage is the best option, I made one for my piggies, and they love it.

But... if you can't make a cage, or can't find the materials, this petstore cage is excelent (and cheap too!) I have it for my rabbit. You can find it at Petco:
http://www.petco.com/product_info.as...+Habitats&ct3=
yes, it may be a little smaller than what is recommended, but it's not too cramped for 2 piggies. Make sure they get some supervised time out of the cage too.

Good luck!!!

**petslover** · 02-06-2005, 09:21 PM

Well I am looking forward to getting guinea pigs. The only rescue we have is like 2 hours away from him and I know there is no way I can get there, but my friend is going to let me have 2 of them. I can't wait to them. Yes I know they are alot of work and have read alot about them. I know I don't know everything about them, but I think I know enough to get one. Thank you for your advice and no you didn't offend me at all.

**luvofallhorses** · 02-06-2005, 09:36 PM

I have to say I think Raven's and your cages are far too small, any chance of housing them in a bigger cage with a run sometime.

I know that mine is..I am going to get a bigger cage when I get the money and petslover I can't wait til you get them pictures please when you get them

do you know what breed they are going to be??