Do you know that of all the guinea pig supplies you are going to require, the most essential one to keeping your guinea pig healthy and happy revolves around your guinea hutch?
That is correct and the hutch is far and away the largest investment you can make in terms of money spent on your new pet so you should be certain you do this right so you will have a healthier and happier pet for many years!
The first factor you need to think about when looking at a hutch is the size. Think about your pet for a moment here… guinea pigs are playful and enjoy running around. A small hutch means not very much running and the running you are doing is happening within your toilet. This is not a pleasing thought for anyone.
I’m not suggesting that the guinea pig hutch needs to be so large that it consumes an entire room, however, do be sure you get a hutch large enough for your guinea pig to both hide (utilize as a cave) and scamper about (to get some exercise).
If you have the space, a 4 ft x 4 ft guinea pig cage would be fantasic… but don’t go with one any smaller than 2 feet by 2 feet. If you have more than one guinea, you want to stick with a bigger hutch. Remember, if your guinea (just as with other animals) doesn’t have the ability to play and exercise, then you will have an overweight pet which can lead to health problems and depression.
When looking to purchase a hutch another thing you should rembember is that the cage has a solid bottom. A solid floor is a lot better than a wired floor. If you use your imagination for a minute, you can imagine many reasons why a wired botton is not good for your cavy or for you. The most common type of a bottom in a guinea hutch is a plastic floor. This solid floor is much easier to clean and look after. Additionally, if you can find one that slides in and out easily you will be much happier in the long run.
Another thing that a lot of people don’t think about as they are looking at guinea pig cages is the door. You want to take notice to this detail and be sure that you (or the person with the biggest hand in your house) can get your hand in the hutch and be able to shift throughout the the cage easily. You don’t want to be struggling when you need to get in there!
Once your hutch has been picked out, you will want to choose the kind of bedding you are going to utilize. I have utilized just about all types of bedding available and hands down I will always choose a product called Timothy Hay. This is extremely safe for your guinea and they love to play with the hay and will even consume it. In addition to the bedding you are going to need to to think about purchasing a few toys for your new friend. These can be areas for him/her to hide and to play . You will be able to aquire things such as rocks, spinning wheels, balls, large PVC pipes, etc. Become creative and make your guinea pig cage an exciting place for your cavy to play and sleep!
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