How Much Cage Space do Guinea Pigs Really Need?

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  • @karebearsanimalhouse7195
    @karebearsanimalhouse7195 Před 5 lety +1742

    Switzerland will not allow you to buy only one Guinean pig, it’s a requirement that you must have at least two!

    • @heropaws7515
      @heropaws7515 Před 5 lety +72

      So what do people do if one dies and they just need one to pair with the one at home or how about Guinea pigs with extreme aggression towards others of its kind?

    • @karebearsanimalhouse7195
      @karebearsanimalhouse7195 Před 5 lety +16

      I don’t know I don’t live there but it’s true!

    • @heropaws7515
      @heropaws7515 Před 5 lety +28

      @@karebearsanimalhouse7195 okay, I just know that I had a Guinea pig I tried bonding and couldn't because she was just aggressive. (She was attacked by one at her past home bad enough she had to get stiyches so she remembered that and attacked and tried to kill other guinea pigs) Then a pair I did have before 1 died and the other was depressed so I got another and bonded them together, so I was wondering in those cases what they would do?

    • @karebearsanimalhouse7195
      @karebearsanimalhouse7195 Před 5 lety +8

      I’m not quite sure, that’s a good question tho, I just heard the fact, none of the details.

    • @karebearsanimalhouse7195
      @karebearsanimalhouse7195 Před 5 lety +7

      mentalfloss.com/article/502372/it’s-illegal-own-single-guinea-pig-switzerland
      Here is a link about the law, apparently if one piggy dies you can “rent a pig”

  • @emilymioton5314
    @emilymioton5314 Před 5 lety +739

    I wouldn’t even buy the first cage for a mouse.
    When I had my piggy he literally took up half my room, was closed off with a pen and the entire thing was his playground I loved it. I miss him ugh

    • @loser6972
      @loser6972 Před 5 lety +12

      Big Tiddy Goth Gf rip your space but same here my room is basically a cage

    • @microraptor9532
      @microraptor9532 Před 5 lety +3

      Is a 3x2 a good cage with a 1x2 layer?

    • @microraptor9532
      @microraptor9532 Před 5 lety +4

      For 2 guinea pigs

    • @loser6972
      @loser6972 Před 5 lety +3

      Wiesel Gaming 30” x 50” is good for the guinea pigs I might be wrong though.

    • @microraptor9532
      @microraptor9532 Před 5 lety +1

      Pringles thanks!

  • @raenaroyer3568
    @raenaroyer3568 Před 5 lety +40

    My sister got a guinea pig once but she just got so depressed and sat in her house all day. She was really sad. I bothered my parents so much until we got another guinea pig and she just lit up. You could tell that she needed a friend. She was so happy and still is to this day

  • @morganpeterson3479
    @morganpeterson3479 Před rokem +11

    This makes me feel very proud of the life I am giving my guinea pigs. They have a very large cage with many different hides and toys. I'm happy I can know I'm giving them the life they deserve

  • @stormthebabe49
    @stormthebabe49 Před 5 lety +606

    It's really sad, I've even seen rabbits in all of these cage sizes. Thankfully, you guys are educating people about proper cage sizes.

    • @robincourchene1016
      @robincourchene1016 Před 5 lety +7

      Yet look in her grarage the pigs are in smaller than the 3 she showed

    • @charliewilliamson8360
      @charliewilliamson8360 Před 5 lety +10

      Yeah i pains me so much to see the tiny cages rabbits are kept in. They need so much more room than most people are willing to give so I'm glad you're aware of that

    • @charliewilliamson8360
      @charliewilliamson8360 Před 5 lety +10

      @@robincourchene1016 yeah I was wondering that too but I guess she just has rescued so many that her main priority is health and rehoming

    • @clown6274
      @clown6274 Před 5 lety +22

      @@robincourchene1016 cause thats temporary😂

    • @ginacachia
      @ginacachia Před 5 lety +2

      You are so right

  • @hollystop
    @hollystop Před 5 lety +947

    Honestly that first cage is even too small for a hamster!!! Great informative video though 🧡🧡

    • @doc5245
      @doc5245 Před 5 lety +63

      Holly Stop yup! My hamsters have bigger cages then the first and second one so I feel horrible for anyone that puts any kind of animal living in them.

    • @CamiUrquidi
      @CamiUrquidi Před 5 lety +17

      Holly Stop I was thinking the same thing!! Sooooo true...!

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +40

      🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

    • @AlyssaSoftPaw
      @AlyssaSoftPaw Před 5 lety +11

      My 2 mice have a bigger cage.

    • @DieAlteistwiederda
      @DieAlteistwiederda Před 5 lety +8

      My hamsters cage was about the size of the one with the grass design just with a second smaller floor where he wanted his toilet to be. The space between the bars was a lot smaller though or even my chunky boy would have slipped out of this one.

  • @lidatuel2098
    @lidatuel2098 Před 5 lety +294

    My husband had the idea to take a medium sized kiddie pool and make it into a piggie pen. We originally had a basic cage they sell at the pet store , and just felt so horrible that they were in an actual cage. Big open space is absolutely made a difference in our Mr Oreo’s over all mood and personality. Love your videos!

    • @amaryxxx3738
      @amaryxxx3738 Před 5 lety +9

      Oh that's such a good idea ! I think I may do that even tho the pen I have is a decent size for my piggie

    • @dogsrsoawesome
      @dogsrsoawesome Před 5 lety +3

      Is there any possible way I could see this cage setup?! It sounds like it would be a great idea! (I have 5 different cage setups, for I have 12 guinea pigs).

    • @mackenziegriffin303
      @mackenziegriffin303 Před 5 lety +3

      This is actually 5,000 IQ! I love enclosures that are more in the gate/cage realm but I would need something like a kiddie pool underneath. Off to the store I go!!

    • @andrewibell8592
      @andrewibell8592 Před 5 lety +2

      @@dogsrsoawesome i use 2 large kiddie pools and connect them with a large pvc tube. I got the idea from pics on pinterest. I have 5 girls so they plenty of space!

    • @jonmyers7750
      @jonmyers7750 Před 4 lety +1

      I gave a question. We gave a name guinea pig that we adopted. I do not know his age. I would love to get him a friend but I don't want babies. Is another male okay to get or what should I do?

  • @marteencowan4037
    @marteencowan4037 Před 5 lety +143

    My 6 Guinea pigs live in a huge outbuilding. They're so happy:)

    • @heather3008
      @heather3008 Před 5 lety +6

      Aw so sweet

    • @tiredofthebull7669
      @tiredofthebull7669 Před 4 lety

      Marra Louise how

    • @hazza.s2249
      @hazza.s2249 Před 3 lety

      @@tiredofthebull7669 By putting them in the outbuilding

    • @danykasilvernail
      @danykasilvernail Před 3 lety

      I want an out building for my piggies. Ive had them for over a year. I clean everyday and it is so disgusting to have them inside my home.
      They constantly piss and shit everywhere.
      After washing fleece liners in my washing machine for a few months I had to get a new machine. All my family's clothing, bedding, and towels smelled like guinea piss.

    • @eagleturtlestar
      @eagleturtlestar Před 3 lety

      A hutch

  • @alyys5199
    @alyys5199 Před 5 lety +798

    I feel soooo stupid I have the cage with the grass design I’m definitely making take new cage
    Edit: I got a big ex pen for my piggies

    • @nii4901
      @nii4901 Před 5 lety +17

      Same :(

    • @Moonyardcove
      @Moonyardcove Před 5 lety +12

      Me too :(

    • @soccer1013
      @soccer1013 Před 5 lety +6

      I have that one too

    • @magicaladamara1532
      @magicaladamara1532 Před 5 lety +5

      Same

    • @baniroka9206
      @baniroka9206 Před 5 lety +29

      me too, i have 2 of them, but i have my cages open 24/7 my piggies walk through my hole house :D i got Guinea houses all over the place

  • @l0velystina
    @l0velystina Před 5 lety +239

    Great video Saskia. It always saddens me when guinea pig owners buy pet store size cages. Yes they’re small animals, but they need a bigger space to truly thrive and be happy

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +10

      🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

    • @batbarasobczak351
      @batbarasobczak351 Před 4 lety +3

      Why not let them run around the backyard. Mine do. Had pigs for 17 years. Freedom equals happiness.

    • @alannah8223
      @alannah8223 Před 4 lety +2

      @@batbarasobczak351 Won't cats or other animals get them?

    • @batbarasobczak351
      @batbarasobczak351 Před 4 lety +5

      For that reason that guinea pigs have predictors you need to make a sacrifice and supervise them for 1 or 2 hours a day when you let them out. If your willing to do that they will have a much happier life. They will run back inside the cage if you have a little door and you put a chopped carrot in. Then place a brick to close entrance.

    • @alannah8223
      @alannah8223 Před 4 lety +2

      @@batbarasobczak351 Oh okay that makes sense i though you kept them outside all the time. :)

  • @mariahbarboni1542
    @mariahbarboni1542 Před 4 lety +7

    This is very true. I work at a pet store and the ones we sell are way too small. When we sell guinea pigs and they want the cage we have and I tell them it’s only temporary but I advise them to get a bigger one and the bigger the better! 😊

  • @Benjami.n567
    @Benjami.n567 Před 5 lety +120

    Bruno was like “excuse me! Having private time thank you k bye!”
    Also thank you for these vids. I’m in the process of getting ready for some guinea pigs, and I’m doing as much research as possible.

  • @keyemaster
    @keyemaster Před 5 lety +48

    The thing I noticed about Guinea Pigs is that if you treat them well, they have no interest in escaping. They are quite happy in their cage. I use an open C&C cage.

    • @crapulence69
      @crapulence69 Před 5 lety +2

      That's true. My old boar used to "escape", wander around my child proof living room, hide and go back to his cage lol. He couldn't go long without eating and drinking.

    • @potterheadwithabluebox3508
      @potterheadwithabluebox3508 Před 5 lety +5

      Same, my piggie used to open the side of his cage, but never go out of it haha. He just wants to show ' mummy, look how smart I am! I can open this cage'. Now he doesn't do it anymore, but I was never worried he would escape. Because when I am holding him, I like to put him on the floor and he will just walk to his cage by himself and wait there until I put him in. 😁

    • @Immagiraffe101
      @Immagiraffe101 Před 3 lety +1

      Ohmygosh this!!! When I have my gpigs out, they jump right back into their enclosure. That’s their safe space. I also use an open custom enclosure.

    • @h-town1346
      @h-town1346 Před 2 lety +1

      I know this post is 2 years old but I don't want anyone coming across it to feel bad for no reason. There are exceptions! How horrible to say they will only escape if they're treated poorly. I have 3 girls, in a 15 square foot space, they get plenty of attention, their cage is clean, I put down snuffle mats, have treats, hidey holes and rearrange it often so they're entertained, even take them out for floor time with hide-and-seek snack time. One of my guinea pigs constantly was escaping until she was about 1½ years old, I kept increasing the height of the wall and finally after she could jump over 17 inches I put a cover on for her own safety. She was just incredibly exploratory as a teenager it had nothing to do with her being mistreated. In fact every person who comes across her is astounded at how sociable and well behaved she is, even her vet! Guinea pigs have personalities! My other 2, want nothing to do with the outside world unless they hear plastic because then they think they're getting snacks. Even today the one will still threaten to jump out if I'm nearby so I take her out so she can follow me around the house. I guess she just likes me that much

  • @fleurruby8771
    @fleurruby8771 Před 4 lety +5

    I have 3 boys and they are absolute angels! I rescued them from a farm that was closing down and they are perfect together! Thank u so much for your info! You have made my life and my piggies lives so much better ❤️

  • @wraith1320
    @wraith1320 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you Saskia, for offering this advice, explaining the problems with each cage, and most of all… being respectful and kind while doing so! 🙂 I see far too many “shaming” and clickbait “they were living in WHAT!?1?” type videos out there, and I really believe they hurt a lot more than they help. Getting people to hear what you’re saying and take your advice on pet care doesn’t work well, when you start things off by mocking, insulting, and shaming them. 😑 I can hardly stand to watch those channels, even though my enclosures are all “up to their standards”… just because I can’t stand the pompous egos and superior attitudes. I wish all pet care channels were like yours, Saskia-super-informative, friendly, welcoming, and never condescending or petty! ❤

  • @eliseneil3930
    @eliseneil3930 Před 4 lety +7

    i have 6 females. they live outdoors (i live in australia) and they have a big veggie patch with walls, its overgrown with grass (once they eat it down too much they are moved to a pen with a run). it has 2 hutches, pipes, igloos, hay rack and bridges. they love it so much and its so nice walking out there and them running to the edge and hopping on my hand

  • @codkenzie709
    @codkenzie709 Před 5 lety +27

    My mother, husband and I just built a c and c cage for our two girls . After returning two cages from petco in the last four days. I complained to the manger after both his employees recommended these cages to me . I set them up and realized how tiny it was ! Now they have a two story c and c cage !

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +4

      Good for you!!!!!!!!!! Happy piggies, happy piggie mama ❤❤❤

    • @StephanieQuiroz-ps9nl
      @StephanieQuiroz-ps9nl Před 4 lety +3

      they’re required to recommend something they sell in the store so complain all you want but it won’t do much

    • @StephanieQuiroz-ps9nl
      @StephanieQuiroz-ps9nl Před 4 lety

      strawberrie gatcha the stores don’t sell cages adequate enough and employees are pushed to sell and do their job so they’re gonna recommend what’s in stock

    • @beverleybalshaw9119
      @beverleybalshaw9119 Před rokem

      I don't mean to be rude, but some employees (and managers) really don't have any idea about the animals living needs. It's the same with the manufacturers of the cages.
      Waaaay too small 😢.

  • @night-shadevirgo2104
    @night-shadevirgo2104 Před 5 lety +101

    My piggies are in a cage like the second one, but we're saving for a C&C cage, and I'm veryyy excited

  • @gianaroblox2284
    @gianaroblox2284 Před 4 lety +6

    I just got 2 guinea pigs today, and I got the first one and within the next month I am saving up for a much huger cage. We rescued them and it was kind of sudden. So when they are settled in I’m gonna make sure that they are happy.

  • @Neogeozz
    @Neogeozz Před 4 lety +117

    This video made me feel like crap... I bought the little 28in cage you showed in the video with a single female from Petco.. I had to order the Midwest cage right after this video and plan on grabbing up a second female "hopefully from the same little cage at petco were mine came from'

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 4 lety +18

      You are amazing Neo Geoz!!

    • @idkanymore5423
      @idkanymore5423 Před 4 lety +5

      The midwest cage is pretty big! I felt bad because I had my piggies in a small cage for a while, then one died which made the situation even worse. So then I bought two more pigs and the midwest cage, I'm almost 6 ft tall and I lay comfortably in it!

    • @Neogeozz
      @Neogeozz Před 4 lety +6

      Wow, I've had my 2 girls for 10 months now in the Midwest. When they hear someone in the kitchen they come out and start speaking for some veggies.

    • @evabee9363
      @evabee9363 Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you for actually putting the thought into changing it!

    • @maggiethemae615
      @maggiethemae615 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi! I’m going to get two piggies hopefully and I’m wonder about the Midwest cage. Is it a god cage and are you using the double unit or just one unit? Sorry to waste your time just want them to get there best life!

  • @crystaljohnson1431
    @crystaljohnson1431 Před 5 lety +39

    My 12 yr old daughter has had her 1st Guinea pig, Oreo for about year and she is obsessed with him. I just found your videos today and have watched many of them and they are very informative and fun to watch. Your passion for animals shines so bright. I'm going to share your videos with her. Amazing. Keep the education coming. Also, I think it would be fun to add some videos of the piggies when they are competing for the title of fastest eater, etc..

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety

      Welcome!!!!! ❤❤❤

    • @maddierose131
      @maddierose131 Před 5 lety +1

      Silly Me Silly Me haha I'm 12 as well and I have a guinea pig named oreo

    • @juliag5412
      @juliag5412 Před 5 lety +12

      Please get another one they shouldn't live on their own they are herd animals.

    • @maddierose131
      @maddierose131 Před 5 lety

      gh BVG v r I have two but one is named Oreo. The other is miss piggy

    • @juliag5412
      @juliag5412 Před 5 lety +4

      @@maddierose131 It was directed at the the person that wrote the comment where we are commenting under but good to hear that you have 2 Piggies instead of one.

  • @nightsky95
    @nightsky95 Před 5 lety +60

    You have such a great knowledge of piggies! I got the Midwest cage and I'm in love with it. It's so easy to clean and we do pick them up or pet them and feed them veggies. It's much better to have the open top cage. Also I'm so glad you have taught others to have 2 piggies. Mine love to play together and talk💗

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +2

      🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

    • @sniperthelab9011
      @sniperthelab9011 Před 4 lety +1

      Can you free roam piggies?

    • @tatianawalker9417
      @tatianawalker9417 Před 4 lety +1

      Sniper The lab yeah but your gonna be cleaning the floor a lot they can’t be litter trained

    • @PeeeewwwDieeeee
      @PeeeewwwDieeeee Před 3 lety +2

      @@sniperthelab9011 You can free roam guinea pigs, and they can indeed be litterbox trained. My guinea pigs are a proof of it. Of course, just like with any other animal, sometimes they just miss by peeing before going into the litterbox fully. But they still behave better than my cat who misses like 90% of the time 😓

  • @tamara.afollowerinjesuschr6748

    I’m so glad you went over cages. I’ve been looking at getting a new cage and was not sure which one to get . Thank you.

  • @AmyElizabeth78
    @AmyElizabeth78 Před 5 lety +2

    OMG, thank you sooooo much for the nationwide suggestion!!!

  • @liviafryer9347
    @liviafryer9347 Před 5 lety +7

    i still love watching these videos even after getting my pigs. I want to thank the rescue because you guys gave me the confidence to get guinea pigs! and thank goodness you guys exist because i think back on how much i didn’t know it and blows me away. forever grateful ❤️

  • @bambookat8796
    @bambookat8796 Před 5 lety +17

    What great info! I hope all prospective guinea pig owners take heed 💕

  • @OneSummerShe
    @OneSummerShe Před 4 lety +4

    My Husband and I are adopting two guinea pigs in a few weeks! I'm so happy I found this video!

  • @LizzyGiggles
    @LizzyGiggles Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much for spreading these important messages. It’s things that the majority of people still don’t know unfortunately so it’s super important to get these videos with good information out there. So many guinea pigs will thank you for this. ❤️

  • @arottie4097
    @arottie4097 Před 5 lety +125

    Miss Saskia, I would just like to say. Besides having the Most Informative Piggie channel on The Tube! You also have the Prettiest nails on The Tube as well!! Thank you for sharing all your piggie knowledge with us. It's really priceless to use "Piggie Lovers"!!!

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +10

      Aww thank you SO much!! I started putting on nail polish to hide my dirty nails haha, people were commenting on the lady's dirty nails. 😘

    • @mszoomy
      @mszoomy Před 5 lety +6

      @@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue people can be so rude. You live and work on a farm!! I'm amazed you can keep them as long as they are!

    • @heythereroyalish
      @heythereroyalish Před 5 lety +2

      She really does care about her nails! :D cant wait to see the next color!

    • @belljohansen6136
      @belljohansen6136 Před 5 lety

      @@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue i also think thats so good and you do a lot of good things for the piggis. There are so many people with no idea what they do to the piggis BUT you talks a lot about ONE or two piggis and ONE piggie nerver should be an option thats so bad! Guniea Pigs are extremly social and need a partner ir group to be happy.

  • @oliviag790
    @oliviag790 Před 5 lety +6

    Woo hoo! I have the cage that Bruno was in. I did a TON of research on piggies before I got mine, but I was still anxious to see if I had a good cage for my babies. Thanks for the video! It was very informative.

  • @emilywilliams4095
    @emilywilliams4095 Před 5 lety +4

    Just updated my piggie cage now!!💚

  • @awesomesauce9887
    @awesomesauce9887 Před 5 lety +2

    My 3 girls live in two Midwest cages, they're super happy and have so much room to run around

  • @jwhite5185
    @jwhite5185 Před 5 lety +6

    I have that teal and white cage that Bruno is in!!! i'm about to get 2 guinea pigs and I didn't know if my cage was big enough, so i'm so happy you made this video!!!

  • @Kitty-Marks
    @Kitty-Marks Před 5 lety +3

    You're a rock star Saskia!! Love you!!

  • @kristi4842
    @kristi4842 Před 5 lety

    So much great info. Thank you. As I implement the things you've taught me I may be back with questions.

  • @Coyoteari
    @Coyoteari Před 4 lety +1

    I’m planning on getting a pair of guinea pigs, and I have a Midwest cage saved on Amazon while I’m still saving and researching - it’s great to know that it’s a quality habitat!

  • @winterlynn1190
    @winterlynn1190 Před 4 lety +8

    I recently had to separate my two piggies and it broke my heart :( They lived together in a 3x4 C&C cage for a couple months until one began consistent chattering/nipping/protecting food. I hate having them separate (it doesn’t help that I don’t want to compromise their cage space even though I live in a tiny studio apartment), but I know it’s for the best. The submissive piggy has gained weight and seems more healthy and active now that they’re apart.

  • @asc3998
    @asc3998 Před 5 lety +4

    I ran a rescue myself for a few years. I found farm supply stores were greats places for inexpensive shavings & hay. You do have to buy large quantities, but if you have a place to store it, it will save you a lot of money. If you can't get free signs as you mentioned (I used to ask places that used coroplast signs to let me know when they were done with them), I found a sign store that would cut the sheets to size for me.

  • @haileyz7712
    @haileyz7712 Před 4 lety +2

    this video was amazing. it helped with all of my questions and was full of information. the link to the midwest cage was great too.

  • @nikivaen5627
    @nikivaen5627 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for all your videos!♥️ they’re all super educating started with a smaller cage a month ago and just today got a Midwest cage

  • @alexsands7833
    @alexsands7833 Před 4 lety +3

    I love watching your videos

  • @janemyers4961
    @janemyers4961 Před 4 lety +74

    I have to have a closed cage on top because my cats try and eat them :(

    • @nikivaen5627
      @nikivaen5627 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes mine too

    • @jadalynchin6015
      @jadalynchin6015 Před 4 lety +5

      LMAO, but still don’t let them die

    • @reaganwalsh2672
      @reaganwalsh2672 Před 4 lety +6

      When I grow up I want to have guinea pigs and I'm going to have an extra room in my house to have guinea pigs so my dog and cat won't be able to go near them

    • @vitor822chao
      @vitor822chao Před 3 lety +5

      I think cats doesn't attack guinea pig. Only if your cat is very aggressive. I had a cat and two guinea pigs, never happened anything.
      And I saw a lot of pictures of guinea pigs with cats and dogs, so again, cats doesn't eat guinea pigs

    • @nikivaen5627
      @nikivaen5627 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes but I think mine would play with it to death if unsupervised to be honest I have 3 cats so I don’t wanna risk it lol and my German shepherd is very high drive to squirrels and little animals and my guinea pigs if she could be but my other shepherd scared of them lol @Lanna Zing

  • @lynettetucker544
    @lynettetucker544 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing this very good information on the sizes of the guinea pig cages.

  • @cinnyslittlefriends1379
    @cinnyslittlefriends1379 Před 4 lety +1

    This is such a great, informative video for new piggy owners!

  • @amberdencker6921
    @amberdencker6921 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the video! I bought a piggy from petsmart about a month ago (unfortunately I discovered LA GP Rescue after otherwise I would have adopted a baby from you) and I’ve learned so much. ❤️ I had the maroon Kaytee cage for my other guinea as a kid and I never knew it was too small. I now have a midwest habitat for my single sow and she’s in paradise. Love you Saskia!

    • @sydney-xowessinger9436
      @sydney-xowessinger9436 Před 5 lety +3

      Amber Dencker you should definitely consider getting another little piggy!! Your piggy will probably be even more happy and thrilled if she has a friend she can communicate with, but it is your decision wether or not to get another piggy!!!

    • @gracen4907
      @gracen4907 Před 5 lety +1

      Your Guinea pig may be lonely. Please get another

  • @Vlamarque
    @Vlamarque Před 5 lety +10

    I’m getting a guinea pig soon so this helpful :) !

    • @vforsejrv7801
      @vforsejrv7801 Před 3 lety

      You need to have at least two. It’s not okay to have only one.

  • @anonony9081
    @anonony9081 Před 5 lety +3

    I made my c&c cage 10x3 and the pigs love it. They go running around like crazy

  • @guiselanavarrete594
    @guiselanavarrete594 Před 4 lety +2

    I have that Oxbow cage! The whole entire side opens and you pull it down and turn it into a ramp. I attached the gate to it and left it that way permanently so they actually have lots of room to run around. My two boars love it.

  • @daniel-has-lovely-bones3019

    For my 3 piggies my dad built me a cage of 16 sq feet and the bottom is tile then I use fleece blankets as a bedding. 😊
    Also: all three of them are males and they get together quite well despite rumors that males won't get along!

  • @CavyConsciousness
    @CavyConsciousness Před 5 lety +6

    so good i watched it again.

  • @Rudy_86
    @Rudy_86 Před 4 lety

    Your videos and Scotty's Animals have helped me tremendously. I've learned so much about our new guinea pigs, and proper caring for them. We just got our first 2 guinea pigs about a week ago.

  • @zoeyhemp8245
    @zoeyhemp8245 Před 4 lety

    i spend everyday watching videos on guinea pigs because i’m getting 2 for christmas or my birthday and i’m so exited! so i’ve been doing a lot of research. and these are SO helpful!

  • @divinegodesslife8816
    @divinegodesslife8816 Před 4 lety +5

    So I’ve just discovered that you can actually use a tent instead of spending a whole bunch of money and it works just as great! Also easier to clean and move around 🙌🏽 you can find on amazon as well!

  • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
    @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +11

    Link to Midwest cage amzn.to/2F5d82x
    THE SMALLER CAGES IN THE BACKGROUND ARE OUR HOSPITAL & QUARANTINE CAGES.
    Everything we use in the videos can be found right here www.amazon.com/shop/losangelesguineapigrescue

    Has Saskia has helped you in the past with an issue? Please donate to the LAGPR! Donations are tax deductible www.laguineapigrescue.com/donate.html

    Start your Amazon shopping through this link to support the guinea pigs and the work I do smile.amazon.com/ch/27-1292225

    Buy something for the piggies from our wish list www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/MRE8VDQV7URK

    Our Facebook page facebook.com/laguineapigrescue

    Saskia also has her own Facebook page -
    facebook.com/SaskiaGuineaPigLady

    SPACE HOUSES - buy yours here amzn.to/2B4z4Zg

    Link to the PAIN RELIEF cream gel pen Saskia uses in her videos
    www.laguineapigrescue.com/store/p38/GPpaincream.html

  • @lonnapelton7803
    @lonnapelton7803 Před 5 lety +2

    I used to have one of those small cages from a pet store. We knew it wasn’t big enough so we attached a pen around it.
    Later on, we bought a large rabbit hutch that’s two stories and attached a play pen to that one, so they have *plenty* of space to run around!
    They don’t go upstairs very often, unless we’re cleaning the bottom. When we’re cleaning the bottom we put them at the top.
    I’ve had up to ten guinea pigs living in it with plenty of space!

  • @beckycampbell5274
    @beckycampbell5274 Před 4 lety +1

    This is informational, thank you! I have the 2nd cage you showed here and never realized that it was TOO SMALL for our girl. We have a very aggressive female that we rescued 2 years ago. She is going to be getting a significant cage upgrade now that I know!!!!

  • @xi8945
    @xi8945 Před 5 lety +6

    I have a gunea pig at 5:55 I build them one and it's big they love it😊✨

  • @Beach.luver135
    @Beach.luver135 Před 4 lety +4

    I did get a couple of the Midwest cages but I was torn between that and a c&c cage but beginning I decided to get the Two Midwest and possibly later building a c&c cage or possibly using one for a separate play area.

  • @lucylizperez1331
    @lucylizperez1331 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! Me and my mom will be updating our bad cage to a good one!

  • @rebekahkirk4304
    @rebekahkirk4304 Před 4 lety +2

    Very helpful I’m planning to get guinea pigs, thank you

  • @kammy_stinton843
    @kammy_stinton843 Před 5 lety +71

    Well I only have one guiena pig and it has the size of the second cage so I'll get a new cage and another pig😁

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +15

      Oh how wonderful!! Great job! ❤

    • @ndavies5968
      @ndavies5968 Před 5 lety +8

      Do it, itl be the best thing youve done👍. Theyl be more active and youll see their true colours shine through

    • @lino9340
      @lino9340 Před 4 lety +1

      Feel that

    • @jamieisnotokay3298
      @jamieisnotokay3298 Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you for giving your piggies a better life!

    • @lino9340
      @lino9340 Před 4 lety +3

      Løûrd QwQ I got another piggie and a Midwest cage and they are LOVING it. I take them out for play time and they just run back over to their cage and try to get inside

  • @urmom-wz2sq
    @urmom-wz2sq Před 5 lety +3

    i got a tiny cage for my guinea pig (i soon got another) and i’ve been saving up, i finally purchased the midwest cage today!

  • @jguk2597
    @jguk2597 Před 2 lety

    I had a cage like those all enclosed when I started, so I cut piggy size holes in the plastic bottom and put a huge c&c enclosure in front of it giving them tones of space to run around. Great job Saskia and team

  • @KennyPriceJr
    @KennyPriceJr Před 4 lety

    Thank you SO much for the tip on the shavings... I was so afraid to use them, but now I know to look for the KILN DRIED PINE!

  • @notdog1996
    @notdog1996 Před 4 lety +7

    I know when I was younger, I had a guinea pig in a small cage like the red one. I didn't know any better and it's not like the pet store is helping that much regarding that. I did let her roam pretty often in a room under supervision (as I did for the rabbits, who also had too small cages :/ )
    Now that I'm an adult and actually know better, I really want to make a DIY cage for rabbits/piggies and just do better than when I was a child.

  • @morgieee1145
    @morgieee1145 Před 4 lety +9

    Oh no! I have one very similar to the blue cage that’s raised. I am totally switching to the Midwest cage!

  • @kayegillanders8819
    @kayegillanders8819 Před 5 lety +2

    Great informative vid thanks x

  • @mightylotan
    @mightylotan Před 3 lety

    So happy to see people helping guinea pigs

  • @annewaeupdatedaniels5182
    @annewaeupdatedaniels5182 Před 4 lety +3

    Cuddling my piggies right now😁♥

  • @andiee4163
    @andiee4163 Před 5 lety +6

    I really like the national geographic (the second, green base) cage, except I use the “rabbit” sized one and took out the upper level/replaced with a wooden house. It’s quite lovely

  • @SolonASlye
    @SolonASlye Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for doing this video

  • @potatocouch6100
    @potatocouch6100 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this vid, its very educational and is very clear with no big and fancy words. I have also been trying to persuade my parents into getting our piggies a bigger cage but they wont let me even when i say i will pay for it. So the next thing i am going to do is show them this vid and it just might do the trick!!

  • @jjharness8194
    @jjharness8194 Před 5 lety +3

    I use both the connectors and zip ties for more stability with my C&C cages.

  • @tinnycan5303
    @tinnycan5303 Před 4 lety +4

    She said about not having small cages but in the corner there was guinea pigs in pretty small cages..

    • @puddsmax863
      @puddsmax863 Před 4 lety +2

      This rescue gets new piggies every day. Probably just very temporary housing while they prepare bigger cages.

    • @lizzybamh7488
      @lizzybamh7488 Před 4 lety +2

      It is quarantine houseing for when they get new piggies.

    • @tinnycan5303
      @tinnycan5303 Před 4 lety

      You dont know that, it could be for lack of space

    • @Alan-xe4st
      @Alan-xe4st Před 4 lety

      ​@@tinnycan5303 It's mostly because it's a rescue and space is harder to get when you have so much piggies. It's only temporary cages since most of them are up for adoption. They actually use many midwest and c&c cages, if you watch their videos. Also, many female piggies (I'm talking A LOT) can live in one huge enclosure - watch this czcams.com/video/V8AFudpEZjM/video.html All in all, they still receive their necessities and are well taken care of, just like any other rescue or pound.

    • @tinnycan5303
      @tinnycan5303 Před 4 lety +1

      I understand that now Xx

  • @idahograndma9598
    @idahograndma9598 Před 5 lety +2

    Very informative video. Thanks again Saskia.😄💝

  • @Sarahstarr1000
    @Sarahstarr1000 Před 4 lety

    Great videos thank you and thank you for helping all the Guinea Pigs!!

  • @tarpan365
    @tarpan365 Před 4 lety +5

    Then I realized
    I had a nice sized cage for two boys
    Btw I just put a tarp on a twin sized bunk bed (and it had sides of course) and then shredded newspaper for bedding and omg I saved SO much by doing that

    • @Vicky-ps1my
      @Vicky-ps1my Před 4 lety

      I'm no expert but I BELIEVE that doing that may harm your Guinea Pigs because the ink might soak out from their pee! Just be careful, and once again, I am NOT and expert.

    • @tarpan365
      @tarpan365 Před 4 lety

      @@Vicky-ps1my it's waterproof

    • @Vicky-ps1my
      @Vicky-ps1my Před 4 lety

      @@tarpan365 Nice!

  • @dorathi9135
    @dorathi9135 Před 5 lety +7

    The 3x4 C&C cage actually is 16 square feet! Each grid is 14"

  • @ngovietduy
    @ngovietduy Před 2 lety

    works and looks wonderful

  • @aleselol1435
    @aleselol1435 Před 3 lety

    This video was more informative and i am so happy I saw this. You’ve saved me so much money and I see so much information

  • @moruflof2453
    @moruflof2453 Před 4 lety +3

    Its AMAZING how they can show how important that getting the right size cage for animals. They didn't quite get the cage requirements right for ferrets and chinchillas but of course, they are a guinea pig rescue. At my house, my guinea pigs live in a shed; the shed is the cage itself. They have a lot of free roam space which I find really important. I can't stress enough to people that small cages are TERRIBLE for these babies. Some people are willing to change their pets lifestyle and their enclosure but some people can be really stubborn. So Saskia, Please make another video like this and include lots of information as people NEED to know why its so bad for guinea pigs. Right now, it is 2020 and I am commenting late but if you do read this, please make a video of why its so bad, explaining lots of dangers for them or so. Love you Saskia and all the people reading this.
    Ruthology x

  • @crayonbox539
    @crayonbox539 Před 5 lety +84

    My piggies have a 2x7 c&c cage with fleece liner as bedding and a 2x4 loft with fleece as well they are living the life 😂😂😂 I have 4 females oof.

    • @crayonbox539
      @crayonbox539 Před 5 lety

      Kylie The gamer yea I did!

    • @crayonbox539
      @crayonbox539 Před 5 lety

      Kylie The gamer yeah that’s what sucks. =0

    • @guineasforlife4946
      @guineasforlife4946 Před 5 lety +1

      Jexiana Johansson same as in 4 females

    • @cutesybunnny
      @cutesybunnny Před 5 lety

      Kylie The gamer You can buy the materials and make it yourself for around $50

    • @yoohyeonforever7067
      @yoohyeonforever7067 Před 3 lety

      Is that a good size cage for 2 piggies? I'm looking for new cages for 2 piggies

  • @gabie8075
    @gabie8075 Před 2 lety +1

    Originally started with a Midwest and just upgraded to two connected Midwest cages for my two piggies. 🙂They seem very happy

  • @lizhill4873
    @lizhill4873 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this video!

  • @skibo1118
    @skibo1118 Před 5 lety +18

    04:19 pterodaktyl in the background

  • @MsMare3
    @MsMare3 Před 5 lety +4

    Saskia! Just wanted you to know I ordered Peter Gurneys book Piggy Potions via Amazon! They had one new book but it was $100++! But there were many gently used copies for sale and I bought one of those for just under $10! Just wanted to let you know. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @susansage1876
    @susansage1876 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much!

  • @naisyaantoine5138
    @naisyaantoine5138 Před 4 lety

    I have three boys they are brothers I’m glad they are good together. They play all the time!! I’m blessed

  • @dianalaura4535
    @dianalaura4535 Před 5 lety +3

    I never buy pine shavings because I researched one time and found out that it’s toxic for them. I could have saved-so much money if I bought pine shavings a looooong time ago. Thank you for talking about bedding I really appreciate the tip! I always have to use carefresh because it’s soft for their feet but it’s true it never dries.

  • @guineasforlife4946
    @guineasforlife4946 Před 5 lety +8

    My friend had one guinea pig but it’s cage was even smaller than the first cage (it has a bigger cage now)

  • @yien5300
    @yien5300 Před 3 lety

    This video is soo helpful!

  • @MomAsol
    @MomAsol Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing this helps me a lot we will be having a guinea pig this afternoon so excited.

  • @girlski342
    @girlski342 Před 5 lety +3

    I have a Midwest guinea pig habit with a 2x5 c&c cage attached to it for my four girls😂. So you can say I really spoil my girls🤷🏼‍♀️😍

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety

      Great!!

    • @girlski342
      @girlski342 Před 5 lety +1

      Saskia from Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue I love my girls! I would change having them for anything. The only thing I wish I could have done with them was that I adopted them instead of buying them but I tried to look for piggies that were in need of a new home for a few months and couldn’t find any so I gave up and bought my girls😅

  • @Neophyte090
    @Neophyte090 Před 5 lety +5

    Most of my guinea pigs don't like other guinea pigs. My boars would fight and draw blood so I had to put a divider in the c&c cage.
    The successful pairs we're usually female. However I do have a girl that I adopted that had to have stiches in her face because she fought another pig.
    There are exceptions but pigs usually need a friend.
    Just my 2 cents

  • @atreb56
    @atreb56 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the information. Very useful and helpful. Very nice C&C cages. Nice Midwestern ones too.

  • @inxs6618
    @inxs6618 Před 4 lety

    this whole video was so informative and I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel :>

  • @tulsisevadasi
    @tulsisevadasi Před 5 lety +14

    I have a small herd of one neuterd boar and four sows in an 11 x 2 c and c cage on ikea tables, easy to reach. They also have ikea dolls beds to hide under!
    It is so strange that pet shops are ignorant about cage sizes. They just want to make moneyI suppose.

    • @sniperthelab9011
      @sniperthelab9011 Před 4 lety

      Flower fairy can you free roam piggies

    • @retrograde1310
      @retrograde1310 Před 4 lety +1

      Sniper The lab I mean.. you can.. but they can’t be fully potty trained like rabbits. So you’ll have soiled floors

  • @kayegillanders8819
    @kayegillanders8819 Před 5 lety +4

    Ah cubes and chloroplast. Just ordered the grids from amazon. Look for cube shelving. Loads cheaper and zip clip together xx

    • @asc3998
      @asc3998 Před 5 lety

      Target was where we found the best deal on this type of cage material.

  • @annamariavonschalien9346
    @annamariavonschalien9346 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video and so happy that you took up that guinea pigs need company of at least one other guinea pig. I have two lovely piggies and they have a big spacious shed and the whole back garden for themselves. They can choose when they like to go out. When we are there they come and spend time with us on the grass (open space) when we are not there they still come out but they stay more in the protected areas where they feel safe. Our back garden is not very big but it's very secluded. All the years we lived in the house we've never seen any predator animal like foxes or cats or other that could harm them. Our piggies aplear very happy and it's so lovely to see them together 💕

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +1

      You must be in Europe! Sadly in the States we have many predators, it is always a worry on the ranch for the chickens even though they are all safely tucked away at night. I wish I could let the piggies free range outside like that but the hawks are everywhere here.