What size enclosure does a guinea pig need?

One guinea pig needs an enclosure with a minimum or 7.5 square feet of floor space, which means a cage that measures roughly 30 x 36 inches. The MidWest Guinea Habitat Guinea Pig Home provides 8 square feet of space and can be purchased with a handy divider to separate play and sleep areas. Cages for two or more guinea pigs should be closer to 10.5 square feet; the Ferplast Krolik 160 Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage has almost exactly that and a deep pan for lots of fluffy bedding. Look for a cage height of 12-18 inches and avoid multi-level cages to avoid the risk of injury from falls, and always get the biggest cage you can reasonably manage to foster the mental and physical health of your guinea pigs.

Can a guinea pig enclosure be too big?

A guinea pig enclosure can never be too big for your pets because guinea pigs just love to run around and roam! Your home's size and budget constraints may dictate how big the enclosure you get can be, but you should always get the biggest guinea pig enclosure or hutch you can manage. Your pets will always appreciate the extra space and you may well save on vet bills by ensuring their physical and mental well-being with a larger enclosure.

Will guinea pigs use multi-level enclosures?

Guinea pigs will not use multi-level enclosures, generally speaking, as many are afraid of heights and will usually avoid ramps and platforms. Guinea pigs also run the risk of injury from falling in multi-level enclosures, so experts recommend sticking to single level enclosures. Choosing an enclosure with adequate floor space is the best way to give your pet room to run and play.