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10 Common Guinea Pig Cage Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The most common guinea pig cage mistakes, from pet store cages that are too small to wire floors and hay placement, with simple fixes.
The mistakes
- A cage that is too small for the number of pigs.
- Wire floors that hurt feet.
- Only one hide in a shared cage.
- Hay placed far from the toilet area.
- Water bottle that leaks or is not checked daily.
- Cage in direct sunlight or next to a radiator.
- Scented or dusty bedding.
- Multiple levels with steep ramps.
- No room to run in a straight line.
- Exercise wheels or balls, which are unsafe for guinea pigs.
Quick fixes
- Upgrade floor space before adding accessories.
- Put hay where pigs toilet; they like to eat and poop at the same time.
- One hide per pig, plus one extra.
- Test the water bottle every morning.