Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Ways To Pick The Style Of A Guinea Pig Cage

By John Bridger


When someone is picking out a guinea pig cage, they may wonder what type they should buy. There are some different types of cage available for this unique pet. A unit that is going to house a small to medium size pet will need to be large enough to provide adequate care. The size of the unit may depend on the number of animals that will be living in it. Some units will have a double flooring system. There are a few different aspects to a cage that may have pet owners wondering what to choose.

If someone is planning on having more than one pig in their cage, then they may consider buying a large size. The more pigs that will be living in the home, the larger the pet home should be. When just one animal is going to be living in the device, the owner may be able to purchase a small to medium size unit.

Many of these products will look similar to each other in their shape and construction. A plastic tray will hold onto an upper portion consisting of metal bars. On the top of the unit a door may open and close like a flap. The metal bars can help to hold the food and water trays. It can also be removed to allow the pet owner to properly clean out the unit.

In the larger models, there may be a second story floor to the unit. These second floors may allow the guinea pig to crawl up a plastic ramp. The second floor allows the animal to choose where he or she wants to go and hide. The animal may choose to make the top or bottom area the sleeping area, and then use the second space as a washroom or eating area. If there are a few pigs living in one cage, then they may separate themselves when they want their own space.

The ramp in the little house can also make a great source of exercise. The pig will have to use their muscles and strength to get their chubby little body up the incline to the top. This workout can help to keep a small pet in shape. There are also other items that can be placed in the unit to help a pig with exercise. Large balls can be used for the animal to roll around in.

Hiding spots for guinea pigs can be found as part of the unit or they can be bought at pet stores. Domes can be bought and placed in the corner of their home. Tents and netted material may hang from different areas allowing the pig to hide and sleep comfortably.

Some units will come with built in food and water dishes. These dishes could be the same color as the tray or the bars. They may hang with brackets off of the side of the cage. The water and food dishes can be cleaned and refreshed daily just by lifting open the lid.

Guinea pig cages are available in many pet stores. They will come in different colors and sizes. Some of these units will come with a stand with wheels which allows the pet owner to move the system around as needed. Many products come as a separate unit without a stand or wheels and are simply placed on a table top or floor.




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