Before you begin, make sure you are setting up the cage in the place where it is going to stay as it can be difficult to move once it’s assembled. You do need to have room for enough hides for your pigs. I like to recommend at least one hide per guinea pig. That way, there’s no fighting over sleeping space. Your guinea pig will crawl inside of the litterbox to eat hay, and do most of their peeing and pooping in that area. Guinea pigs don’t need too much in their cage to keep them happy, but you do need the following supplies:

The cage shown above is a paradise for two guinea pigs, but it is actually big enough for 3-4 pigs. Great choice for first-time buyers who want a complete setup with as little work as possible. Guinea pigs are social creatures that do best when they live with other guinea pigs. However, they can also live happily indoors with no enclosure at all, as long as they have enough space. If you have enough space in your home, you should give them an entire room to themselves. Do guinea pigs like 2 tier cages Guinea pigs are social creatures that need daily interaction and attention. Whether this time is spent stretching their legs and exploring new environments or cuddling in your lap, it is essential for a guinea pig’s well-being. If you want to keep your cage nice and odorless for the longest time possible, it needs to be well ventilated. C&C-type cages will usually have proper ventilation, but for other cage types you may want to switch their hideaways around to keep the air flowing throughout the cage. If you have your guinea pigs housed in a cage that is too small you may encounter various problems with your pets including:

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Make sure to do your research and make sure the size of the habitat you're buying is actually suitable for the amount of guinea pigs you have. Another thing to keep in mind is that these are based off minimum space requirement, meaning that ideally you would want to provide a cage that is actually bigger than the minimum requirement! The 2×4 grid C&C (4.8ft x 2.4ft or 11.5 square ft) exceeds the recommended size and would be a great cage for 1-2 guinea pigs. ​

Lastly, you’ll want to think about the placement of your hiding places. Keeping single-entrance houses against the cage walls will give your guinea pigs space to run, while they can get in the way in the middle of the cage. We think the Midwest Guinea Pig Habitat Cage is a really good cage and good quality too. But we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that if using this cage you buy two and join them together so your guinea pigs have a bigger space. Guinea pigs can have two level cages, but they don’t like climbing. If you’re choosing a cage with two tiers, it’s best to get a ramp that isn’t too steep and that has raised sides. As the base of the Midwest Habitat is PVC lined, itis leak proof and can be put straight on to a table or flooring without the need to place anything underneath.Guinea pigs are messy animals. They poop and pee everywhere, especially in the corners where they usually spend most of their time hanging around. How easy is it for you to reach all areas to clean the cage and change the bedding?” asks Alliss. Look for cages that open on the top and the sides for comfort and ease. I recommend one hiding place per guinea pig, plus at least one extra. Bonded guinea pigs usually do okay with one-entrance hides, but those with two or more entrances are ideal for bonding new guinea pigs or maintaining a bond between two males. A few buyers were dissatisfied with the canvas bottom, which they said required support and leaked on occasion. We asked ourselves one simple question: “Would I keep my own guinea pigs in this cage, and are they going to be happy?”.