Guinea pigs are sociable creatures. They love company, and will talk to each other, so it’s best to house them in pairs or groups.
We make Pet Homes in various sizes for two or more Guinea Pigs. If you want to view our range, just click on the button below, or read on for some useful information on how to provide a suitable home environment.
Guinea Pig Cage Size
The information below is sourced from the official websites belonging to each animal welfare body. Although the advice differs slightly, they all agree that bigger is better.
- The Blue Cross Animal Welfare Charity recommends a minimum enclosure size of 150x60cm for 2 pigs, or larger if possible.
- The RSPCA's guidelines for minimum cage size has increased. They now recommend a minimum floor area of at least 170x60cm for 2 guinea pigs (10,000 cm2), although this can vary across local RSPCA branches.
- Some rescue centres may require larger enclosures for housing 2 male guinea pigs together.
If you’re considering adopting guinea pigs from a local rescue centre, check specific sizing guidelines with them first, as they may insist on a particular enclosure/run size for certain combinations of pigs.
150x60cm guinea pig enclosure with mesh front
180x60cm guinea pig enclosure with perspex front and optional roof
Extending your Setup
Should you need to extend your setup in the future, we also offer Additional Tiers, Side Extensions or Loft Extensions, for providing your pet family with more space! 😃 Click on Extension options for more info.
Additional Tier
Side Extension
Loft Extension
Guinea Pig Exercise
Guinea pigs need a large run enclosure to fulfill their need to exercise, and to exhibit all their natural behaviours such as popcorning!
When housed indoors, guinea pigs must be allowed out of their hutch on a daily basis, either to roam free in a safe and secure room away from other pets, or within an attached run.
This is particularly important if your main guinea pig hutch is smaller than the recommended size.
Room Temperature
Guinea pigs don’t like to be too hot or too cold, so enclosures must be kept away from direct sunlight, radiators, and draughts. If you have underfloor heating, we recommend raising your Pet Home off the ground using one of our Stand options, or by placing on a table. That way, your guinea pigs will be exposed to the ambient air temperature rather than the hotter temperature of the floor.
A comfortable room temperature should be between 15-22 degrees centigrade.
Fleece Liners
Fleece liners are a great way of lining your guinea pig enclosure with a cosy, absorbent, water resistant layer that soak up wee, and help prevent it reaching the base floor. Fleece liners are machine washable, so by investing in a couple of liners, you’ll save on long-term care costs, and you’ll always have one washed and ready to go. We now offer a range of Fleece Liners sized to fit our enclosures, all made by hand within the UK, with a lovely selection of designs to choose from.
Hideaways
Like all small pets, guinea pigs require a suitable shelter for sleeping, hiding and nesting.
We make three houses suitable for guinea pigs: our Little House for Pigs and Hogs is big enough for a single guinea pig.
Our Large Guinea Pig Shelter is ideal for 2 pigs, or you can place 2 of our Little Hog Houses side by side to double the internal space.
When housing 3 or 4 guinea pigs, have a look at our Extra Large Guinea Pig Hide (55x30cm) with 2 Doors and optional Ladder. Click the photos below for more info.
Activity Toys
Guinea pigs teeth grow throughout their lives. To prevent their teeth growing too long, they need plenty of hay and untreated wooden toys to gnaw on. This will help wear their teeth down naturally, and avoid dental problems.
Guinea pigs also need stimulation to stop them getting bored, with a mix of hidey holes, tunnels, dens and activity toys to run around and play with.
Outdoor Hutches
If you decide to opt for an outdoor hutch, the hutch must be raised off the ground, and be kept warm, well-ventilated, and draught-free, whilst being connected to a larger run enclosure.
