The right guinea pig cage idea makes all the difference. Gone are the days when the furry little pets were left out in unsuitable cages outdoors. They now live indoors, closer to the owner, and are picked up multiple times in the day.
Our article explores some of the top guinea pig cage ideas that allow you to keep your beloved pet indoors but also entertained, with plenty of supplies and accessories to interact with.
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1. Classic Cage
The first recommendation on the list is The Classic Cage, the most common option for guinea pigs that live indoors. From starter cages to XL options, these cages come in 7. 9. 10, 13, and 15 square feet options, suitable for 1, 2, or 3 guinea pigs.
2. L-shaped Cage
L-shaped cages are all the buzz when it comes to creativity meeting extra space. This L-shaped setup is actually made from two joined C&C cages, with a few blankets, including a couple of soft fleece ones for a bit more comfort.
3. Cage with Cover
Covers are essential in a few key cases. You use them with guinea pig cages if you have males or males and females living together. Covers are also added as a safety feature if you have snooping cats or dogs in the house.
4. Cage with Stand
Full 15-inch or half-stand options are the norm in a cage with stands. An elevated platform means you can forget about placing the cage on tables and even benefit from extra storage for bins, boxes, accessories, and guinea pig toys below.
5. Cage with Loft
Call it a loft, a second room, or an additional elevated platform. This type of cage comes with an extra play space and a fun climbing challenge that ensures your fuzzy friend has activity options to avoid sitting around bored all day.
6. Cage with Double Loft
Combine 2 lofts to create a double loft guinea pig cage for extra room. The double loft setup is ideal for 2-3 guinea pigs, offering play space for all of them, even if they have to live together in a cage. Most importantly, a cage with a double loft provides more space for exercise, and increased mental stimulation options, and not just a plain one-level option that isn’t customized.
7. Cage with Stand and Loft
Take it further with a cage that has a loft but that’s also a stand cage. Consider all of the extra storage space you gain below. To avoid a messy setup, buy similar 5-6 wicker baskets to store guinea pig goodies elegantly.
8. Cage with Offset Loft
Offset lofts are the practical choice for guinea pigs that don’t like to be picked up. A loft that comes right on top of the cage creates a hiding corner below, a space where guinea pigs try to escape when you try to pick them up. Get an offset loft to avoid the corner becoming the ‘bathroom’ space of your pet as well.
9. Cage with Double Ramp
Lofts can become as complex as you want them to be. One way to make them stand out or to simply have a cage that’s quite different is to have a double ramp loft. While your small pet may use them for both directions, they add a bit more movement options.
10. Cage with Double Room
Adding walls inside of a typical C&C cage isn’t complicated at all. You can even do it one-handed. However, walls can create another room and an extra space your guinea pigs can use to get some time alone. This cage idea is also applicable when you want a clear setup for your guinea pigs. You can store food and water in one room so that waste is easier to clean from one area of the cage only.
11. Stack Cages
Support rods allow you to stack C&C cages. Separate your fighting guinea pigs without the need for extra floor space.
12. Cage Setup with Pink Tarp
This simple floor cage setup is made for practicality. It features a pink tarp which is easy to clean. Not as common as fleece bedding, tarp does free up cage cleaning time and may be useful for very busy owners. Don’t forget about its waterproof benefits as you say goodbye to water making it to the carpets.
13. Acrylic Cage
Metal cages might be durable, but they aren’t the most welcoming in terms of design. Acrylic cages are an alternative guinea pig metal cage idea that looks good and that showcases all of the accessories inside.
14. Cage with Hammocks
One or multiple hammocks throughout the cage offer the swinging and relaxation space your little friends may not expect. Change the location of the hammocks frequently to keep your little friends interested and hone their natural curiosity.
15. Cage with Light
Lighting options elevate the appearance of your cage. Add multiple light sources to illuminate the setup, to view your guinea pig at night, or to simply create a wow space everybody in the guinea pig lover’s community will ask about.
16. Cage with Wood Shaving
Newspaper bedding days are mostly over for upcoming cage ideas. Wood shaving is a popular substrate option that’s easy to clean and fun to explore. It may also look natural compared to other natural bedding options such as the ones made from recycled paper.
17. Cage with String Light
This cage idea is all about many small lights that add a touch of character. String light is added right on the top of the walls to illuminate the entire cage. Alternatively, add string light only to a side of the cage to allow the guinea pig to retreat to the dark side of the cage when needing some time off.
18. Wooden Cage
Wooden guinea pig cages are a more permanent solution to house your little fuzzy pet friends. They come with a higher cost but benefit from customization options, and they are more durable even when moved frequently around the house, which can’t be said about some plastic-made alternatives.
19. Large Lavender-Themed Cage
A lavender-themed purple cage is all about character. Consider your fleece bedding’s coloring and combine it with similar nuance organizers to recreate this cage idea in your home. Add purple tunnels and hiding spots to take the idea further.
20. Pink-Themed Cage
Female guinea pigs may need a touch of style in their little homes as well. Consider that coloring alone can give off the impression of a cozy cage for your female pet as well. A pink-themed cage such as the one below is easy to recreate at home with matching pink elements and organizers.
21. Halloween Cage
This Halloween cage setup comes with all of the pumpkin stickers that can fit around it. It also features different bedding options such as hay and Halloween-themed orange fleece blankets. Make the spooky cage even scarier by adding purple or red lights that illuminate it, but not as much as standard white light.