i spend alot of time in my flat and im wondering if its good to leave my guinea pig out and with a free run, my flat is second floor and perfectly safe so thats not the issue,i was just wondering if they like to spend the day in their cage or ouside till bedtime or a bit of both? or does it all depend on the individual pig? cheers.
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Yay JC! Piggers are amazing!
Please go to www.guineapigcages.com and www.guinealynx.com - read and learn my friend, it will transform your little furry lives!
I have 2 piggy sows living in one of the c%26c cages detailed on these websites. I got them in feb, but have only just made my groundfloor flat pig-proof. it's so easy to with a little research and your imagination. I love watching my girls duing floor time; they can run SO fast! Seriously, it's mad. It'so hilarious watching them galloping around, I love the way their little ears flap like crazy.
You'll learn all the do's and don't on floor time, or 'free ranging' so I won't duplicate it all here. I'll just say though, forst 5 times I let my girls out they just sat there glues to the spot staring at me. Now they love it. They are so happy, and I can feel their strong little muscles when i pick them up from the exercise.
To answer the other part of your question - I would take direction from your piggies. I don't have a ramp yet, so they can't go in and out of their cage at will, but they seem to get tired and want to curl up after about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Reading other responses, I'm just going to add that guinea pig harnesses are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. I thought it was a good idea before I got mine but thankfully people on YA put me straight.
Course it is. Would you like to be caged 24/7, no, I thought not
wont it chew your wiring i had a rabbit that did
Depends more on you then the Guinea Pig. It's you who has to find the droppings.
its fine they like the exercise, the only problem is they crap everywhere and thats the only problem
It'll poop everywhere, and chew your stuff up. If you don't mind it doing that then I guess it wouldn't matter.
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Your guinea pig will love to run around. But keep in mind that he'll probably leave little presents for you everywhere. You will also want to make sure to watch him so he doesn't chew on your wiring or anything else that could be harmful. If you have any other pets, like a cat or dog, put them in another room while you let your little piggie out.
You could also put a little harness on him and take him outside for a walk too. They sell guinea pig harnesses at pet stores. He'll enjoy the fresh air and you'll enjoy watching him play. :)
Have fun!
Let it out of its cage a little, it would probably love to run around. Just make sure your watching it so it doesn't chew on all of your stuff or anything. It'll also probably go potty everywhere and you'll have to clean it up. But other then that its really fun watching them go everywhere and explore everything.
No - We used to let our guineas have the run of the front room (supervised) and they do like to chew electric flex and other stuff. Destructive little beggers if you allow them to be. Mind you they are charming, Making clucking sounds as they explore.
I think its nice for them to get out of the cage on grass or somewhere if you have a run for them, but not around the flat.
One New years eve my friend arrived at mine after being out and she'd had a house fire due to the guinea pig chewing through the electrical wires in her living room causing a fire.
It took months for the house to be done up again and it really was an awful mess.Its not natural for them to be stuck indoors,now the weather is warmer it would be nice to get out and get some fresh air.
if i was your guinea pig i would wont to be out of my cage so let him out till bed time just make sure that you clean up his droppings lol and that he has water and food at all times
yes, you must leave your guinea pig running free 15 minutes a day at least because he has to warm his legs up.
as long as he don't have the squits then i don't see why not!...awww it will love it!
I would suggest getting a litter tray and persuading it to use that, and always know where the guinea pig is so you don't stand on it! And give it the opportunity of returning to it's hutch/cage when it wants to so it feels secure.
Sounds like your guinea pig is onto a winner with you.
The piggy will be delighted; it's just the thought of piddled on carpets and chewed electric cables that stops me doing the same.
Make sure there is no cords or anything harmful (mouse traps around. Also be sure there is no way he could fall off anything like stairs. I would leave a little box or pile of hay out. If he would be out a long time, he needs his water bottle available. They need some free range time daily. Even the biggest cage doesn't provide enough room for them to run around.
Yes! The more floor time the better! Look at this link: http://www.guineapigcages.com/floortime. . You can leave him out as long as you'd like as long as he has access to water, pellets, hay, and constantly. Veggies should be provided throughout the day. An hour minimum is the standard for daily floortime. But shhh! Don't tell my pigs that yours is allowed out ALL DAY! By the way, make sure that you conceal all wires and things he could chew on. Block off any small corners or things he should not go under.
Oh, and addressing a few messages above me, Guinea pigs do not ever belong on leashes or rolling balls. They will cause permanent damage to their spine. Floor time is a genuine way to provide exercise and fun for your guiena pig.
And congratulations on the new addition, i've really enjoyed all of your guinea pig questions. Let us know if you need anything else!
g-pigs can get bored in their cage. taking them out encourages them to excercise, and while doing that they get used to you, get used to their surroundings, and it can even help to house train them (if you start and continue to put them back into their cage as soon as they look like they might relieve themselves). i find that my piggies get used to me if i spend a lot of time with them. if i were you, i would take your piggy out about once a day for like a half-hour. play with him too! (lay on your stomach when you play with him because it makes you seem more his size; therefore, he's not as afraid of you). i would watch him though. guinea pigs can get into mischief. have fun!
Make sure there are no wires it can chew on, no places for it to crawl under and get stuck, and that ur watching it. You should get a run or a playpen so it will be easier to watch them. Also make sure no animals that want to kill guinea pigs or injure them are in the room
No harnesses!
Best way to make your pig happy is to get him a buddy.
It's not safe- they can chew wiring, carpet, wall moldings- many things that could be toxic or poisonous to them- please only let you pig out when you can supervise. They also can squeeze through VERY small holes, and if you're not careful, your pig could get lost in the walls!
Well it should be ok, but when your not there keep her in the crate. Some may be more explorive then others, make sure it's guinea pig safe (no wires out, anything they can chew that is hazerdous, can't fall down the stairs). You may want to potty train her though lol.
Yah you've more or less gotten the gist - yes let him out, but be careful! Wires, spaces behind/under furniture and fridges, paint chips, remote control buttons, flip flops...these are all places guinea pigs will gravitate to. More tips:
1 - Buy a set of those storage grids from a home decor store like the ones people use to make C%26C style cages. Use twist ties or cable ties and make little "fences" around areas your pig's not allowed...for example, I just have a 5-square fence going across our "TV corner" so he can't get behind the TV or in amongst the wires of our entertainment systems. Also I have a small fence blocking the hallway that leads to the back rooms so I only have to keep track of the piggies in one room, and it's easy for humans to just step over. Likewise, when Christmas time comes I just erect a circular "fence" around the tree area so the piggies can't get into the presents or pine needles!
2 - You can usually anticipate places your piggie will pick as "poop spots". It'll usually be in a secluded corner or under a table or desk. The MORE secluded and "safe" it is the more likely they will use it, so before letting him out, pull chairs out from under tables and clear some things out so there aren't any real "hiding places."
3 - Leave it up to the piggie whether he's in the cage or out - put the cage on the floor if it's not already while he's out and leave the door open so he can climb in or out at will. If you have a C%26C style cage just take down a square grid and cut and fold an area on the coroplast side so it can be folded down for him to step over.
4 - Always be conscious of comings %26 goings of people in your flat - if your piggie is going to be out in the area with the door, make sure he's well out of the way if someone comes in so you don't have a loose pig in your building!
When given the choice, my piggies spend most of the day out of their cage, returning to eat every now and then, but by nighttime and even often during the day they'll return to the cage for a nap or rest. When they're first let out every day, though, they eagerly run out, usually first stop to peek into the kitchen and see if I'm preparing any veggies for them. Below is the website of the "C%26C" cages I'm talking about, if that was unfamiliar to you, and also a link to my piggie's site which I think has some pictures of my miniature fences and such. Good luck!
http://www.guineapigcages.com/
http://www.secondstarillustrations.com/t...
i don't think so bcause it can get stuck or killed somewhere
leaving them run around.. they can poop and pee everywhere. they will chew and eat things.wires. shoes... i let my guinea pig run free once.. and he chew and ate some part of my shoe and chew on wires.. which really scared me.they could get shock .. if you don't want to keep them in the cage all day... set a area with a play pan... they can run free.. that's what i do now.
yes of course its a good idea , if i were you though i would keep him/her to one room as they poop alot !!
as long as he/she can get to the food and water no problem.
make sure he/she has no access to wires or anything you love that he will chew as they will chew it believe me.
What a lovely pet owner you are, good luck ;)
There have been some great answers, it's true that the more floor time you can give your guinea pig the better, as long as there are no dangerous wires it can chew. Also make sure it has somewhere safe to hide, or arrrange it so they can get in and out of the cage by themselves if that's possible. Litter trays are also a good idea, put hay on them to encourage the guinea pig to use it. Also make sure the guinea pig has access to food, hay and water while it is out if it is going to be out for such an extended period of time.
I keep my guinea pigs inside the flat all the time, keeping guinea pigs inside decreases the risk of infection, illness and parasites from other animals, predators, extremes of temperature, and not getting enough attention. They get floor time to run about in the kitchen, as the lino is easily cleaned.
One thing I would say is that you should really consider getting another guinea pig to be a friend for yours, many shelters and rescues will help you set this up. They are social animals and will be very unhappy on their own.
Well, it would love to be out of its cage. It will need to go to the bathroom a lot though. It may not feel entirely comfortable at first but let it get used to the concept of being out of its cage. It does depend on the pig. Our first pig was very adventurous while our current one can be shy about runnin around. I do think the pig would like to be put back in its cage for part of the day.Sometimes, they might want to rest under theiir hayhut or box. Guinea pigs love to be under those so you may want to take 1 hour or so intervals of time and give her a 15 minute break in her cage every hour. Or you could bring her house in the flat! But bring her in for the night to sleep. And keep an eye so you don't step on it. Also, make sure that she has food and water assessible at all times.
i have a guinea pig called harry iv had him for over two years now, guinea pigs love to have a run around the front room or hall way but you need to keep a close eye on them as they love to nibble electric cables as iv found out the hard way by having to replace a few plugs or lamps how my harry has not electrocuted him self yet i don't know. i live in a flat and dont have a garden for him to run in but he doesn't seem to mind running around the front room, i do wish i could potty train him tho. if guinea pigs don't get some exercise they can get very depressed. they are quite soft animals that needs lot of cuddles and attention. hope i may of been some help to you, give your Guinea pigs a stroke from me
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