I have a hamster, but my friend is giving me a guinea pig. I thought that since guinea pig cages are to expensive I thought of putting my hamster (Brownie) in my other 10 gallon tank that I bought, and since I have nothing to put in the tank I thought of giving it to Brownie and giving Brownies hamster cage to my new guinea pig.
The question is,
do you think its ok if I put my guinea pig in my hamsters cage because I am kinda worried about my new guinea pig wondering what the scent was in the new cage it was staying in, since every furry friend has its own smell! Or do you think for me to save, I can just clean the cage BETTER?: D
Thanks for the help!: D
To answer your question ...
DO NOT put your guinea pig in the hamster cage or the 10 gallon tank
I'm going to assume you've never owned a guinea pig before, but I'm sure you've seen one
Consider the size difference of the guinea pig compared to the hamster. A hamster will never grow bigger than your palm, a guinea pig can grow UP TO a foot long. There is a reason why they call it a 'hamster cage.'
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com A tank is not ideal for any kind of rodent due to poor air circulation.
Even if it's just temporary, do not put the guinea pig in either of those habitats. Leave the hamster in its hamster cage.
Buy or make a guinea pig cage BEFORE adopting the guinea pig. Guinea pigs are very timid and scared when they are moved to a new home in the first place; the guinea pig needs to be placed in a permanent and appropriate cage from day 1 in order to adjust to its new environment properly.
The cage should include but not limited to:
- Carefresh pet bedding (NOT cedar or pine bedding that can cause upper respiratory infections)
- 1 large glass water bottle (water changed daily)
- 1 fairly decent sized food bowl (always keep filled with pellets)
- Endless supply of Timothy hay around the clock every day
- 1 or 2 hide-away house/tunnel (NECESSARY)
- 1 or 2 chew toys (NECESSARY)
- Guinea pigs' teeth never stop growing, so they need appropriate store-bought chew toys to wear down their teeth to keep them from hurting their mouth or they'll stop eating/drinking
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An essential and very vital part of guinea pig diet is Vitamin C. They cannot produce their own, so they absorb this nutrient through their timothy hay AND fresh, green leafy vegetables daily
Hamsters and guinea pigs are in the rodent family, but each animal has special needs. Don't neglect either one's needs if you still plan on having both of them.
If you are going to have just one guinea pig (they're recommended in pairs) be sure to pay extra attention every day to him, because guinea pigs can easily become depressed or lonely without a companion.
Do not put the guinea pig and the hamster in the same cage either.
If you chose to buy a guinea pig cage instead of making one, make sure it doesn't have a wired bottom to it - this can hurt and damage a guinea pig's feet.
These are the most important tips to maintain a guinea pig's life in a healthy way.
For the animal's sake, please do more research on proper care and nutrition for the guinea pig before adopting it.
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Hope this helped!
Please keep in mind that Guinea pigs can and do grow to be a foot in length.
Guinea are supposed to have at lest 8 square feet of floor space, which really isn't as much as it sounds like.
But to me the absolute bare minimum is 4 square feet, or about 2 feet x 2 feet.
So please consider building your own cage, or buy
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Midwest-Pets-G ... for ideal room for your large friend.
guinea pig should have at LEAST (meaning this is the minimum space it should have) 3 foot by 1 1/2 foot of floor space. A hamster cage is too small. guinea pigs need room to run around and bounce (they do this pop corning thing jumping and such to exercise)
A hamster cage would be far too small for a guinea pig, and an aquarium cage would not be a good idea as there won't be enough change of air. You could try making a C & C cage, or swap one of the cages for a larger one (eg through the small ads).
just clean it out, more importantly make sure the the cage is big enough for the guinea pig. two very different sized animals.
I grew up with hamsters and guinea pigs and unless you have a super large hamster cage it will be too small the the pigster.
I think it might be to small. A good guinea pig cage for even one should be at least 3 feet long.
NO DONT DO IT THEY WILL EXPLODE !!!!!!
First of all, congrats on getting a guinea pig! They are great pets!
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Now, it is not the best idea to keep your guinea pig in a hamster cage. No hamster cage will ever be big enough for a guinea pig!
