This page has everything you need to know to prepare for and properly care for your first guinea pigs!
Cage Essentials on a Budget
These resources will guide you through building and preparing a cage that is both budget-friendly and appropriate for your new guinea pigs!
Want to see a few examples of good guinea pig cages? Check out our video below where we review different guinea pig cages and give advice on how to make them better to bring you a bit of cage inspiration!
Guinea Pig Care
The numerous tasks required to care for guinea pigs can seem a bit daunting for new piggie parents but with this comprehensive guide you won’t have to worry! “The Ultimate Guinea Pig Care Routine: A New Owner’s Guide” will not only explain every single task needed to care for your guinea pigs but also includes a handy chart to keep track of all of these tasks!
Guinea pig nutrition is complex as guinea pigs have fairly sensitive digestive systems and highly specific nutritional needs. You will need specific pellets, hay, and even fresh produce! But don’t worry, we break it all down in the article below, “What do Guinea Pigs Eat?”
One of the most important things when it comes to adopting guinea pigs are to ensure that you get at least two and that they are compatible. As guinea pigs are “herd animals” they require the socialization, comfort, and safety of living with one or more other guinea pigs. Learn all about where to adopt guinea pigs and how to ensure proper bonding between new guinea pigs in my video below.
More Helpful Resources
We love that you came to us for info but there’s always more info to be had! Wondering which other sources are legit and have accurate guinea pig information? Here are a few more websites that we love and trust!
Various information on guinea pig care by a guinea pig rescue professional
Information on health and nutrition by veterinarians and nutritionists
Information on health and nutrition by an experienced guinea pig owner
Information on guinea pig cages and cage-related topics, sells custom cages