Please explain because I need it as my persuasion plan to let my parents let me get 1.
Please explain how a c%26amp;c cage changed your guinea pigs life, attitude %26amp; personality!
thnxs!
How Did A C%26amp;C Cage Change Your Guinea Pigs Life?
We just built my guinea's C%26amp;C cage a week ago today, but it has made a big improvement. He's much happier. C%26amp;C cages are bigger than most store bought, so he has much more room to run. He now popcorns like crazy. Also you can always add on to a C%26amp;C cage, I plan on adding a smaller second level as a food area so he'll have the entire lower level to just run. Plus you can make it bigger if you ever get more pigs.
Also C%26amp;C cages are cheaper than a large store bought. And if you use towels and fleece or something for bedding then it is cheaper to clean, and easier I think.
Good luck! Parents can be so difficult.lol
How Did A C%26amp;C Cage Change Your Guinea Pigs Life?
It won't change it's life, attitude and personality...
It will just change where it lives, sort of like moving into a new home but much less hassle and no new neighbours or routines etc.
I've never used one but I found these online:
Benefits of MORE SPACE
Exercise in General
The health benefit of exercise for guinea pigs is significant. Like humans, overweight guinea pigs have a higher tendency toward health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, bladder infections, respiratory problems, bumblefoot, and more.
Adult males can develop a condition called impaction -- a loss of muscle tone in the anal area, causing their droppings to get 'backed up' and require periodic cleaning by their guardians. A large cage with ample room for exercise can help keep your guinea pig toned and fit.
Adult females tend to put on weight in their belly as they get older. It's more difficult to find and diagnose ovarian cysts and other related problems in females when they are overweight.
Exercise on Their Schedule
Not yours. Even if you provide an ample amount of floor time every day, your guinea pigs need to be able to exercise and explore on their own body clocks. Guinea pig activity tends to be an hour %26quot;on%26quot; and an hour %26quot;off.%26quot; Many are particularly active in the morning and evening -- not necessarily at times that are convenient for you. If they have a large enough cage, they can exercise whenever they choose.
Stimulation
Like people, guinea pigs get bored living in the same old small cage hour after hour, day after day, year after year with nothing much to do. It would be like 'being sent to your room' forever, only your room is the size of a walk-in closet and that becomes your life. You have to entertain yourself, eat, sleep, and 'go to the bathroom' all in that small space -- until you die. Even if you are hauled out and allowed to 'play' with some other species periodically, it's a mind-numbing, dreary existence.
Keeping the Peace
If you have two or more non-breeding or same-sex guinea pigs (as you should, since they are social animals), it helps keep them happy with each other if they have enough room to run and play and to get away from each other when they choose.
Easier to Clean
Believe it or not, a larger cage is much easier to clean and keep clean than the smaller pet store or commercial cages. You can read other people's experiences in the Testimonials and find out more about how to clean the cage on the cleaning page. And an easier to clean cage for you means you'll love your guinea pigs that much more over the years.
More Fun for You
Happy guinea pigs are more entertaining and well-adjusted guinea pigs. Healthy guinea pigs means fewer vet visits, worries, and bills. Easy-to-maintain guinea pigs means a happier relationship with your animals. You'll spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying them and your life, especially knowing they are doing so well and you are doing the right thing by them.
The guinea pigs are a lot happier!
it didn't. just go to petco and buy a cage
