Comments on: How to Build a Guinea Pig Cage

on 8/31/2008 CONTINUATION of below tip!!
...or pine shavings as the aromatic oils in them can cause skin and respiratory problems for the piggies over time. Aspen is the best wood shavings to use. It absorbs well and won't harm the animal in any way.

on 8/31/2008 COMTINUATION of above tip!!
...or pine shavings as the aromatic oils in them can cause skin and respiratory problems for the piggies over time. Aspen is the best wood shavings to use. It absorbs well and won't harm the animal in any way.

on 8/31/2008 If you don't have other pets that could possibly harm your piggies, the cages can be built without a top. Just cut the box so there's approximately 6" of coroplast along the front as well, attach the grids for the front loosely to the bottom and use the bolt snaps or something similar to keep the front in place. The coroplast in front eliminates the need for the board and is easier to clean...wood will absorb the piggies piddle and gets nasty and unhealthy for them as they will chew on it. Also, to clean the coroplast after sweeping the bedding out, spray with a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Let it stand about 5 minutes then wipe out with paper or terry towels. Its much healthier than using other products that can be toxic to piggies and any really soiled areas can be sprayed again and use an old toothbrush to remove the stain or residue.
Another tip...don't use cedar

on 2/12/2008 Cages are super expensive. in the prosess of building a custom cage. thanks for the tips!