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			How to Build a Better Guinea Pig Cage by Daniel Lin Article Rating = 3.27 (336 votes)

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Category: Animals & Pets If you're like me, and you love small furry creatures, you probably have a guinea pig, hamster, or some rodent sorts. The problem is that the cages and the toys that these animals need are unbelievably expensive and always not quite what you're looking for. A small furry creature needs space to run around, to play, to grow. You can't offer that with a store bought cage. So here's a method to fashion a cage that can grow as your pets grow and multiply. First, you'll want to have the cage on the floor. The key is that you can't fall off the floor. And if you can't fall off the floor, you can't hurt yourself. (Many grandmothers will tell you this.) So once you've found a nice corner or area for your little friends, you'll need some carpeting for them. I would buy some rugs/mats that have a rubber backing--the kind that you can put outdoors. That way, while you're potty training the creatures (and they *can* be potty trained) you won't ruin your floor or carpeting, especially if you rent, like I do. Right now you can see how the cage will be expandable. All you have to do is buy more mats and overlap them. Next, you'll need walls. The best method is to buy those square grids that you put together to make cubicles. I believe one product name is "The Cube". This way, all you need to do to expand the cage is to add more grids to the wall. All that's left are the "housing" and toys. For the bed, just buy a big rubbermaid container that's shaped to slide under the bed. It's plastic, it's durable, and it's super easy to clean. For the toys, you'll need tubes and trinkets. The tubes that the pet stores sell are too expensive. You can get quiality tubes from a Home Depot or Hechinger's--PVC tubes. Just make sure to get large enough ones. I use 4" ones. Toys are not a problem. Any cat toy is good enough. It's going to be a chew toy, so make sure it'll be easy for them to grasp in their mouth. Throw an old flannel pillow case in the corner and you're set! About the author... Submitted By Daniel Lin Description Animal Lover Web Page not available Other Articles in this Category How to Keep Fleas Away in your Home by anonymous How To Trim Cavy Nails (guinea pig) by Jeff Protecting Your Pet from Lyme Disease by Amanda Thrower How to Get Rid of Fleas by Janet How to Remove Ticks From an Animal by Matt Browher How to Safely Repel Dogs and Other Critters from your Lawn/Garden by Karen Curry How to Keep a Parakeet for a Long Time by Pigglie How to Keep Your Simple Freshwater Fish Alive by Fish Is a Guinea Pig right for you? by Jeff Other Sites Storkin.com - Baby and Pregnancy Tips and Discussion iPhone Games at TouchArcade.com iPhone Apps at AppShopper.com Health Articles Menopause Symptoms HIV/AIDS Symptoms West Nile Symptoms Diabetes Symptoms Pregnancy Symptoms Read other Articles - click here.