Today we’re talking about the best guinea pig cages. If you are planning to get a guinea pig you’ll need a home for it, these are some of the best options for your new furry friend! As always I have to preface this by saying that I’m not an expert. I’m sharing what I’ve learned over my 10+ years of rescuing and owning guinea pigs. You have to do what you think is best for you and your pets. This is in no way intended to be a set of hard and fast rules for everyone to follow. Do what works for you and what you think is best. What…
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How To Make Easy Fleece Pads For Guinea Pigs
I know I’ve mentioned before that I’d show you the best way to make easy fleece pads for Guinea Pigs. Today I’m showing you how to make simple Guinea Pig fleece pads for any size cage or habitat! This method is simple, anyone can do it and you can hand stitch these pads or use a sewing machine. I’m going to be using a sewing machine so that it’s easier and quicker but if you don’t have access to a sewing machine this can all be done by hand. How To Make Easy Fleece Pads for Guinea Pigs: Using fleece bedding for Guinea Pigs is not just easier and cheaper,…
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How To Litter Train A Guinea Pig
How To Litter Train A Guinea Pig is a post that contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase I make a small commission at no cost to use. That money helps keep the lights on here at Charlie and The Pips, we thank you for your support! If you have a Guinea Pig chances are you are looking for ways to cut down on the mess. I’m going to show you how to litter train a Guinea Pig so that you can do less cleaning and have more fun with your piggies. First things first: you should know going in that it’s almost impossible to get a Guinea…
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Frugal Pet Food | Money Saving Tips
Feeding guinea pigs fresh produce is a must for their health and happiness. Rabbits need fresh veggies and fruits as well. Feeding pets can get expensive, it’s one of the top costs associated with pet ownership. Here’s how we feed our extra large group of guinea pigs and rabbits without spending a small fortune! My tips for frugal pet food apply mostly to guinea pigs and rabbits in this case 🙂 Frugal Pet Food | Money Saving Tips Let’s get something out of the way right up front: we don’t sacrifice quality of life or quality of care in order to save money. So please don’t feel the need to…
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What Can Guinea Pigs Eat?
If you’ve ever brought home a new guinea pig I’m sure you’ve wondered what it is safe to feed them! Today we’re talking about safe foods for guinea pigs and answering that #1 question: what can guinea pigs eat? What Can Guinea Pigs Eat? Sometimes we don’t think about what is safe for animals to eat. We assume that if it doesn’t hurt us, as people, it won’t hurt them. That’s not always true. When trying to decide what to feed your guinea pig you’ll need to consider what is safe for guinea pigs to eat. How does this list of foods safe for guinea pigs work? I’m going to…
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Quick Tips For Guinea Pig Care
So you’ve brought home a new guinea pig? Now what?! Right?! If you’ve never had a guinea pig before there’s a little bit of a learning curve. Here are our best quick tips for guinea pig care. These pointers for guinea pigs will help you get set up, on track, and settled in with your new furry friend. Quick Tips For Guinea Pig Care Setting Up a Guinea Pig Cage The first thing you’ll need is somewhere safe, secure, and happy for your guinea pig to live! We are big fans of Midwest guinea pig habitats. Others are not. The choice will ultimately be yours…do what’s best for you and…
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5 Reasons To Rescue Guinea Pigs
5 Reasons To Rescue Guinea Pigs is a post that contains affiliate links to products I use and trust. If you click through and make a purchase I may make a small commission at no cost to you. Deciding to rescue animals is a big deal, it requires a lot of thought and some research. Here are our top 5 reasons to rescue guinea pigs! We have found that rescuing animals is a rewarding experience and I think that it can be the same for you too! If you are considering getting a guinea pig, check out our list below. There are a lot of reasons to rescue Guinea pigs but these…
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Tips For Setting Up Midwest Guinea Pig Cages
Tips For Setting Up Midwest Guinea Pig Cages is a post that contains affiliate links. Midwest Guinea pig cages are a popular way to house cavys indoors. When it comes to Guinea pig habitats Midwest makes some great options that go well with fleece bedding! They can be a little bit of a pain to set up so I’m sharing my tips for setting up Midwest Guinea pig cages to help. Why use Midwest Guinea pig cages? So before I tell you how to make the process simple I want to share with you a little bit of the “why” for us when it comes to using Midwest cages. Midwest…
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Tips For Cleaning Fleece Bedding
Tips for Cleaning Fleece Bedding is a post that contains affiliate links to products I love and think you will enjoy too. If you click through one of these links and make a purchase I may make a small commission at no cost to you. I love using fleece bedding in guinea pig cages. It’s an economical, earth friendly option and we all know that the little piggies love it! Fleece bedding in animal cages means less waste, less spent on disposable bedding, and more comfort for your pets. It can also mean a little more work. Here are my top tips and answers to popular questions about fleece bedding.…
