imagination! Here are some ideas we've discovered ourselves and on the net.....
WOW! Look what you can do when you build a C&C cage!!
It was 5 feet long and 3 feet wide. We would keep 3 or four gp's at a time in it.
Usually a neuterd male with his girls.
They really enjoyed all the space and used the second level all the time.
welcoming a new animal into the family.
http://guineapigcages.com
Make Kathy's COOL Racing Car Cage!
Follow this link to Kathy's Theme Cages for ideas and
"how to" instructions...
http://www.guineapigfun.com/themecages.html
Rubbermaid 11.3 L Roughneck Containers
Here's Magic & Spikey modeling a hidey house and travelling cage made out of
Rubbermaid 11.3L Roughnecks available at Walmart for under $3.00!
A comparable house in a pet store would sell for close to $20.00.
All you need is a good steak knife to cut the door out.
We use the travelling cages for short trips to the vet and the SPCA. We like
them
because they give a secure ride to the pigs, and you can easily carry two or
three at a time.
Use a pointy knife or scissors to punch plenty of holes in the sides and lid.
Build an Outdoor Pen!
You can easily, and inexpensively, build an outside pen for your guinea pigs!
Using the "Cubic Design" cubes featured for indoor cages on
guineapigcages.com
.
Just omit the coroplast bottom and get creative fashioning a secure lid
to keep out cats and other preditors. We made the three pens shown above.
(1) This pen was assembled, and then the lid was built to 3'8" square size,
from wood and wire mesh. It was a bit of a job, and cost approx. $60.00 when
finished.
(2) On the other hand, this pen was built to fit a 2' x 3'8" crib rail I hauled
out of someone's garbage.
The plastic connectors for the custom fitted cubes holds the lid in place.
Total cost just 20.00 for the Cubic Design cubes at Walmart!
(3) Lastly, this lid is a pot rack that I purchased at a yard sale. It already
had a lip
to hold it in place on the pen.
Total cost, $20.00 for the cubes, $2.00 for the pot rack!
The last two pens were not only inexpensive, but completed in only 20 minutes!
We always pin the pens down with tent pegs, and after we put the piggies in,
we secure the lids with a couple of twist ties.
Make sure to provide SHADE and WATER at all times!
Make Something Delicious for Your Piggies to Eat!!
Homemade Cavy Biscuits, Veggie Wraps and Vegetarian Biscuits!
Follow this link to
GuineaPigFun.com
for the recipes. Take your time to look
around this super site while your there! It's packed full of great ideas
for guinea pig owners to remain interactive and interested in their animals!
Keeping Your Piggies Happy in a Montreal HEAT WAVE!
When it gets really hot and humid, your pigs need a break too!
Put a large pop bottle full of water in the freezer. When it's frozen,
wrap it in a towel, and place it in your cavy's cage. It didn't
take Bubbles (above) long to figure out where to park
herself!
Easy Cat/Dog Proofing for Homemade Cages!!
Open cubes & coroplast cages are GREAT, but if you have dogs or cats
you need to safeguard your guineas! Here's an easy, quick, and sturdy
lid anyone can make!
- You need 4- 3/4 inch dowels, cut to fit from side to side, just resting on
the grid.
Drill holes a 1/2 inch from the ends of all 4 dowels.
- Using cable ties through the drilled holes, attach two dowels in
the middle, to support the top center grid. Fix the center grid in place, on
the center dowels.
- Attach the last 2 dowels at either end of the cage. They simply keep the two
top doors
from slipping down on piggy's head, especially if a cat is sitting on top!
Using the cable ties as hinges, attach the two end grids to the edges of the
fixed
center grid. These two end grids form the two opening ends of the cage,
coming to rest on the end dowels.
This lid is very strong, looks neat, and gives easy access to the inside of the
cage.
A little thought, some more cable ties and grids, this concept could be
modified to fit
any size or shape cage.
I hope I explained it so it makes some sense!
Make a Mail-A-Pig Postcard!
Here's an easy craft kids can do on a rainy day.
All you need is craft foam, white glue and an unused, unappreciated postcard.
Make your guinea pig outline on a plain piece of paper, making sure it is
just big enough to hold the postcard.
Cut out the outline and use it as a template. Trace template with a pencil
on your craft foam and cut out your guinea pig.
Glue postcard on one side, and hold flat with a heavy book while drying.
On both sides, add googly eyes, foam ears and color marking of your desire.
Use a fine permanent marker for a little mouth, eye brows & lashes.
When you're satified with your jet set cavy, mail him to a friend!
JUST FOR FUN.....
Click here for a really cute, Interactive Guinea Pig Information page from BBC Kids
I Guinea Pig
A Blast from the Past
An Audio clip with slideshow -Jodie talks about guinea pigs on CBC Radio 2004
Yet Another Blast from the Past !
Jodie talks about guinea pigs on Global News back in 2003
Guinea Pig Training Tricks From The Movie Bedtime Stories
Check out "Bing's Videos" on Guineapigfun.com
They are so cute!
Scientists unearth GIANT guinea pig Fossil !!
Courtesy of BBC Newsworld
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_3121000/3121824.stm
Try the BBC Guinea Pig Quiz !!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/quiz/newsid_1962000/1962898.stm
Watch Dracula! Adapted for Guinea pigs of Course!
Courtesy of MuseArts.com!
http://www.musearts.com/cartoons/pigs/dracula.hml
Watch The Guinea Pig's Version of The Sound of Music
http://www.musearts.com/cartoons/pigs/soundofmusic.html
Play The Great Guinea Pig Race Game!
http://www.musearts.com/cartoons/goodies/guineapigrace.html
Got a new piggie?? Here are TONS of Guinea Pig Names from Cavies Galore.com!
http://www.caviesgalore.com/names/
"how to" instructions... http://www.guineapigfun.com/themecages.html
Rubbermaid 11.3 L Roughneck Containers
Here's Magic & Spikey modeling a hidey house and travelling cage made out of
Rubbermaid 11.3L Roughnecks available at Walmart for under $3.00!
A comparable house in a pet store would sell for close to $20.00.
All you need is a good steak knife to cut the door out.
We use the travelling cages for short trips to the vet and the SPCA. We like them
because they give a secure ride to the pigs, and you can easily carry two or three at a time.
Use a pointy knife or scissors to punch plenty of holes in the sides and lid.
Build an Outdoor Pen!
You can easily, and inexpensively, build an outside pen for your guinea pigs!
Using the "Cubic Design" cubes featured for indoor cages on guineapigcages.com .
Just omit the coroplast bottom and get creative fashioning a secure lid
to keep out cats and other preditors. We made the three pens shown above.
(1) This pen was assembled, and then the lid was built to 3'8" square size,
from wood and wire mesh. It was a bit of a job, and cost approx. $60.00 when finished.
(2) On the other hand, this pen was built to fit a 2' x 3'8" crib rail I hauled out of someone's garbage.
The plastic connectors for the custom fitted cubes holds the lid in place.
Total cost just 20.00 for the Cubic Design cubes at Walmart!
(3) Lastly, this lid is a pot rack that I purchased at a yard sale. It already had a lip
to hold it in place on the pen.
Total cost, $20.00 for the cubes, $2.00 for the pot rack!
The last two pens were not only inexpensive, but completed in only 20 minutes!
We always pin the pens down with tent pegs, and after we put the piggies in,
we secure the lids with a couple of twist ties.
Make sure to provide SHADE and WATER at all times!
Make Something Delicious for Your Piggies to Eat!!
Homemade Cavy Biscuits, Veggie Wraps and Vegetarian Biscuits!Follow this link to GuineaPigFun.com for the recipes. Take your time to look
around this super site while your there! It's packed full of great ideas
for guinea pig owners to remain interactive and interested in their animals!
Keeping Your Piggies Happy in a Montreal HEAT WAVE!
When it gets really hot and humid, your pigs need a break too!
Put a large pop bottle full of water in the freezer. When it's frozen,
wrap it in a towel, and place it in your cavy's cage. It didn't
take Bubbles (above) long to figure out where to park
herself!
Easy Cat/Dog Proofing for Homemade Cages!!
Open cubes & coroplast cages are GREAT, but if you have dogs or cats
you need to safeguard your guineas! Here's an easy, quick, and sturdy
lid anyone can make!
- You need 4- 3/4 inch dowels, cut to fit from side to side, just resting on the grid.
Drill holes a 1/2 inch from the ends of all 4 dowels.
- Using cable ties through the drilled holes, attach two dowels in
the middle, to support the top center grid. Fix the center grid in place, on
the center dowels.
- Attach the last 2 dowels at either end of the cage. They simply keep the two top doors
from slipping down on piggy's head, especially if a cat is sitting on top!
Using the cable ties as hinges, attach the two end grids to the edges of the fixed
center grid. These two end grids form the two opening ends of the cage,
coming to rest on the end dowels.
This lid is very strong, looks neat, and gives easy access to the inside of the cage.
A little thought, some more cable ties and grids, this concept could be modified to fit
any size or shape cage.
I hope I explained it so it makes some sense!
Make a Mail-A-Pig Postcard!
Here's an easy craft kids can do on a rainy day. All you need is craft foam, white glue and an unused, unappreciated postcard.
Make your guinea pig outline on a plain piece of paper, making sure it is
just big enough to hold the postcard.
Cut out the outline and use it as a template. Trace template with a pencil
on your craft foam and cut out your guinea pig.
Glue postcard on one side, and hold flat with a heavy book while drying.
On both sides, add googly eyes, foam ears and color marking of your desire.
Use a fine permanent marker for a little mouth, eye brows & lashes.
When you're satified with your jet set cavy, mail him to a friend!
Guinea Pig Training Tricks From The Movie Bedtime Stories
They are so cute!
Courtesy of BBC Newsworld
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_3121000/3121824.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/quiz/newsid_1962000/1962898.stm
Courtesy of MuseArts.com!
http://www.musearts.com/cartoons/pigs/dracula.hml
http://www.musearts.com/cartoons/pigs/soundofmusic.html
http://www.musearts.com/cartoons/goodies/guineapigrace.html
Got a new piggie?? Here are TONS of Guinea Pig Names from Cavies Galore.com!
http://www.caviesgalore.com/names/