Guinea Piggles was created by Monique, and now her husband, Julian, also helps with creating the videos and other bits and bobs behind the scenes! When we first had guinea pigs, it was for our daughter (nickname Bug), who had begged us for ages…
Guinea pigs have specific needs compared to other small pets such as rabbits, hamsters, rats or gerbils. If you are thinking of getting a guinea pig, it’s important to know what caring for these small pets involves, so you can decide if they are…
If you’re getting guinea pigs, one of the most important points you’ll need to consider is how and where to house them. One of the biggest decisions is whether you’ll keep them inside or outside. But you’ll also need to find suitable accommodation for…
Dry pellet food is an important part of your guinea pig’s daily diet and these specially formulated nuggets are made to meet the unique needs of a guinea pig’s dietary and nutritional requirements. It’s important to buy for your guinea pigs as this will…
Guinea pigs are herbivores which means they eat a plant-based diet. There are 3 types of food that your guinea pigs will need to eat each day.
Quick Links What is a C&C Cage? What does C&C stand for? What do I need to for a C&C cage? C&C cage sizes What you need for 2×3, 2×4, 2×5, 2×6 How to make a C&C cage step by step How to make…
If you are housing your guinea pig in an outdoor hutch, you will need to buy a good, large solid and sturdy wooden hutch where your guinea pigs feel safe and happy. The hutch will also need to stand up to bad weather and…
Guinea pigs need a big cage and the RSPCA in the UK and Humane Society of the United States recommend a MINIMUM size for two guinea pigs of 7.5 square feet (0.7 square meters). This represents a cage that is approximately 4ft x 2ft…
There are many different types of beds and hideouts for guinea pigs with everything from patterned fleece hammocks, snuggle sacks and cuddle cups to wooden hides that can be tucked away in the corner of your guinea pigs’ cage. We love to support smaller…
The best guinea pig runs and playpens will offer plenty of space for your guinea pigs to exercise and run around. These enclosures must also be secure, providing a safe environment for your small pets to play. Best outdoor runs for guinea pigs Best…
There are many toys you can buy for guinea pigs but not all of them are safe and many are not the kind of toy a guinea pig will play with or use. So we’ve put together this “Best Toys for Guinea Pigs” guide…