Guinea pigs, although not fans of climbing are capable of reaching great heights if the terrain allows.
Your guinea pig can climb ramps that are up to an incline of 30 degrees
. This gives guinea pigs a good chance to reach the top of their cage and have a rest once they’ve reached it.
How do I get my guinea pig to use a ramp?
Can guinea pigs crawl up ramps?
A spacious cage and room to run around
Contrary to popular opinion, guinea pigs can climb and jump. They may not be as clever as hamsters or rats, but they are very active.
They like to climb up ramps and steps
and find themselves a place to sit high up in order to observe their surroundings.
Are guinea pigs good at climbing?
While small animal cages often utilize vertical space to increase living area and encourage climbing, digging and burrowing,
guinea pigs do not jump or climb
and rely solely on floor space.
Are guinea pigs scared of heights?
While some small animals enjoy climbing on multi-level platforms in the cage, guinea pigs generally prefer flat, open spaces.
Guinea pigs tend to be scared of heights
, and even a gentle ramp leading up to a second level may be too frightening for a guinea pig to attempt.
Do guinea pigs need a ramp?
Guinea pigs generally enjoy climbing ramps
, small steps and through tubes. Unlike other rodents like mice and squirrels, they can’t climb trees and walls due to their long bodies and short limbs.
What cages are bad for guinea pigs?
Pet Store Cages
Unfortunately, most don’t meet the minimum recommended size of 7.5 square feet for one guinea pig and 7.5 to 10.5 square feet for a pair. Beware of cages sold as “starter homes,” which usually means cheap and small.
How much room does 6 guinea pigs need?
Guinea pigs thrive best when they have a friend of their own kind to share a cage with. To have adequate space to move about, they will need
at least 7.5 square feet of ground floor space
regardless of the amount of floor time provided. More cage space is always better.
Is it better to have 2 male or 2 female guinea pigs?
The most suitable pairings are two females or a neutered male and a female
. If you would like to keep a group of three or more guinea pigs it’s not advisable to have more than one male as any more can cause a conflict over resources.
Do guinea pigs need bedding?
Guinea pigs spend quite a lot of time in their habitat so
they require an excellent bedding material
that’s not only highly-absorbent, but soft and cozy too.
What do guinea pigs like to play with?
- Crumpled paper or paper bags.
- Cardboard boxes.
- Tunnels.
- Hay or grass chew balls.
- Chew sticks.
- Fleece accessories.
- Stuffed socks.
- Stuffed tubes with hay.
Can 3 male guinea pigs live together?
On average, male guinea pigs (boars) live together happily when they’re matched with other males they’re compatible with
. The personalities of the individuals and mutual liking dictate whether or not they’re compatible. Additionally, the environment they live in must be boar-friendly to keep boars from fighting.
Can you potty train a guinea pig?
Guinea pigs can be trained to go to the bathroom in a litter box
. Some get the hang of it quickly, while some never learn. That’s just how it is. Just remember that it’s not your guinea pig’s fault if they poop outside the litter box – sometimes they can have accidents or simply forget.
