Guinea Habitat Plus
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Size: 24 width × 14 height × 47 length
Weight: 15 lbs.
- "Bigger is Better" habitats designed with guinea pigs and their owners in mind
- Guinea Pig Habitat, Model 171GH; Guinea Pig Habitat Plus, Model 171GPH
- Ideal for first-time guinea pig owners – and enthusiasts
- 8 square feet of living space – recommended by veterinarians and breeders to provide a suitable exercise area for pets as well as easy care
- Modular design allows for numerous configurations and unlimited expansion
- Expandable guinea pig habitat – unlike any other pet habitat on the market – from the standard 8 square feet to a comfortable 16 square feet with the simple addition of another guinea pig habitat or guinea pig habitat Plus
- 14-inch high sides help keep guinea pigs secure while providing easy access to them
- Durable PVC-lined fabric bottom, provides strength and helps protect guinea pigs' sensitive feet, leak-proof and washable, making care and maintenance easy
- Doors that lock in place act as ramps allowing pets to move in and out and between habitats
- Great for indoor and outdoor use
- Folds flat for easy travel and storage
- No tools or connecting pieces required for setup
- Guinea Pig Habitat Plus includes features of the Guinea Pig Habitat, plus …
- Multi-access folding top, allowing for safe and secure interaction with guinea pigs inside the enclosure
- Divider panel with lockable ramps in place to separate play and care areas
Our product developers at Midwest Homes for Pets closely observed how guinea pigs play, eat, sleep, and interact with each other as well as with their owners/caregivers. This led to several discoveries. First and foremost, they found that guinea pigs primarily need space that allows them to exercise, explore, and interact freely – without relying on the caregiver's schedule.
Experts in the veterinary field, along with guinea pig enthusiasts worldwide, recommend the following as the minimum square footage for the health and well-being of your guinea pig:
- One guinea pig – 7 square feet minimum
- Two guinea pigs – 8 square feet minimum
- Three guinea pigs – 10 square feet minimum
- Four guinea pigs – 12 square feet minimum
Additionally, MidWest discovered that the more spacious the designated area, the easier it is for the caregiver to clean and maintain compared to a more restrictive traditional shelter. The result? Fitter, healthier, and more balanced guinea pigs that are more entertaining to watch and a happier relationship between them and their owners!