So you’ve finally decided that your piggy’s cage is going to be a C&C one but alas, the decisions to make are not yet over. Now, it’s time for you to find out what type of C&C indoor guinea pig cage best suits your home and your furry family.
But don’t worry, we’ll walk you through each option available in detail to make this decision as simple and quick as pawssible. So let’s get started!
Why choose a C&C cage?
If you’re still wondering if a C&C guinea pig cage is right for you, here’s a reminder of what makes them such a great choice for piggy families everywhere. C&C stands for Cubes and Coroplast, which tells you exactly what these indoor guinea pig cages are all about: they’re made from grid cubes that connect together and use coroplast as their base. This means that you get the great ventilation & flexibility of wire grids combined with the comfort & ease of cleaning of a correx base.
But when we talk about C&C guinea pig cages, the main thing that stands out is how customizable they are. Most piggy parents start by adopting two piggies, only to soon find themselves with a big furry family of four piggies or more (after all, they’re super addictive!). That’s why having a flexible cage is so important: you never know when you’re going to need more space! And this type of indoor guinea pig cage allows you to modify your set-up as many times as you wish, without having to replace your original cage.
Different types of C&C indoor guinea pig cages
Every piggy family is different, and so is the home they find themselves in. Since housing guinea pigs indoors is the kinder option, finding a set-up that works for the space you have available is important. From one that extends upwards when you’re limited in floor space to one that perfectly fits within a corner, let’s have a look at all the different types of C&C guinea pig cages available.
Cage to store things underneath
As piggy parents ourselves, we know that even if you’ve had your piggies for just a few months, you’re likely to have already accumulated an incredible amount of piggy accessories, toys, and essentials. An indoor guinea pig cage with a stand creates some handy storage space just under your piggies’ cage, helping you keep all piggy products organised and within reach. Plus, you can be even more creative with their home as storage boxes come in all designs and colours!
But most importantly, elevating your guinea pigs’ cage will help reduce stress as it gives your piggies a better view of their surroundings, and brings them to the same level as you. Next time you pick them up, they’ll be relieved to no longer see a scary hand reach out from above. And piggy parents also get another great benefit: cleaning their cage without bending down!
Check out this blog on the benefits of adding a stand to your C&C guinea pig cage to learn more about it.
Cage to give piggies more room to play
Nothing can stop the zoomies… except for a limited floor space! An indoor guinea pig cage with a loft & ramp is designed to give your piggies more room to popcorn & zoom without having to expand your cage.
And if you’re worried about your mischievous potatoes finding their way out of the cage or falling out, be reassured that Kavee’s lofts are designed to stay at mid-height to prevent that.
Cage to split guinea pigs in quarantine
Whether you’re bringing a new piggy home or have two piggies fighting, you’re going to need a space where to separate them. New members of your furry family need to be gradually introduced for bonding, and they should quarantine for two to three weeks to ensure they’re healthy and won’t pass on any infections to your other piggies. Guinea pigs who squabble should also be separated to prevent them from hurting each other, and give them a chance to cool down!
Since we don’t all have enough space and cages to move piggies around, a divider works as a simple solution to keep your guinea pigs apart when needed. They’ll still be within smelling reach, so new furry friends can get to know each other in a safe and more comfortable environment. And when it’s time to have them all live happily together, you can simply remove the divider and enjoy an instantly more spacious cage!
Cage that fits in a small corner
Got a corner in your house that would be perfect for your piggies? Then an l-shaped indoor guinea pig cage is what you need! This design comes with all the add-ons we previously mentioned but in a different shape.
Just make sure that the corner you choose for your C&C guinea pig cage is away from sources of heat or drafts, and somewhere quiet.
Cage that divides & expands upwards
A two-tier cage is a great option if you need to separate your piggies or wish to bring more piggies home but can only expand upwards. We never want your space limitations to stop you from giving your floofs plenty of room to popcorn & zoom!
And once again, if you later get the space to expand the floor space or wish to bring all your piggies together, you can modify your two-tier indoor guinea pig cage to become a single spacious cage.
Cage to give them full view of surroundings
This type of indoor guinea pig cage combines the great ventilation of grids with a set of front clear panels to give your piggies a full view of their surroundings. This way, you can easily keep an eye on your furry friends while they also get to keep an eye on you!
The panels are also just as easy to clean with a pet-safe cleaning product and a wipe, and give a sleeker look to your C&C guinea pig cage.
How to decide which type of cage is best
As always, your indoor guinea pig cage choice should be based on the number of piggies you have, and the amount of space you can give them. Check out this blog on guinea pig cage sizes to learn more about the specific space needs of each piggy family. Once you’ve settled on that important part, you can move on to the extras like a stand or ramp.
And if you decide to start simple, with a cage like our 4x2, you can always later add on any ramps or stands the DIY way (which is still easier than DIY considering how anyone can customize a Kavee C&C cage!).
Conclusion
We’ve gone through all the different types of indoor guinea pig cages available, and hopefully this has made your choice simpler. From cages with stands for extra storage to ones with dividers for easy quarantining, it’s clear that a C&C guinea pig cage is the most flexible solution. Whether you wish to expand your set-up or modify it with extras, you can do so without any need for tools or DIY skills.
Make sure you check out more of our guinea pig cages and try our Cage Builder to find the best indoor guinea pig cage for your furry family in 5 simple steps.
