Guinea pigs are charming animals, but they will be much happier and healthier if they are given a large, attractive environment to reside in.There are 2 choices to go for when choosing a hutch for your guinea pig: you can either build one or buy one. The benefit of buying a guinea pig hutch is that they are fox-proof if used properly. The advantage of building one is that you have a lot more choice in what it will look like.

A conventional guinea pig hutch is normally made from lumber and chicken wire. A hutch is really designed for outdoor use and is built to withstand harsh weather conditions. Hutches should be strong enough but well-ventilated.

An improvement to a conventional hutch would be a decorative hutch. If you are creative and want, your guinea pig hutch to look different from the rest by putting adornment or ornament. This is good in reflecting your pet’s character. If you like to do some architectural and interior design to your pet’s hutch, then that would be a great way to stretch your creative muscle. You may make the actual hutch a bit modern, middle ages, vibrant is dependent most likely in your personality or even your pet’s personality.

Now if you are still a little short on budget and raw materials can be a bit expensive, recycling can be an option. An old wooden box or cage that needs a little fixing can be converted to a hutch; just make sure it is secure.

If you have decided that you are going to buy a hutch, the best places to find them are pet shops or online retailers. When buying a hutch, you should read any manual which comes with it and learn how to use the safety measures proficiently. As a rule, the hutch should be at least 4 times the real size of your pet when it is stretched (the pet, of course, must already be fully grown). Guinea pigs are playful by nature. They enjoy running, which means they require a safe exercise spot with plenty of room for their activities.

Even though store-purchased hutches tend to be one method to go, making a hutch for your guinea pig is definitely an enjoyable method to convey your own design and the personality of the guinea pig. There are some tips to consider if you decide to make a guinea pig hutch. They should be housed in cages made of chicken wire; never put them in an aquarium — they are not fishes. Their cages should never have bottoms that are made of wire. The best type of floor for cages is a solid plastic bottom, and this is also most common that you will find in pet stores.

The final tip is to be careful on where you keep your hutch. Remember that your pet is prone to upper respiratory illnesses, so you should refrain from keeping your pet’s cage in a high-humidity location or even outside your house, but if it cannot be helped, make sure there is a heater for your pet.