Audrey Pavia

New Guinea Pig Checklist

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• 1. An indoor cage (preferred) or outdoor hutch. An indoor cage should be made from powder-coated wire or coroplast and have a solid bottom with a removable tray. An outdoor hutch should have a wire bottom with 1/3 solid flooring and have a leak-proof roof.

• 2. A wooden or plastic nest box for the guinea pig to sleep inside.

• 3. An exercise pen, made from wire or hard plastic.

• 4. One or two ceramic crock food bowls.

• 5. A hanging water bottle for the side of the cage.

• 6. A hay rack that hangs on the side of the cage.

• 7. Commercial timothy pellets made specifically for guinea pigs.

• 8. Fresh green vegetables, thoroughly washed.

• 9. Timothy hay.

• 10. Safe bedding made from recycled paper, aspen or corn cob.

• 11. Wooden chew blocks for gnawing.

• 12. Toys such as balls made for cats, empty toilet paper rolls, small boxes, PVC pipe.

• 13. A travel carrier made for small animals.

• 14. A soft brush for grooming.

• 15. Nail trimmers designed for cats or human infants.

• 16. And, yes, as noted in the comments, vitamin C is critical to guinea pigs.