selkie

http://www.redmap.co.uk/ferretsabout...log/Cages.html
The tall ferret home here that I posted would be doubtful for a guinea pig.
the ladders are quite steep and my ferret has a job and jumps levels. Bear
in mind the diameter of the tubes as well as Guineas can be tubby. I think
you would find one of the longer single storey or the two storey cages
better than the four level ones.

selkie
"David" <David@noisp.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> Firstly, many thanks to those people who were kind enough
> to reply to my earlier message asking about online
> businesses selling Guinea Pig (GP) cages. The urls supplied
> were exactly what I wanted and very much appreciated.
>
> I know to anyone with a GP, these may sound dumb questions,
> but I wondered whether anyone could clear up some queries I
> have.
>
> Firstly, many websites refer to cages being suitable for
> 'Ferrets, rats, guinea pigs, chincillas', but with some
> cages, only two of the four animals are listed, or three of
> the four, and sometimes interchangeably. Are there cages for
> say, a ferret/rat/chincilla that would not suit a GP? If so,
> why is this?
>
> Secondly, as a GP will spend much ofhis/her life in the
> cage, I obviously consider that it is essential that the
> cage is not only as big as possible, but as interesting. I
> noticed some cages that were 2 or 3 'floor' types that I
> presume would be more stimulating than a cage on one level
> (I must admit my home is small so something that provides
> room vertically rather than horizontally would be very
> helpful).
> However, to me, the websites advertising these multi-
> level/floor cages didn't make the situation that clear, but
> I gathered that each floor was linked by a ladder - Can GPs
> climb ladders without difficulty? In one case a ramp was
> mnetioned - again, can a GP climb these without problems?
> Some examples from the different websites were:
> (a)'An all metal small animal cage, suitable for
> Rats, Ferrets and Chincilla. It has 3 floors with
> ladders leading to each floor. The top is fully
> opening for easy access, and there is door access
> to the floors. It measures 70x44x105H The stand is
> not included'.
> (b)'The Deluxe Town House measures 24" x 24" x 36"h
> and contains 3 floors and 2 ramps. Comfortably houses
> 3-4 small animals'.
> (c)'This cage is specially made for Hamsters, Gerbils,
> Chinchilas and Rats. Martin's specialized cages are
> constructed from 1.5" x 1" galvanized wire and each has
> a drop in pan'.
>
> Thirdly, following on from my first question, (c) just
> above is a prime example of a cage described as being
> suitable for 'Hamsters, Gerbils, Chinchilas and Rats' - so I
> wondered why GPs were not included?
>
> Fourthly, are metal and plastic cages as good (i..e. safe) as each
> other for GPs?
>
> If anyone can assist with these, I would be very grateful.
> Thank you.
>
>
> David
>


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