I’ve had my long-haired guinea pig (Muppet) for going on 2 years now. I don’t know anyone else with guinea pigs so I don’t have anyone to ask these questions to. I guess I’ve been doing things a certain way with Muppet and I’m curious to see if other people do the same or differently. And I’m also looking for some advice.
1. Pooping in his house:
He used to go to the bathroom in a corner in his cage, but for a while now he’s been going just in his house. How can I change this? Should I get some kind of litter stuff and put in the corner (I feel like he might just turn his nose up at it)?
2. Staying in his house:
He actually rarely comes out of it, unless he’s eating. He’ll drag his house around the cage so he doesn’t need to exit it, it’s sort of funny actually. I wondered if it has been the winter months and maybe he is just cold. But it’s kind of new behavior. How can I encourage him to come out of his house? (maybe ziptie it to the cage wall so he can’t drag it with him?)
3. Veggies:
I wonder if I feed him too many veggies (he chooses this over his pellet food) – a handful of carrots and/or spinnach every morning and evening. How many veggies do you give your pigs?
4. Cage Size:
I want to get him a bigger cage, but they are so expensive! How big is your (single) pig’s cage? Any suggestions for places to buy online?
5. Cleaning:
How often do you clean your pig’s cage?
OK that’s all I’ve got. Thanks in advance for your advice!