Meets recommended size
Indoor pen
SONGMICS Modular Small Animal Enclosure 140 × 70 cm
- Floor
- 140 × 70 cm
- Floor area
- 0.98 m²
Suits: 2 guinea pigs
Approx. price
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🇦🇺 Guides written for Australian owners
Find the perfect home for your guinea pigs
Independent, welfare-first cage guides. Learn how much space your guinea pigs really need, which cage types work in Australian homes, and how to set one up properly.
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Recommended for a pair
2 × 4 grid C&C cage
≈ 1.0 m²
flat floor space
pets
Welfare-first advice
Sizes and setups based on published welfare guidance, not on what fits a shop shelf.
thermostat
Made for Aussie climate
Practical advice for 35°C+ summers, cold snaps and Australian backyards.
policy
Honest and independent
No sponsored rankings and no commission. We say plainly what we have and haven't tested.
square_foot
Real measurements
Every cage is judged on flat floor area in m², the number that matters most.
Housing guide
Choose the right style of housing
Every guinea pig deserves room to zoom. Compare the main types of housing used in Australia, indoors and out.
Cage type3 min read
C&C cages: the complete guide for Australian owners
Modular grid cages with a waterproof Corflute base. Roomy, affordable and easy to expand.
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Cage type2 min read
Indoor guinea pig cages, pens and hutches compared
Store-bought cages, modular pens and furniture-style hutches. What works and what to avoid.
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Cage type2 min read
Outdoor guinea pig hutches and runs in Australia
Shade, predator-proofing and heat safety for backyard housing, plus the size to aim for.
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Cage type2 min read
How to build a DIY guinea pig cage (C&C) in an afternoon
A step-by-step 2 × 4 C&C build with a shopping list and Corflute measurements.
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How much space do your guinea pigs need?
Many cages sold as "guinea pig cages" are less than half the recommended size. Check what your group needs.
Your recommended floor spaceWelfare minimum met
1.0 m²
Bare minimum 0.7 m² of flat, single-level floor.
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Example C&C layout: 2 × 4 grids
About 71 × 142 cm using standard 35.5 cm C&C grids (1.01 m²).
Researched picks
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We compared the published floor dimensions of real products against welfare guidance. We haven't tested these ourselves.
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Meets recommended size
DIY C&C grids
Costway 16-Cube Wire Storage Grids (DIY C&C)
- Floor
- 142 × 71 cm
- Floor area
- 1.00 m²
Suits: 2 guinea pigs (as a 2×4 build)
Approx. price
≈ $87
Meets minimum only
Indoor cage
MidWest Guinea Habitat Plus
- Floor
- 119 × 61 cm
- Floor area
- 0.73 m²
Suits: 1–2 guinea pigs (minimum only)
Approx. price
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🇦🇺 Coming soon to Australia
Welfare-approved guinea pig cages, coming soon
We're looking at bringing properly sized cages and C&C kits to Australia. Tell us what you'd want, and we'll let you know first when they're available.
Care & setup
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Simple, practical advice on setting up and looking after the cage through every Australian season.
Setup2 min read
Setting up your first guinea pig cage: the step-by-step checklist
From choosing the spot to hides, hay and water. A checklist for new owners.
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Climate2 min read
Keeping guinea pigs cool in an Australian summer
Danger temperatures, warning signs, and practical cooling tips for hot days.
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Bedding2 min read
The best bedding for guinea pigs in Australia
Fleece vs paper vs shavings: safety, absorbency, cost and cleaning compared.
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