Many Guinea Pig owners have tried different cages and settled on these two options:

• Guinea Habitat” Guinea Pig Cage & Accessories by MidWest
• DIY cages (your creativity will be needed here)

You will find that most guinea pig owners use this cage. It is very easy to assemble and maintain.

One of these cages can house a maximum of two (2) guinea pigs. If you have more guinea pigs(3+), you will have to get a second one and join them. The image will be shown below to indicate what we mean.

See some helpful set up clips.

video 1: Midwest Guinea Pig Cage

video 2: Setting up guinea habitat plus

This is just an idea of how you can join 2 Guinea Habitat Plus Cages

Joining Guinea Habitat Plus Cages

How Will This Cage Actually Look In Your House?

Where Do You Get This Cage?

US #1. Guinea Habitat Plus Guinea Pig Cage by MidWest w/Top Panel, 47L x 24W x 14H Inches

UK #2. Guinea Habitat Plus ™ Guinea Habitat Plus

UK #3. Guinea Habitat Guinea Pig Cage by MidWest, 47L x 24W x 14H Inches

CANADA #4. Guinea Habitat ™ Guinea Pig Cage by MidWest, 47L x 24W x 14H Inches

When it comes to DIY guinea pigs cages, you will have 3 options. You, however, need to know the proper dimensions required for the specific number of guinea pigs you have; see this site for the dimensions.

Make sure to go through the 3 DIY options below to see what works best for you.

DIY OPTION 1

Buy the Pet Playpen Bunny Cage Fence – Tespo DIY Small Animal Exercise Pen Crate Kennel Hutch for Guinea Pigs & Rabbits, Upgrade Version and combine it with coroplast.

The Tespo Playpen mentioned above has grids (instead of buying grids separately, you can go for a 12 panel or 36 panel playpen). DIY Option 2 will make this clear for you.

Where Can I Get This Tespo Playpen?

US: Tespo Pet Playpen Animal Fence Cage DIY Exercise Pen Crate Kennel Hutch for Small Animals, Bunny, Rabbit, Puppy & Guinea Pigs, Indoor Upgrade 12 Panels (Black)

UK: SONGMICS 2-Floor Metal Pet Playpen, 36 Grid Panels, Customisable Cage Enclosure for Small Animals, Guinea Pigs, Rabbit Hutches, Includes Mallet, Indoor Use 143 x 73 x 71 cm, Black LPI02H

UK: Pawhut DIY Pet Playpen Metal Wire Fence Indoor Outdoor Guinea Pig Rabbit Small Animals Cage 36 Panel Enclosure Black

UK: JYYG Pet Playpen, Guinea Pig Cage, Small Animal Cage, Dog Playpen Indoor Metal Wire Rabbit Cage Yard Fence For Small Animals, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits Kennel Crate Fence Tent, 12 Panels 12 PCS

UK: Tespo Pet Playpen, Dog Puppy Cat Pen, Small Animal Cage Indoor Portable Metal Wire Yard Fence for Small Animals, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits Kennel Crate Fence Tent Black 15 X 12 Inches (28 Panels)

UK: Tespo Pet Playpen Animal Fence Cage DIY Exercise Pen Crate Kennel Hutch Small Animals, Bunny, Rabbit, Puppy & Guinea Pigs, Indoor Upgrade 12 Panels

CANADA : Tespo Pet Playpen, Small Animal Cage Indoor Portable Metal Wire Yard Fence for Small Animals, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits Kennel Crate Fence Tent, Black 12 Panels
 

DIY OPTION 2

Buy Coroplasts (corrugated plastic) and Whitmor 6-Cube Wire StorageShelves or Grid Wire Modular Shelving and Storage Cubes to build C&C cages.

See tutorial videos on building C&C cages:

How to build a C&C Cage

Building a C&C cage for 2 Cavies

How Do You Go About  Cutting and Scoring Coroplast:

Cutting & Scoring Coroplast

If you find that cutting coroplast for your grids to be too much work, there are already cut coroplast and pre-prepared grids that are sold for around $70-$90 and all you have to do is set up. Here is a video.

Setting up the C&C cage

How Will These Grid Cages (also known as C&C Cages) Actually Look in Your House?

These grid cages have different designs, meaning your creativity is crucial.

Where Do You Get The Grids?

U.S.  Whitmor Storage Cubes – Stackable Interlocking Wire Shelves – White (Set of 6)

U.S. Internet’s Best Wire Storage Cubes | Set of 4 | Wire Storage Cubbies | 2 Wire Dividers | Multi Stacking Options | Storage Shelving Organization Toys Towels Binder | Black

UK  BAAB ORGANIZING 4 Cube Interlocking Storage Rack Metal Wire Cubes for Book Shoes Toys Clothes Tools Combination Unit,each cube 35.5 cm Black

UK  AmazonBasics 6 Cube Wire Storage Shelves – Black

UK  BRIAN & DANY 6-Cube Wire Storage Cubes, Larger Cubes (35 cm vs. 30 cm), DIY Wire Grid Bookcase, Multi-Use Modular Storage Shelving Rack, Black

UK SONGMICS 12 Cube Interlocking Storage Rack with Metal Wire Mesh Shelves Combination Cabinet Display Stand Unit Large Capacity Free Rubber Mallet 93 x 31 x 123 cm Black LPI34H

UK COSTWAY 6/8/12 Metal Wire Cube Storage Shelf Rack DIY Grid Wire Mesh Display Bookcase Closet Cabinet Organiser Shelves (Black, 110 x 37 x 145cm)

CANADA: AmazonBasics 6 Cube Wire Storage Shelves – White

Where Do You Get Coroplast and Tools You Need To Prepare It?

1. 48 in. x 96 in. x 0.157 in. White Corrugated Plastic Sheet
2. C-Line Slide ‘N Grip Binding Bars, black, 11 x 1/4, 100/Box -CLI34447
3. STANLEY 14-563W Aviation Straight Snips
4. X-Acto Knife with Cap
5. STANLEY STHT36031WM 25FT Dual Lock Tape Measure

DIY OPTION 3

Some people build creative wooden and glass cages. Since the wood can become dirty over time, you can get waterproof paint that is pet safe.

See a video of an example of a DIY wooden guinea pig cage:

How to Build Your Own Wooden Guinea Pig Cage DIY Cage

How Do These Wooden Cages Actually Look In Your House?

(These are just a few ideas of how you can DIY your guinea pig wooden home)