This pen for guinea pigs??

Summer&Skye

Mama Doe

• Nov 30, 2013

• #1

I'm asking for a friend who's after a play pen/run for guinea pigs, but I know there have been some issues with the size of the gaps in these for rabbits so would it just be a no no for guineas? They wouldn't be left completely unsupervised in it, there'd always be someone around. They need something that's easy to fold up and put back up but is also solid and secure as there's lots of children in their house! Thanks

 

Mrsmcarey

Mama Doe

• Nov 30, 2013

• #2

The gaps a quite big which is why rabbits get stuck my sister has one but used cable ties on the corners and joins so that the gaps were ok.

If they do this then can't see there being a problem but wouldn't trust it without

 

happysaz133

Wise Old Thumper

• Nov 30, 2013

• #3

I have them for my rabbits and guineas and they are fine. Just watch babies as we had one get out.

 

Last edited: Dec 2, 2013

EBM

Mama Doe

• Nov 30, 2013

• #4

this is the same horrible pen that that rabbit got his head stuck in

 

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Babsie

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 1, 2013

• #5

Apart from the pen being proven unsafe for rabbits, I am never happy with metal runs as they aren't as secure as wooden ones and I wouldn't like to have to be outside supervising them all the time they were in it.

 

biscandmatt1

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 1, 2013

• #6

i think a few people have had pets get stuck in them. i would probably avoid it. :wave:

 

Summer&Skye

Mama Doe

• Dec 1, 2013

• #7

Seems like not a popular choice!! For the moment they need something to use indoors as the guineas r indoors but obviously in Summer they will go out in a run. I will find something!! Thanks for your opinions :wave:

 

Fluffs

Alpha Buck

• Dec 1, 2013

• #8

Summer&Skye said:

Seems like not a popular choice!! For the moment they need something to use indoors as the guineas r indoors but obviously in Summer they will go out in a run. I will find something!! Thanks for your opinions :wave:

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http://www.welfarehutches.co.uk/65ft_x_6ft_run_2ft_high/p1466125_10039435.aspx
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Obviously it's quite expensive but a good price for its size and it's well made.

and you've got until summer to save up
:wave:

 

Summer&Skye

Mama Doe

• Dec 1, 2013

• #9

Fluffs said:

http://www.welfarehutches.co.uk/65ft_x_6ft_run_2ft_high/p1466125_10039435.aspx
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Obviously it's quite expensive but a good price for its size and it's well made.

and you've got until summer to save up
:wave:

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Hi thanks, it's not actually for me, it's for a friend. They need something to use indoors that can be folded away easily but is still sturdy so the children don't knock it down!

 

Goth Mummy

Warren Scout

• Dec 2, 2013

• #10

Oh.. I have one but I have hardly used it for the rabbit as it seemed really flimsy and as though she could get out easily (I didnt know that rabbits had their heads stuck). I tried using it indoors with my guinea pigs and they just got out very quickly! Fortunately it was indoors so not too much of an issue but it was a bit scary with piggies running all over the ground floor of the house and a toddler and dog trying to "help" ...

Sorry I think a wooden fold up run is more secure for piggies.

 

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Amy104

Warren Veteran

• Dec 4, 2013

• #11

I use a fabric playpen for my guineas indoors, they've never chewed it.
Like this...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fabric-Pet-Dog-Cat-Puppy-Play-Pen-Rabbit-Guinea-Pig-Run-/290673560705?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Steamers_Cookers_PP&var=&hash=item43ad7e8c81