Guinea Habitat Plus

When we bought our guinea pig we also purchased a standard cage. After the food dishes and her igloo went into the cage there was no room for her to walk around more less play. I went hunting for a better home and found this cage. I was wary because there were some reviews about being difficult to set up and some claiming a badly made cage. It was also half the cost of others (and half the size) After reading the good reviews and feeling like size mattered(hehe) I went ahead and gave it a try. Not only am I glad I did but the guinea pig is too. There is so much room and it is sturdy even if you decide to take out the center bar which I have done. It does shake a little easier without it, but by no means is it unstable. I ended up buying another as we thought our first needed a friend. I guess she was to old to welcome company into her home (she was abused and the shelter kept her alone as she was not very sociable, she is now lol). The second cage is just as good as the first. A good thing too as GP #2 ended up being pregnant! She only had one which is also female so they fit perfectly fine together in the same cage, even with 2 igloos the dishes a potty box and toys. I do recommend using puppy house training pads under whatever you use for their base. The canvas is easy to clean though drying time is a little long. I found the pads keep the canvas clean as one GP likes to pull up the bedding instead of always using the potty box. Assembly is simple and besides attaching the Velcro strips (there are quite a few) on the canvas to the bars there is nothing difficult about putting it together. I wrote this review almost a year after purchase so there would be time for the normal wear of it and an informed opinion. It is just as sturdy as it was when we bought them the canvas is still in excellent shape even though I didn't think of the pads till several months ago. Either way the canvas is still washed weekly as a precaution even though the pads work great. I definitely recommend this cage for your little furry pet as it is well worth it's low cost and is a great sturdy,large home that they will love!

NICE cage. We're back to having guinea pigs, two this time, and knew that with two we would need a bigger cage than our old one (from when we only had 1 guinea pig). After looking at different guinea pig housing options on You Tube and Amazon we decided to go with this larger Midwest cage and so glad we did. This cage is sold elsewhere online but Amazon had the best price.1) The cage is big enough for two guinea pigs. We have two plastic guinea pig "igloos" in this cage and there is still extra space for the pigs to run around. There is also the ability to add on by simply attaching another Midwest cage and using one of the doors as a ramp into the expanded area. An addition can be done in an "L" shape which fits nicely into the corner of a room.2) The divider with ramps is genius. The divider can be set up anywhere in the cage - Midwest recommends sectioning off 1/3 of the cage to use as a "kitchen" area. The benefit is being able to keep food and hay in one area, and because the divider has material at the bottom the hay and food stays in the feeding area and not tracked all throughout the cage. This is a HUGE plus because guinea pigs require a lot of hay and let's face it, hay is messy.The divider can also be used to completely block off a section of the cage. The ramps double as a lockable door.3) Easy set up. One person can set this cage up. Basically the outer wire walls are set on top of the flexible canvas-type bottom and the bottom is attached to the cage with velcro straps. This Plus Habitat has a wire lid that attaches with clips. Ends of the lid can be opened up to allow access to the cage and the whole lid can be detached as well.4) This cage is surprisingly sturdy! Keep in mind that it can't easily be moved - where it's set up is where it will be. The bottom is soft. It's strong, like canvas, but it's soft.5) Easy to clean! OK, a cage this big seems like it would be obnoxious to clean. Hardly. The trick here is *NOT* using bagged shavings or the fluffy traditional bedding material. This cage works BEST with fleece bedding. We use what a lot of others do: first lay down a thick layer of newspaper, then put an old towel on top, then the top layer is fleece material. (The towel keeps the newspaper from sticking to the fleece). Fleece is cheap - anywhere from $3.00 - $11.00/yard depending on patterns - and a yard of fleece works perfectly for this cage. There's plenty of info online, especially You Tube, showing how to use fleece bedding for guinea pigs.Basically it works like this - the guinea pig pee moves right through the fleece and is absorbed by the towel and newspapers. The fleece stays dry. This is also odor free. When it's time to clean up the newspaper gets tossed out, and the towel and fleece get a good shaking out and then thrown in the washer to clean. We spray the cage bottom with vinegar and water, wipe it clean, and set up the fleece system again. Super easy, super fast. And so much cheaper than buying bedding all the time. Some folks use disposable bed liners instead of newspaper - and even with those it's cheaper than buying bagged bedding.Their poop does need to be cleaned out daily (who knew such small creatures could produce so much poop) - we got a small dust pan and brush at the dollar store and just sweep the dried waste into the dust pan. No big deal.6) This is a guinea pig only habitat. Any smaller critter will easily escape.7) One of our guinea pigs did start gnawing on one of the velcro straps on the divider. Once we added more chew treats/toys this stopped. Something to keep an eye on.Overall, very glad we bought this cage! Would highly recommend this habitat.

This cage was perfect for my two guinea pigs, it's a really nice beginner cage. It was spacious enough for them to move around and roam comfortably, and it felt like the perfect size for two. I think adding more guinea pigs might make it feel a little cramped, though.It was easy to set up and clean, and I liked the little gates because they made it easy for the guinea pigs to come out or to separate the space into two sections. The cage also felt thick and sturdy, not flimsy. I used it for more than two years and it held up really well. Overall, it’s a durable and roomy cage for two guinea pigs.

This cage is large enough for two guinea pigs to be able to run and play. It's closer to 8"sq than 9"sq, but it's still larger and less expensive than any pet store cage I found. Our cavies are very active, so it's nice to have a cage they can run and chase each other in. I don't use the divider for them, since they're not potty-trained, but it is nice for someone who has potty-trained piggies.I've also found it easy to clean. I noticed some other reviews that had issues with being able to clean it, but we've had no problems. We use puppy pads or newpapers over the canvas, and fleece held with binder clips over that. My daughter or I clean it twice a week, and it's pretty easy to do. We just gathers the corners of the fleece & dump the poop into the garbage, shake it out outside, then put it in the laundry. Roll up the newspapers or pads, vacuum up any poop or hay that's left behind, wipe the canvas with a vinegar/water mix, then replace everything. We rotate a few different fleeces - they're pretty cheap (a LOT cheaper than traditional bedding!). My daughter can usually do it by herself in about 15-20 minutes.Although it's not the sturdiest cage I've seen, it serves it's purpose. It's basically an inexpensive, canvas version of a C&C cage. The sides are made very much like some playpens we've seen, and the bottom is a water-resistant canvas/PVC. We use the top for our cage, and I highly recommend that anyone with active piggies use the top. Our cavies can scale the sides and escape if the lid isn't on. Although our pigs are exceptionally athletic, I wouldn't take the chance with other cavies. So far, the cage has proven sturdy enough to not only keep the cavies in, but also 2 dogs and 2 very curious cats out. Note: This is not meant to be a portable cage! We move it every couple of weeks or so to vacuum under it, but NEVER try to move the cage with animals in it. I would recommend this cage for it's price & size. It's not perfect for everyone, but it's worked great for us.

I bought my two guinea pigs one of these this summer off Amazon. It was about twice the size of the cage they lived in before. I chose not to use the divider because I thought they would enjoy the space more if it was completely open. They seemed really happy. The added space made them run around and bounce. It had plenty space for two pigs, two hay feeders, two fleece beds, an edible log and an igloo. Also, it was possible to use fleece bedding just like we did in the old cage. Pinning the fleece down didn't work because one of my guinea pigs thought it would be a good idea to try to burrow under it. So, we thought it would be safer not to pin it down. However, if I was a more able seamstress, it would be possible to make changeable pads using fleece and towels so that she couldn't burrow anymore and making it super easy to change the bedding. The cage is sturdy and has survived being moved around, being pulled off the table by the dog, and being sat on by the cat. Because having the extra living space made the guinea pigs so happy, and because we love our guinea pigs so much, about six months after getting the Midwest Habitat, we decided to buy a second and connect them like it says you can. We rotated the outer panels so the doors faced in and were on the shorter ends. Then we added a second cage, using the ramps just like it shows. The ramps are very easy for the guinea pigs to use. One of our guinea pigs is very large and she can use it. One of our guinea pigs is really small and she is able to use it too. A few weeks after getting the second cage, we decided that we could easily accommodate a third guinea pig in the now massive habitat. We did and there is plenty room for three pigs, two igloos, two corner litter pans, four fleece beds, two hay feeders and an edible log. They also have a small wooden chew toy and a salt lick. There is still plenty space for them to run around--which they do frequently. Having the second cage actually makes cleaning their habitat easier. Before we would take them out of the cage, leave them on the floor in the kitchen, and change the fleece. Now, we simply change one side and then change the other. The pigs will all flock to the other side while we remove the fleece from either side. We use the door to barricade them out of the section as we change it. Once the clean fleece replaces the dirty fleece, they come in to explore the clean side and we barricade them in to change the other side. One side of the cage never gets as dirty as the other. They do not go to the bathroom as much on the side that they don't eat on. So, the feeding side of the cage is much messier. I have read other people's reviews on the Midwest Habitat and some people say that one of the downsides is that the guinea pigs chew on the canvas bottom of the cage. About five months after we got the cage, one of ours did start nibbling on the edges. However, she did not do so nearly enough to cause enough damage to remotely interfere with it's use. Also, from what I understand, the canvas bottom is healthier because it ventilates much better than a thick plastic bottom. A lot of people build their own guinea pig cages, which is great. However, I lack carpentry skills. Also, a lot of the custom made cages I've seen don't have a lid. For me, the lid was essential as I have two cats (who aren't really interested in harming the guinea pigs but do want, for some reason, to explore their cage). Also, it is extremely convenient, easily expandable, and easy to use. Therefore, if you are like me and lack carpentry skills, this is an easy way to give your guinea pigs all the space he or she needs. Getting two of these cages was the BEST decision I have made to make my pets happy. They went from living in a cage to a true habitat, a real home. It really made them come alive. I would invest the money on this product all over again in a heartbeat! I highly recommend it!

I received the cage before the expected delivery time. It came nicely packaged in a small box surprisingly. I was skeptical about the cage due to all the reviews i had read about it. So this is my experience with this cage.Some reviews stated that it was difficult putting the cage together, but personally I didn't even open the instruction to put it together. The cage was very self explanatory. Other reviews stated that the cage was very flimsy and not sturdy. I can agree that it is a bit flimsy where the cage folds; however i solved that issue by using zip ties to keep the cage in place. I personally think that for the intended purpose it is sturdy enough to house my two guinea pigs, but because there will be times i will be moving it the zip ties made sense for me to use. If you have no intention of moving the cage then zip ties are not necessary. There were other reviews i read that stated this cage is very heavy and very hard to move around. I personally did not find it hard to lift and maneuver around my house; however, it also depends on what type of bedding and objects are placed in the cage. I use fleece bedding and their houses are either the plastic igloo or a cardboard house i made myself. So for me it is actually very light to lift and move or even drag. There were other reviews that stated it was a very big cage and not suitable for small places. This did concern me because i do live in an apartment with limited space, but i took the risk and bought it anyways since in pictures it did not look very big. I was also concerned that my guinea pigs would not have more room to roam around play. Once it was put together i did not find it to be EXTREMELY big. It is longer than most cages and a bit wide then most; however, i was pleasantly surprised that even though it was longer it was perfect. My girls have enough room to roam and play and it was the perfect size for my small apartment.The flooring of the cage is material but study enough for the intended purpose. The times i did lift my cage is did sag a little but nothing to serious. My guinea pigs didn't mind i lifted them in their cage nor did they notice. I am using the top cover of this cage because i have a toddler that liked to stick her hands where they don't belong. The top does have clips that attach to the side of the cage. It can be a little annoying to undo when your feeding or cleaning the cage, but it does the job. I put their food and hay on top of the cage and so far i have not had any issues. This cage by far was so easy to clean. I do use the sectional in the middle to separate their food and sleep area. When i clean i close them off in one section while i clean the other section. I have not machine washed the bottom part but from what i understand it can be washed that way.Overall, I am pleased with this cage and have decided to keep it. It is certainly better then my last cage and my girls have enough room where they are not annoying each other anymore. When i do get a bigger cage i will be buying another one to make their living space even bigger. I am also very happy I do not have to be constantly cleaning and sweeping the floors =))!!

For the price (I paid $35 for the cage with top), I think this is an awesome cage. It's easy to put together and meets the minimum cage size requirement for two guinea pigs. I am very happy that a simple, affordable option is available because I think it will encourage more guinea pig owners to provide an appropriate space for their piggies. However, there are a few cons to this cage. It is a little flimsy/wobbly. It's not unusable, but it might be worthwhile to add a few zip ties to it. The liner is soft, unlike the rigid bottom of a C&C cage, so it will be a little more difficult to move or place on a table, as it would have to be the same size or bigger. The liner is a bit too short for loose bedding, so the guinea pigs can kick pieces out more easily. The horizontal bars on the cage make my water bottle just a little too low, or a little too high. Right now I have it attached to the door, but I'm planning to create a better solution. The top is kind of a pain to put on. Also, my cage arrived with a few slightly bent/warped panels, which might be why my top is so difficult. For some reason they shipped it directly in its packaging, instead of inside a shipping box. However, Amazon sent me a replacement right away, and did not expect me to return the bent one! I was impressed with the customer service! I've only had the cage for a week, so I can't comment on the staining issue. I never see the bottom anyways... as long as it's sanitary and smells clean, stains don't bother me.In my area, it would cost the same to build a C&C cage, which I plan to eventually do. However, this cage was an excellent option for the time being and allowed me to have a nice cage very quickly for my two rescues. In my opinion, if you don't want to bother with building a C&C, or the materials are hard to find or too expensive in your area, this is a really great option. It will meet your needs, and you can add on to it in the future if you want to. I wouldn't pay the $80 they are charging at the pet store, though!One more note to add: I've seen some reviewers complaining about waste getting stuck in the bars. You can avoid this by simply attaching the vinyl liner inside of the bars, like in my picture.

I have really been liking this cage. It's extremely big and I don't find it more difficult to clean than a regular cage (other than that it's bigger). But, by far, my favorite thing about this cage is how versatile it is. I was able to hook up the old cage to it by building a ramp (using the door from the guinea habitat cage and then flipping around the door to the old cage, and putting them together). This meant that (1) my old cage didn't go to waste and (2) guineas have an additional 4 feet of space and (3) I could put all the food/water in the old cage, so they'd primarily poop in there. Then I wanted to give my guineas even more run around space so I used the other door to make a ramp into a large bin. I did this by using a door from the divider piece (which I haven't been using) and attaching it backwards to the 2nd door of the cage to lead into the bin. Now, my guineas can run around the bin too. Especially nice is that I can close these door and keep the guineas in one area if I'm cleaning the other, or if I have to move them around (the habitat is too flimsy to carry with the guineas in it, so I move them in the little cage). My guineas have been popcorning and running around their new home happily. With just a little innovation, I've been able to expand this 8 ft cage to be twice as big now using stuff I already had (old cage + large bin). BTW - the guineas had to get used to using a ramp, but they mastered it within a few hours and now they run from one section of the cage to another.My only criticisms of this cage are (1) it's a bit flimsy. This is not a big deal for me or the guineas (they don't shake the walls or anything), but I do need to warn small children not to put their weight on the cage. And (2) putting it together with the straps in annoying (but not difficult). But again, you don't have to do that often, only when you're initially setting it up and if you move it or decide to launder the tarp (I don't, I use newspaper on the bottom and wood shaving so the tarp doesn't get dirty).I highly recommend this cage - and the price is unbeatable (this is cheaper than the cages for guinea pigs they sell in stores).

Loved the size. Fits perfectly for my 2 piggies.As other reviewers said, the canvas itself is an issue as the piggies have started staining them and chewing off them although i usually had a fleece and pee pads. Especially worse so on the ramp sides, likely one day the canvas on the ramp may be entirely eaten up by them lol.Aside, liked that it is open top, spacious and generally easy to build and maintain. Material seems to be durable as well. Hopefully it does not rust as easy. A little tad expensive though compared to other diy c&c cages.

Es resistente, fácil de armar y amplia. Tiene seguros para cerrar la jaula. Es bonita y la rampa es muy útil para dividir el espacio.

Es fácil de montar, es más grande de lo que esperaba y de buen material. El techo es muy práctico ya que puedes abrirlo por partes o quitarlo todo con facilidad. Para dos cobayas es genial.

I loved how the divided was movable to I have an area for food only and then play, I have to males and its just enough space for the two of them. It was super easy to put together and cleaning was no problem either. I will say putting down a layer of plastic or some sort of covering would be good over the canvas so it doesnt stain. the folding roof works great for ease of access and adaptability. I will say its not super sturdy but strong enough im not worried about an escape and its enough to keep our kitten out if he snuck down to the piggies. 10/10 worked great for me.

Parfait... Pratique facile à monter et solide...