Keeping Guinea Pigs 101 | Everything You Need To Know

Guinea pigs are fun, quirky companions for people of all ages. These little animals have heaps of character and very distinct, individual personalities. If you’re thinking of bringing some guinea pigs into your home, you’ll be rewarded by conversational squeaks, affectionate nuzzling, and the comical sight of your pets devouring hay and vegetables like there’s no tomorrow. If you’re already an owner, then you’ll know firsthand what enjoyable and easy pets they are to look after.

Guinea pigs are wonderful pets the whole family can enjoy

Let the adventure start here for your pets and children with a Zippi tunnel system and playpen.

Guinea Pig Hutch with 2m run and children in the garden

Guinea pig safe and secure in the Omlet Zippi Run

Zippy guinea pig platforms let you and your pets interact at the same level

Guinea pigs watching their world from up high on the sturdy Zippi platform with protective rail barrier

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1 Introduction

Guinea pigs will reward you with conversational squeaks, affectionate nuzzling and the comical sight of devouring food like there’s no tomorrow...

2 Why Guinea Pigs?

Guinea pigs make fantastic pets - they’re inquisitive, characterful, and very affectionate. They will provide you with...

3 How Many Guinea Pigs?

The ideal number of guinea pigs to keep depends on various factors, like available space, the time and attention you can dedicate, and...

4 Feeding Cavies

Guinea pigs are grazers – they love eating a wide variety of food, such as grass, dry food, hay and some fruits and vegetables...

5 Training Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are grazers – they love eating a wide variety of food, such as grass, dry food, hay and some fruits and vegetables...

6 Keeping Cavies Happy!

Guinea pigs have a few basic needs; a warm clean home, a balanced diet, clean water, a safe space to run around, good health, and friends...

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Guinea pigs are incredibly gentle animals can play happily with children of most ages.

Two guinea pigs in their Zippi run beneath the Zippi platform

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Zippi platforms add more usable space for your pets inside the Zippi enclosure

Caddi Treat Holder for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Two guinea pigs sitting under the platforms in an the Omlet Zippi Run

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Predator resistant Eglu go guinea pig hutch and run by Omlet

Guinea pigs eager to explore their Zippi tunnel system

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Spending time with his pet guinea pigs in an Omlet Outdoor Pet Run with purple Zippi shelter

Guinea Pigs love to amble around so it's important to provide your pets with enough space to play every day.
Discover the spacious Outdoor Pet Run by Omlet. Ideal choice for your family and pet cavies to play, share time and bond together!