Mr. Bubbles and Scruffy
It is. I made it pretty dense. The knots on the top make for a very comfortable spot for him to lay. It also has the added benefit of a great view, which Scruffy loves. It's a win-win-win LOL!
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ItsaZoo
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What kind of wood did you use, pine? At some point I will have to replace the “loft” in my smaller cage since the clips are wearing out. She doesn’t use the ramp, so I thought a shelf across the back would work, but I wasn’t sure if I should use aspen or if pine would be okay.
I agree. The legs are pine and the top is made of the same material used on a wooden cutting board. I never intended for the guinea pigs to be able get on top of it. I made the mistake of underestimating Scruffy's intelligence and ability to hop and climb. The fleece knots absorb the urine more than the wood does and requires rinsing and cleaning at least every third day; depending on how much time he spends up there. I thought about moving things around so he can't get up there, but he would push his hut over to the fleece forest and get up there anyway. So I'll just leave it the way it is and keep it clean for him. If it comes down to it, I can pull the fleece strips out and replace them.
Renovsparky, have you considered buying or making a potty pad to put on top? Most places that sell guinea pig cage liners or toys have them. I've found them useful in places where my pigs love to hang out, and you can just throw them in the wash whenever they get dirty.
That sounds like a good idea. Although I wonder if he would chew it. That little guinea pig chews more than the others combined, or at least it seems that way sometimes. I've given up on trying to keep him from tearing up his stuff and relegated myself to the fact that it's his cage and he's going to do what he wants with it. I just make sure there's nothing for him to get hurt on and that it's as clean and sanitary as I can keep it.
Scruffy going for the keys. Those little holes in the seam of my shirt are from him.
It has quite a few that aren't shown in the picture. My green TMNT shirt is his favorite one to bite holes in.
Since I've been using a syringe to feed Scruffy and give him medicine, vitamins and probiotic, Mr Bubbles has wanted to get in on the action. He climbs up on his cage, popcorns all over the place and does his little pleading for attention squeak. It's impossible to ignore him when he's being so cute so I started making up a little extra critical care just for him. It's not much more than 1 ml, but it makes him happy. After he gets his fix, he goes into his house, stretches out, lets out a great big yawn and takes a nap.
Right on cue, Sammy and Dean started doing the same thing. I'm going to have to give them a little bit too. I'm a sucker for a cute furry face and a squeak. Who said guinea pigs don't get spoiled?
Right on cue, Sammy and Dean started doing the same thing. I'm going to have to give them a little bit too. I'm a sucker for a cute furry face and a squeak. Who said guinea pigs don't get spoiled?
Going through some old pictures and came across this one of Mr Bubbles. This was taken on the day we got him and put him in his cage for the first time. He went right after the pellets!
This is him now for comparison:
In loving memory of Scruffy, who passed away tonight, I'm posting some pictures of his best times and this tribute to his life with us. He was the most unique, resilient and precious pet I've ever had in my life. I will always cherish him and the wonderful things he did. He made our lives that much better being part of our family.
Scruffy on the day we made him part of our family. He was meant to be my Guinea Pig. I knew it at the very moment I saw him at the pet store. He was the only one of the babies who didn't run and hide when I walked up.
Scruffy's first introduction to the outside grass grazing experience. This is the one thing he enjoyed more than anything we did together. He took right to it and felt very secure knowing that I would never let anything bad happen to him.
Scruffy on the day we made him part of our family. He was meant to be my Guinea Pig. I knew it at the very moment I saw him at the pet store. He was the only one of the babies who didn't run and hide when I walked up.
Scruffy's first introduction to the outside grass grazing experience. This is the one thing he enjoyed more than anything we did together. He took right to it and felt very secure knowing that I would never let anything bad happen to him.