MidWest Homes for Pets Guinea Habitat Plus Cage, Includes Divider Panel and Hinged Top, Washable PVC Canvas Bottom, Expandable Small Animal Cage for Guinea Pigs, 171GHP

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!

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.

Very nice size for a few guineas, gives them some space to move around.