Household Items that make great toys. Piggys are great for recycling!
- Toilet roll tubes stuffed with hay (cut lengthwise to prevent smaller Piggys getting stuck). We have had this happen before. As we were more concerned about getting the piggy out than getting a picture, there is no picture.
- Tunnels (could be made out of old drain pipe. *Sterilise first* make sure it's at least 4 1/2 inch round. Bigger the better.
- Paper bags, again can be stuffed with hay or just on their own. NEVER plastic bags though.
- Soft toys with pet safe bedding inside or even hay! Ours love them. (Make sure any small parts like eyes or buttons are removed as they are a choking hazard).
- Empty cardboard boxes (not laminated). These are also GREAT to nibble on which helps to naturally trim their teeth.
- Cosys /cuddle cups. (available to buy).
- Always provide them with plenty of wooden toys or tree branches so that they can chew on them to help trim their teeth naturally. Make sure the tree branches are from fruit trees that do not contain pits as they are poisonous. Make sure any fresh food or branches you have are not treated with fertiliser.
- Towels, hang them from cage bars or even just lay them in the cage. They make great hideys.
Hay Racks And Hideys
Commercial Toys
- Cat balls, Piggys love to push them around. Try the ones with bells in.
- Some people use pigloos but i don't recommend them as there isn't much air flow inside them.
- Wooden hidey holes. Piggys love to chew on them which help to trim their teeth. Buy the biggest you can find as your Piggys will grow into them.
- Wooden hanging bird toys. Piggys love to stretch and reach out for things.
- Large fabric tunnels. Our Piggies love charging through them. (See videos)
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING:
Large Exercise Balls
These are very bad for Guinea Pigs as they can and will cause crippling injuries to their back, feet and toes.
Exercise Wheels
These are also very bad for Guinea Pigs as they can and will cause crippling injuries to their back, feet, and toes.
Anything that has small parts shouldn't be used either as small parts can be a choking hazard.
Ý A few push ups to start the day Ý
Ý What was initially a paper bag filled with Ý hay soon became a nice place to sleep