Being a lover of guinea pigs usually means that you only want the biggest and best for your cavies. From luxurious habitats to frosty leafy greens on hot days to cozy little beds.
While you are designing your perfect guinea pig home you might be considering a ramp for their cage or hutch.
Guinea pigs are not natural climbers. They are most comfortable walking on flat, solid surfaces. Some guinea pigs take to ramps right away, while others want nothing to do with them.
However, if you have a multi-level habitat a ramp is your only option for your pigs to get the most out of their home. In order to make your cavy comfortable using a ramp, it needs to be wide and not steep.
Guinea pigs are not fans of heights and it may take them a little time to learn to use it so do not be discouraged. Once they get comfortable with it they will soon be up and down the ramp all day and night.
Guinea pigs enjoy having a gradual incline to reach those high places. They like to find a nice high place to observe what is going on and keep a lookout.
When you are looking at getting a ramp you will notice stores tend to sell many that are made from solid wood. Wood ramps can be uncomfortable on their feet and getting a good grip can be a problem.
To solve this situation you can cover the ramp with a grippy, soft material like a towel or carpet.
There are so many guinea pig platforms, pig ramps and cavy cages that it can be hard to pick one from the thousands that are out there. We have scoured through many different options to give your cavy places to climb and have fun.
From ramps to hutches to bridges and cages we have scoured to find some of the best ones on Amazon.
Cage ramp for small animal cage or habitat
This guinea pig ramp is a natural, kiln-dried wood with no chemicals, glues or pesticides. It is even completely safe for your pig to chew on. This wooden bridge has excellent reviews and is not too steep.
It allows your guinea pigs to easily travel from one side of a cage to another.
For more information on this cage ramp, visit this link on Amazon to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
Guinea pig cage divider by midwest
This cage divider ramp can be used in multiple fashions when used with the Midwest cage.
The panel features a hinged ramp that can be raised, lowered and even locked into place to divide the guinea habitat in the Midwest cage. When it is un-hinged it creates a passageway.
Midwest offers a bunch of products that allow you to create your perfect guinea habitat.
For more information on this guinea pig cage , visit this link to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
Trixie Natura wooden ramp
Do not let the rabbit coming down the ramp fool you. This is a perfect ramp for a guinea pig.
There is one note that other buyers have mentioned. When ordering it only comes with one ramp.
You need to purchase two ramps to keep the incline small and reach the ground easier.
However, one buyer of the product stated how perfect this ramp was for her guinea pig. “Perfect for the replacement of my other ramp….for a chicken coop I use as a guinea pig penthouse. I added a couple of Paint sticks that I glued diagonally for extra traction as it is a steep ramp and my guinea pig is old.
Perfect! Thank you.” The only issue you have to watch for is that the wood may be covered in a varnish which can be an issue if you pig likes to gnaw on stuff.
For more information on this guinea pig wooden ramp, visit this link on Amazon to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
Flexible all-natural wood bridge
This item is made from freshly cut maple and popular wood which is perfectly safe for cavies to chew on. It bends to any shape you want.
So, whether you want it as a quiet Lil hideaway, a bridge, a ramp, or even a mat it will cover all those needs.
The seller is even willing to work with you on the exact dimensions that you may need. So, if you need one smaller or even bigger they will accommodate you.
For more information on this guinea pig wooden ramp, visit this link on Amazon to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
These are all great ways to help your cavy utilize and enjoy their habitat to the fullest extent. It may also make you wonder, with all this climbing material is it a possibility that your pig could climb their cage or even out of their cage?
Even though guinea pigs are not natural-born climbers that can climb and even jump. The good news though is that unlike hamsters or mice their body size does not make them good candidates for scaling that cage wall.
They are highly unlikely to climb or even jump over a wall that is 18 inches or taller.
Couple that with a spacious and roomy cage to run and play in they won’t have any reason to do so. It is essential to not skimp on picking out the perfect habitat.
Getting a cage that is too small will not only stress out your pig but also possibly lend itself to a cavy breakout. Make sure that even with a ramp, low shelves, ledges, and/or platform you give your cavies enough room to run some laps when the desire arises.
There are some great cages and hutches out on the market that come with built-in ramps. This is something to consider if you feel your cage is not big enough for a ramp, you are increasing your number of guinea pigs or if you are simply looking for an upgrade.
Prevue universal small animal home
This is a great habitat with a built-in ramp and it has even had enough room below the floating platform for your cavy to run around.
It features an extra deep 6 ¼ inch tubby base and two large entry doors. It has one on top and one on the side.
This cage measures 32.5 inches long x 19 inches wide and 17.5 inches high.
Which may not be a good fit if you have more than one guinea pig. For a single pig, the minimum size of the cage should be 7.5 square feet which are generally 30 inches x 36 inches.
For two cavies it should be 10.5 square feet which are generally 30 inches x 50 inches.
The bigger the better so as to not stress out your babies. It is rated a 4.8 out of 5 which is a great rating for a cage.
One reviewer had this to say regarding this cage for their guinea pig.
“This is the PERFECT size cage for My 2-year-old guinea pig. SO spacious. Mt guinea does not even use the ramp, He jumps on the ”second floor” with no probs. Highly recommend this cage, Anything smaller would be unfit for an adult guinea pig!”
For more information on this guinea pig wooden ramp, visit this link on Amazon to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
CO-Z Topnotch weatherproof indoor outdoor wooden guinea pig hutch
If you are looking for a great outdoor hutch this one gives you plenty of room to keep more than one cavy and it boasts multiple levels to play and run on.
What is great about this outdoor hutch is that it gives you the ability to separate the hutch into two different areas if cavies need to be isolated.
You can also open it up with the ramp and allow them to enjoy each other’s company.
It has firmly fixed bolts on every window and entrance so that predators cannot gain access to your little darlings.
For more information on this guinea pig wooden ramp, visit this link on Amazon to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
One of the common mistakes that guinea pig owners make is getting a small cage, to check other mistakes that you should avoid.
Living world deluxe habitat
While this habitat may not have as many guinea pig platforms and ramps, it has a great amount of space.
It also has 2 different openings on the top and one on the side. They have the perfect place to run around on the bottom half, a platform to enjoy the view and even a little hidey-hole for when they want to get away.
For more information on this guinea pig wooden ramp, visit this link on Amazon to see detailed product specifications, customer reviews, and online ordering options.
With all these great options you may be chomping at the bit to get a ramp or platform into your piggy’s habitat.
However, you may find some hesitation in your cavies part to use it.
For a guinea pig to use a ramp they need to offer a non-slip surface to walk on. They do not like surfaces that feel unsteady. Check to make sure that the ramp is wide enough to comfortably fit your cavy.
It is also essential to check that the ramp is not steep. Sometimes it helps to have a side on one edge, for instance placing one side of the ramp against the side of the cage.
This will give your pig a little more reassurance that they will not fall off. You can also try using food bribes.
Drag some tasty treats along the ramp and place them on the platform. Just do not isolate their food or water to try and force them to go up or down the ramp.
Wait until you see them using it frequently to move any essentials. Once they get the hang of it, you will notice a much happier guinea pig.
Lydia King is a huge animal lover and has always been fascinated with learning about the animal kingdom. She enjoys writing about anything animal related from scientific information about rare species to animal references in pop culture.
