Mid West Homes for Pets Guinea Habitat Plus Guinea Pig Cage by Midwest w/Top Panel, 47L x 24W x 14H InchesGreenCircle Certified: Recycled Content

For the price (I paid $35 for the cage with top), I think this is an awesome cage. It's easy to put together and meets the minimum cage size requirement for two guinea pigs. I am very happy that a simple, affordable option is available because I think it will encourage more guinea pig owners to provide an appropriate space for their piggies. However, there are a few cons to this cage. It is a little flimsy/wobbly. It's not unusable, but it might be worthwhile to add a few zip ties to it. The liner is soft, unlike the rigid bottom of a C&C cage, so it will be a little more difficult to move or place on a table, as it would have to be the same size or bigger. The liner is a bit too short for loose bedding, so the guinea pigs can kick pieces out more easily. The horizontal bars on the cage make my water bottle just a little too low, or a little too high. Right now I have it attached to the door, but I'm planning to create a better solution. The top is kind of a pain to put on. Also, my cage arrived with a few slightly bent/warped panels, which might be why my top is so difficult. For some reason they shipped it directly in its packaging, instead of inside a shipping box. However, Amazon sent me a replacement right away, and did not expect me to return the bent one! I was impressed with the customer service! I've only had the cage for a week, so I can't comment on the staining issue. I never see the bottom anyways... as long as it's sanitary and smells clean, stains don't bother me.In my area, it would cost the same to build a C&C cage, which I plan to eventually do. However, this cage was an excellent option for the time being and allowed me to have a nice cage very quickly for my two rescues. In my opinion, if you don't want to bother with building a C&C, or the materials are hard to find or too expensive in your area, this is a really great option. It will meet your needs, and you can add on to it in the future if you want to. I wouldn't pay the $80 they are charging at the pet store, though!One more note to add: I've seen some reviewers complaining about waste getting stuck in the bars. You can avoid this by simply attaching the vinyl liner inside of the bars, like in my picture.

When we bought our guinea pig we also purchased a standard cage. After the food dishes and her igloo went into the cage there was no room for her to walk around more less play. I went hunting for a better home and found this cage. I was wary because there were some reviews about being difficult to set up and some claiming a badly made cage. It was also half the cost of others (and half the size) After reading the good reviews and feeling like size mattered(hehe) I went ahead and gave it a try. Not only am I glad I did but the guinea pig is too. There is so much room and it is sturdy even if you decide to take out the center bar which I have done. It does shake a little easier without it, but by no means is it unstable. I ended up buying another as we thought our first needed a friend. I guess she was to old to welcome company into her home (she was abused and the shelter kept her alone as she was not very sociable, she is now lol). The second cage is just as good as the first. A good thing too as GP #2 ended up being pregnant! She only had one which is also female so they fit perfectly fine together in the same cage, even with 2 igloos the dishes a potty box and toys. I do recommend using puppy house training pads under whatever you use for their base. The canvas is easy to clean though drying time is a little long. I found the pads keep the canvas clean as one GP likes to pull up the bedding instead of always using the potty box. Assembly is simple and besides attaching the Velcro strips (there are quite a few) on the canvas to the bars there is nothing difficult about putting it together. I wrote this review almost a year after purchase so there would be time for the normal wear of it and an informed opinion. It is just as sturdy as it was when we bought them the canvas is still in excellent shape even though I didn't think of the pads till several months ago. Either way the canvas is still washed weekly as a precaution even though the pads work great. I definitely recommend this cage for your little furry pet as it is well worth it's low cost and is a great sturdy,large home that they will love!