Never house a guinea pig and a hamster in the same cage . They are not similar pets and have very different needs . Hamsters are solitary animals and prefer to be alone – they don ’ t even like being in the same cage with other hamsters , so will definitely not appreciate a guinea pig companion .
and quiet environment , and are very sensitive to chemicals and car fumes , so don ’ t put them in the garage .
There are several different types of bedding to choose from to keep your guinea pigs warm . They can be quite fussy , so you may have to give them the choice of two types , until you get an idea of what they prefer . They also like to burrow and snuggle , so the bedding should be about 10 - 15cm deep . You may want to provide more than one sleeping station so that they have choice . You will soon learn what your guinea pigs prefer and whether or not they like snuggling together or prefer to sleep apart .