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Sunday, October 17, 2010
News Flash - Last 2x4 Colonial Cavy Cage GONE!!!
Is the Cavy Cage you want still in stock?
As you HAVE to know by now, BlueStoneCommerce (Nancy and Bob) are vacationing in Hawaii. And as you also should know by now (so you and your piggy would not be left without that perfect cavy cage) we stocked up on several cages before we left to be made available during our vacation. As of this writing, we have been gone just over a week now (and no way are we ready to go back to Michigan yet). The good news is that we still have all cavy cage models in stock. (However, two of our models only have one single cage left). So, again - good news - our guinea pig cages are not yet completely picked over - we still have all models in stock. However, some models are running extremely low. The other good news: We will be back in full operation on Oct. 25, 2010. So if the particular model of cavy cage you're looking for gets sold out; we'll be up and running again in the very new future. To paraphrase Arnold Schwarzeneggner: We'll be bock. Want to see our helicopter ride over Kauai and also learn a little more about our vacation stock of cavy cage? <--CLICK HERE Aloha, Bob and Nancy |
Friday, October 15, 2010
You should never let your guinea pig outside of their cavy cage...
Okay, sure, they need to get some daily floor time outside of their cavy cage to make sure they get adequate exercise. I mean you shouldn't let them out of their cavy cage unsupervised or they'll do stupid things. Not that they're stupid - they just have trouble with technology - things that don't exist in the wild - things like electrical wires and toxic chemicals. See how our Roadents deal with technology (windshield wipers) when they spend time outside of their Winnebago unsupervised... |
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
HURRY! Choose your Cavy Cage before they're all picked over...
Finding the perfect cavy cage is like finding a good wife (or husband)...
When you start looking, you may find that "all the good ones are taken".
Okay, it's an old adage - and, like all old sayings - maybe not entirely true. But it does have it's basis in truth. And we do know from our life experience that opportunities are often lost when we wait too long.
If you have been following us at all (Bob and Nancy from BlueStoneCommerce), you know that we are vacationing in Hawaii at the moment. Before leaving, we pre-built an inventory 30 cages including a large selection of our cavy cage models.
But, since arriving in Hawaii, we have already sold seven of those 30 cages. So - long story short - those guinea pig cages are moving. They are getting picked over. First come - first served.
So, if you have a particular model of guinea pig cage that you absolutely must have - you need to act fast. Sure, you can wait - and hopefully, as time goes on, the cages left will include exactly the cavy cage you want. If not, we will be back in full operation Oct. 25, 2010.
But do you really want to wait until October 25? Why take a chance? Buy quickly before the cages get "picked over". We've sold almost 25% of our inventory - they will get picked over. Why not be one of those doing the picking? Visit our BlueStoneCommerce Guinea Pig Cages website NOW...
And you can see us in Hawaii - taking a helicopter ride over Kauai. (See if you can spot the famous waterfall that they used in the movie Jurassic Park)... CLICK HERE to see us in Hawaii---> BlueStoneCommerce rides Blue-Hawaiian
Aloha,
Bob and Nancy
Monday, October 4, 2010
Only a FEW DAYS LEFT of full guinea pig cage selection...
Only a few days left of full guinea pig cage selection - This coming Wednesday Oct 6, 2010 - We're outta here!
Visit - http://BlueStoneCages.com today to look through our complete selection of innovative guinea pig cage models.
Because we will offer Only Limited Models while we're gone - and once those are gone...
Well, you know.
So please visit our store today for a full selection. See the link in the middle of this sentence? --> BlueStoneCommerce Guinea Pig Cage special Internet offer. <--CLICK on it.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Who's going to take care of the 5 pigs in the big guinea pig cages at home?!!!
Since we announced that we're going to Hawaii, people have been wondering - who's going to take care of your five pigs - and Cosmo the Wonder Pig (our dog)?
You can't just leave them in their big guinea pig cages at home alone!!!
Well, it's okay. Our two adult children will be home to care for all the pets. They are both attending nearby colleges and they've taken care of the pets many times before.
So - bottom line - all is okay. Don't worry. Our pets will be cared for and will have lots of company and attention from the people they live with every day.
By the way, time is short. If you're interested in big guinea pig cages, you had better order soon. October is coming fast.
CLICK HERE NOW---> Big Guinea Pig Cages available at BlueStoneCages.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Safety First! Guinea Pig-Proofing Your Home
Sure, you need large cages for guinea pigs. They need room to exercise and move around throughout the day. But they also need dedicated exercise time - time when they get the free-run of a room. But before you let them out of their cage, you need to pig-proof the area. Here's some tips I found at GoArticles.com...
So, I'm sure you agree, your cavies shouldn't spend all of their time in their cages for guinea pigs. But, the fact remains, they will still spend most of their time in their cages. So those cages should be good, comfortable, roomy cages. And the C&C cage is the best cage to fulfill this need.
Read more about C&C guinea pig cages HERE --> Cages for Guinea Pigs - What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage?
Sorry - another Guinea Pigs Cages test post
You don't have to read this.. I'm just trying to iron out some technical stuff around posting...
Just so it's not a total waste, You can read this while I test---> Guinea Pigs Cages - Not What They Used to Be
Keep your pigs from getting injured! Your C&C cages for guinea pigs may SO need a bottom!
From time to time, we here at BlueStoneCommerce get questions regarding the need for a bottom on cages for guinea pigs. We're not talking about the Coroplast plastic "bottom" (litter bin). We are talking about a grid bottom underneath the Coroplast.
Sure, there is the stability and structural integrity issue - but the far more important issue is that of your cavy's safety and well-being.
Watch this video for a dramatic (and potentially disturbing) consequence of using bottomless cages for guinea pigs...
Here's a reminder - don't get caught without a cage...
Just a reminder...
If you're looking to buy a C&C guinea pig cage soon...
REMEMBER - we'll have a limited selection for a while after 10-6-2010!!!
Better CLICK HERE --> http://bluestonecages.com/guinea-pig-cages/mr-mrs-bluestonecommerce-are-going-to-hawaii <-- READ THIS!
When are big guinea pig cages ABSOLUTELY necessary? When you have...
When are big guinea pig cages absolutely necessary? When you have BIG guinea pigs of course.
It's a good thing guinea pigs are herbivores - or this kid'd be a human fish stick.
Where can you get big guinea pig cages large enough to house this guy? One word...
Nowhere.
But if you want some really big guinea pig cages - cages large enough to handle your pet cavies, visit BlueStoneCommerce.
Want to read about big C&C cages? CLICK HERE --> Big Guinea Pig Cages - A Must for Guinea Pig Health <-- READ THIS
Cages for Guinea Pigs - This one is a really interesting and unique guinea pig habitat...
Like I said, we at BlueStoneCommerce like to look at other cages for guinea pigs from time to time. This one is not practical for most homes - and would be very difficult to build. No idea where this is. The comments say "in Pisac, near Cusco" (which is still no help to me). But, when it comes to cages for guinea pigs, this one is certainly unique!
For lots of information on C&C guinea pig cages CLICK HERE--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - Different from Other Cages
OTHER PEOPLE's cages for guinea pigs - Good ideas / bad ideas
Here at BlueStoneCommerce, we like to study cages for guinea pigs - especially homemade ones. Manufactured cages for guinea pigs generally seem to us to be a) too small and b) not really innovative.
Here's a cage I found on YouTube with a cool floor-plan...
Just a couple no-no's first. It looks like they used electrical tape to bind some of the grids together. This can get chewed and/or eaten. Secondly, some of the floor areas are covered with wood. Yes, that's ton's better than a wire bottom because it won't harm fragile toes and feet, but wood absorbs urine and other liquids and thus, captures odors. For best performance, flooring should be waterproof and smooth.
One thing I like is the innovative layout. It has two balcony levels - connected by a bridge. BlueStoneCommerce has a very similar floor-plan in a futuristic-looking cage we call the Millennium 200.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Communicating with Cages for Guinea Pigs
As guinea pig owners, we have thought of putting a stereo nearby the cage to soothe the cavies. However, until watching this, we had never considered installing a CB. If cages for guinea pigs had integral CBs, maybe our pigs could stay in contact with their friends on the road...
I wonder - if cages for guinea pigs really had CB radios, would the arguing and shouting keep us up all night?
For more info on big C&C guinea pig cages vs small pet store cages, READ THIS--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - Why Do Small Cages Persist?
Autumn is the season to think about new cages for guinea pigs
Fall is the season when we start moving back indoors. After a summer of outdoor activity, it's time to get prepared for a cozy winter spent inside with our pets. And cages for guinea pigs are an important element in designing a comfortable, safe and healthy set up for your cavies.
And when it comes to healthy environments, nothing is healthier than a large cage with lots of room for exercise and adequate "psychological space". And C&C cages for guinea pigs are the ideal way to get a lot of cage for the money.
Want to know more about C&C cages for guinea pigs? Visit BlueStoneCommerce for info on this efficient cage technology.
Also, READ THIS article--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - Why Do Small Cages Persist? for more info on the big vs. small cage debate...
Friday, September 17, 2010
How to organize cages for guinea pigs - watch this video...
Now, this is not one of our BlueStoneCommerce cages for guinea pigs - it's a completely homemade cage. But look at the storage! Great idea to have the storage directly under the cage - for two reasons. Obvious reason #1: handy, convenient, nearby storage. Not-so obvious reason #2: It raises the cage up to waste level. Easier to interact with your pigs and maintain the cage - and no need for an extra table. Here at BlueStone Cages, we offer several cages for guinea pigs with integral storage bases.
Did you like that storage concept? Here at BlueStone Cages, we offer several cages for guinea pigs with integral storage bases.
For more info on cages for guinea pigs, READ this ARTICLE---> Cages for Guinea Pigs - What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ya - What big guinea pig cages you'd need to house THESE guys...
Okay. They're not guinea pigs - although they are cavies. They're not rabbits - nor kangaroos...
They're kind of like a cross between... uh... okay, just read this news item...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/cambridgeshire/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_8942000/8942756.stm
Like I said in the title - you'd need big guinea pig cages if you wanted to keep these guys at home. And, as you probably know by now, the most economical way to afford big guinea pig cages is to get a C&C cage.
Of course, BlueStoneCommerce has a big selection...
You might want to READ about them HERE---> Big Guinea Pig Cages - A Must for Guinea Pig Health
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Are big guinea pig cages as large as a Volkswagon?
Wouldn't your pigs love it if people built big guinea pig cages as large as a Volkswagon? Sure they would. But do you think your pigs would start punching each other each time they passed one? What am I talking about? Watch...
Okay, maybe cavy cages aren't as large as cars. And maybe - just maybe - pigs don't talk and drive Winnebagos either. But here's something that is real: BlueStoneCommerce does build big guinea pig cages - C&C guinea pig cages to be exact.
And you can READ about them HERE---> Big Guinea Pig Cages - Available at BlueStone Cages
Monday, September 13, 2010
WARNING! C&C cage shortage scheduled for October 7, 2010...
Fair warning.
If you're in the market for a BlueStoneCommerce C&C cage, be forewarned that we will be conducting limited operations between the dates of Oct. 7, 2010 and Oct 24, 2010.
For additional info, CLICK HERE---> BlueStoneCommerce on Vacation
Sunday, September 12, 2010
WARNING!!! Mr. & Mrs. BlueStoneCommerce Going to Hawaii
Bob and Nancy (Mr. and Mrs. BlueStoneCommerce) will be going to Hawaii to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They leave Oct. 7, 2010 & will be gone for 17 days.
What does that mean to you? It means a smaller selection and limited quantity of guinea pig cages while we’re gone.
We plan to pack a limited number of our popular models before we leave. And we have contracted with someone to fulfill orders for us while we’re gone – so we don’t leave our potential piggy customers high and dry.
But, when the supply is gone – it’s gone. Also – we won’t be able to handle special options – like chew-resist upgrades. We simply won’t be there. So…
If you have a particular guinea pig cage model in mind, or a particular option…
You have until Oct 6, 2010 to order.
Click on this LINK--> Money-Saving Guinea Pig Cage Special Offer
Are our guinea pigs spoiled?
I stumble down the stairs still sleepy at 7:00 AM. Our five guinea pigs can hear my footsteps on the stair. Usually Apple is the pig who begins the cacophony of wheeking from the large C&C cavy cage.
They demand food. All five of them wheeking and calling for food. Like young, spoiled children - give me food! Give it to me now!
Are they spoiled? Are they like little children throwing a tantrum? I don't think so. They're just hungry little guinea pigs and they're excited.
Actually, I love waking up to the sound of their wheeking. I think I'm the one that's spoiled.
Friday, September 10, 2010
The BlueStoneCommerce guinea pig roster...
Yes - that's what I said. I said roster. Guinea pig rooster just doesn't make any sense. And guinea pig roaster - well that's just sick!
Those of you who have been following us know that we have 5 adorable guinea pigs. Are you curious about their names? (Some people have asked). If so, I just posted their names on our site. CLICK on the LINK below to read about them...
Are your guinea pigs hiding in their cavy cages because they're afraid of aliens?
Are Pee Pee and Buttercup under attack from extraterrestrial pig predators?
Are your pigs scared? It's unlikely that they are under alien attack. However kind care from you and good terrestrial cavy cages will help make your pigs feel safe and secure. Guinea pig cages that are too small can be psychologically depressing to pigs. Large cavy cages can go a long way toward raising their spirits.
For more information on cavy cages, CLICK on the LINK to read this post: Cavy Cages - The Cubes and Coroplast Guinea Pig Cage is Sweeping the Market. <-- CLICK HERE to read NOW.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
I absolutely dread, hate, DESPISE doing this guinea pig task...
I hate to cut those nails. I know - it's not difficult. I'm just terrified I'm going to hurt one of them...
Here's a quick guide I found on clipping guinea pig nails.
To be honest, there's not enough detail for me - because I'm so freaked out about it to begin with. But, when you stop to think about it, it's really not difficult at all.
I mean, do you really need a 71-page illustrated, notated, hardcover instruction manual to... clip toenails?
...So it's probably good enough for you...
So - we've established I don't know much about toenails. What I do know about is guinea pig cages for sale. At BlueStoneCommerce, we've sold a lot of them - over 1000 C&C cages to be exact.
Come visit our blog and read about our 1000th cage--> Guinea Pig Cages for Sale - More than 1000 Sold.
More on guinea pig health? CLICK this link--> Guinea Pig Skin Tumors
Did you know skin tumors are kind of common in guinea pigs?
According to Dr. Jerry Murray, DVM; skin tumors can be a common problem for guinea pigs. Read this article, and see some skin tumor photos (yuck!)...
We're all worried about our pigs' health and welfare. Regular vet visits are a must. But the best thing you can do on a daily basis is provide a healthy living environment. And healthy environments begin with big guinea pig cages. Big guinea pig cages are a key to both physical and psychological guinea pig health.
Read more in this EzineArticle publication: Big Guinea Pig Cages - The New Standard. <--CLICK on this LINK to read.
Also, while you're in the link-clicking mood...
For a large selection of innovative C&C big guinea pig cages - visit BlueStoneCommerce today.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Yah - Our guinea pigs don't know how to drive either...
You might feel bad for Pee Pee the guinea pig because he doesn't know how to drive...
But, not only can't our guinea pigs drive - they can't even talk...
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We have five cavies at home (that's why we need such big guinea pig cages). And of the five pigs, you would think at least one would know how to drive - but no! That seems to be a rare guinea pig talent.
So, he doesn't know it - but Pee Pee is very lucky to have Buttercup. Otherwise they'd never get that Winnebago on the road.
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Want to read an interesting article on big guinea pig cages?
CLICK HERE to read this EzineArticle---> Big Guinea Pig Cages - The New Standard.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Maybe big guinea pig cages can bring out the star in your cavy...
Okay, this is not mine - I found this on YouTube.
I know it's not for everyone.
To be honest, the first part of this VDO gives me a headache from all the quick cuts...
But the singing G.P. made me chuckle - starts at 0:45.
I know all of our guinea pigs have been singing (at least wheeking) since we put them into big guinea pig cages.
And did you know that big guinea pig cages are necessary for your pigs' health and well being? Here's an interesting article from EzineArticles--> Big Guinea Pig Cages - The New Standard.
Be sure to read it.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
If your guinea pig habitats are too small, your pigs won't be able to play "Eye Spy" - like these guys...
You know, if your guinea pig habitats aren't big enough, your pigs won't be able to play "Eye Spy" - like these fellas...
Remember: Large guinea pig habitats are best. You don't want your pigs repeating what Buttercup said:
"You know I used to play this with my father all the time. It was nice. There wasn't too much because... we were in a very small box."
For more on saving money on large guinea pig habitats read this --> Guinea Pig Habitats - One Reason Large Manufactured Cages Can Be Expensive.
See why outdoor guinea pig habitats are not the best idea...
Just another reason that we believe that all guinea pig habitats should be INDOORS.
Sorry to pass along another cavy tragedy... but we need to learn from these incidents...
At BlueStoneCommerce, we design all of our cages to be indoor cages because we believe that all guinea pig habitats should be indoor habitats. Besides predators, there are also the hardships of extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
See how to make your indoor pig habitats more stimulating - READ THIS--> Guinea Pig Habitats - Adding Fun Toys - by Kristen Matthews
Saturday, September 4, 2010
BlueStone guinea pig habitats - we demand safety - just like Buttercup...
Could there be guinea pig habitats any more unsafe than a moving Winnebago? Especially one being driven by a roadent?
Well, at least Buttercup has some standards for safety...
When it comes to safe and conveinent guinea pig habitats, no one builds a better one than BlueStoneCommerce.
Want to read more on guinea pig habitats? CLICK HERE--> Guinea Pig Habitats - Adding Fun Toys - by Kristen Matthews
Till next time - happy pigging,
This is why we do what we do...
There is absolutely nothing more satisfying than receiving an email like this:
Just wanted to drop you a note and a few pictures ….
We got our new cage yesterday and set it up in a jiffy. The directions were user-friendly and VERY easy to follow. Our guinea pigs are going to just love this once they figure it out; they had such a small cage before that they are simply baffled with the amount of space they have to run! I just love to sit and watch them now. Before, the other cage just didn’t make that possible. I am also excited about the prospect of having an easy cleaning experience (if it’s okay to be excited about something like that). Thank you for offering such an awesome product for a value price (and pre-scoring the bottoms of each level)—nowhere else can a person get as roomy of a cage for the price! My guinea pigs are going to love this cage for many years!
Thank you--Kerey Nicholas
I love this part: "they are simply baffled " - that makes us feel so cool to hear that. Because those things that Kerey mentioned are exactly the things that we keep in mind while we're designing our big guinea pig cages.
Want to read more about our big guinea pig cages? CLICK one of the LINKS below:
Big Guinea Pig Cages - A Must for Guinea Pig Health
Big Guinea Pig Cages Available at BlueStoneCages
Thank you Kerey for taking the time to write to us. You made our day!
Thanks,
Friday, September 3, 2010
One of the big guinea pig cages - but interesting for TWO OTHER reasons...
Found this interesting C&C cage on YouTube. It's not what I would call one of the really big guinea pig cages - but it has a couple of interesting features I would like to point out...
It has a balcony level - this is a cool idea. Balconies and other second levels are a way of building big guinea pig cages without creating a giant footprint. (Same idea as a two-story house. Double living area without doubling the lot size [and the price])
Also want to point out this person's use of materials. Notice that the bottom level is not made of standard storage cubes. It's a pig-pen or pig-run that they have built upon. This may be a good alternative if you want to build a C&C type cage but can't find a source for grids in your area.
For more info on big guinea pig cages CLICK HERE--> Big Guinea Pig Cages Available at BlueStoneCages
Thursday, September 2, 2010
I bet Sheila could find guinea pig cages for sale...
Sheila? Who's Sheila?
Let Pee Pee and Buttercup - those zany out-of-control travelin' guinea pigs show you - in their latest Roadents adventure...
No need to go out driving around in your Winnebago to see guinea pig cages for sale.
VISIT BlueStoneCommerce TODAY. We have tons of C&C guinea pig cages for sale.
And you might want to READ THIS too --> Guinea Pig Cages for Sale - The Most Overlooked Factor...
Even the best Cavy Cage might not be able to hold a pig in this condition...
First rule of cavy care: Never give your guinea pig caffeine...
He will surely make a mess of his cavy cage - or - Winnebago?
Back on the road with Pee Pee and Buttercup...
You don't need a Winnebago to house your pigs. A C&C cavy cage should be sufficient. C&C stands for cubes and Coroplast? And what is Coroplast? CLICK ON THIS--> Cavy Cage - Some facts about Coroplast.
SO much more than rodent cages...
You've heard me say it before - C&C cages are so much more than rodent cages!
Have a look at this one - it's just a home-built do-it-yourself project. But it looks like a guinea pig city. It's like a guinea pig superplex!
Now you can see the advantages of C&C cages. And you can see that they are far superior to just your ordinary pet store rodent cages.
More info? C&C Cages are so much more than rodent cages. <-- READ THIS.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Desperate need for BIG Guinea Pig Cages
You think you have a need for big guinea pig cages!!! Think of the size you'd need for this huge-normous guinea pig relative...
Ya - that's right (and I quote) "The baby capybara could grow up to weigh as much as an adult man."
A bigger worry than finding big guinea pig cages - where are they gonna find a big enough nest box?!!!
For info on big guinea pig cages for normal sized guinea pigs READ THIS---> Big Guinea Pig Cages - A Must for Guinea Pig Health
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Did you know you can get TWO YEARS for cruelty fo your guinea pig?
Unfortunately, sometimes cages for guinea pigs can become death traps. The good thing is that this lady may receive up to two-years in prison for her little "pig roast" stunt.
Warning - if you love guinea pigs, this is a gruesome story - but, in some way, justice is being done...
On a more positive note: Want to learn the basics of C&C cages for guinea pigs?
Monday, August 30, 2010
Definitely DO NOT try this at home...
Fresh from the "What were ya thinkin?" department...
If you have a cat and a guinea pig - remember, there are many sturdy guinea pig cages for sale. Put your guinea pig in one.
Don't get me wrong - I think this is great - but I'm sure most cavies can't get away with this...
Remember - DO NOT try this at home! Got a guinea pig AND a cat - then go out and buy one of the many fine guinea pig cages for sale.
Interested in C&C Guinea pig cages? Read about Guinea Pig Cages for Sale at BlueStoneCages.
Till next time,
What if cages for guinea pigs had stereos in them?
What if cages for guinea pigs had stereos in them? Maybe little boom boxes. Would that be a great feature?
Nah - your pigs would probably just fight over the music selection...
See what happens with Pee Pee and Buttercup as they continue to ease on down the road in their Winnebago...
After you've finished the video, you might want to learn more about C&C cages for guinea pigs.
CLICK on this LINK--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage? to take you to an informative article by BlueStoneCommerce.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
C&C Cages for Guinea pigs
Want to know about C&C Cages for Guinea Pigs? Read this --> Cages for Guinea Pigs
What do Beef, fish, Winnebagos have to do with Cages for guinea pigs?
Nothing. That's right - beef, fish and Winnegagos have nothing to do with cages for guinea pigs - but apparently everything to do with diets for guinea pigs!
Now for a question: What's most important in your guinea pig's diet? Is it more important to give them lots of a) beef or b) fish?
Not completely sure? Watch this video and let the nomadic guinea pigs Pee Pee and Buttercup tell you...
In the mean time, we at BlueStoneCommerce can certainly tell you what's important in cages for guinea pigs.
CLICK HERE to read this article --> Cages for Guinea Pigs - What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage? - Unless of course your pigs are living in a Winnebago.
People are amazed at the size of these guinea pig cages for sale...
We get tons of YouTube views on these videos that show just two of our guinea pig cages for sale at BlueStoneCages.
This first one is a three-story 2x3 cage with storage (over 7000 views):
This one is even larger - a three-level 2x4 cage with storage (over 1000 views):
Why do we offer such large cages? Read our post Guinea Pig Cages for Sale at BlueStoneCages for a brief history of our guinea pig cage enterprise.
Of Husbands and Other Rodents
If you're in the market for a new guinea pig cage - it might be because you're considering adopting or buying a guinea pig. If so, you might be interested in this article on basic guinea pig info from a San Francisco Chronical website entitled...
And if you do happen to acquire a new pig for the family, think about adopting a new C&C guinea pig cage from BlueStoneCommerce.
I know it's in bad taste to laugh at this, but...
I know it's in bad taste to laugh at this, but... I can't help it. Yes. I know. It's sad. It's shocking - even tragic. But, you have to admit - there's a humourous component to this story...
Ya, I know. This article is really more about porcelain than an actual guinea pig - or even a guinea pig cage - but, it sure is "interesting". We all love guinea pigs because of their antics and the funny things they do. But sometimes humans can be even stranger. Here's just a teaser from the article:
"Greenhill raised the alarm and fetched his wife,
who saw a knife on the top of a chest of drawers
and a blood-soaked guinea pig on the floor."
(Editors Note: It's important to today's stress-filled world to avoid unneccessary anxiety and tell you ahead of time: No actual guinea pigs were harmed in the making of this news item.)
And if you want more info on a C&C guinea pig cage <-- CLICK HERE to visit the main BlueStoneCommerce website.
Bugs on the windshield? See how these two guinea pigs deal w a similar issue...
You know, not all guinea pig cages have lids. If you have a cat, you definitely need a lid - let's just say it acts kind of like a windshield. WATCH THIS...
After watching these real-life documentaries (they have to be real - I found them on the Internet) of guinea pigs driving around, aren't you afraid that your guinea pigs might sneak out of their guinea pig cages at night and run off with your family vehicle? Yep. So take this handy tip: Hide your car keys under your cat (or dog) at night. You can see from this real-life documentary (nudge, nudge) how guinea pigs react to cats...
Till next time,
Bob
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Two pigs escape guinea pig cage and drive away in Winnebago...
Not all cavies spend all of their time in their guinea pig cages.
We know a couple of guinea pigs that like to travel the country in their Winnebago.
Watch the panic when Pee Pee and Buttercup hear the police siren is behind them…
That's right watch the animated antics of two guinea pigs on the road...
CLICK HERE to watch-->; http://bluestonecages.com/roadents/rodents/episode-1-1-officer-pig
While you're there, look for our Special Internet offer on guinea pig cages on the same page...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Teach Your Guinea Pig to Do Tricks
Can you teach guinea pigs to do tricks.
Watch this VDO - and see this piggy turn circles for treats.
As an added bonus, this guy includes instructions on how to do this in the VDO comments.
So be sure to read the comments if you want to teach this to your pet.
Also - an article I wrote on C&C Cages for Guinea Pigs <--CLICK HERE.
Enjoy,
Bob
C&C Cages for Guinea Pigs - What are they?
What is a C&C cage? Want to know all about the basics?
Watch this 10-minute BlueStoneCommerce VDO and it will explain everything in detail...
Not enough info? Read this article on C&C cages for guinea pigs. <--CLICK HERE to read.
Hope these two resources answer any C&C guinea pig cage questions you may have.
If not - more info available at http://BlueStoneCages.com
Just a quick post,
Bob
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Interested in Big Guinea Pig Cages? Here's a really BIG one...
This BlueStoneCommerce cage is one of the biggest we make - and it's BIG...
I'm sure you can tell from this video what our opinion is of putting guinea pigs in pet store cages - or at least those small rodent cages like the one shown.
Read more from BlueStoneCommerce --> Big Guinea Pig Cages - A Must for Guinea Pig Health
Good health to you and your pigs
Bob Matthews
Friday, August 20, 2010
Cages for Guinea Pigs - Pet Store vs C&C
This video shows you one of our large cages for guinea pigs with integral storage base: the 2x3x3 Large 3-Level Colonial Open-Top w Storage. This video was made to appear in our eBay listing for this product.
See us stuff poor Charlie into a standard pet store cage. You will notice three things...
1. There is obviously very little room for Charlie
2. There isn't even a food dish in there - that would take up even more space
3. Charlie could use a bigger nest box - he barely fits through the opening - again, that would take up even more room.
If you think we're just hyping you about pet store cages being ridiculously small, HA! watch this...
If you're interested on more info on large C&C cages for guinea pigs ,<---CLICK on that LINK to read more...
While you're at it, come and see us at our website:
Cages for Guinea Pigs - Pet Store vs C&C
This video shows you one of our large cages for guinea pigs with integral storage base: the 2x3x3 Large 3-Level Colonial Open-Top w Storage. This video was made to appear in our eBay listing for this product.
See us stuff poor Charlie into a standard pet store cage. You will notice three things...
1. There is obviously very little room for Charlie
2. There isn't even a food dish in there - that would take up even more space
3. Charlie could use a bigger nest box - he barely fits through the opening - again, that would take up even more room.
If you think we're just hyping you about pet store cages being ridiculously small, HA! watch this...
If you're interested on more info on large C&C cages for guinea pigs ,<---CLICK on that LINK to read more...
While you're at it, come and see us at our website:
Big Guinea Pig Cages or Exercise - One or the Other
You've heard me talk many times about how a big guinea pig cages are necessary for guinea pig health.
And by now you know the story - if your pigs can't be in big guinea pig cages, then they need time outside their cages.
Now you can see why.
Watch this cute little guy zip around...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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I think this could possibly be my favorite guinea pig VDO of all time - found it last year on YouTube - But I still love it today...
as always, lots more guinea pig cage info available from http://BlueStoneCages.com
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Cavy Cages — How to Build a C&C Cage
Buying your cavy cages from the pet store or department stories is usually not the best choice for your guinea pig. Almost all rodent cages available in retail stores are just too small for a full-grown adult cavy. Large manufactured cavy cages are difficult to find or too expensive. So many people these days are turning to do-it-yourself C&C guinea pig cage projects to provide adequate housing for their pets.
Why not visit BlueStoneCommerce today? They are a highly recommended C&C cage seller. And more importantly — they are guinea pig owners. All of their cages are designed with both the guinea pig and guinea pig owner in mind. For more information on how to build your own C&C guinea pig cage, CLICK HERE--> Cavy Cages - The Basics - How to Build a C&C Cage <-- READ THIS
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Guinea Pig Cages for Sale - We've reached Number 1000!
Small business is different from big business. Here at BlueStoneCommerce, we are definitely small business.
Big business sell 1000 units a day - or 1000 an hour.
We've offered guinea pig cages for sale for three years and we just sold our 1000th cage this past Saturday - Aug 14, 2010.
Three years - 1000 cages. So ya, we're small - but our cages are BIG - and that's what counts when it comes to your guinea pigs' health, comfort and welfare.
Don't get me wrong. We're excited about our 1000th cage because that means at least 1000 happy pigs! And that's important to us.
Read all about it CLICK HERE--> Guinea Pig Cages for Sale - More than 1000 Sold!
Till next time...
Cages for Guinea Pigs — Why are People so Excited About C&C Cages?
BlueStoneCommerce has done it again!
Another informative article on Cages for Guinea Pigs.
Sure, we've been writing about cages for guinea pigs for years. But people are still asking us the basic questions...
What makes C&C cages so good? What are the advantages? etc. etc. etc.
But enough about the questions - How about some answers? You'll want to read this article right away!
CLICK HERE --> Cages for Guinea Pigs — Why are People so Excited About C&C Cages?
Monday, August 16, 2010
Rodent Cages – No Place for Our Guinea Pigs
Those little pet store rodent cages are not good enough for our pigs. I hope you’ve gotten the word by now!!!
When you get a guinea pig from a pet store (next time consider a guinea pig rescue shelter), they usually try to sell you one of those tiny little rodent cages. Well, common sense should tell you they’re way too small for an adult guinea pig to live in. Waaay too small.
Read what I’ve got to say about this very issue of people trying to jam their guinea pigs into tiny little rodent cages…
And just how do you find a great C&C guinea pig cage? ß CLICK HERE to visit the BlueStoneCages website for more info…
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Cavy Cages - A Question About Coroplast
The following is a cavy cages question for BlueStoneCommerce which was received on our BlueStoneCommerce YouTube Channel:
"I was going to order coroplast on the internet, but how big is one sheet of coroplast?" - mal152010
Just like standard building materials (e.g. plywood, drywall, panelling, etc.), Coroplast is sold in 4-ft x 8-ft sheets.
We like to use the 4mm thickness for building cavy cages (guinea pig cages)
Over the years, many people have reported having trouble finding Coroplast for their cavy cages.
A few have managed to find it in hardware stores like Home Depot. However, I have never seen it in any hardware store in our area.
We have found that the most reliable place to get Coroplast is to contact a local sign shop. In fact, contact several because prices vary greatly. And be sure to tell them that it's for a guinea pig cage. They may just give you a better price it they know that you're not a competitor.
Also, figure out the exact dimensions of the piece you will need ahead of time. Some shops will cut it for you for little or no cost. Even better - some shops will charge you only for the size you get - not for the entire 4x8 sheet.
For more information on Coroplast, CLICK ON THIS LINK --> Cavy Cages - Some Facts About Coroplast (Part 2 of 2)
C&C Cavy Cage - A Lot of Cage for the Money
In recent years, a lot of people have been putting their guinea pigs in C&C cages. This sort of cavy cage is preferred over manufactured pet store cages for several reasons.
1. Standard pet store guinea pig cages tend to be too small and larger manufactured cages are difficult to find.
2. If you can find them, large manufactured cages can be extremely expensive.
2. C&C cages are an economical alternative to pet store cages.
3. The C&C cavy cage gives your pigs lots of room to exercise and for comfort.
C&C cages are constructed from from metal grids and Coroplast plastic.
The first C in C&C stands for "cubes" and that refers to the storage cubes which are usually built from these metal grids. The second c stands for "Coroplast". Coroplast is the plastic material used to make the litter bins in the C&C cavy cage.
For an informative article on Coroplast, please see the following article:
Cavy Cage - Some Facts About Coroplast (Part 1 of 2)
Also, please visit BlueStoneCages.com for a look at our extensive C&C cavy cage line. <-- Just CLICK ON THIS LINK...
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Cavy Cages – Modern Technology Comes to DIY Guinea Pig Cages
Cavy cages have traditionally come in two styles – the old wood and chicken wire cage, often called a guinea pig hutch; and the tiny rodent cage that we inevitably see on display in the pet store. I am here to tell you by way of this post that in this modern world, those two guinea pig cage technologies have become obsolete.
Perhaps you’ve heard of C&C cages. They have been taking the guinea pig cage market by storm over the past several years.
C&C stands for cubes and Coroplast — the two primary materials used to construct a C&C cage. Cubes refer to the metal grids used to construct household storage cubes or retail store display cubes. These metal grids are used to form the structure and enclosure of the cage.
Coroplast is a corrugated plastic sheet material and is used to form the litter containment tray or bin in this type of cavy cages.
The major advantage of this style of cage is that it is cost-effective. One can build a very large cavy cages for a very little amount of money invested. In fact, this style of cage was originally invented by a guinea pig rescue organization who needed an economical way to house a large number of guinea pigs. Since an enclosure of this type was not available on the market, they simply invented it and built it themselves.
Since that day, thousands of do-it-yourselfers have followed their lead and are building their own cubes and Coroplast cages. You too can join the guinea pig cage revolution the “easy way” by visiting BlueStoneCommerce to see their large selection of C&C cage kits.
Read more about the cage revolution — CLICK ON THE LINK directly below…
Cavy Cages –The Cubes and Coroplast Guinea Pig Cage is Sweeping the Market
Cages for Guinea Pigs – How to Choose One
Several factors should be considered when picking out cages for guinea pigs. The first thought that may come to mind may be to insure that the cage is sturdy and sound so the guinea pig cannot escape. While this is certainly an important criterion, unless your guinea pig possesses the strength of the mighty Hulk, most cages can easily satisfy this requirement.
But there are, however at least four other not-so-obvious factors that should be addressed when choosing cages for guinea pigs. In fact, this article Cages for Guinea Pigs – What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage? addresses these four factors and answers most of the questions you may have in regard to your next guinea pig cage purchase.
One of the criteria discussed in the previously mentioned article is obvious — size. The cage should be spacious enough for your guinea pig(s) to live comfortably and to get adequate exercise. Many new guinea pig buyers (and by that I don’t mean pig buyers from New Guinea) make the “rookie mistake” of buying the standard pet store cage. This tiny little cage is much too small to house a full-grown guinea pig. In a few short weeks, your pig will have outgrown this tiny “baby cage” and will be having difficulty maneuvering around its tiny living quarters. At this point, you may find yourself out shopping for a new cage…
So, whether you are contemplating buying a guinea pig or you have already made the dreaded rookie mistake of buying that tiny pet store rodent cage, you will need to do some research to help you choose a quality guinea pig cage. The article Cages for Guinea Pigs – What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage? can certainly help. <-- CLICK HERE to read it.
Cages for Guinea Pigs – Should I Buy that Cage at the Pet Store?
Where do we go to buy cages for guinea pigs? Most of us think first of the pet store. Very often, we end up with that “bargain” starter package — you know — the one with an animal, a water bottle, a food dish, a bag of food and that tiny little rodent cage that gets passed off as a suitable home for your new little pet.
We tend to accept these tiny cages as suitable cages for guinea pigs because that’s simply what we’re used to. Ever since we were small, guinea pigs were housed in these little cages — besides… the guy at the pet store said it was okay.
But it’s not okay. Do a fast experiment for yourself — right there in the pet store if you want to. Take one of those small manufactured cages and start carrying it up and down the aisles.
Throw in a nest box. Then grab a food dish and toss that in too. Hang a water bottle and a hay rack on the inside. Then toss in a couple guinea pig toys — not large ones — just a couple small ones to amuse the pig. Now look in there. Where is there room for the pig? Do these really look like cages for guinea pigs? Or do they look like cages for hamsters? Or mice?
And, while we’re on the subject: there really should be two pigs in there. Guinea pigs are very social creatures and do much better when they have at least one companion.
So, as you can see, cages for guinea pigs need to be much larger than these tiny store-bought rodent cages. And they can…
The solution? See this blog post Cages for Guinea Pigs – Different from Other Cages for the answer. Your pigs will be happy that you read it.
Don’t miss it… CLICK HERE NOW to read it --> Cages for Guinea Pigs
Monday, May 24, 2010
Guinea Pig Supplies – Which Bedding Do You Choose?
Guinea pigs poop every six seconds. Okay, maybe that’s not entirely accurate. But if you’ve ever owned a guinea pig or two, you know what I mean. It seems like, for every pound of food you feed them, you get back two pounds of feces and a quart of urine. That’s why bedding or litter is one of the essential guinea pig supplies you will need. But all bedding materials are not created equally.
Sure guinea pigs are cute and lovable. But they’re also messy. One day you finish building that clean and pristine C&C guinea pig cage and within an hour it looks like the bleacher section in a post-Super Bowl football stadium. Although bedding is one of the most mundane guinea pig supplies, it is also one of the most critical in terms of your guinea pigs’ health. Bedding serves as the “toilet” in your cavy’s cage. It will help keep the cage clean and dry but, if not chosen with care, bedding can also be a health issue for your pigs.
Clay Cat Litter
When people think of bedding, many immediately think of the old-fashioned kitty litter. Clay bedding is very dusty and presents a respiratory health risk for your cavies. Clay cat litter should definitely be avoided.
Cedar Shavings
Cedar shavings are a popular bedding material because the familiar cedar scent helps to cover odors. Unfortunately, that distinctive cedar scent comes from toxic cedar oils. Many small rodents are allergic to wood oils. These oils can cause respiratory problems, rashes and other medical problems. Cedar is a hazardous bedding material that should be definitely avoided.
Pine Shavings
Like cedar, pine also contains wood oil. Although not as toxic as cedar shavings, pine shavings still appear to represent a health risk for your pet. Some debate still exists regarding pine shavings. And conclusions are not as definitive as for cedar shavings. But, if you are interested in creating a healthy home for your pets, pine shavings should still be avoided because they pose at least a potential health risk for your pet.
Aspen Shavings
Aspen is a hard wood. As such, it does not contain the harmful oils that are present in cedar and pine. This is evident because aspen wood (and the shavings) are not nearly as aromatic as the other two varieties. Because it is lacking harmful wood oils, aspen bedding is perfectly acceptable as a bedding material. The downside is that it tends to be a little pricier than cedar or pine shavings.
Paper Bedding
Paper bedding is made from recycled paper or from wood pulp fibers. This type of bedding is the preferred bedding material in terms of health, safety and performance. Because it is compressed during manufacturing, it is a low-dust bedding. It is highly absorbent. These types of bedding retard the formation of ammonia gas from urine—which can be harmful to your pet. Some brands also contain odor-reducing agents.
When it comes to guinea pig supplies, bedding tends to be one of the more unglamorous items. But it plays a very important role in terms of your guinea pigs’ health and welfare.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
BlueStoneCommerce Guinea Pig Supplies Video Links
We Have Informational Videos!!!
Just a short note to let you know that BlueStoneCommerce has produced a few informational videos on Guinea Pig Supplies (and we are in the process of producing more). Here are links to the videos - you can choose your favorite video website to view them on...
TITLE: Guinea Pig Supplies - The Essentials You Need to Start
CLICK THE LINK to watch on: YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace and DailyMotion
TITLE: Guinea Pig Supplies - What You Need to Get Started
CLICK THE LINK to watch on: YouTube, Yahoo, Metacafe and DailyMotion
TITLE: Guinea Pig Supplies - Guinea Pig Hay Types Explained
CLICK THE LINK to watch on: YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Metacafe and DailyMotion
Just a short note to let you know that BlueStoneCommerce has produced a few informational videos on Guinea Pig Supplies (and we are in the process of producing more). Here are links to the videos - you can choose your favorite video website to view them on...
TITLE: Guinea Pig Supplies - The Essentials You Need to Start
CLICK THE LINK to watch on: YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace and DailyMotion
TITLE: Guinea Pig Supplies - What You Need to Get Started
CLICK THE LINK to watch on: YouTube, Yahoo, Metacafe and DailyMotion
TITLE: Guinea Pig Supplies - Guinea Pig Hay Types Explained
CLICK THE LINK to watch on: YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Metacafe and DailyMotion
Guinea Pig Supplies – Selecting a Water Bottle
There’s one thing to remember when purchasing guinea pig supplies: a water dish is fine for a dog or a cat—but highly inadvisable for a guinea pig for at least two reasons. 1) Cavies tend to knock dishes or bowls over quite frequently and 2) they tend to defecate often—and all over the place. (Yes, even in their food and water dishes.) For these reasons, when selecting guinea pig supplies, you would be well-advised to avoid water dishes or water bowls and to equip your cage with a top quality water bottle.
Water Bowls—The Downside
Yes, you can put water in a heavy ceramic bowl to make it difficult for your guinea pigs to knock over. And you can even rationalize that it’s a better system for them because it looks more natural to watch them drink from a bowl than a water bottle. In the wild, they would have lapped up water from a pond or a stream—not sucked it out of a metal tube. But when the day is done, you will still be faced with a filthy water bowl; heavily contaminated with hay, feces, bedding and any other debris that your pigs can manage to fling in there. Yes, our cavies can be (dare I say it?) such pigs.On the other hand, if your pigs do manage to flip the bowl over (and it’s very probable that they will), it will cause a wet spot in the bedding that can became an appealing breeding ground for mold, fungus, or other undesirable life forms.
The solution, of course, is to use a water bottle with a stainless steel ball bearing sipper tube. This will keep the water protected from contaminants. And, because it attaches to the wall of the cage, it will be free from spills.
Although a bowl is not suitable for offering water to your pigs, it is still a handy item to have. It is a good idea to put a small, heavy dish or bowl directly under the end of the sipper tube to catch excess water. If you watch your guinea pigs drink from their water bottle, you will observe that they do not gently lick the ball bearing end of the sipper tube. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. They aggressively attack the sipper tube. They chew on it. They shake it. They chomp, munch and crunch away at it until their thirst is quenched—all the while splashing, slopping and drooling excess water out of the lower side of their mouth because, as I said earlier: cavies can be such what? Right! Pigs.
When shopping for guinea pig supplies, be sure to select a top quality water bottle to reduce the probability of leaking. Yes, water bottles do leak occasionally. But if you find a wet area forming beneath your water bottle, suspect your guinea pigs’ drinking technique first. As I mentioned earlier, a bowl placed underneath the sipper is the solution. But make sure the bowl is heavy and sturdy as your pigs will most likely stand on it to drink.
Water bottles are available in several different styles with a variety features.
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