A comparison of the growth performance, carcass traits, and behavior of guinea pigs reared in wire cages and floor pens for meat production.To achieve efficient production of guinea pigs for meat, it is essential to determine the most suitable housing system.  A total of 220 guinea pigs were maintained in either wire cages (n = 11, 10 animals per cage) or floor pens (n = 11, 10 animals per pen) containing a deep litter of woodchips, both housing systems having the same dimensions (2 × 1 × 0.4 m).  Nonetheless, the use of wire cages is recommended for raising guinea pigs since water, urine and feces pass through the wire floor, resulting in cleaner animals.
wire cages
A comparison of the growth performance, carcass traits, and behavior of guinea pigs reared in wire cages and floor pens for meat production.To achieve efficient production of guinea pigs for meat, it is essential to determine the most suitable housing system.  A total of 220 guinea pigs were maintained in either wire cages (n = 11, 10 animals per cage) or floor pens (n = 11, 10 animals per pen) containing a deep litter of woodchips, both housing systems having the same dimensions (2 × 1 × 0.4 m). 
floor pens