Basic Needs List For Guinea Pigs
http://www.pdxguineapigs.org/adopt.html
 
The basics you would need would be:

• Standard large cage from C&C cages or Midwestern cage (any petstore cage will be too small) I like the C&C bases that have the high back to protect the wall
• Water bottle
• 1-2 hidey houses or tarps
• Pellet feeder
• Hay bin
• Greens basket
• Nail trimmers
• Bedding –Carefresh, fleece, or Aspen
• Timothy Hay or Orchard grass
• Vitamin C tabs
• Pellets – Oxbow adult

 
Guinea Pig Resources Online
 
Cages
Cages:

• C&C cages –        Standard cages have single level. Deluxe cages have a second level
  • http://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/candc-cages
• Portland Guinea Pig Rescue  - we build and sell 2x4, 2x5, and 2x6 panel C&C style cages – includes grids, connectors, coroplast

 
Cage Essentials:
Hay racks

• C&C cages-  we recommend the large hayrack –
  • http://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/hay-racks 
• Portland Guinea Pig Rescue – we sell C&C large hayracks 

Pellet feeders

• Dr. Foster: metal bin is best since pigs will chew on the plastic feeders

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+23916&pcatid=23916

• Dr. Foster: Yummy Time bowls - Large, 6 oz 5" dia

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+25483&pcatid=25483
 
Water bottles

• Dr. Foster: 16 oz-32 oz for 2 pigs

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+21369&pcatid=21369
 
Greens basket

• Pet Mountain: Kaytee Veggie Basket  
  • http://www.petmountain.com/product/rabbit-bowls-waterers/11442-509628/kaytee-kaytee-veggie-basket-treat-holder.html

 
Hidey Houses

• 1.Dr. Foster: WARE Lounging Logs  - buy large for guinea pigs http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=17167
• Ikea Bolmen step stool – big enough for 2 pigs - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90291330/

 
Toys

• 1.Pet Mountain: http://www.petmountain.com/category/966/1/small-pet-interactive-toys.html
  
• 2.Portland Guinea Pig Rescue – We make & sell:
  
  •       Fleece Forests, Piggy Pompoms, Lap Pads, Piggy Bibs, Corner Fleece Tarps, Cuddle Sacks  

Bedding

•  Dr. Foster:  Carefresh is the best but $$ - get 60L size  - order the double pack to save more money
  • http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10375+29684&pcatid=29684
• Small Pet Select – Carefresh match – (softer and cheaper)
  • http://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/bedding/products/carefresh-bedding-1?mc_cid=090dc0560f&mc_eid=8f292ecdfd&variant=16373947265

 

•  Pet Food Direct: Alternately use Aspen shavings (never pine or cedar as will cause respiratory issues) – buy 4 cu ft size
  • http://www.petfooddirect.com/product/9216/native-earth-shredded-aspen-438-cubic-foot-compressed-bedding

 
Nail Trimmers

• Dr. Foster: Safari kitten nail trimmers http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3261+1992+26547&pcatid=26547

 
Puppy Pads (for lining cage under bedding)

• Costco: extra-large puppy training pads

 

• Shampoo: Butler Schein PhytoVet EFA shampoo
  • http://www.petstruly.com/4205.html?gclid=CLCzhuG8j88CFciIfgodPJMOIA

 
 
Food
Hay

• 1)Dr Foster & Smith - Oxbow Orchard grass or Timothy Hay
  • a.http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+17311+30233&pcatid=30233&r=484
  • http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+17311+25093&pcatid=25093
• Small Pet Select- Orchard Grass or Timothy
  • http://store.smallpetselect.com/orchard-hay-p58.aspx
  • https://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/hay 

Vitamin C

• SW Animal Hospital, Beaverton; or online
• Pure Formulas: Thompson’s Children's Vitamin C Chewable: Each pig gets ¼ tablet,  cut into chunks or crushed
  • https://www.pureformulas.com/vitamin-c-100mg-childrens-chewable-orange-100-tablets-by-thompsons.html
• Oxbow Vitamin C – Doctors Foster and Smith - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=26798

 
Pellets

• Dr Foster & Smith: Oxbow is the best.  We recommend the 10# or larger
  • http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10381+11255+33956&pcatid=33956&r=484