Which is better: a hamster or a guinea pig?

So, you want to get a super cute, chubby-cheeked guinea pig or hamster as a family pet, but not sure which is a better match for your home? read more

Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but 10.5 square feet is preferred; generally 30″ x 50″ is a good size. Three guinea pigs: 10.5 square feet (minimum), but 13 square feet is preferred; generally 30″ x 62″ is a good size. Four guinea pigs: 13 square feet (minimum), but more is better; generally 30″ x 76″ is a good size. read more

Guinea pigs, in all of their chubbiness, have a hefty size advantage over hamsters, especially the dwarf varieties. Guinea pigs typically are between 8 and 12 inches long, making them quite a bit larger than Syrian hamsters, which usually average 5 to 6 inches in length at maturity. read more