C&C® Cages 5x2 – Extra Large Guinea Pig Cage

C&C® Cages Wire Cube Cage 5x2 - 180 × 75 cm

The C&C® Cages Wire Cube Cage 5x2 is an extra-spacious, modular guinea pig cage for owners who want more continuous floor space immediately. With a base size of approximately 180 × 75 cm, this configuration provides more moving space than the 4x2 and the enclosure feels calmer for a small group of guinea pigs.

This model is particularly interesting as a spacious main setup for 2 to 3 guinea pigs. The open C&C construction makes the enclosure well-organized, easily accessible, and pleasant to arrange, featuring a hay corner, hiding places, tunnels, a drinking area, and a comfortable floor. Thanks to the modular system, you can easily expand later with separate shelves, connectors, or a loft.

At DRD, when it comes to C&C guinea pig cages, we look not only at the external dimensions of the cage, but especially at the complete setup: is there enough open running space left, can the guinea pigs easily pass each other, is the hay corner logically placed, and does the bedding fit your cleaning routine? This way, this 5x2 cage becomes not only spacious, but also truly pleasant for daily use.

Why choose a C&C 5x2 guinea pig cage?

Guinea pigs are true ground animals. They use their enclosure primarily horizontally: walking, hiding, eating hay, resting, following each other, and avoiding one another. That is precisely why extra length is valuable. A 5x2 layout provides more continuous floor space than a 4x2 and makes it easier to maintain open movement routes.

With this 5x2, you can create distinct zones: a hay corner, a dry resting area, multiple hiding spots, open walking space, and optionally a toilet zone. As a result, the enclosure does not have to feel as crowded, even when you add houses, tunnels, a hay rack, and water points.

What makes this 5x2 extra strong is its expandability. You are not just buying a cage, but a modular system. Do you want more space, a loft, an extra side, a new layout, or replacement parts later on? Then you can continue building with original C&C® parts.

Dimensions and living space

The total dimensions of this C&C cage are approximately 180 × 75 × 37 cm. The usable floor area of the base is approximately 1.35 m². The Coroplast bottom tray has a rim height of approximately 12 cm, which helps to better contain hay, bedding, droppings, and loose materials within the enclosure.

• Base size: approximately 180 × 75 cm
• Height: approximately 37 cm
• Floor area: approximately 1.35 m²
• Panel size: approximately 35 × 35 cm per panel
• Bottom tray: Coroplast with a raised edge of approximately 12 cm
• Material: metal, plastic and Coroplast

With this basic size, the 5x2 is a nice main setup for 2 to 3 guinea pigs. For 4 guinea pigs, expanding is advisable to create more continuous floor space and keep the setup calmer for the group.

For which animals is this C&C cage suitable?

This C&C setup is primarily intended for guinea pigs. The open structure, larger floor area, and modular layout are well-suited to guinea pigs because they move mainly horizontally and benefit greatly from clear movement routes.

• Guinea pig: suitable as a spacious modular main setup for 2 to 3 guinea pigs, especially when working with open run space, multiple hiding places, and a logical hay corner.
• Rabbit: only suitable as an extra indoor run, temporary enclosure, or part of a much larger setup. Rabbits require more continuous space to move around than this cage offers as a standalone base.

For guinea pigs, always consider the number of animals, temperament, sex, age, and the final setup. Houses, tunnels, hay racks, food bowls, and litter boxes take up space. Therefore, always keep sufficient open runways clear.

Complete your C&C 5x2 with parts that really fit.

This C&C 5x2 primarily comes with parts that directly match this size and system. This way, you don't have to search through general categories yourself, but can immediately practically complete the cage with the right bottom mat, extra panels, connectors, a drinking solution, or a loft.

Perfectly suited for this C&C 5x2 setup

Bottom mat for C&C Cage 5x2

Matching bed mat of 178 × 69 cm for the 5x2 base. Great as a soft, comfortable surface and handy as a base for a washable bed routine.

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C&C® Cage 5x2 + Loft 2x2

The spacious 5x2 layout with a large 2x2 loft included. Great if you want immediate additional layout for hay, relaxation, or enrichment.

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C&C® Cages Loose Rack

Loose panel of approximately 35 × 35 cm. Handy for expansion, repair, modification, or to rearrange your C&C setup later.

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C&C® Cages Separate Connector

Extra connector for original C&C panels. Practical when you want to expand, replace a connector, or make the setup more robust.

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COSY Water Dispenser

Convenient drinking solution for an open C&C setup. Available in 480 ml and 750 ml, height-adjustable and equipped with a collection tray.

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C&C® Cages Loft 2x1

Compact loft of approximately 35 × 70 cm. Nice as an extra zone for hay, rest, or a well-organized feeding area.

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C&C® Cages Loft 2x2

Spacious loft of approximately 70 × 70 cm. Suitable if you want to create additional layout, for example for a generous hay nook.

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Tip: always choose the 5x2 base mat with this 5x2 if you want a matching washable underlay. If you want to build larger later, also order enough loose racks and connectors.

Layout the 5x2 with clear zones

A 5x2 offers extra length, and you can make excellent use of that space. For example, place the hay corner on one side, keep an open central route clear, and arrange houses or tunnels so that guinea pigs can easily pass each other.

Especially with 2 to 3 guinea pigs, this size creates a much calmer layout. You don't have to cram as many houses, hay, water, and resting places. As a result, the enclosure remains more organized for you and more pleasant for your animals.

Coroplast tray: practical and well-organized

The Coroplast bottom tray has raised edges and forms the practical base of the cage. The rim helps to keep bedding, hay, and loose materials better contained within the cage. Furthermore, the bottom can be easily combined with a matching 5x2 bottom mat, separate pee pads, or absorbent zones.

Many owners choose a combination for a C&C enclosure: a soft floor mat as a base, loose pee pads in wet spots, and litter bedding in the hay corner or litter box. This allows for targeted cleaning without having to constantly change the entire floor.

Coroplast is practical, lightweight, and waterproof, but it is not intended as gnawing material. If you notice your guinea pigs nibbling curiously at the edges, it often helps to enrich the setup with hay, gnawing material, hiding places, and variety. This keeps the bedding looking better and gives the animals more to do.

Modular and expandable

A major advantage of C&C is that you are not tied to one fixed shape. With separate racks, connectors, lofts, and matching floor solutions, you can modify or expand the enclosure later. This is useful when you want to create more space, try a different layout, or add an extra zone.

When expanding, don't just think about the panels. The base must also logically grow with the space. The included Coroplast base tray is part of the standard 5x2 basic setup. If you expand later, you can choose a suitable surface or finish for the extra section yourself.

✔ Separate racks are handy for expansion or repair
✔ Connectors help to securely connect the system
✔ A loft offers extra layout
✔ Bottom mats and pee pads make the cleaning routine easier
✔ With C&C, you can more easily grow with your space and wishes later on.

Manual and structure

Would you like to take a look at the assembly process at your leisure first? Then check out the C&C Cage cage manual . In it, you can see how the panels, connectors, and base are assembled.

Press the panels firmly into the connectors so that the setup is tight and sturdy. This gives the best result and makes the cage more pleasant to use every day.

Cleaning the C&C cage

A C&C guinea pig cage is easy to keep clean when you work with zones. Remove wet hay, wet pee pads, and soiled litter in time. The main base then does not always need to be completely replaced.

A practical routine is:

• Remove wet hay and visible puddles daily
• Regularly change pee pads in fixed wet spots
• keep toilet bedding in the hayloft
• keep feeding and watering areas clean
• Check the Coroplast bottom for dirt along edges and corners.

Good to know

A C&C guinea pig cage is flexible, but works best when the assembly remains calm and logical. Check that the panels are standing firmly, that connectors are securely fastened, and that the bottom fits together neatly. This ensures the enclosure remains pleasant to use and easy to maintain.

Preferably use multiple open hiding places, keep runways clear, and check designated potty spots daily. This way, the enclosure remains comfortable for your guinea pigs and practical for you.

Useful shopping links

• C&C guinea pig cages and parts
• C&C® Cages brand page
• Bedding for C&C guinea pig cages
• Guinea pig floor mats and pee pads
• Guinea pig hay racks and hay bags
• Guinea pig houses
• Guinea pig cage selection guide

Frequently asked questions about the C&C 5x2

Specialist since 2011 – at DRD Knaagdierwinkel® we help you choose a C&C setup that suits your guinea pigs, your space, and your daily care routine.