Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House 35 cm with 2 entrances

Getzoo Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House 35 cm – spacious hideout with 2 entrances

The Getzoo Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House 35 cm is a spacious wooden shelter for guinea pigs, small rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. Thanks to its corner shape, you can place the house neatly in a corner of the enclosure, creating a sheltered resting place without taking up unnecessary walking space. The two entrances ensure that the animals can easily enter and exit the house.

At DRD, when it comes to guinea pig houses, we focus primarily on size, doorways, stability, and practical use within the enclosure. This wooden corner house measures approximately 35 × 35 × 18 cm and has openings of approximately Ø 12 cm. This makes it a great choice for guinea pigs who like to lie in a sheltered spot but still need a good view and room to move around.

Advantages of the Getzoo Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House

✔ Spacious sheltered area for guinea pigs
✔ Two entrances, convenient for group accommodation
✔ Corner shape makes efficient use of the space in the enclosure
✔ Open bottom, allowing the house to stand directly on bedding
✔ Large flat roof as an extra low resting place or lookout spot
✔ Natural look thanks to the wooden design

Why choose a guinea pig house with 2 entrances?

Guinea pigs are social animals and love sheltered spots, but in a group, it is important that a house does not become a dead end. A house with two entrances provides more peace in the enclosure, as the animals can pass each other more easily and the house does not have to be blocked by a single animal.

That makes this Getzoo corner house extra practical. The two openings give your guinea pigs freedom of choice: in through one side, out through the other. This is especially nice when there are multiple guinea pigs in one enclosure, as the house becomes part of a route rather than just an enclosed hiding place.

The corner shape helps to make smart use of the space. You can place the house in a corner, leaving more walking space in the center of the enclosure. Furthermore, the large flat roof can serve as a low extra area, for example as a resting spot or as part of the interior design.

For which animals is the Getzoo Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House suitable?

• Guinea pig: very suitable as a spacious wooden shelter. The two entrances are convenient for a group of guinea pigs, as the animals can avoid each other more easily and the house becomes part of a route.
• Rabbit: suitable for small rabbits provided the size suits the animal and the enclosure well. For medium-sized and larger rabbits, it is preferable to choose a more spacious rabbit house or tunnel.
• Chinchilla: suitable as a wooden shelter or low resting place when the house is stable. Chinchillas can also use the roof as a low elevation, provided the house is securely placed.
• Degu: suitable as a wooden shelter or platform-like resting place in a degu enclosure. Degus are active gnawers, so check the wood regularly.

For mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils, this house is far too large as a practical hiding place. While the shape might seem interesting to dwarf rats and rats, for rats you would prefer to choose houses, tunnels, and platforms that are better suited to ratscaping, climbing, and group use.

Use for guinea pigs

For guinea pigs, a good hiding place is an important part of the enclosure. Guinea pigs like to lie sheltered, but also want to be able to get away quickly when there is movement in the group. This corner house provides that combination: shelter, space, and two clear exits.

For example, place the house in a quiet corner of the enclosure, with hay, a tunnel, or an extra hiding place nearby. This creates a logical route. Especially when keeping multiple guinea pigs, it is nice to have more than one hiding place so that each animal can choose where it wants to lie.

The roof can be used by some guinea pigs as a low extra spot. Because guinea pigs are ground animals and do not really climb, it is important that the roof remains low and easily accessible. If necessary, use a low step or position the house so that the roof does not require a high jump.

Use for small rabbits

For small rabbits, this corner house can be used as a compact shelter, provided the openings and interior space are suitable for the animal. Always consider your rabbit's body size and whether the animal can easily turn, get in and out, and lie down comfortably.

For larger rabbits, this house is usually too compact. In that case, a more spacious rabbit house, a wide tunnel, or a larger hiding place makes more sense. Rabbits like to have room to lie down, turn around, and walk through, so if in doubt, choose something larger.

Use for chinchillas and degus

For chinchillas, the house can serve as a hiding place or as a low, extra resting spot, especially when it stands firmly and stably in the enclosure. The flat roof can be used as an extra level, but always position the house so that jumping and landing remain logical and safe within the rest of the setup.

For degus, the house is primarily interesting as a wooden shelter and platform-like element. Degus enjoy gnawing and actively use wooden furnishings. Therefore, regularly check that the edges, openings, and roof remain clean. As long as the house remains sturdy, it can be a beautiful natural addition.

Open bottom: practical on bedding

The house has an open bottom. This allows you to place it directly on the bedding, so the surface remains part of the resting place. This is practical for guinea pigs, because you can easily change the bedding in and around the house.

For animals that dig frequently or move bedding, such as degus, it is wise to regularly check if the house is still stable. Preferably, place the house on a flat, sturdy surface and ensure that it cannot tip over.

Large flat roof as an extra resting place

The large, flat roof is a convenient extra surface. For guinea pigs, the roof can be used as a low resting place when the animal can easily get onto it. For chinchillas and degus, the roof can become part of the route through the enclosure.

Use the roof calmly and practically. Do not place heavy or wobbly objects on it if this makes the house unstable. Light furnishings, a little hay, or a quiet resting place can work well, depending on the animal and the rest of the enclosure.

Placement in the enclosure

Place the corner house on a stable, flat surface. In a guinea pig enclosure, the house often works best in a corner or along a wall. This leaves more free movement space and allows the two entrances to become part of a route.

• Preferably place the house in a corner or along a quiet side of the residence.
• Keep both entrances easily accessible.
• Combine with hay, tunnels, bedding, and extra hiding places.
• Always ensure there are sufficient hiding places for guinea pigs within the group.
• Check if the roof remains stable when your animal sits or lies on it.
• Regularly check degus and chinchillas for gnaw marks and stability.

Cleaning & maintenance

The corner house is made of wood. Therefore, clean it thoroughly with a dry or slightly damp cloth and let it dry completely before putting it back in place. Do not use too much water and do not submerge the wood.

Because the house has an open bottom, you can easily change the bedding inside. Remove wet or soiled spots promptly and also check the corners around the house. This is especially practical for guinea pigs and rabbits, as they often develop fixed resting and urinating spots.

Regularly check the house for wear, loose parts, and gnaw marks. Degus, chinchillas, and rabbits, in particular, may use wood more intensively. As long as the house remains sturdy and tidy, it can simply remain part of the enclosure.

Material & specifications

• Material: birch wood.
• Dimensions: approx. 35 × 35 × 18 cm.
• Openings: approx. Ø 12 cm.
• Number of inputs: 2 inputs/outputs.
• Number of rooms: 1 room.
• Bottom: open bottom.
• Roof: large flat roof, to be used as a low resting place or extra surface.
• Weight according to manufacturer: approx. 1.9 kg.
• Use: shelter, corner house, resting place, waypoint or low elevation.
• Suitable for: guinea pigs, small rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
• Not suitable for: mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and rats.

Good to know

This corner house is primarily designed as a spacious guinea pig house. The two entrances are a great advantage for guinea pigs, as the animals can pass each other more easily and blockages are less likely to occur inside the house.

For rabbits, the size is primarily suitable for smaller rabbits. Check carefully whether your rabbit fits easily through the openings and has enough room to lie down and turn around. If in doubt, it is better to choose a larger hiding place.

Wood is a natural material and can show signs of wear. That is part of wooden furnishings. Inspect the house regularly and replace it when it is no longer sturdy, neat, or practically easy to keep clean.

Useful shopping links

• Guinea pig houses
• Guinea pig tunnels
• Guinea pig bedding
• Guinea pig hay
• Rabbit houses
• Chinchilla houses
• Degoe houses
• Getzoo assortment

Frequently asked questions about the Getzoo Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House 35 cm

With the Getzoo Wooden Guinea Pig Corner House 35 cm, you provide guinea pigs with a spacious, natural, and practical hiding place with two entrances. A great choice for owners looking for a wooden house that combines tranquility, pathways, and smart use of space.