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cleaning cages and piggies poop?

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Question
HI Mary.  My trouble is that I NEED to clean my piggies's cage twice a day. (I'm a clean freak) However, I know I need to let my piggies eat their Caecotrophs (poop). But since they eat them right after its pooped, its safe to clean their cage as often as I like right? Or should i grind some more vitamins into their food in order make sure they are not malnurished from being unable to eat a lot of their caecotrophs? Also, if I give them food once a day, will they develop a regular pooping time so I can clean it right after they poop?
I really really really love my animals, but I like being clean too. So I hope you can give me some good advice on this problem. :) Thank you so much.

Answer
Hi Susan

You need to let your piggies poop and eat it when they want to.The poops are just too good to waste and contain loads of nutrients that we cannot give.
They will not develop a regular pooping time and you cannot feed them at certain times only because they need to forage and be eating all the time.
You really dont need to clean the hutch twice a day.
If you are very bothered about cleanliness then try to do the hutch once every other day.
Piggies like to be kept clean but they also like to smell like guinea pigs :)
Instead of fretting about the hutch not being clean,think about how much your piggies are loved and how lucky they are to have you.
Spend time with them instead of cleaning the hutch.
Best of luck xxx