Wall of Silence Cage Divider

An Adaptable Cage Divider

The Wall of Silence can be used in a Jumbo cage to separate guinea pig groups or pairs and used with or without the coroplast insert based on behavioral needs. It can be installed mid-grid using cable ties. Coroplast height allows for appropriate airflow.

• Separating males from females
  In trying to access the females, males may bite on the bars pretty incessantly in their desire to access the females. The Wall of Silence blocks their visual stimulation, as well as some of the female's scent. It is also recommended that 2 extra grids (not included here) be installed horizontally over the top to prevent males from climbing or jumping over the divider to get to the females.
• Separating squabbling males
  You can remove the Coroplast and use only the grids when interactions are peaceful.
• Separating babies and mother from a fertile male
  With guinea pigs under 3 weeks old, you can allow the babies to go back and forth between the father and mother through the divider grid holes until they are too old or too big, whichever comes first.

"Teresa created and coined the term "Wall of Silence" with the corrugated plastic addition for separating guinea pigs in a divided cage to calm down the incessant racket of cage biting from aggressive males. She used this often in her rescue. She always had the "Wall of Silence" standing nearby for either emergency or semi-permanent use. It also can also save the teeth of the guinea pigs who want to get to the guinea pigs on the other side. 

NOTE: DO NOT USE this cage divider in less than a JUMBO cage on a PERMANENT basis. The absolute minimum cage size for one or more guinea pigs is a 2x3 grid-sized cage.