Just like any other pet, guinea pigs need love, plenty of attention, and of course toys to keep them entertained. The following list of toys for pigs will ensure all of your precious guinea pigs are occupied for hours on end while expelling plenty of energy and keeping in shape. The best part is, most of these toys for pigs are fairly cheap and won’t leave you with an empty wallet!
Obviously ping pong balls are incredibly cheap. In fact, some dollar/99 cent stores sell ping pong balls (which means you can spoil your little pet with several ping pong balls instead of just a single toy!). Guinea pigs will love pushing the ping pong balls around their cage and might even try to pick them, chase them, push them up against the side of their cage- the possibilities are practically endless. A super simple toy that offers plenty of fun for active guinea pigs!
You probably didn’t know how full of himself your guinea pig was; but now you know. He will seriously love looking at himself in the mirror, no matter what he’s doing. Whether he’s strutting past, playing with a toy, or eating, your guinea pig will run to the mirror watching his every step. Whether it’s because he adores his own cute face or just thinks it’s awesome to watch himself do daily activities, it’s a simple and cheap toy guinea pigs seem to really enjoy.
Wooden blocks are one of the most popular toys for pigs on the market for several reasons. The biggest reason is that guinea pigs can spend hours on end stacking, pushing, and playing. Another great benefit of purchasing wooden blocks is they are OK for little chewers to grub on. Just buy children or pet-safe wooden blocks and let your guinea go crazy. You won’t have to worry about any toxic materials entering his tiny mouth, and you also won’t have to worry about the little guy getting bored. You can find these blocks at Target or Amazon.
If you’re not around to snuggle, your little guinea will rush over to his new stuffed toy in search of cuddles and loving. Guinea pigs seem to have a thing for smelling and snuggling with stuffed toys of all varieties, which means you can get creative with your choices. Go with a brightly colored ball or give your guinea an adorable miniature brown bear. Just keep an eye on your guinea pig if he likes to chew- you may end up with a disassembled toy!
Whether you create a tunnel of your own using materials at home (toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes, etc) or find a pre-made tunnel in stores, your guinea pig is sure to love it. Guinea pigs absolutely love crawling in and out of tunnels, and he’ll get a kick out of it every time. Not to mention he’ll be burning off tons of energy! You can find tunnels on Amazon and use Amazon promotional code 2013 to save on your purchase.
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Before the Lincoln Highway was rerouted to cross the Westinghouse Bridge in 1932, Dixon Av followed the valley from East Pittsburgh toward McKeesport. The Lincoln Hwy had descended into the Turtle Creek Valley via Greensburg Pike, but the steep hill, sharp turns and heavy traffic led to the more direct bypass via what was the longest concrete arch bridge of its time.
One of the few cross roads in this valley is Irishtown Rd; indeed, the 1876 atlas shows 3/4 of the two dozen families living there had Irish surnames. The tunnel appears to have been built to allow Dixon Av to pass through the deep fill which allowed the Lincoln Highway to cross the head of the ravine at Irishtown. The tunnel was built as a two lane structure and would have had one lane in each direction.
As part of the Model Cities renewal program in the Turtle Creek valley in the 1970s, the Tri-Boro Expwy was constructed in 1974. Part of the Tri-Boro replaced Braddock Av below the Westinghouse Bridge and connected to a four-lane divided replacement of Dixon Av and Versailles Av (East Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd) which had been built in 1972 to connect the lower valley with the then new Eastland Mall. The southbound lanes of EPMcK Blvd continued to use the 1930s tunnel through the embankment, while the northbound lanes were brought into the valley at a higher elevation allowing a more conventional bridge to carry the Lincoln Highway over those two lanes.
-- Kaufmann's department store (1898, Forbes Av and Smithfield St; 1913 addition, Fifth Av and Smithfield St)
A 1952 addition to the Kaufmann's department store required the demolition of Pittsburgh's first steel-framed skyscraper. The Carnegie Building, formerly at Fifth Av and Cherry Wy, was completed in 1895 as a memorial to Andrew's brother, Thomas, and served as a steel company headquarters. The popular legend is that Henry Clay Frick built his own building adjacent on Grant St -- slightly taller -- as an afront to his former partner.
While the two earlier sections of the Kaufmann's complex are neatly joined, the 1952 addition made some strange connections inside. Mismatched ceiling heights and strangely placed corridors mark the meeting of the new and the old.
Construction begun in 1925. Built upstream adjacent to previous 1877 Point Bridge. South abutment still remains. Bridge removed 1970 during the construction of Point State Park.
view page - Historic American Engineering Record report (PA-03) about historic bridges at Pittsburgh's Point.