Update for Everyone V: Born Under A Bad Sign

[anthonyjg]

I've been considering getting guinea pigs. How do they do in smaller houses?

They do just fine, but having a large cage is optimal, especially if you get them in pairs or triplets, which they tend to be happier in as opposed to being alone.

Is the smell an issue?

I've never had a problem with it, so long as you clean their cage about once a week you should be fine.