We have 4 piggies and now its getting cold again its time to start worrying about them again as they are outside piggies.
We started off with three in a nice large hutch, then one was left out and picked on, so we got him another hutch and he had to live by himself. We then took another pig who's owner couldnt look after him anymore and he lives with the 3rd little piggy. They dont fight , but they dont snuggle.
Both hutches have a blanket and waterproof cover over them, and they have towels and lots of hay.They were outside last year and were fine. But I always worry that they dont get enough exercise at this time of year. We have two big runs in the garden which are now on the patio so that as long as its not raining they can go out, as the grass is permanently muddy and wet now. I do put them out unless its raining or bitterly cold. I have read you shoudld't put them out in cold weather, but then they do have a warm hidey to sit in and i feel its their choice then if they want to tun around.
I could bring them in but our indoor cage isnt huge - prob about a metre long. I dont see how they can stay in that - isnt it far too small? People have suggested putting them in the garage in the winter but we dont have any windows so I think thats a bit mean? They can come in for floor time but we are renovating so too many wires/ holes to be left to run around freely. And we dont have a shed.
How do you keep your piggies warm,. with lots of space and time for exercise in winter?. I worry about them so much. thanks
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SOme ideas please for looking after guineapigs in the winter.
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plum100 · 29/10/2012 08:45
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