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Post by shannonkiera on Aug 18, 2008 11:16:50 GMT
We probably are going to get some guinea pigs in November. They would be kept outside in a hutch, but it would be winter  and i fear they would die at their young age.  Are there any other ways of protecting them? |
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Post by meggiepiggy on Aug 18, 2008 11:34:19 GMT
Hi Shannonkiera ;D
You have come to the right place for advice.
I don't feel able to answer your query myself but we do have experienced members who pop in and out of the forum on a regular basis. I suspect you won't have too long to wait ;D
In the meantime, if you click onto the GPRWA website (link top right hand side on forum front page) there is a section on sheds etc which you may find helpful.
Reason for Editing: addendum
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Post by shannonkiera on Aug 18, 2008 11:45:12 GMT
thank you. I'm not sure we will have room but i'll look just in case. Thank you anyway
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Post by piggiesgalorehere on Aug 18, 2008 15:35:11 GMT
I would suggest fleece bedding or fleece blankets/beds. That way they can curl right under and get warm and cozy. Also fill a sock with rice...and then heat it up for a little bit and then set it in there. It will act like a little heating pad. Stuffed animals or anything like that I think would help also.
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Post by Tanya's Tribbles on Aug 18, 2008 16:47:31 GMT
If you are going to have them outside when they are young as you say then you will need to buy them a hutch cover.
If they are under 20 weeks old then they to young and will need to be inside. unless they have lived out side all summer.
So if I were you i would have them in the house or in a shed or wait till next spring.
Hope that this is of help.
Tanya
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Post by shannonkiera on Aug 18, 2008 17:11:22 GMT
Thank you everyone for all your suggestions! ;D You have all been very helpful, I only signed up today and this website is so friendly!  I have just discovered that i could probably put the hutch in this Wendy house that my sister never plays with in the winter and then also with a hutch cover and fleece bedding. Would that be enough? Also, it might sound stupid  but how do you heat up the sock with rice? Thank you again! |
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Post by shannonkiera on Aug 19, 2008 14:28:40 GMT
I was online looking at hutches, and i found this heat pad thing that you microwave, is that ok or is it too hot for them, they would probably still be quite young
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Post by Bob - Hugs Cavies on Aug 19, 2008 18:33:05 GMT
I was online looking at hutches, and i found this heat pad thing that you microwave, is that ok or is it too hot for them, they would probably still be quite young I would say that they would probably be better with lots of hay or fleece to keep them warm, at least if they are too hot they can move to a different area. |
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Post by shannonkiera on Aug 20, 2008 9:15:11 GMT
ok, thanks
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Post by PigPog on Aug 25, 2008 0:33:44 GMT
Thank you everyone for all your suggestions! ;D You have all been very helpful, I only signed up today and this website is so friendly! I am so pleased to hear you're enjoying yourself here.  The day this forum stops being friendly is the day I close the doors.  Feel free to ask as many questions as you need and join in with the games we have - you're more than welcome.  |
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