Ayemee's Piggy Shed

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After thinking tonight... I'm not sure if I should remove the hutch from the shed?

It would be easier to clean and provide a less awkward space for me and them. However I worry about winter and keeping warm, and if one of the girls is on a humping spree the victim won't be able to change floor level to get away from them for a while.

Just not sure right now.
 
If I were you I think I'd leave the hutch where it is, as it's quite a nice cosy getaway from the floor space/floor time area :)
 
Would about removing the hutch, but asking your dad to build you a shelf along the back which would act the same way as the second floor of the hutch. Not high up and the sides could be your C&C grids and a small ramp down? That would give full easy access to the floor space as well as having the added level towards the back?
 
I agree with Ruth. Having the hutch at the moment is good because it provides an extra level for them to get away from each other and snuggle up if they wish :)
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
If I were you I think I'd leave the hutch where it is, as it's quite a nice cosy getaway from the floor space/floor time area :)
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Yeah that's what I was thinking, but it's so awkward to open doors and clean it. I'm leaving it in for now anyway :)

Flutterby said:
Would about removing the hutch, but asking your dad to build you a shelf along the back which would act the same way as the second floor of the hutch. Not high up and the sides could be your C&C grids and a small ramp down? That would give full easy access to the floor space as well as having the added level towards the back?
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Yeah I was thinking that! I'll just have to have a good think :)
 
I think mums main worry is the fact we have a nice hutch and would be a shame not to use it, hmm,
 
It's so cosy. I really like it. See you going to paint it too or just leave it as it is?
I like the hutch, as it gives them extra levels and spaces to chill out, although I can understand the argument for removing the hutch too. Easier to clean and more floor space to put stuff in... Hmmm :hmm:
 
Humfred said:
It's so cosy. I really like it. See you going to paint it too or just leave it as it is?
I like the hutch, as it gives them extra levels and spaces to chill out, although I can understand the argument for removing the hutch too. Easier to clean and more floor space to put stuff in... Hmmm :hmm:
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Thank you! Yeah it's a tough one! I just thought as well if I ever had to seperate the pigs for any reason I couldn't with the hutch in. Although fingers crossed all is well for the moment :)
 
What about putting the hutch at the side of the shed, having a flap through the side of the shed into the hutch, and having the hutch and shed joined on the outside with a run too, one big funky enclosure with tonnes of space! :P :P
 
Flutterby said:
What about putting the hutch at the side of the shed, having a flap through the side of the shed into the hutch, and having the hutch and shed joined on the outside with a run too, one big funky enclosure with tonnes of space! :P :P
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Having only just convinced my dad to sort the shed as it is... This might be a tough one to persuade him with :))
 
If you are going to use the shed as a huge hutch you could get your dad to saw a slice of the end of the hutch so that it will fit in the other way round, I know it sounds drastic but it would probably unscrew easily so you could do that and then they would have a slightly shorter hutch but huge permanent run attached? :nod:
 
Shed looks great - I had the same problem when I converted my shed, as the cage I had was too big, makes cleaning a nightmare! I got rid of it, bought a smaller one to go along the other way - it's a raised one with just one level, so we made a ramp down, so piggies have the whole of the shed floor to run & play, but can pop up there to escape or keep warm in winter. Has made such a difference! Good luck with the rest of yours. x10685797_10152460108091152_663378455573180445_n.webp 10868093_10152460107056152_8526345064157570712_n.webp Photo2568.webp
 
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