Can I Put My Guinea Pigs Outside In The Run In Winter?

[hope.o]

Hi,
I usually put my guinea pigs in there outdoor run while I clean out there cage (with someone watching them) but will they be ok in the winter?

P.s they are indoor so I like to let them outside and I am new with guinea pigs

 

[Mother Hubbard]

Does it have a ground cover? If not, ensure the grass or ground is not wet.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[hope.o]

If the grass is wet I make sure it is dry or I cover it

 

[Mother Hubbard]

No problem then...obviously watch out for the temperature. I use an outside thermometer so I always know if it's too hot or cold, and not just rely on my body temp.

 

[Deleted member 114675]

Welcome to the forum.

Guinea pigs don't respond well to substantial changes in temperature so I think it would be worth planning some other way of looking after them during cleaning as I wouldn't advise putting them outside in winter if they are indoor guinea pigs.

Some people use a paddling pool - like in this thread

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/rainy-cold-morning.119530/#post-1620007


... just a thought

 

[madguinealady]

You could make a foldy run with c&c grids and just put a fleece and their litter trays in it. This is what I do with one group of mine when I do a full room clean. The other group has a puppy pen. I just put them in the kitchen, shake the fleece when finished and mop the floor

 

[1GuineaPig1]

If you cover the grass when it is wet, and the temperature is good, you can! Just make sure you bring them in if there are ANY signs of cold. For example: Shivering, fur feels cold, acting weird. You or the person watching them will probably know when they get cold.