Guinea Pig Long Car Ride

[Beth Steele]

In two months, I'll be moving to Missouri (I currently live in Arizona) It is a 20 hour drive there. I have a brother and lots of stuff we'll be bringing. Including our two guinea pigs. I got really worried because of course there will be stops on the way, but is a 20 hour drive too much for the guinea pigs? It would break my heart so much to have to leave Maple and Peanut.

 

[Kiko+Peanut]

NO LEAVING PEANUT BEHIND! *looks at own piggy named Peanut* Nonono! Or Maple...
Okay anyways, I don't think it would be too much. It might be stressful for them. Just make sure they have plenty of supplies and everything they need.

 

[Wiebke]

In two months, I'll be moving to Missouri (I currently live in Arizona) It is a 20 hour drive there. I have a brother and lots of stuff we'll be bringing. Including our two guinea pigs. I got really worried because of course there will be stops on the way, but is a 20 hour drive too much for the guinea pigs? It would break my heart so much to have to leave Maple and Peanut.

Hi! It can be done if you have regular stops. Instead of water, use a cucumber to keep them hydrated and refresh their soft (!) hay, which makes around 80% of their daily food intake. Keep in mind that while hay is a great insulator on cold days, but it can overheat piggies in hot weather. Do not leave them unsupervised in a closed car for any length of time, even if they have to come with you in their carrier into a highway station.

Make sure that you have got extra hay, a water bottle and food with you in case you have a breakdown or other major delay. A blanket for a cool night may also be of advantage.

Here are our detailed travelling tips: Travelling with guinea pigs