Jen H
Teenage Guinea Pig
I've been quite ill so still haven't set up the c&c and still can't agree with hubby about best solution. We HAVE decided on a big c&c run in the conservatory as it will give them good floor space, looks neat, is contained and easy to clean.
However it is too cold overnight. I've got a heater to keep on in the day (thanks @Chief Guinea Pig for suggestion ) but don't want it to run overnight.
My options are:
1. Have a 120 cage (not ideal for 3 girls, but 140 out of price range with buying c&c) just for overnight that I'll bring into the warmer main house. I don't like this as i really wanted the girls to be settled in one place. I'm worried about territorial issues if they keep moving (though they get on well, they ARE girls with seasons!).
2. Attach the cage to a run, but this will decrease the amount of unbroken 'free running' space as the cage will take up most of my available space. They're only 6 mths old and like to zoom!
3. Have one of these:
attached to the c&c stuffed with hay and a snugglesafe. My concern is that they won't all go in it, or go out to play in the cold!
How do other people keep them warm overnight? At the moment their hutch is indoors with thermal cover, and they've a separate run . I can fit a 5x2 c&c - that's all the space I have. I was considering a 1x2 hayloft with a tunnelled ramp. (Bit worried about ramps).
I'd really value your advice on this thanks, and any other options too.
Jen.
However it is too cold overnight. I've got a heater to keep on in the day (thanks @Chief Guinea Pig for suggestion ) but don't want it to run overnight.
My options are:
1. Have a 120 cage (not ideal for 3 girls, but 140 out of price range with buying c&c) just for overnight that I'll bring into the warmer main house. I don't like this as i really wanted the girls to be settled in one place. I'm worried about territorial issues if they keep moving (though they get on well, they ARE girls with seasons!).
2. Attach the cage to a run, but this will decrease the amount of unbroken 'free running' space as the cage will take up most of my available space. They're only 6 mths old and like to zoom!
3. Have one of these:
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How do other people keep them warm overnight? At the moment their hutch is indoors with thermal cover, and they've a separate run . I can fit a 5x2 c&c - that's all the space I have. I was considering a 1x2 hayloft with a tunnelled ramp. (Bit worried about ramps).
I'd really value your advice on this thanks, and any other options too.
Jen.