Is it OK to put a run on concrete?

[Alicia]

My guinea-pigs have two 6ft runs that are normally on grass but they have eaten most of the grass so to give it a break and a chance to regrow I was going to put their runs on the concrete on the patio. I wouldn't do it when its this hot because it's too hot on the patio for them but when the weather cools down. Is this OK? I could put a big pile of dandelions and vegetables in their run so they'd still have somethings to eat. Is it OK to put a run on concrete?

 

[Claire W]

I have my run on concrete and my pigs are fine. I cover half of the ground with fleece and newspaper so that they have somewhere to go and lay down if they wish. Just make sure that the concrete isn't hot before you put them on it. My yard is sheltered so it doesn't get hot The good thing is that the concrete helps to wear down their nails.

 

[CiaraPatricia]

Mine are on concrete too, at night and when the grass is short. You could put a blanket or something over the top of part of the run so the concrete stays cool.

 

[wales1000]

I would say that is fine and also keeps their nails short if they are running around on the concrete.

 

[Fudge and Rainbow :)]

I agree, it is fine. I personally prefer my two on grass cos it's their favourite food! But I put them on concrete at times to give the grass chance to re-grown and to help my guinea pigs wear down their nails.

 

[Holidayhutch]

All of our runs are on concrete as it easier to keep infection control and disinfect