Keeping the gps' cool in the summer?

[C&C <3]

So i was wondering if, because it is getting increasingly hot here in the Uk, there is anything I can do to keep my guineas cool? They live outside.

 

[Merab]

Although mine are indoors the idea of putting frozen ice packs or water bottles wrapped up would work outside.
Make sure they have plenty of shade as well.
Change the water more often, not because they need to drink more but it keeps it fresher.
I’m sure others with outdoor piggies will be along with some good tips.

 

[DMS260820]

A fan on your window sil. With a damp cold towel hanging on a trouser hanger behind it. Sucks through cold air. I tried it. Works pretty good. Some people saying put a frozen 2 litre bottle of water infront of a fan but i havnt tried this. Sorry this is for indoor. Ummmmm try wrapping a damp bed sheet over part of their enclosure. Or put a slate tile in the freezer then let them sit on or near it

 

[Tiamolly123]

I put covered ice blocks in the C&C, try to keep them in the shade & fans on but not directly pointed at them.

 

[rhymer]

Cold towels are good, but in this heat tend to dry quite quick. I put a few frozen water bottles in an old sock in with my piggies. Xx

 

[Bill & Ted]

Place hutch or run in shade, cover over with damp cotton/natural fabric bedding sheet. Try to keep hutch or run under a north facing wall, that provides shade too, avoid south facing parts of the garden or yard as this is the strongest hottest

 

[Emz1999]

Alongside everything else that everyone has suggested, I came across some granite slabs on Amazon that the seller had ground down to make them smooth enough for piggies to lie on. Granite is always cool which makes it a suitable thing that can be left in 24/7 for them and it can double up as a nice bite toy. But that depends if you're happy to spend a tenner on a slab.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Yes the granite slabs are great. I used them when I used to have a chinchilla, he would sit on it constantly and it always felt cold.....must grab another one for my piggies...

 

[Bill & Ted]

Yes, that's a great idea, I remember my grandma had one which she put butter and cheese on in a larder. This was before the days of fridges! It obviously worked then too

 

[Janey]

Here's Wiebke's link - full of really useful information in case you hadn't seen it.

Hot weather management and heat strokes

 

[C&C <3]

Sorry I'm so late in replying - thank you all - piggies appreciate the frozen bottle and advice!