Quick hutch advice needed....

[dgilb80]

Hi all,

I have just ordered this hutch as hoping to adopt 2 gp’s in the next month or so:
The Malling 5ft modular Single Deluxe -
I have ordered it with a nest box in the sleeping area rather than having a partition between the sleeping and living area but now I am having doubts...which would be best for them - the nest box or partition?
Have attached a photo of the nest box.
Many thanks

 

[Claire W]

I don’t think it really matters to be honest so long as they have somewhere to hide and rest. You may need an extra hide though

 

[Siikibam]

I would have probably done a partition but you will need two hides in that area. They won’t (necessarily) sleep together

 

[Piggies&buns]

It’s a lovely nest box and keeping the nest box warm will be easier than keeping the entire partition warm. Stuff it full of hay, pop a snugglesafe heat pad in and it will be lovely to snuggle into.
But, you will need one hide per piggy and each hide ideally needs to have two exits so no piggy can get cornered. The nest box only has one exit, but perhaps you could cut another hole in it?

 

[Hannah_xx]

I think the nest box will be a great idea! You could even make a little ramp so the pigs can go on top, and make a little bed up there

 

[Rwitchalls]

Hi all,

I have just ordered this hutch as hoping to adopt 2 gp’s in the next month or so:
The Malling 5ft modular Single Deluxe -
I have ordered it with a nest box in the sleeping area rather than having a partition between the sleeping and living area but now I am having doubts...which would be best for them - the nest box or partition?
Have attached a photo of the nest box.
Many thanks

I’m searching for a good cage and a ryedale is currently a tad out of my price range and there’s mixed views on the chartwell so just wondering how this hutch is holding up so far? Thanks!

 

[Swissgreys]

I’m searching for a good cage and a ryedale is currently a tad out of my price range and there’s mixed views on the chartwell so just wondering how this hutch is holding up so far? Thanks!

The member who started this thread was last online in November last year, so you are unlikely to receive a reply. Far better to start a new thread asking your specific question.

 

[Rwitchalls]

The member who started this thread was last online in November last year, so you are unlikely to receive a reply. Far better to start a new thread asking your specific question.

Ah thank you, I didn’t realise that was the case. I’ll make a new thread for advice