Snow?!

[ChubbyCarrots]

Whoop whoop! Finally getting some snow!
We finally got a new hutch, so now the piggies don’t have to go in the cage when we move them indoors. They now have an outside hutch and the new inside hutch for bad weather.

We added a fluffy cushion, a few pig-size knitted blankets and obviously hay to snuggle up with. They seem fine with the new temporary arrangements as they have space to stretch their legs, unlike the last time we had snow.

Last time the snow caught us off guard so our poor babies were left with an insulated hutch cover and the hutch! The next day we added some warm blankets and cushions then moved them to the cage in the garage. WE FINALLY GOT OUR ACT TOGETHER!

We want them to be nice and warm so we were wondering if you guys have any advice for us, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Lily. Xx

(Sorry about this post being a mess )

 

[sport_billy]

So pleased we haven't had snow yet!

Are they in the garage now?

 

[Betsy]

Mine our outside all year round. They have a Hutch Snuggles with Bye Bye Fly Screen™ and a Hutch Hugger™ on the hutch all year. The covers keep the hutch cool in the summer and warm in the winter. My piggies have various fleecy items (snuggle pouches, snuggle tubes), snugglesafes and lots and lots and more lots of hay, hay and more hay. I also have an old merino wool blanket that goes over the top and down over the front to keep out the worst of the frost at night time. This time of year, I roll down the fronts of the covers over the front of the hutch during the day to keep out the draught. The hutch is positioned next to a fence and near the Conservatory out of the worst of the weather. The piggies are toasty warm in there and they are quite happy and healthy. They all passed their weekly health check today with flying colours and 3 of the 5 had even put weight on (the other 2 were just full/empty bladder weight losses). Hope this helps!