Too warm in the summer?

[loveisdivine]

We originally intended to keep our pigs outside but after we moved them in for winter, weve got abit too attached and dont really want to put them back outside. We got more interaction with them if they are indoors.
The only problem is my other half says it can sometimes get quite hot in our room because its the attic room. We have a big roof window, which we can open, and a blind on it which we can keep shut to block the sun.
Whats the highest temparature piggies can be comfortable in?
Ive heard of freezing water bottles and wrapping them in towel so they can lie against them to keep cool, are there any other tricks?

It rains alot here even during summer which is another reason I dont wanna put them back outside.

If they did stay in, they would get at least 2-3 hours in their run each day, probably late afternoon to evening when its cooler too.

 

[Becky92]

I personally wouldnt recommend the freezing bottle as its a dramatic temperature change 4 them to be next to. You can purchase cool pads / tiles that naturally stay at an average cool temperature for your piggys to lay on. Check out ** petshops to see wt they have.

Keep there room ventilated, in shade and have a fan near them ... they will be fine

 

[Becky92]

http://www.petandanimalsupply.co.uk/options-cooling-tile-boredom-breaker-pi-981.html?osCsid=vazqnrpxealegza

 

[Laura-CCC4]

You can set up a fan in the room, provided it's not actually blowing a strong breeze directly at them. A moving (osscilating?) fan is best IME...I always have two set up in my room in summer, plus all the windows open.

Also, drape cold/cool damp towels over the cage. I also hang them so that my guins can lay against/under them.
It also helps to refresh the water bottle twice daily in the summer.

Mine have always been indoors, even in temperatures of 30+, and I've never had any problems. Other than me wanting to pinch their fan overnight, of course. rolleyes

 

[pompypigs]

I agree with what Laura has suggested - I have ice pods too with covers on so the coldness is not too extreme x

 

[alcesterpigs]

A fan does not cool the air, it only moves it around.
My shed is air conditioned, which does provide a cooling effect.
At 20C I start to become concerned, at 25C I take action to reduce the temperature.
Fortunately, the shed temperature is always below the outside temperature, even if the air conditioning were to fail.

 

[Ruth]

I bought cage fans for mine last year, they are battery operated from e--y

 

[loveisdivine]

From what you have all said it sounds like aslong as we take the necessary precautions they should be fine Now I just have to sell the outdoor hutch so I can buy a run instead.