Uk Cold Weather/ Snow Warning. Bring Your Piggies Indoors Under Cover!

[Wiebke]

The next days are going to be snowy with strong winds/icy wind chill factor in the UK, especially in the Northern half, but also further south. Please bring your guinea pigs indoors under cover; this is NOT the weather to leave them outdoors in a hutch!

 

[USA_2_UK]

I'm so pleased I came across this post, as this is one of the things I'm concerned about when we do get our guinea pigs. How cold is considered too cold to be left outside in a hutch? Unfortunately we don't have the space to put up a shed for them to go in, nor is there enough space in our garage. I have ordered a thermal cover for the hutch and a microwaveable heat pad, but I do worry it will still not be enough. We have also bought an indoor cage to use for the cold weather, but could it confuse the guinea pigs if they are changed from one living space to another?

 

[Wiebke]

I'm so pleased I came across this post, as this is one of the things I'm concerned about when we do get our guinea pigs. How cold is considered too cold to be left outside in a hutch? Unfortunately we don't have the space to put up a shed for them to go in, nor is there enough space in our garage. I have ordered a thermal cover for the hutch and a microwaveable heat pad, but I do worry it will still not be enough. We have also bought an indoor cage to use for the cold weather, but could it confuse the guinea pigs if they are changed from one living space to another?

Your guinea pigs will accustom fairly quickly to having two residences!

You can find lots of tips and discussions about cold weather care in this link here: Cold Weather Care For Guinea Pigs

 

[USA_2_UK]

Thank you for the link, I'll take a look.