Basement Living?

[Jess Mill]

We have two 2 month old piggies (Hermione and Ginny) and recently acquired them. They are in a store bought cage right now but my daughter and I are building a 2x5 CC cage with 2x2 loft currently... just taking some time!

It will fit in my daughters room but 1. Will make it cramped and 2. They keep her up at night.

We have a TON of space in our finished basement, the only issue is that it isn't truly heated. We never put vents in when we finished it so we rely on oil space heaters when we go down there.

1. What is a good way to keep them warm?
2. Will they feel isolated being down there when we are mainly upstairs?

 

[Betsy]

A good way to keep them warm are:-

• Snugglesafe heatpads (heat in the microwave)
• LOADS of hay for them to snuggle in to.
• Snuggle sacks (piggy sleeping bags) or fleece hats in an emergency.
• Furry tunnels
• Rosewood Two-Way Hooded Bed for Small Animals on Sale | Free UK Delivery or something similar available in the US.

You could always have a run for your piggies upstairs and just pop them in the C&C cage when you go out or at night then they won't feel isolated.