Loobyg83
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi all, Quick question, if I have a 2x4 grid cage for two piggies then how big does a run need to be? I know the general answer is going to be as big as it can be.... however hypothetically,a 2x5 'run' is not hugely bigger than a 2x4 cage.... so if that was all you could fit in I don't see it would enrich them much... have I missed something?
In reality I can and will have a larger run (size, shape and design still being considered!). I am planning two pigs in a 2x4 with a 2x2 loft. How much run time is ideal and how soon do we start doing it? I work from home so they could be in a run most of the day in the same room as me (I work at the dining room table in an open plan lounge/diner).
I am trying to work out if there is a way I can link a run with their cage via a tunnel in some way that they can get use from both in the day time then the run and tunnel be packed up in the evening/night time... has anyone done this? I have looked through the gallery but can't see anything. Alternatively how could I do it? bearing in mind the run and tunnel would need to be minimal size for storage.... and minimal price to appease the husband!
Then we get to outside time... how cold is too cold for them? what about rain (I live in Wales - there is a lot of rain!)
In reality I can and will have a larger run (size, shape and design still being considered!). I am planning two pigs in a 2x4 with a 2x2 loft. How much run time is ideal and how soon do we start doing it? I work from home so they could be in a run most of the day in the same room as me (I work at the dining room table in an open plan lounge/diner).
I am trying to work out if there is a way I can link a run with their cage via a tunnel in some way that they can get use from both in the day time then the run and tunnel be packed up in the evening/night time... has anyone done this? I have looked through the gallery but can't see anything. Alternatively how could I do it? bearing in mind the run and tunnel would need to be minimal size for storage.... and minimal price to appease the husband!
Then we get to outside time... how cold is too cold for them? what about rain (I live in Wales - there is a lot of rain!)