Do U Think It's Ok?

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Do u think it's ok to keep the lid on these? They seem to really like having the lid on as its somewhere they can hide and feel safe...but worried as I've never seen any pics where the lids have been kept on, they always seem to be open X

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I guess the only problem would be if the box is ever in direct sunlight then it could get very hot inside.
But if it is out of the sun, and the piggies are free to come and go as they please (which obviously they are), then I think it would be fine - it really isn't any different to a plastic igloo, and they do look very happy!
 
You might want to cover the edges of the hole with tape or something though; they do look a little sharp! I have a couple of those boxes at home, if my piggies weren't outdoor piggies I'd give this a try ;p
 
The3LittlePigs said:
You might want to cover the edges of the hole with tape or something though; they do look a little sharp! I have a couple of those boxes at home, if my piggies weren't outdoor piggies I'd give this a try ;p
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The edges have been well sanded with very fine sandpaper. I've ran my fingers across them and they are really soft so not worried about little feetsies...but thank you x
 
Thank you for the replies :). It's not in direct sunllight and the edges have been finely sanded so are very smooth...it does look sharp in the pics....but think that's mostly due to my not very straight cutting technique lol. I was thinking about using fleece but thought if the tops worked then why bother...easier to get on and off and fits perfect. I'll leave it on and maybe on really warm days I'll take the top off.....just in case. In this country I doubt it will be very often lol. Thank you again for all your replys X
 
I am actually thinking that the idea of having the top on in Winter might be a really good idea.
For me I am not sure about year round, as it is currently super hot here, but in Winter it will be a different story and I bet the pigs would love it.
 
Swissgreys said:
I am actually thinking that the idea of having the top on in Winter might be a really good idea.
For me I am not sure about year round, as it is currently super hot here, but in Winter it will be a different story and I bet the pigs would love it.
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I'm in Northern Ireland....so as much as its summer it might as well be winter most days lol. It must be so nice to actually have a warm and dry couple/few months! X
 
You could always drill holes in the top so they would have the cover but ventilation as well.Was thinking about buying a dog bed to upturn as a hidey.Just check for condensation in warm weather
 
madguinealady said:
You could always drill holes in the top so they would have the cover but ventilation as well.Was thinking about buying a dog bed to upturn as a hidey.Just check for condensation in warm weather
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That's a good idea, I'll do that just to be sure. I've been checking it every day when cleaning it out and there has been no condensation at all. It seems to be working really well so far and a lot less poops and pees in the other part of the cage so seems they like using it to do most of their business :). Plus keeps the hay contained really well! Think it's a keeper lol x
 
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