Double Hutch
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Junior Guinea Pig
In no particular order, these companies will all do double hutches - not sure what you meant by hides on both floors - do you mean a sleeping compartment? Many of these companies also offer a bespoke service if you require alterations and all do a range of sizes
Ryedale Pet Homes
Boyles Pet Housing
The Welfare Hutch Company
Happy Hutch
Dawsons Animal Housing
Ryedale Pet Homes
Boyles Pet Housing
The Welfare Hutch Company
Happy Hutch
Dawsons Animal Housing
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
All the hutches seem fairly expensive from them places, I have been looking around and found this Double Rabbit Hutch
If I made some adjustments to it by adding some extra wood over the mesh to give them more shelter would you think this would be good? As it's fairly big
If I made some adjustments to it by adding some extra wood over the mesh to give them more shelter would you think this would be good? As it's fairly big
I would be slightly worried about the angle of the ramp - it looks pretty steep for guinea pigs.
We also have a wooden two lever hutch, but the ramp runs almost the length of the hutch (150cm), so is a very gradual incline and the piggies love it.
It would also depended on where it was going to be located. It does seem quite open, so would it be under a shelter somewhere and safe from predators?
We also have a wooden two lever hutch, but the ramp runs almost the length of the hutch (150cm), so is a very gradual incline and the piggies love it.
It would also depended on where it was going to be located. It does seem quite open, so would it be under a shelter somewhere and safe from predators?
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi
I'm the same I want a double hutch and have been looking at the bluebell and rose cottage at pets at home but when you put the cover on the price too it mounts up.
I've found the chart well from home to roost online 5ft double hutch with cover 189.00 and looks alot better quality with waterproof boards and even though sounds at lot paying extra to hopefully last but thinking of 3 pigs and unsure if this would be ok. Also the ramp has a barrier too.
I'm the same I want a double hutch and have been looking at the bluebell and rose cottage at pets at home but when you put the cover on the price too it mounts up.
I've found the chart well from home to roost online 5ft double hutch with cover 189.00 and looks alot better quality with waterproof boards and even though sounds at lot paying extra to hopefully last but thinking of 3 pigs and unsure if this would be ok. Also the ramp has a barrier too.
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
That looks a really nice hutch
I've gone for bluebell and it arrives tomorrow I've just been worried about buying a hutch online as I've seen loads of bad reviews for most hutches.
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi DemiThat looks a really nice hutch
Are you keeping 3 pigs on the bluebell too?
I do like the look of this myself ?
Thanks
Vickie
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
Yeah I will be, we have 3 girls which are over a year so fully grown. I'll let you know how it is. I'm getting it today so they will be in it tomorrow or Thursday depending on weather.
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi Demi
If you could that would be great
I'm looking at getting it next week
But if size seems OK and your happy I may as well get this one too as I do like it!
Thanks
If you could that would be great
I'm looking at getting it next week
But if size seems OK and your happy I may as well get this one too as I do like it!
Thanks
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
I will definitely let you know
think the only real downside is no plastic floors so needs to be waterproofed and if your piggys haven't used ramps before it is quite steep
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
Just an update the hutch came and it's up now there was only one thing wrong with it which was one of the steps was broken on the ramp but we have fixed it. We are going to put them in it tomorrow
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi
It looks good. Did you get any better deal purchasing the rain cover with the hutch?
What's your thoughts on the quality?
When are you 3 girls going in here?
Thanks
Vickie
It looks good. Did you get any better deal purchasing the rain cover with the hutch?
What's your thoughts on the quality?
When are you 3 girls going in here?
Thanks
Vickie
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
My three girls are in now, the hutch is very spacious for them and it's ok quality, what I expected tbh, the doors are a little stiff but it looks nice. The sleeping area is really big. The cover was the full price unfortunately which was quite a lot of money. The girls are using the ramp but they are used to ramps.
Here is a picture of the cage now I've put there things in.
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi Demi
Can i ask what you have lined the cage with as it's not plastic coated boards?
Also did you have to alter ramp or are they managing fine as it is?
Thanks
Vickie
Can i ask what you have lined the cage with as it's not plastic coated boards?
Also did you have to alter ramp or are they managing fine as it is?
Thanks
Vickie
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
My piggys are managing the ramp fine but they are used to ramps. Also I haven't lined it yet as I haven't had the chance but my plan is to line it with Lino, I love this cage
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Well I think then I'm going to purchase
this one too.
I just had mixed reviews about the hutch and people said only 2 piggies but if your happy with hutch which you clearly are and plenty of room for 3 grown piggies then I'm sold!
Cannot get mine now until 18th June but will let you know how I get on.
Thanks Demi
this one too.
I just had mixed reviews about the hutch and people said only 2 piggies but if your happy with hutch which you clearly are and plenty of room for 3 grown piggies then I'm sold!
Cannot get mine now until 18th June but will let you know how I get on.
Thanks Demi
It looks great, and what a perfect location for it too - looks nice and sheltered.
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
I'm more than happy for our 3 piggys to bring it,they do like to be together but there is plenty of room! Have you got a close by pets at home? They have it in most stores to look at, if you would like I can take some photos of the inside so you get an idea of the size.
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Yes I'm going to pop in this weekend but I. Think I'm already sold for this hutch.
Like the way the doors open and plenty of them
Like the way the doors open and plenty of them
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
Oh fab! I'm glad I've been able to help
there's only 1 small panel on both floors you can't open.
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Looks loads of room... Brilliant
I've already got my boxes ready too - sad I know.
How often are you cleaning out?
Are you going to be using fleece bedding?
Sorry to bombard you with questions but you have been so helpful
Thx
I've already got my boxes ready too - sad I know.
How often are you cleaning out?
Are you going to be using fleece bedding?
Sorry to bombard you with questions but you have been so helpful
Thx
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
Haha I don't mind at all
Are you getting a trio or do you already have them? I'd love to see a picture personally I'm not going to use fleece, I used it in my indoor cage but it does smell quickly but it's pretty so I liked it indoors, I'm spot cleaning them daily then a full clean out every 3 days or sooner if they need it
VickieD
Junior Guinea Pig
Haha I don't mind at all
Thinking then on lino then newspaper and possible shaving? Then hay? It's so confusing what's best. I do work full time so would want to spot clean and then big clean twice a week.
I would have indoor if I didn't have indoor cats!
Demi
Junior Guinea Pig
Yeah that's my plan also! Piggys do like it indoors, I've had to move them outdoors temporary as I'm moving cites and finding my own place but for time being they will have to be outdoors, you could get a playpen to bring them indoors for a play around in a room you can shut off from the cats temporary.
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