Eglu Go Hutches

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Chief Guinea Pig said:
Do you think it is cost effective though?
Looking at the size of it, style etc, it doesn't look worth the amount. In my opinion.
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Yes, seems v expensive but I am fed up of wooden hutches, which aren't large enough to clean out thoroughly. When should I put piggys in and outside if I was to do this?
 
Maisy and Poppy said:
Yes, seems v expensive but I am fed up of wooden hutches, which aren't large enough to clean out thoroughly. When should I put piggys in and outside if I was to do this?
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When the temperature outside is stable, throughout the night and day.
15 degrees plus. I won't be putting my girls back outside until summer.
 
I'm afraid you'll find a lot of members here being anti-eglu. They just aren't appropriate for piggies or buns - too small, wire bottomed, plastic house which won't allow good temperature regulation... not to mention they're £300+. Imagine the custom setup you could kit out perfectly for that budget!
 
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Did you know you can keep the girls indoors all year round? That way you only need to buy one cage. You can always give them floor time outside in a run. I do not have a garden and my pigs live indoors all year.
 
Why not ask the company I linked you to above? Find out what they can do for your budget. Otherwise, shop around. Google is your friend ;) Are the pigs going inside during the winter?
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
They do not look suitable at all. Very expensive and they look more like a piggy prison.
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Oof. That comes across a little harsh;-)
I agree the wire bottom isn't good and it doesn't look very suitable which is a shame because it looks very smart and modern as a product.
 
Davey-cavy said:
Oof. That comes across a little harsh;-)
I agree the wire bottom isn't good and it doesn't look very suitable which is a shame because it looks very smart and modern as a product.
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I'm sorry but I have very strong opinions about piggy housing. It is not suitable at all. With it being plastic it will not regulate the correct temperature, the wire floor is not suitable either. I stand by what I say.

It is not a comment specifically to @Maisy and Poppy so it should not cause any offence.
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
I'm sorry but I have very strong opinions about piggy housing. It is not suitable at all. With it being plastic it will not regulate the correct temperature, the wire floor is not suitable either. I stand by what I say.

It is not a comment specifically to @Maisy and Poppy so it should not cause any offence.
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I completely agree but sometimes things come across differently when they are written down and slighty diffrent wording can make it from sounding mean to sounding very helpfull. we wouldn't want anybody to think you where been mean which in sure you weren't:-)
 
Although this is a bit more expensive I have this for outside
http://m.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches/hutches_runs/outback_hutches/261319

It's really good, has plastic sheets you can pull across the front if it starts raining you can pull it across but they can stay in. It also has a ramp inside which after awhile they will start to use! Amber uses it fine now and then they can go up and down as they please. Also has a really cool storage bit in the loft of it! Very good! I love it. Oh! And has a bit at the bottom of the indoor bit that you can pull out and is plastic so its really easy to clean. If you can afford it I really recommend it :)!
 
Maisy and Poppy said:
I don't really £100 max. Any good hutches?
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I can't really suggest anything. I have a hutch outdoors but I have never used it as as we kept out boys indoors as they where so small and now we like having them inside so we won't be putting them out. Hopefully you will find what you are looking for though:-)
 
I won a ferplast 140 on eBay last year for just over £20 so there are bargains out there on eBay. It's been used obviously but is in very good condition.
 
I have a lot of experience with Omlet Eglus having had the whole range for my hens but I wouldn't use them for my piggies or rabbits. They do reglulate temperature though as they are double skinned so cooler in summer and warmer in winter than outside and they're great for hens, I just don't think they are suitable for piggies as a main residence. They would be ok as a hide in the summer with a 2m run attached and no wire floor but that would be very expensive and you could get a small wooden hut and run for much cheaper. Love the product, just not in this situation.( PS see my post about the Bluebell hideaway on offer if you're after something less than £100)
 
How about this? http://www.happyhutch.co.uk/double-and-triple-rabbit-hutches/flat-roof-rabbit-hutch-long-legs-detail
It's £100 if you choose 4x2x2 ft (which I highly recommend, any smaller is too small for two piggies). I haven't actually ever bought it, but many forum members trust this site and its hutches. The hutch easy to access and clean due to long legs. I find hutches that are really close to the ground force you to bend over, kneel down, or something else that isn't comfortable. They also sell an even cheaper hutch without long legs, but that's going to be a pain to clean.

Or for £89.99 you can get a 5 foot long hutch from here: http://www.rabbithutchwarehouse.co.uk/hutches.php
Studio Home (Long Legs). This hutch is 18 inches (one and a half feet) deep, so I would only recommend you order a 5 ft one.
 
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