Is it illegal to keep guinea pigs in your living room

[Fufu]

Does anyone know what the rules are on keeping your guinea pigs in your house? What about hay in your house etc, are there any health and safety issues that could be brought up? Can't find anything relevant on RSPCA website? Some people are a bit shocked to see them in our house -I wouldn't eat to be reported; they help regulate my daughter.

 

[Fufu]

Sorry I meant I wouldn't want to be reported!

 

[Piggies&buns]

As long as you own your home or have permission from the landlord there are no rules - you can keep your piggies in your house with no issue

 

[VickiA]

There are no rules about where to keep your piggies in your house. Whatever works best for you & them is fine.

 

[Truffolo]

As long as the hay, poo etc are kept clean and disposed of so there is no smell, should be OK. Piggies chew electrics, so a secure cage is necessary.

 

[Roselina]

I think people who had guinea pigs many years ago and dont know the updated info and might assume they should be outside.
My piggies are inside and I’ve had a few surprised comments but then after it’s always been positive

 

[fluffysal]

Mine are inside and the only comments I get are people being surprised at the size of the cage and that there is no smell.

 

[Merab]

As everyone else has said - it’s your choice where in your house they live.