Is snow a good enrichment idea?

[thedosboys]

So the months are getting colder here in the Midwest and I thought it would be a cute idea to make snow men for my piggies.

I saw the idea with someone's rats and I was wondering if it was okay with guinea pigs I know they get cold easily so I would put out their warming blanket.

I just want them to play around with it and hide veggies in it.

Anyone else has done this before or know if it's okay?

 

[Claire W]

I personally wouldn’t as snow is cold and wet meaning it would make your piggies cold and wet too which isn’t good for them x

 

[Piggies&buns]

No, this would not be a good idea. They would get cold and wet and would then be at risk of illness.
They are highly unlikely to want to play and forage in snow.

Hide veggies in their hay - this is the best way to encourage foraging

 

[Betsy]

No, this would not be a good idea. They would get cold and wet and would then be at risk of illness.
They are highly unlikely to want to play and forage in snow.

Hide veggies in their hay - this is the best way to encourage foraging

 

[Wiebke]

So the months are getting colder here in the Midwest and I thought it would be a cute idea to make snow men for my piggies.

I saw the idea with someone's rats and I was wondering if it was okay with guinea pigs I know they get cold easily so I would put out their warming blanket.

I just want them to play around with it and hide veggies in it.

Anyone else has done this before or know if it's okay?

Hi

Please don't. Guinea pigs don't do snow. They are not rats. We've had piggies with some major injuries to their mouth after being given frozen fruit in summer.

Just focus on making snow guinea pigs for yourself instead!