Is this hutch any good?

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My current hutch is actually a large chicken coop which is fine but it could do with some improvments but its large and my boys have plenty of room. Its brilliant for the summer months but now that the winter months are drawing in i dont feel that the coop is going to be warm enough for them and I'm also heavily pregnant and because of how its made and where the doors are its becoming really hard and awkward to clean out. So all in all i need a new hutch for them.
So before i go and order it and spend nearly 100 pound has anyone got/used this before if so is it a big enough hutch for 2 boars and also whats your opinions on it, any replies will be much appreciated.
Many thanks :))
 
Looks good, only comment is that you'll need to make the ramp safe for guinea pigs as they're not natural climbers. Can't tell from picture if both sides of ramp are open or one is against a wall. You'll need to put wood on both sides (like a closed in banister) plus something on the ramp for grip eg cut carpet tile or door mat.
 
I have seen this hutch and it is of good size and reasonable quality. As Stewybus said, you would need to make the ramp piggy-safe.

You would possibly need to make a new divider as the ones in pets at home hutches are very flimsy and poorly fitting. Also, if you live in an area where foxes or nuisance cats (as in cats who'll try to get at your pigs) can access your piggies, I would recommend getting a hutch with the thick, black wire which is stronger than chicken mesh.
 
I don´t know much about the outdoor attitude (means "Außenhaltung" in german) in other coutries ,
but i won´t use it without a bigger outdoor enclosure and insulation.
 
This hutch is huge and great for 2 boars, only thing I will say is the ramp needs some attention and also the woods flimsy so will need protection in winter :)
 
I have my two girls in this hutch. They love it. I rised the ramp angle a bit with some wooden steps the used a piece of runaround tubing to help them climb up and down.
 
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