Is This Ok For Warmth?

[Natasha D]

My hutch doesnt come with a cover so i have improvised but would like to know if its any good? Under the apple waterproof cover is the same as whats underneath the roof. I have some snuggle beds coming too. They will be staying out all winter.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

I think it needs more insulation to be honest. I too keep my pigs outdoors during the winter, however I am prepared to bring them indoors in severe weather, I keep their carriers at the ready (for fire anyway), I also have cages where i can decamp them into.

My suggestions are you need plenty of snuggle safes (microwaveable pads) or a pet heated pad which needs an electric point.
Additionally you could use a waterproof tarpaulin, when it snows it can really chill the hutches.
If you add a thermometer to the inside of the hutch it will help you understand what the temperature is rather than kinda guessing.
It's always a funny thing because you need air into the hutches, but dry air.

Damp is the real problem to be honest.

 

[Natasha D]

I think it needs more insulation to be honest. I too keep my pigs outdoors during the winter, however I am prepared to bring them indoors in severe weather, I keep their carriers at the ready (for fire anyway), I also have cages where i can decamp them into.

My suggestions are you need plenty of snuggle safes (microwaveable pads) or a pet heated pad which needs an electric point.
Additionally you could use a waterproof tarpaulin, when it snows it can really chill the hutches.
If you add a thermometer to the inside of the hutch it will help you understand what the temperature is rather than kinda guessing.
It's always a funny thing because you need air into the hutches, but dry air.

Damp is the real problem to be honest.

I dont have a microwave. Is there anything out there i can use the oven to heat it up with? would a duvet (guniea pig size ) help for them to snuggle in. I have cosys on order. Will be a week or so to come.
I will defo get a thermometer though

 

[sport_billy]

@ladykelly also may have some ideas