I've A Few Questions

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I am looking at getting two guinea pigs, but i have a few questions...

1. Is it ok to have a hutch outside? (some websites say you cant, but i have friends that keep them outside...)

2. How big would a hutch have to be to keep two average size guinea pigs in?

3. What sort of wood would it need to be made from? (possibility of me making the hutch)

thanks...
 
Hi Tom and welcome :)p

My girls are in an outdoor hutch, but will be moved into a shed over the wintertime for extra warmth and protection. Some people do move theirs indoors over winter too, although with lots of protection, they can stay out too. So yes, they can live outdoors :) Although I suppose part of it does depend upon whereabouts you live.

The minimum requirements for two is 4 x 2 ' although the more space the better. This is especially the case with boys who tend to like a little more space to prevent potential squabbles.

Good luck!
 
I keep mind outdoors all year round. I'm in the south of Ireland so it's that bit milder than some of the UK. I hope we don't get another winter like last winter. :(

This winter I'm putting hutch covers over my hutches and giving them heatpads at night, if it's anything like last year! Also loads of hay.

I'd advise not to make the hutch from plywood anyway, because it's not very strong (rats could gnaw through, or even the guinea pigs could), not very warm, and might rot from the urine.

If it was at least 4' X 2' on the inside of the hutch, that'd be ok. But the more room you give them, the more interesting they will be as a pet, and happy. I like them to have a run aswell as a hutch, but if the hutch was big enough, they wouldn't need a run.

You could get two girls or two boys (yes boys can live together), but be really careful that they are the sex they are meant to be. Too many pet shops get it wrong . . . one of the reasons a lot of pet shops are bad. :(
 
Yep, they can live outdoors :) mine are outside all year round. They are fine with plenty hay and straw to keep them cosy.

4ft x 2ft is the minimum for two piggies, mine have 5.3ft x 3ft and love it!
 
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