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We got our piggies 3 weeks ago and bought an outdoor hutch with run. its still too cold at night for them to be outside so we currently have the hutch in our dining room (not ideal but its a great way to get them used to us) When they go outside, we were planning on putting the hutch on our decking. It will face the sun but we will turn it around when it gets hotter so they will be in shade but a few of my worries/questions are:
what should we use on the floor of the run? Not sure if the decking will be ok or if we should put mats down so it's easier to clean up mess etc?
We have a cover for the hutch but will it be too warm to use it, particularly when the sun is out?
We have chicken wire to put around the run cage to prevent cats etc sticking their claws through, is this enough?
Should they have access to the run at all times or only when we are there to supervise? They haven't as yet used the ramp as i don't think they have ever seen one before!
Here is a link to the hutch we have:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=250226128569&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015
Any tips and ideas would be a big help as i don't want to upset our new girls!
Christine :-\
what should we use on the floor of the run? Not sure if the decking will be ok or if we should put mats down so it's easier to clean up mess etc?
We have a cover for the hutch but will it be too warm to use it, particularly when the sun is out?
We have chicken wire to put around the run cage to prevent cats etc sticking their claws through, is this enough?
Should they have access to the run at all times or only when we are there to supervise? They haven't as yet used the ramp as i don't think they have ever seen one before!
Here is a link to the hutch we have:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=250226128569&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015
Any tips and ideas would be a big help as i don't want to upset our new girls!
Christine :-\