Tips To Keeping Guineas Warm Through Winter

Streaky

Streaky

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Hi,
I have recently moved my Guinea Pig into the conservatory due to the cold weather during winter.
I was just wondering if any of you piggy owners had tips/ tricks to keeping your guinea pig warm and how to make sure they get some sort of exercise when it’s too cold for them to go out.
Thanks!
 
i have put snugglesafes in the hutches,used fiddlestix houses and stuffed everywhere with hay.i have vet bed in the bedroom,with fleece hidies that the snugglesafe heat pads can go in.,ive covers and and foil snuggers around the hutches.
 
At least in the conservatory they will be out of the wind & rain, & will be happier piggies. If it's cold in there just put plenty of hay in there & some warmers. I know of several people that let there piggies have the run of the conservatory.

Hi & welcome to our friendly forum.
 
eileen said:
i have put snugglesafes in the hutches,used fiddlestix houses and stuffed everywhere with hay.i have vet bed in the bedroom,with fleece hidies that the snugglesafe heat pads can go in.,ive covers and and foil snuggers around the hutches.
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That sounds like a good idea, where did you get your snugglesafes from?
 
Tiamolly123 said:
At least in the conservatory they will be out of the wind & rain, & will be happier piggies. If it's cold in there just put plenty of hay in there & some warmers. I know of several people that let there piggies have the run of the conservatory.

Hi & welcome to our friendly forum.
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Yes definitely and it can get a little chilly in there sometimes but, whenever I’ve checked up on him, he’s been nice and warm.
 
eileen said:
i have put snugglesafes in the hutches,used fiddlestix houses and stuffed everywhere with hay.i have vet bed in the bedroom,with fleece hidies that the snugglesafe heat pads can go in.,ive covers and and foil snuggers around the hutches.
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Hello! Can I just ask- what are fiddlestix houses? Also how do you use the snugglesafe pads in the hutch? Do you cover them with anything or just pop them in? Do the guinea pigs nibble the pads or their covers? Many thanks!

eileen said:
i have put snugglesafes in the hutches,used fiddlestix houses and stuffed everywhere with hay.i have vet bed in the bedroom,with fleece hidies that the snugglesafe heat pads can go in.,ive covers and and foil snuggers around the hutches.
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I don't as they have a fleece cover. You just pop them separately in the microwave in the fleece cover for 5 or so mins and then pop them in the hutch.
 
Betsy said:
I don't as they have a fleece cover. You just pop them separately in the microwave in the fleece cover for 5 or so mins and then pop them in the hutch.
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Okay, awesome thank you for your help
 
fiddlestix.lounging logs are wooden bridges.I got my snuggle safe heat pads from vet uk.i place in the microwave for 7 minutes ,place fleece cover on, place in hutch and put hay on top .it keeps warm for 8 to 10 hours.
 
eileen said:
fiddlestix.lounging logs are wooden bridges.I got my snuggle safe heat pads from vet uk.i place in the microwave for 7 minutes ,place fleece cover on, place in hutch and put hay on top .it keeps warm for 8 to 10 hours.
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That’s brilliant, will definitely have to invest and use that with Streaky!
 
Streaky said:
That’s brilliant, will definitely have to invest and use that with Streaky!
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Thanks! Are these fiddlestix houses? I have a few of these. I have ordered some snugglesafe pads and they will be here tomorrow :)

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I have 2 of these. I hadn't thought of stuffing them with hay @eileen what a brilliant idea! I shall be trying that one! Thanks mate!
 
I have a few so have one in the bedroom and a couple in the open area of the hutch. They are great and the guineas sit on top too. When the guineas are out in the run i use them outside too so they have plenty of places to hide. They are not expensive, i think about £10 or so each.
 
If they are in the conservatory would you not consider an oil filled radiator or a greenhouse heater?
You can get some with a thermostat, meaning that they only kick in when the temperature drops below your set level.
When I move house and the piggies get their own garage, this is the route I am going to take.
 
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