Winter preparation

[Piggymamatales]

We have had Iggy and Henry since July they are 4 months old. We have them indoors in a 6x2 cc cage with fleece liners. They live in our porch so it is indoors if you like. We are a bit concerned about keeping them warm in the winter as there is no radiator in there. We have no room to put them in another room. Does anyone have any ideas about we can keep them warm or does our set up sound okay?

 

[PigglePuggle]

The snugglesafe microwaveable pet heat pads are very good, also lots of fleecy houses and tunnels! Also you could perhaps buy a portable electric oil filled radiator to warm your porch, I just bought one of those to keep my skinny pig warm over the winter but I've not tried it out yet

 

[Piggies&buns]

I would definitely recommend snugglesafe heat pads. My two boys live in a hutch in my shed. I have several heatpads for them and they are brilliant. You could also fill some cardboard boxes with hay so they can snuggle into it. Perhaps throwing a blanket over the top of the cage overnight could help hold some warmth in.
generally, if you feel warm in the space then they should be ok. If you feel chilly then they will already be feeling the cold.

 

[VickiA]

Another vote for snugglesafes here. Also, you could try enclosing part of the c and c with some cardboard round the ends and sides and then pinning a fleece over the top. That way you will keep out droughts and give them a nice warm enclosed section.

 

[Flutterby]

Is there any power outlets in there? You could get a small oil filled radiator, i use them and they are fab!