hi, i have two young male guinea pigs and in summer they love running around in their run outside. But we live in England, and in Winter it's quite cold and i don't want my piggies developing a cold or worse, from running around in their run outside int he cold, or on damp grass. where do you let your pigs run in winter when they can't go outside. I've tried putting their run in the house, and lining the floor with thick cardboard to keep it tidy, but they just poo lots, and then run around smearing it ever where making a bad smell. I've tried juts holding them more often instead of letting them run around, but i can't stand the smell they make when they mark my clothes with their scent! Also, i really do need an area inside for them to run as i'm becoming concerned about one of my pig's weight. What do you suggest i could do? many thanks!
A hamster ball is a TERRIBLE idea unless you want guinea pigs with damaged spines. They simply do not flex enough to use balls or wheels.
I would suggest making them a pen indoors lined with a fleece blanket. After they are done running around, fold up the pen, shake the fleece out outdoors and pop the fleece into the wash. If you don't have a washer at home, you could keep several blankets and store them in a plastic bag until you can take them to the launderette
I put blankets down in the kitchen and block off areas I don't want them to go in and when Im done I just shake the poo on the floor and sweep it up. They can have floor time anywhere. If your bathroom is big enough they can have floor time there you can put them in a pen.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com DO NOT use a exercise ball or wheel. It will injure a guinea pigs back and feet.
Buy one of those large hampster balls to let them run around ... I'm pretty sure they make guina pig ones!:)
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