Is it OK to keep guinea pigs outside?

Is it OK to keep guinea pigs outside?

Yes, Guinea Pigs can live outside all year long, however, if you choose to keep your piggy outside during the winter, you must ensure his hutch is protected from the cold, wind and rain. Guinea Pigs are sensitive to extreme temperatures.

How do you take care of a guinea pig outside?

If your guinea pigs live outdoors, don't let them exercise in bad weather. Their bodies are very low to the ground and they can get cold and dirty on their bellies. Consider keeping them in a warm shed or outbuilding where they can exercise indoors during winter.

How can I keep my guinea pigs warm outside?

Put blankets, small hutches, and pet-safe heating pads inside. Just like an inside cage, you can make an outside hutch warmer by providing places for your guinea pig to warm up. Add old towels and fleece blankets, as well as small plastic igloos or other small structures for your guinea pigs to snuggle under.

What temperature can guinea pigs go outside?

Guinea pigs can tolerate temperature as low as 15°C and as high as 24-25°C. But these temperatures are really extreme for our guinea pigs. In general, they are accustomed to living in a cool environment neither extremely cold nor very hot. If the temperature goes below that they might not make it.