[Gpdd] [CARE] Housing

[Lydia G Boland]

Hands down inside!  That really makes them a part of your family.  You 
just won't have the same relationship with them if they live outside.  
You are less likely to notice if something is wrong with them, 
especially when the signs are subtle.  Even if they are in a "safe" 
enclosure they can still be frightened by outdoor critters like 
raccoons and hawks.  Raccoons can get to them through the cage and pull 
them out by pieces.  They need to be protected from temperature 
extremes but especially the heat.   It sounds like you are in the UK so 
I don't know what kinds of wild critters are in your area but it's not 
worth the risk.  When it comes down to it you will just miss out on so 
much with them if they don't live inside with you.
Don't forget to adopt your pet guinea pigs!  Even in the UK there are 
lots of homeless piggies.

Take care,

Lydia

On Jun 6, 2005, at 1:24 PM, Madmickriding at aol.com wrote:
>
> Should guinea pigs be kept indoors or out? What are temperature 
> tolerances.
> We live in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
>
> Many thanks - Mick
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