Oh thanks for that, will give it a try.

Is it worth me putting a piece of wood in the hutch aswell? and if so, is there a certain sort I should use?

I also have 2 pairs of girls in 2 hutches and although they have nibbled their hutches a little, nothing on this scale!

Thanks again

Mel xx

Hi

Thanks for this, will visit pet shop this morning, and get some for them all~ can't treat one without the others lol!

Thanks again

Mel xx

Definately willow balls to help with the chewing. My 2 boys have destroyed a whole willow ball that they got for xmas!

*Heidi*

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Have recently acquired 4 piggies myself and didn't realise how often they need their nails clipping. It might be worth mentioning that in the OP and also a guide on the best way to do this if attempting it yourself.

I used to have three guinea pigs years ago. I was shocked one summers day to discover I'd been offering my guinea pigs warm water.

Although the hutch was partly shaded, the front, which held the water bottle was in sunlight, the sun had heated not only the water, but the metal tip at the end which they drank from, so I had to find a way to shade the water bottle.

For a tunnel for my guinea pigs, mostly for in their run, I had a couple of cut off piece of carpet tube, the thick cardboard tubes that carpets are delivered on; not sure they're classed as safe, but I never had any problems with them.

Guinea pigs are my favourite small pet, we can't afford any more pets at the momnet, but would very much like to keep guinea pigs again, one day.

(Hmmm though not sure how practical that would be with two terrier crosses )

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Emmily

Proud Owner of 2 Crossbreed Dogs

2 Cats - Misty & Sophie (both 11 years old)

2 Guinea Pigs - Bubble & Squeak (both 12 weeks old)

Another thing to remember when buying a guinea pig, there is no need to buy a luxury house or mini home for them to rest in. I was tempted too, but I bought a cheap plastic stool for only £1.00, and is bigger than a standard cage.

Sometimes, the stool may be to high for the Guinea Pig. You could buy a cheap plastic igloo, which gives them more comfort. I would also recommend those log tunnels. Although, when I give them floor time. I make cardboard houses and tubes, paper bags, newspaper tents, a cosy, cuddle cups and even a play tent.

They are available, but very dangerous to guinea pigs backs, so best to avoid them

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