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[X~Anna~X]

I have two guinea pigs already, and am considering of asking for an Eglu for them for my birthday. The only reason that my family is holding back is because of the cost, so could someone please give a very detailed, flattering report on the Eglu to persuade them, thanks!!!

[BooBoo]

Hi Anna

 

I would recommend an eglu to anyone for chickens ....but not for guinea pigs I'm afraid If you search this forum you will find the pros and cons discussed, but the general criticism is that they are not warm enough for g-pigs in the winter. Also, you have to shut them in to keep them warm. This is obviously unlike a hutch where they can come and go from the sleeping compartment as they wish.

 

Sorry...this wasn't what you wanted to hear For a fraction of the price you could get yourself a really nice wooden hutch and run (but they will need bringing inside in winter too)

[SAB]

Hi - I have posted elsewhere saying this, but will reiterate that I have been happily keeping guineas in eglus for over a year. I live in Scotland and the weather here is often cold and wet, in addition to snow and hail over winter (and more recently!). This has not bothered my guineas who have lived happily, and warmly, in the eglu (the shape and materials of which are built for warmth - just like an eskimo's igloo) - this is despite the fact that my guineas cannot tolerate door being closed, so it never is. They burrow into bedding and snuggle up warm together.

 

Before I rescued these guineas they had always lived indoors, but adapted well to outside. I had kept their indoor cage (from previous owner) "just incase" but that has not been necessary.

 

Perhaps the siting of my eglu helps (in patio area, so shielded by our house on one side and by small wall/raised planing area on the other 3 sides; and is on slabs rather than grass).

 

When I had rabbits before they were in wooden hutch, in wooden shed in winter and I still had to put old blankets over to keep warm.

 

Just some thoughts, but do what you think best for your animals.

[SarahCavy]

I too would recommend them for Guineas. My two groups have lived happily and healthily in their Eglus over Winter. I put plenty of hay in the Eglu, keep the bedding changed regularly so they aren't sitting on cold, damp bedding, and they choose to come out into the run whether it's sunny, frosty, or rainy.