they are in my basement and its about 62 degrees. we just got them yesterday and they have been sleeping all day. they have eaten a little bit, have nestled little bit, and seem to be doing okay. i have not touched them since we got them. does it need to be a little bit warmer? it seems so cold!...but they dont seem cold though. one is in the hut but the other one is not- whats up with that?!?
2006-12-24 06:08:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Their ideal temperature is between 60-75 degrees. While it's a little on the cold side, it's not going to harm them.
Keep in mind, these are domesticated animals, not nearly the same as wild guinea pigs. It's like comparing wolves to dogs.
2006-12-24 09:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by pigs003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guinea pigs are tropical, originated in South America, and are common in some parts of Africa, therefore, they survive well in higher temperatures. A little warmer than 62 is preffered. If the temperature cannot be adjusted, make sure your pet gets proper vitamin C, to prevent cold and keep basic health up and is not wet. Make sure no cool drafts hit your pet ( cover them with a **** PARTIALLY) and give them extra bedding a preferrably a house or cubby hole to snuggle in.
2006-12-24 08:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by colleen_jackson1971 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While 62 is a little lower than they prefer, they're not going to die as long as the temperature doesn't spike up and down all day. If you really wanted to you could heat it up a little bit. You can also give them some extra bedding to dig down into or a big glob of hay to nestle in, which will help keep them warm.
2006-12-24 06:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi the best temperature for guinea pigs is between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 to 24 degrees C).
2006-12-25 06:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by Albert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 22:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to but it up a little bit they can get a cold. They are from south America. Mine usually sleep all day it's normal. If you haven't touch them you should give them a bit more attention but not to much because they have each other. So put it up a little bit.
2006-12-24 06:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you just put the in the house?
they might not get along yet unless you bought them together
thats no to cold but it depends how warm in was where you got them (where the were raised)
you should go back to the pet store or whatever and ask them what they think
play with them if you think there cold and it will warm them up!
good luck!
2006-12-24 06:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
guinea pigs are tropical animals so it may be a bit cold
2006-12-24 06:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by amoxi7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you shave off their coats
2006-12-24 06:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by ke f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
+ They should be fine with that temp.
2006-12-26 07:37:45 · answer #10 · answered by Clamdigger 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋