Which small & furry animals can I keep outdoors?

Question

Mice? Gerbils? Hamsters? etc...

(Am unable to keep a pet in the house.)

Answer 1

Rabbits and guinea pigs make good pets and can both live outdoors provided they have a good hutch and good quality bedding such as hay, or paper to burrow into in the winter. A run that goes on your grass is good for the summer as it lets them have a bit more space to run around. Contrary to some opinions you could even have one of each and keep them together, something I did almost my entire childhood. If introduced carefully, then they will generally get on well, and provide company for each other. You should get at least 2 animals to keep together as they will be much happier than being kept alone.

Answer 2

Any small and furry animal can live outdoors, but it just can't be left out in the elements without proper precautions taken to ensure comfort during the changing seasons. The different temperature changes will require shelter, bedding, critter to be kept dry and comfortable, out of drafts, and so on.
Rabbits, dogs, cats, all can be small and kept outside.
There won't be much point to keeping a rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, etc outside since they are so much smaller, it will take much more effort to keeping them comfortable from the weather elements. When and where are you going to play/exercise with these?? The point to these smallest pets is the convenience of being able to keep them indoors and accessible.

Answer 3

If you are unable to keep a pet in the house I would suggest you hold off on getting one right now. Unless you live in a climate that never gets too hot or too cold, it would be unfair to keep a small, furry animal outside, no matter what kind of shelter you provide. And it's all too easy to forget about a pet outside when other more interesting things take your attention. Be a good pet owner even before you get one and don't do it until you're able to take care of it 100%.

Answer 4

No, no, no! Guinea pigs and rabbit should never be kept outside. Guinea pigs do not handle temperature changes easily. Predators, both animals and people, can very easily get into the most secure hutch. Both of these pets do not belong outside at all.

If you have to have a pet outdoors, wait. Temperature changes, predators, not able to notice illnesses quickly, higher chance of catching illness, quality of life is low and shortened life span are just some of the reasons why animals should not be kept outside.

They are family, not livestock, don't force them to live a bad life because of your decisions.

Answer 5

Guinea Pigs and Rabbits you are able to keep outside. Other smaller rodents are too small to survive outside. If you keep them outside, you have to build a hutch: sort of like a large cabinet with only one "room" or a run: " a metal fence on all sides, can be topless or not topless, you have to give them plenty of hay and blankets in winter, places to hide when they're cold. Generally, you're not supposed to keep them outside in winter, but if you do make sure they have a warm home that's ok. Keeep them in pairs bacuse that will make them happy and they will love you lots!!!!

Answer 6

Depending on where you live and how hot it gets in the summer a Rabbit would be a good choice.

Answer 7

Rabbits

Answer 8

rabbits ,guinea pigs,but they must have plenty of hay and straw to keep them warm they also need to be be in a sheltered spot of the garden

Answer 9

A pig. Oh right, small and furry?... a rabbit.

Answer 10

Rabbit's & Guinie pigs