I know some people keep their guinea pigs outside in a well protected cage...
I remember last year at summer, I would only put them out if it was 20ºC. Today it's 16ºC and reeeally sunny. Should I put them out? At what temperature could they go out? Is there a certain temperature that is too hot for them? Like 30ºC?
Overall, what's the minimum and maximum temperature for guinea pigs to go outside and eat some grass? =)
Thanks.
2007-03-27 10:03:35 · 5 answers · asked by xo.acoustic 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The minimum temperature shouldn't be below 10ºC and the max should never be above 30ºC. Guinea pigs are very prone to heat stroke, and even 30º is getting a bit high.
I run in ºF here and what I was told was it would be safe to let them play outside for a while if it's at least 55ºF (12ºC), but they shouldn't be kept much lower than 60ºF (16ºC) on a day to day basis. I've also been told that they shouldn't get much higher than about 75ºF (24ºC). They'll be okay at around 80ºF (27ºC) as long as they have sufficient shade and plenty of water.
As for letting them just play outside, until they get used to fresh grass you should limit them to about an hour, and then once they start getting used to it you can let them play outside for as long as you'd like, as long as you can keep an eye on them and keep predators away.
Check out www.guinealynx.com, it's a great reference for piggie owners and there are a lot of helpful people there as well!
2007-03-27 11:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by Sheena S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I was wondering the same too. I think it would be a good idea to put them out for a little while today because it does seem like nice weather.
For my guinea pigs, I would put them out if it's 20º C to about 35º C. It's alright, they can take the heat... just make sure they're not directly under the sun. Under a shadow of a tree or something is fine as well as a cardboard box for them to hide in.
Be sure to be watching them most of the time in case a cat comes along or something!
Hope that helps. =)
2007-03-27 17:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by arpnuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are fine out in the day at 10 degress and above! My neighbour's was in a hutch with a rabbit all year round.
2007-03-27 17:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that as long as it's above 65 F and below 80 F they would be fine. They can catch cold really easy and can also get heat stroke really easy.
2007-03-27 17:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by unicorns_77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is warm outside, make sure that they have a place to hide from the sun, and also that they have an adequate water supply.
2007-03-27 17:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by Thelma15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋