Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

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unalakey

Mama Doe

• Dec 28, 2009

• #1

Hi, My two rabbits Charlie and Jess live in the shed (8ft x 6ft) they have loads of room but my 2 boy guinea pigs live out in the garden in a hutch (triple) , whilst its been cold i have moved their hutch into the rabbit shed, although they are kept seperate they are in the same space, are they ok being kept together whilst its so cold as my boys seem much happier inside the shed (and warmer)?

 

Saucepot

Alpha Buck

• Dec 28, 2009

• #2

Well I would say as long as the bunnies can't get to the piggies and vice versa, it should be fine. They do need to be in a shed this time of the year, so bound to be better for them

 

pudding777

Alpha Buck

• Dec 28, 2009

• #3

Agreed, Guinea pigs hate the cold and as long as they are seperate to your rabbits, and they are warmer

 

Bungle bunny

Mama Doe

• Dec 28, 2009

• #4

I agree, I would have put them in there too :wave:

 

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bluebunny

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 28, 2009

• #5

Yes its fine

 

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bluebunny

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 28, 2009

• #6

opppss

 

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abbymarysmokey

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 28, 2009

• #7

I've never had piggies, but AFAIK they can catch bordatella from rabbits, so keep an eye on your buns and take the pigs away if they show signs of URI (runny nose/sneezing/etc)

 

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unalakey

Mama Doe

• Dec 29, 2009

• #8

Thanks for the replies, yes they are seperate, the piggies hutch is in the shed with their attached run. I will watch them for signs of sneezing etc:wave:

 

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halfpenny

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 29, 2009

• #9

My rabbits and pig are sharing the kennels- seperate hutches and have done so since we got pigs 5 years ago. We've never had any problems.

 

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bluebunny

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 29, 2009

• #10

halfpenny said:

My rabbits and pig are sharing the kennels- seperate hutches and have done so since we got pigs 5 years ago. We've never had any problems.

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Same here