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Rabbits & Guinea Pigs in same shed?

am sure I saw a picture on here recently of someone who had a set up like that. It looked pretty good to me but I can't remember who it was :oops:
 
Wasnt sure how good it was cos isnt there something that can be passed from one to another? Or is that only direct contact?
 
Bordatella is air borne but I do see lots of people have buns and guineas in the same room/shed. I've wondered just how big of a risk it is because if I were to get guineas they would probably be housed in the same room as my buns.
 
Actually, thinking about it....I used to have guinea pigs in a cage and a rabbit free-ranging in my spare bedroom so I've done it myself before :lol::oops:
 
I keep my bunnies and piggies in the same shed (separate enclosures) and haven't had any problems. x
 
I know of at least 3 people that have lost their whole herd of guinea pigs to bordatella this way, personally I think it is too risky.
 
I have my pigs in the shed in hutches and my 2 rabbits free range. Been like this for about 6 years with no problems. :wave:
 
Oh, I should add, my guineas have been breathing the same air as my rabbits for 22 years and I don't think I have lost one to bordatella yet.
 
You'd need to make sure the buns and pigs can't touch eachother through the bars to avoid contact and also they could nip eachother. :)
 
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