Elbie
Well-Known Member
I love guinea pigs. Used to have them years ago and would like to get some more one day. I currently live in a flat do not ideal for guinea pigs! Would love my piggies to be able to be outside on grass but that's not an option. Instead I wanted to get a large indoor cage and then allow them floor time for a good leg stretch each day.
I was talking to my family about this last night and my sister was banging on about how it's cruel to keep them inside as they should be out. Was just wondering what people's opinions were on this. To me it's no different to having a hamster inside or a house rabbit. Is being in a hutch and run outside more natural and better for wellbeing? I would think it cruel if they never left the cage but I would allow them to be on the floor when at home.
I was talking to my family about this last night and my sister was banging on about how it's cruel to keep them inside as they should be out. Was just wondering what people's opinions were on this. To me it's no different to having a hamster inside or a house rabbit. Is being in a hutch and run outside more natural and better for wellbeing? I would think it cruel if they never left the cage but I would allow them to be on the floor when at home.