I definatly belive that they SHOULD have hideaways. Very unnatural and mean not to provide that, its what allows them to relax, just like us.
You dont have to buy the commercialized hidey-houses though (ie. like igloos and wooden shelters etc...) cardboard boxes, tote bins with doors cut out, and small floor step stools are just perfect! I have made all of my hidey houses out of the left over pieces of coroplast from my cages, just just out a shape and a ramp or whatever else you want it to have, cable tie the edges together and voila! custom made home for every pig!
If anyone is interested in the "how-to" of these houses, please contact me and I will send you my pics
Melissa
mcablee756@rogers.com