Ok, I haven't been the most truthful with you all but I am now. Please read all of the post before replying, thanks in advance. I got my guinea pigs before I found this website, and over here I assumed guinea pigs had always been kept outside. Again before I found this website I made a huge shed for my piggies, and a wooden cage that was put inside. I kept it open all day so they could roam 24/7. When I read about c&c cages and realised that I had no space to build one, I didn't want to get rid of them just because I wasn't able to build a cage indoors. If it was going to be a really cold night I do bring them indoors and keep them in a temporary cage (not big enough for a full time thing).
I put extra hay and fleece down to keep them warm of a night, and they have been ok so far. I also bought these heat pads that you heat up and last for a good few hours (I make sure there not to hot and I wrap them up in blankets to, so they don't get to hot) I also give them loads of attention as expected anyway, and I bring them inside the house for lap time. I follow all the advice on this forum and think its a great place, I just didn't want to tell you all my guinea pigs cage as I was ashamed that I didn't find this website before I built the shed etc. I wish I had space in the house to keep them but I don't think it is possible. I love my piggies, when I got them I made the commitment to look after them for their whole life.
I'm posting this to hear what you all have to say, I'm sorry for not telling you all sooner.
