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Help me choose a Guinea pig hutch please?

Ok so i have 3 male (fat) Guinea pigs. Which hutch should i get? 1) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chicken-Coop-Coup-Poultry-Hen-House-Rabbit-Hutch-07GN-/260698481988?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Poultry&hash=item3cb2d72544 (With this cover) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250731312791 OR 2) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290462058558&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (With this cover) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WIND-RAIN-PREDATOR-COVER-FITS-022-022F-HUTCH-RUN-022C-/290505007826?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Small_Animals&hash=item43a372a2d2 (AND THIS RUN)... http://www.petsathome.com/shop/rose-rabbit-run-by-pets-at-home-31897 Which would be best?, Price is not an issue. i want whats best for my 3 piggies :) I've seen all the pets at home hutches, and they aren't all that big, and the chicken coop, said that it is also suitable for G. Pigs, and the second cage will have a run attatched to it which i pictured.

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2. Well the 1st is a chicken coop, and they can't climb that well. The second one isn't all that big, for a pair maybe but not for a trio. But you should really keep them indoor cages so I'll give you a mix!;D Hutches: http://www.petsathome.com/shop/guinea-pig-manor-by-pets-at-home-29282 That cage is okay Approximate Dimensions H152 x W50 x D41cm, That's okay if they go out into a run everyday. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/rose-cottage-hutch-for-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs-by-pets-at-home-29286 Ideal for three guinea pigs Approximate Dimensions H122 x W152 x D61 cm http://www.petsathome.com/shop/orchard-manor-guinea-pig-and-rabbit-hutch-by-pets-at-home-16038 perfect for three boars! Approximate Dimensions H101 x W184 x D70cmcm Runs: http://www.petsathome.com/shop/rose-rabbit-run-by-pets-at-home-31897 http://www.petsathome.com/shop/guinea-pig-run-by-pets-at-home-16046 http://www.petsathome.com/shop/small-pet-play-pen-for-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs-by-pets-at-home-24353 Hope I helped!
3. I'd have to say the second one. Its 4 and a half foot long, 2 levels. Thats like 9 foot by... 4 foot. Thats enough space and then a run attached will be fine. I live in England and have seen pets at home hutches, some are huge but then you get long and some really skinny ones that don't look too great. But i do suggest getting a cover for the cage since i'm guessing you also live in the UK and it's cold at the minute. But i don't advise the coop. If it says its for guinea pigs - Thats not very true. Theres a big floor space on the grass but then you get the little inside bit which isn't very good. They like roughly equal amounts if going to be living outdoors. I hope I helped, also like the bit at the start. 'I have 3 male (fat) guinea pigs' Haha :)
4. Hi Guinea pigs dont usually like ramps. And those are expensive! I'd go for this one http://www.petsathome.com/shop/orchard-manor-guinea-pig-and-rabbit-hutch-by-pets-at-home-16038 The first two linked in the other reply are too small (unless they got H, L W wrong... since one is supposedly only 50 cm long by 14cm wide. 50 inches by 14 inches sounds more normal, otherwise it is tiny. Or maybe they meant 156cm L by 50cm W (and 14cm H?) who knows. The second one also doesn't look very big, plus it is 2 tier and guinea pigs do not usually like using ramps. So it may be a waste of spave/money. I'd get the orchard manor and a seperate run. Also, they need to be kept indoors really, especially in the winter. Even in the summer I would avoid leaving them outside full time because they do best when inside in a room you are in a lot, for several reasons, one being it makes them easier to care for, easier for you to spot if one is ill, or if their food or hay is getting low, or if any are fighting.... Also, it protects them from predetors (or being stolen), or suffering if the temperature drops cold. I would still consider bringing them back inside at least at night during the spring/summer.