Would we suit Guinea Pigs?

Question
I am thinking of buying/adopting two guinea pigs. This would be our first pets, however we have always been around animals. I would prefer not to have them in a small cage but unfortunately I do not think we have a large enough area inside the house for them. Ideally I would like to set them up a lovely large enclosure outside with a wooden hutch with a safe weather proof sleeping area with a connected wire run, giving them plenty of space to play. The children and I would spend lots of time outside with them so they would get plenty of love. I have done days of research and it seems there are different views on whether to put them outside. I would like to get as many opinions as possible. I only want to get Guinea pigs if we can do our best for them. We would have the space for them to come indoors for short periods of time if the weather became extreme but as I mentioned we don't have enough space for a fair sized home inside

Answer
Hi Emily

It does sound like you have put a great deal of thought into the keeping of these lovely animals.

I keep my pigs outside in a large complex like the one you mention and it suits them fine in the mild british climate, so I can add my name to those that advocate outdoor living.

Short periods indoors in smaller enclosures during cold nights is fine, and if you spend lots of time with your potential pigs, I'm sure they will be very happy.

Andy