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So, I have this detached room from my main home and it's where I keep all of my little caged creatures since I have dogs and cats.
I currently house 4 gerbils in there, and I will be getting an 8 week old dwarf rabbit this Saturday which will also be homed in this room. I plan on putting my hedgehogs in this same room.
My question is:
Will my gerbils and rabbit get too warm with the air temperature being around 73 degrees? I know this is probably a question for a different forum, but I figured I ask here since it is hedgehog related.
If so, should I instead use heat lamps for the hedgehog cages? Are these efficient?
I'll still have to use a space heater to keep the room warm for the other critters.
Oh! I was also wondering if anyone ever uses heat blankets in their hedgehog cages? I have a couple and was thinking about placing one in the bottom of each cage and then putting fleece on top of the blanket. Mine are programmable so you can control how hot you want it. I also understand that these will only heat the floor, not the air, so I'll still use another heat source along with the blankets if you all think this it's okay.
Thanks in advance for everyone who replies!
-Emily
I currently house 4 gerbils in there, and I will be getting an 8 week old dwarf rabbit this Saturday which will also be homed in this room. I plan on putting my hedgehogs in this same room.
My question is:
Will my gerbils and rabbit get too warm with the air temperature being around 73 degrees? I know this is probably a question for a different forum, but I figured I ask here since it is hedgehog related.
If so, should I instead use heat lamps for the hedgehog cages? Are these efficient?
I'll still have to use a space heater to keep the room warm for the other critters.
Oh! I was also wondering if anyone ever uses heat blankets in their hedgehog cages? I have a couple and was thinking about placing one in the bottom of each cage and then putting fleece on top of the blanket. Mine are programmable so you can control how hot you want it. I also understand that these will only heat the floor, not the air, so I'll still use another heat source along with the blankets if you all think this it's okay.
Thanks in advance for everyone who replies!
-Emily