Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The guinea pig handbook the information you need to keep your guinea pig happy and healthy from the time of their domestication thousands of years ago in south america, cavies have made their way into the hearts and homes of people of all ages and from around the world. Whether you are keeping guinea pigs as pets, as show animals, rescues or are a registered breeder this book will help you in every area of your guinea pigs life. I have always loved guinea pigs and when i saw how fluffy yours were i knew i needed to get some. Guinea pigs are very wriggly so hold the guinea pig tight. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Take a look at the best wedding makeup glasses in the photos below and get ideas. Lay down a few garbage bags and put fleece on top and then let them out for exercise in a safe and supervised area. So in this video we want to go get a hamster but instead we ended with a guinea pig watch what happens.
Coolest houses you wish your pet had sweet diy cage for guinea pigs. In addition to the tips given above thank you, everyone. Rather than call him on it, i just started bringing them home every night. The final step is to add the guinea pig into the cage. British youtubers, best youtubers, sugg life, sprinkle of glitter, zoella beauty, zoe sugg, guinea pigs, my idol, cool stuff. Thumbs up for more where to find me second channel. It is cruel to keep a single guinea pig, as it causes a lot of health and welfare problems. Making a homemade cage is very easy, though, and since guinea pigs are a good size and not escape artists, a homemade cage is a great option. My mom watched my guinea pigs for only 3 months and one of them died because she didnt know how to take care of them. Guinea pigs are herbivores but some plants, leaves, and flowers are poisonous.
How long should i leave a guinea pig before introducing a new partner. My sister has a guinea pig who is reddish brown and likes special foods, so she named her cinnimon because she is long and looks like a cinnimon stick. The guinea pig zone where the passionate piggy people go. The mere mention of nail trim around most guinea pigs keepers sends shivers up our spines. Valleys and other places in south wales, but i just never got the chance to learn the language properly. Guinea pigs as a childs pet calgary humane society. Guinea pigs need a lot of floor space, and most cages marketed as guinea pig cages are much too small, especially for a pair. How long should i leave a guinea pig before introducing a. Firstly, they need a comfortable and safe environment to live in. Guinea pigs do not jump through hoops or navigate teetertotters at shows. The midwest guinea pig cage see our page on cages is great for traveling because it folds up. I have been on holiday and somebody else was taken care of them have a boy and girl, the boy is the one that has just died. Guinea pig zone when you realize its saturday and you.
I have heard from several sources that one pig on its own will suffer so i will get. Is there something i can try at home before taking her to the vet. Please please do not leave hate watch this video before you comment watch this if you watched my getting my guinea pigsplease watch. The ultimate guinea pig care schedule the guinea pig. My remaining guinea pig was always the dominant one in the pair and he is quite healthy and friendly. Me and my gf just got two very young guinea pigs from a local pet store no h8 plz, we have no nearby places to adopt and at the pet store, the owner said that they had just been separated from their mother today as of the date of posting. The other one dislikes being caught but loves being on my lap, she will sit snuggled into my arm for an hour or two and purrs with happiness. Guinea pigs arent keen on heights but with a bit of help they will soon be up and down the ramp throughout the day. Can you leave a pair of guinea pigs on their own for a. Yes, they are real guinea pigs that pose in the pictures and are owned by the lady who makes the calendar. If you love guinea pigs, this magazine is a must have. T o d a y s v l o g the kids got 3 guinea pigs today.
Here are some basic things you should know before getting a guinea pig. Just make sure attaching two cages together actually gives your guinea pig room to run rather than two small cages to go back and forth between. I know i will have to take care of some of the guinea pig s needs but i will encourage her to do as much as she can. Both sows, one is quite nervous and will allow cuddling but doesnt particularly like it. Like all domestic pets, guinea pigs rely on their owners to provide them with the five essentials things so they lead happy and healthy lives. My guinea pig has just died tonight only 2 years 8 months. Well, not guinea pigs for sale, technically, but we have a lot of guinea pigs for adoption.
If your new to guinea pigs, i really would reccomend you bring home two of the same sex. Because guinea pigs enjoy hiding when they play be sure to place empty paper towel tubes andor cardboard boxes, plastic pipes or plastic flower pots in the cage. You could easily spend thousands of dollars usd on just one guinea pig in a year because of diet and sickness. You can always create a unique hamster cage that you and your hammy equally love. During this time, each guinea pigs is taken to a pigproof sunroom. My year old daughter wants a guinea pig for christmas this year. My kids have always begged me for a dog, but i know that our family isnt ready for the time commitment and level of care a dog would need.
For example, if you get a white and black guinea pig that enjoys eating, you can name it oreo. Happy new year everyone thumbs up for guinea pigs subscribe to grace. At calgary humane society one of the most common species we are asked about is the undeniably adorable guinea pig. We hit 30 subscribers omg feel free to comment tips on things you know about guinea pigs and. This style of nail clipper is definitely our favorite style for safely trimming your little guinea pig toe nails which you should probably do about every 68 weeks or as needed. I am not planning on getting another guinea pig as it was quite expensive for us to buy all the. Cubes and coroplast cages made from storage cube grids and coroplast, a type of corrugated plastic used in sign making, are the gold standard of guinea pig housing. A detailed guide on how to host floor time for your guinea. Bringing your new guinea pig home for the first time. Why your choice of bedding can have the greatest impact on your guinea pigs health and longevity.
You must have someone check on them and give them fresh water and food every day without fail. I wouldnt do this now however, i did do this as a teenager, as i. Welcome to the home of guinea pig magazine, the number 1 bestseller for all things guinea pig. Zoe and gabby cxx youtube names, tanya burr, zoe sugg, zoella. Where i got the cage from iv been waiting for today fo. I kept them in the room during the week and brought them home on weekends last year, but then found out that the night custodian was not being kind to the guinea pigs. But, for the sake of establishing what portion of my sanity remains, i will here explain, to the best of my ability, what exactly a guinea pig show entails. Since guinea pigs are very shy animals, they like to borrow into something, so that is when the hay comes in. I have had the same issue, recently taken on 2 guinea pigs from someone and just booked our holiday. How to properly introduce a new guinea pig to his new cage mates. The woman who makes this calendar comes up with different ideas every year.
When you realize its saturday and you cant stop popcorning. This concise and clear guinea pig book is a complete overview of everything you will need to know about guinea pigs. We have two guinea pigs and i love them, im cuddling one now. Check our adoption listings and create your own if you are looking to rehome your pet guinea pig. Guinea pigs are playful and interactive pets known for their fun vocalizations, including chirps, wurbles and even purrs. Shes spending a lot of time in her little house too, not moving around as much. Best guinea pig hay your piggy will love 2019 guide.
With my favourite twinnies playing cat and mouse for the as darkness falls party. The guinea pigs are having a party, and like many childrens birthday parties, things arent going perfectly. Can you leave a pair of guinea pigs on their own for a weekend. Yes, you can teach your guinea pig to use a liter pan, but note, that takes time and patience. Count from 10 and back again with the sweetestever guinea pigs. My 6 guinea pigs together on a few occasions i had also allowed my 6 guinea pigs to free range together on neutral territory. But be careful getting a friemd a pet because some times they say they want an animal but in. Parties may have a few mishaps, but you can always count on guinea pig fun. We already have a cat and she feeds him and changes his litter every day. Join us while they pick them out and shop for guinea pig supplies at petsmart haul. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for guinea pigs that need a home. My friend really wants a guinea pig like zoellas, im going to get her one, do you know what the breed is. Im considering it, but i dont know how much care guinea pigs usually need.
If you can answer yes to any of those, you should feed your guinea pig a mixture of 50% timothy hay and 50%. Appropriately sized cage to house the pigs when not traveling in the car. These captivating little critters are about the size of a potato but sweet as jellybeans. It seems a lot of people have trouble coaxing their guinea pigs down a ramp so thought i would knock up a quick blog post to share some ideas which may help. After getting this calendar, youll never buy another piggy calendar. My guinea pigs introductions jackies guinea piggies. One of my two guinea pigs died a couple of days ago.
My guinea pig hasnt pooped in a couple of days or very little and her belly feels swollen. Place the hay anywhere in the cage and as much as you want. This is an update from yesterdays post about introducing my two male guinea pigs together and asking the question, h ow do i get my guinea pigs to get along. My guinea pig hasnt pooped in a couple of days or very. When getting hay for your guinea pig you should always be getting timothy hay unless you can answer yes to one of the following. Hey guys in this video is go and adopt my first ever guinean pigs. When you have a pair of guinea pigs, if one passes away, you will be left with just one guinea pig, and as guinea pigs are herd animals, they can become very lonely or even depressed without company of their own kind as a result you may then end up in a situation of either leaving the guinea pig on its own, or getting a new friend for the. Guinea pigs are a social species and need the company of their own kind.
That is how 4 of my guinea pigs came to live with me, jasmine and sweetpea, jake and squeekie. Guinea pigs here blockquote i have guinea pigs in my classroom. What do you do with guinea pigs when you go on holiday. Warning there are some extreme popcorning in this video. As we all continue to stay home during lockdown, our weekends look a little quieter than they once did but were still intent on making the most of this slow pace and simpler way of living. But by keeping these strange procedures on a regular schedule, you can greatly reduce your pets anxiety. I wouldnt recommend you mix 2 boars with sows unless you know your guinea pigs very well, even then, be prepared for the unexpected. Guinea pig care while on vacation im also planning gp care for a vacation.
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