I accidentally got a male and a female and my parents were totally in denial until she had the baby. Knowing what I know now, a pet store's almost completely out of the question. Love the footage of the girls- the babies finally figured out the water bottle, and it's so cute that Willow and Lyra enjoy lap time so much.
@@SqueakDreams she is a sweet heart, I make sure she is never without food so she can relax. Poor thing was starved from my understanding, she loves hay so much.
I love your t-shirt! Awww Roxy and Phoebe are getting so feisty and adorable. Their personalities are really coming out. Everyone really gets so excited when you give them fresh grass! They look so adorable - all those piggy lips nomming. Willow and Lyra at the beginning and end always make my day (as do you!). Thanks for these videos, always. They make me so happy.
Hey Sarah, So lovely to see how well-bonded the four of them are in a short time of all being together. Adorable popcorning in the hammock from Phoebe there and some very affectionate grooming of the babies! They are all so very sweet x A very useful and informative video too so thank you very much x :-)
I have a lovely herd of 5. A neutered boar (from gumtree with a very caring ex owner) and two sets of sisters from two different rescues. I joined the guinea pig forum which, along with your wonderful channel, has been a great source of information and support with lists of uk rescues which they recommend.
Thank you! That's so wonderful you have given those lovely piggies their forever home! 😍 The Guinea Pig Forum is a great resource, I would recommend all piggie owners check it out! 😀
My local pets at home sell and adopt out a variety of small animals, and I've been quite impressed by their knowledge. One employee once asked their in house vet a question for me! I adopted three piggies from them and they asked me so many questions before I was allowed to take them home
I love your videos! Thank you so much for taking time out of you day to help all the soon to be Guinea pig owners, and owners (like me) Keep up the good work! :) PS: have you ever thought about making a loft for your Piggies? My pigs love running up and down the latter. ;)
Thank you Mylee I'm so glad you enjoy and appreciate the videos! A loft would be tricky with my current cage, but I might be able to extend it in other ways 😁
I'm getting my girls from pets at home, I trust my pets at home as I always ask questions like where they come from, do they have paper work sort of thing...yes they do! Pets at home do get there piggys From breeders, brilliant video x
Congrats on getting new piggies! Pets at home has a mixed reputation, with pet care varying in different branches. I'm glad to hear you have a good one near you 😊👍
I adopted my boy Jericho from the returned pets at pets at home (The first thing I asked is why is he on his own) He looked heart broken so I adopted him there and then. As he was on his own i wanted a friend so I contacted the rescue place(Stockton on tees). (They did free bonding sessions) unfortunately he wouldn't bong with other boys. I told him i was going to get him castrated and asked about a pair of girls, He told me the waiting list for a pair of girls was over a year. He could see that i was upset because I didn't want my boy on his own so he told me to message after the operation (As it is very dangerous for piggies) To let him know how it went so I did. About a week later he messaged me sayings he has two baby girls (Sisters) for me that would be out of quarantine around the same time as jerichos 6 weeks after castration was up. Well last weekend I took him to be bonded with them, and now I have 3 perfect piggies at home, and my boy is no longer lonely. Your videos have helped a lot. Thank you.
We got 2 of ours from regular people we found online. Our male we found at a big chain... Now, Murray (along with a female named Penelope we bought at the same place a year ago) doesn't wheek. He squeaks sometimes but never a big cute wheek, and Penelope (who sadly passed as a 3 month old) never would either. Rather odd.
There are no rescues anywhere close to me, I am considering a breeder. But I have to travel far, and I'm wondering if that would be too stressful for the poor pig. Do you have any tips? ❤
The issue is by me we just have pets at home and few crap pet shops I've adopted all of my boys from there support adoption and touch wood so far nothing majorly wrong and are all healthy bar a few hay pokes
Sadly the only rescue near me is 53 mins away I want to go but I worry of the guinea pigs aniexty the way back home, and if I go to petsmart I'm not sure if I can pay for a health check after buying supplies😢
Hi Leona! Ah I often get asked so included this in my last video the Q&A, there's a link too to the hammock Etsy shop in the description for that video 😊
Hello Sarah, I would like to get a pair of Guinea-Pigs but I haven’t ever had Guinea pigs but I’ve had hamsters before and I have a cat , can you feed them a lot of things apart from fruits and vegetables and do they sleep at night or are they awake at night and sleep during the day
Hey there, guinea pigs make great pets!! Have a look at some of the videos on my channel for basic care advice, and I hope to have a summary video for brand new owners coming soon. The "How to Feed the Best and Healthiest Guinea Pig Diet" goes into detail but hay is the most important thing for them to eat, followed by a good quality guinea pig specific pellet, then a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs and/or forage and grass. Guinea pigs are diurnal so awake during the day, but usually most active in the morning and evening 😊
Hi, I have a question. One of our two guinea pig passed away lately, so one of my pigs is alone, and im planning on buying him new friend. So the question is if young neutred and older non-neutred (kind of dominant) males can live together? (im scared he would harass the baby :/)
I’m in search of female baby/young piggies to bond with my recently neutered male and I cannot find any near me😭 I also want a long haired piggie but that wont be happening unless I buy from a breeder which will literally be my last resort mabye tied with petshops
Sarah I'm not really sure I agree about petshops being so bad, because the ones I know take care of them really well. There are a lot of laws now that petshops have to abide by with animal care and they would lose their licence if inspectors were not happy. Animals are cleaned out every day and have plenty of good nutritious food, but I think the problem is the source they get their animals from. We have no idea where they were bred, if the conditions there were good or bad, and if their parents were related. This is why it's more likely those animals may develop health problems later. Pet shop workers often go on special courses and should know their stuff, usually my one gripe is I feel rather angry at them supposing I know nothing, because they have completed their course in animal welfare. I've heard lots of horror stories, but there are good petshops and bad ones, so we should judge them wisely. You did actually say all that, so it was nice to hear positive petshop comments in a video on RUclips!
Thank you for your your comment 😊 Yes laws and licensing are in place to support welfare in pet shops. However regulation by councils is not always implemented in full, and whilst certain members of staff must hold relevant qualifications, not all staff are required to have formal training. Then the quality and provision of in house training varies. It is true that health care issues may be more likely linked to the original breeder - but if pet shops do not become aware or are not concerned with this issue, they will continue to support these "bad" breeders by purchasing animals from them (and in turn so do the customers). I believe too that the process of pet shops and the stress put on piggies can make pigs more vulnerable to health conditions, even if enclosures etc are maintained and cleaned regularly. Like you say, everywhere varies and I am sure there are pet shops who meet best practice, hence why I encourage people to try and find out which are the good ones and which are not so good. ❤️
Unfortunately most places don't have suitable laws AT ALL, and the petshops are supporting breeders that are *really* unregulated. Studies have shown that over half of all pet store guinea pigs have respiratory infections. At the end of the day, they're creating a demand for animals that are bred most often in terrible conditions when there are thousands of guinea pigs needing homes.
Um.. these places almost make it impossible to adopt.. they dont have the breed im searching for which is discouraging me from buying at these places... i rather take my chances at a pet store
I own three cute girl piggies and I got them from the pet store. Now I know you shouldn’t get guinea pigs from pet stores but in my area I couldn’t find a rescue that have guinea pigs and there’s only pet store only. My parent doesn’t find it Necessary to drive 4-5 hours just to go to a rescue when we could just go to nearby pet stores so they wouldn’t let me go to rescues sadly but I’m happy with my piggies
I accidentally got a male and a female and my parents were totally in denial until she had the baby. Knowing what I know now, a pet store's almost completely out of the question. Love the footage of the girls- the babies finally figured out the water bottle, and it's so cute that Willow and Lyra enjoy lap time so much.
I got my latest one from a friend who had it dropped off at their house. Luckily she gets along well with my other girls, she is so prefect.
Awh I'm so glad she finally found her forever home with you! 😊
@@SqueakDreams she is a sweet heart, I make sure she is never without food so she can relax. Poor thing was starved from my understanding, she loves hay so much.
I’m getting a shelter piggy in around a week so I’m very happy I hope she fits in with my girl because her best friend just passed away from bloating
I got mine from a person who loved them but was Allergic to them so they needed to go
I love your t-shirt! Awww Roxy and Phoebe are getting so feisty and adorable. Their personalities are really coming out. Everyone really gets so excited when you give them fresh grass! They look so adorable - all those piggy lips nomming. Willow and Lyra at the beginning and end always make my day (as do you!). Thanks for these videos, always. They make me so happy.
Ah thank you! Thank you so much for the lovely comments! The piggies say hello 👋😀❤️
Hey Sarah, So lovely to see how well-bonded the four of them are in a short time of all being together. Adorable popcorning in the hammock from Phoebe there and some very affectionate grooming of the babies! They are all so very sweet x
A very useful and informative video too so thank you very much x :-)
I have a lovely herd of 5. A neutered boar (from gumtree with a very caring ex owner) and two sets of sisters from two different rescues. I joined the guinea pig forum which, along with your wonderful channel, has been a great source of information and support with lists of uk rescues which they recommend.
Thank you! That's so wonderful you have given those lovely piggies their forever home! 😍 The Guinea Pig Forum is a great resource, I would recommend all piggie owners check it out! 😀
I always thought about getting guinea pigs from a pet store but this channel inspired me to get my piggies from a rescue❤
So wonderful to hear! 😍
My local pets at home sell and adopt out a variety of small animals, and I've been quite impressed by their knowledge. One employee once asked their in house vet a question for me! I adopted three piggies from them and they asked me so many questions before I was allowed to take them home
Can you adopt from pets at home (UK)
Yes they have an adoption area
Thank you for going over these topic. You have great piggies..
I had no idea the UK had guinea pig rescues!
Also, I really enjoyed this video.
Oh yes, quite a lot of them, I have linked a useful list in the description 😊 and thank you! 😁
I love your videos!
Thank you so much for taking time out of you day to help all the soon to be Guinea pig owners, and owners (like me)
Keep up the good work! :)
PS: have you ever thought about making a loft for your Piggies?
My pigs love running up and down the latter. ;)
Thank you Mylee I'm so glad you enjoy and appreciate the videos! A loft would be tricky with my current cage, but I might be able to extend it in other ways 😁
My last two were from the RSPCA and a rescue center
I love your ginuea pigs and your videos ❤🎉😊
I won’t be getting my guinea pigs for a while but I live in the us so I probably will have to get them from a pet store
I'm getting my girls from pets at home, I trust my pets at home as I always ask questions like where they come from, do they have paper work sort of thing...yes they do! Pets at home do get there piggys From breeders, brilliant video x
Congrats on getting new piggies! Pets at home has a mixed reputation, with pet care varying in different branches. I'm glad to hear you have a good one near you 😊👍
I adopted my boy Jericho from the returned pets at pets at home (The first thing I asked is why is he on his own) He looked heart broken so I adopted him there and then. As he was on his own i wanted a friend so I contacted the rescue place(Stockton on tees). (They did free bonding sessions) unfortunately he wouldn't bong with other boys. I told him i was going to get him castrated and asked about a pair of girls, He told me the waiting list for a pair of girls was over a year. He could see that i was upset because I didn't want my boy on his own so he told me to message after the operation (As it is very dangerous for piggies) To let him know how it went so I did. About a week later he messaged me sayings he has two baby girls (Sisters) for me that would be out of quarantine around the same time as jerichos 6 weeks after castration was up. Well last weekend I took him to be bonded with them, and now I have 3 perfect piggies at home, and my boy is no longer lonely. Your videos have helped a lot. Thank you.
Awh thank you so much for sharing, what a lovely story! So glad to hear your boy is happy with his new girlfriends! ❤️😍
I also went to pets at home and got them some Timothy hay, You are right they love it. Thanks for the advice 😊
Very informative video! Thank you!!
This is awesome and helpful information!! 💓
We got 2 of ours from regular people we found online. Our male we found at a big chain... Now, Murray (along with a female named Penelope we bought at the same place a year ago) doesn't wheek. He squeaks sometimes but never a big cute wheek, and Penelope (who sadly passed as a 3 month old) never would either. Rather odd.
There are no rescues anywhere close to me, I am considering a breeder. But I have to travel far, and I'm wondering if that would be too stressful for the poor pig. Do you have any tips? ❤
Setting up a nice travel cage for them and setting them in a nice place In the car where the cage doesn’t move around, you should be good!
I got my piggies from a pet shop! I wanted to adopt, but there weren’t any piggies available in the SPCA.
I been looking for a rescue shelter and a breeder but I have found nothing in saint Louis Missouri
The issue is by me we just have pets at home and few crap pet shops I've adopted all of my boys from there support adoption and touch wood so far nothing majorly wrong and are all healthy bar a few hay pokes
I'm glad your piggies have been fit and healthy! 😊
Ones i was pating my pigy and i spoted a devalopment of bumbl foot
Sadly the only rescue near me is 53 mins away I want to go but I worry of the guinea pigs aniexty the way back home, and if I go to petsmart I'm not sure if I can pay for a health check after buying supplies😢
Please help does anyone know animal shelters in hull pls
How do you know if a male is neuted and what does it do?
I found my guinea pigs in a trash can on the street, i heard noises so i went checking, and i found those little babies
Where do you get your hammock from or do you make it? Would love to get one of those! 💛
Hi Leona! Ah I often get asked so included this in my last video the Q&A, there's a link too to the hammock Etsy shop in the description for that video 😊
Guinea pigs ftw 🐖
I couldn't find any guinea pigs at the pet store
I have a quick question! Are there any good rescues that you would recommend in the uk?
Hello Sarah, I would like to get a pair of Guinea-Pigs but I haven’t ever had Guinea pigs but I’ve had hamsters before and I have a cat , can you feed them a lot of things apart from fruits and vegetables and do they sleep at night or are they awake at night and sleep during the day
Hey there, guinea pigs make great pets!! Have a look at some of the videos on my channel for basic care advice, and I hope to have a summary video for brand new owners coming soon. The "How to Feed the Best and Healthiest Guinea Pig Diet" goes into detail but hay is the most important thing for them to eat, followed by a good quality guinea pig specific pellet, then a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs and/or forage and grass. Guinea pigs are diurnal so awake during the day, but usually most active in the morning and evening 😊
The closest pet shop (not that I would want to get mine there) is an hour and a half away, and the closest rescue is 5 hours away 😩
Hi, I have a question. One of our two guinea pig passed away lately, so one of my pigs is alone, and im planning on buying him new friend. So the question is if young neutred and older non-neutred (kind of dominant) males can live together? (im scared he would harass the baby :/)
We had are guineas in pet store
Is it okay if I have a almost 2 year old Guinea pig with a 6 month old one?
Idk
I’m in search of female baby/young piggies to bond with my recently neutered male and I cannot find any near me😭 I also want a long haired piggie but that wont be happening unless I buy from a breeder which will literally be my last resort mabye tied with petshops
I’m gonna make a guniea pig for my birthday
Wdym make
Sarah I'm not really sure I agree about petshops being so bad, because the ones I know take care of them really well. There are a lot of laws now that petshops have to abide by with animal care and they would lose their licence if inspectors were not happy. Animals are cleaned out every day and have plenty of good nutritious food, but I think the problem is the source they get their animals from. We have no idea where they were bred, if the conditions there were good or bad, and if their parents were related. This is why it's more likely those animals may develop health problems later. Pet shop workers often go on special courses and should know their stuff, usually my one gripe is I feel rather angry at them supposing I know nothing, because they have completed their course in animal welfare. I've heard lots of horror stories, but there are good petshops and bad ones, so we should judge them wisely. You did actually say all that, so it was nice to hear positive petshop comments in a video on RUclips!
Thank you for your your comment 😊 Yes laws and licensing are in place to support welfare in pet shops. However regulation by councils is not always implemented in full, and whilst certain members of staff must hold relevant qualifications, not all staff are required to have formal training. Then the quality and provision of in house training varies. It is true that health care issues may be more likely linked to the original breeder - but if pet shops do not become aware or are not concerned with this issue, they will continue to support these "bad" breeders by purchasing animals from them (and in turn so do the customers). I believe too that the process of pet shops and the stress put on piggies can make pigs more vulnerable to health conditions, even if enclosures etc are maintained and cleaned regularly. Like you say, everywhere varies and I am sure there are pet shops who meet best practice, hence why I encourage people to try and find out which are the good ones and which are not so good. ❤️
Unfortunately most places don't have suitable laws AT ALL, and the petshops are supporting breeders that are *really* unregulated. Studies have shown that over half of all pet store guinea pigs have respiratory infections. At the end of the day, they're creating a demand for animals that are bred most often in terrible conditions when there are thousands of guinea pigs needing homes.
I had two guinea pigs and got another guinea ok in which turned out to be a boy so I exchanged him for a girl
Um.. these places almost make it impossible to adopt.. they dont have the breed im searching for which is discouraging me from buying at these places... i rather take my chances at a pet store
Try Guinea pig finder search your zip code
Support for adoption of pets at pets at home
Pets at home do have an adoption section, usually a couple of slightly older piggies are available 😊
@@SqueakDreams my two Guinea pigs i adopted they were a couple months old
I own three cute girl piggies and I got them from the pet store. Now I know you shouldn’t get guinea pigs from pet stores but in my area I couldn’t find a rescue that have guinea pigs and there’s only pet store only. My parent doesn’t find it Necessary to drive 4-5 hours just to go to a rescue when we could just go to nearby pet stores so they wouldn’t let me go to rescues sadly but I’m happy with my piggies
guinea pigs are great but take take off like a furry rocket
Haha, young ones certainly do! They slow down once they get a bit older!
@@SqueakDreams i know i had 2 as a chil called Bitsy and sprocket
My mum won’t let me adopt
guinea pig = FURRY POTATO