BEGINNERS GUIDE: Becoming a Guinea Pig Owner!
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Thinking of starting out with guinea pigs? Taking on guinea pigs, just like any other pet, is a big decision and a real commitment, especially if you want to be a good owner to them. Guinea pigs make amazing and incredibly unique pets! But navigating generic internet blogs and pet shop advice can be difficult - that's why I made this guide with everything a new owner needs to consider and be prepared for. I hope you find this video useful, and let me know in the comments whether you're getting guinea pigs, or how long you've owned them for! 😀🌻
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Timestamps!
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Being a guinea pig owner, what's it like?!
01:42 - Starter supplies: cages
03:05 - Bedding?
03:37 - Other supplies and accessories
04:11 - Diet essentials
05:07 - Where to get your guinea pigs from (and how many)?
06:11 - Bringing them home and what to expect
07:14 - Next steps
07:47 - My 5 tips and advice for new owners!
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if I may, I would also add that since you need to begin with at least two piggies, rescue centers can provide already bonded pairs which is particularly important with boys. :)
Great point thank you! 😄
Yeah, my bestfriends family have a lot of guinea pigs but they had to give one to me because every guinea pig he has come across he bites. They took him to a shelter or rescue and they had to give him bavk because he caused a lot of health problems to the other guine pigs and they have permenant scars. So he is with me withoit any othed guinea pigs and I feel bad but he is a lot happier now.
@@SqueakDreams my pleasure! and thank *you*. it's so nice to have a good european guinea pig channel with such a lovely herd. :)
@@Kaljies a little trouble maker... I'm afraid I have one who can't stand the direct company of any other as well (I have only boys and he has been agressive with all the others who were single). but, even on his own, he still has guinea pigs neighbours. they interact from pen to pen. he knows he's not alone. I'm sure it's part of his health improvement because he's getting better everyday ( he used to be neglected by his previous family. )
Yes! I agree! I actually just filled some adoption applications for a pair of Guinea pigs a few days ago. Crossing my fingers they're accepted 😅
I've been wanting to get Guinea pig since High School, Now I'm so close to obtaining my ARMY of Guinea pig and thanks to this video. I will become the greatest Guinea Pig owner
Awww. I believe you
Awwwww
My wife and I just adopted two guineas today about an hour before this video dropped, the timing is perfect, your other videos helped us prepare for them as well. Thank you for the tips!
Awh yay congrats on your new piggies!! Best of luck with them 😍🌻
Update?
I couldn't help but to get a little emotional in the beginning when you talked about how piggies were kept back in the day. My boars are in a big enclosure in my living room. The family and I care so much for them.
Hello Brenda how are you doing today
@@RaymondSmith-if6gehey raymond
@@jv.gabriel hey Gabriel
@@hadomakafala2311😂😂😂😂
My family just adopted a pair of piggies a couple weeks ago. We knew nothing! Your channel has been so helpful. Thank you!!
I became a guinea pig owner a few weeks ago, so this video was very useful!!🦋❤️
How exciting! Congratulations 🤩
Me too
I have a tip for everyone.
When building a custom cage which size cannot be changed make sure you will be able to reach every spot in the cage easily unlike I did and now it is almost impossible to catch the guinea pigs bc they know where I cannot reach.
Hello Tyler how are you doing today I
We just got a couple piggies and I am so glad we found your videos. Right now they are getting used to their new home. I'll be watching all your videos!
my sisters ginea pig is shy!!!!
I’m saving this for later this evening after I’ve done what will be a very wet training run in the dark! But so excited to watch this as it’s perfect for wannabe potato parents like me!!! xx
Go girl! Hope the run goes well and catch you later 😀
Rescuing a pair of pigs tomorrow, perfect timing!
Hello Gianna how are you doing today
Thanks Sarah- a lovely video as always! Good luck to all of you new piggy parents out there- Guinea Pigs make the most adorable pets 🥰xx
Thanks for all the useful advice!👍
Just started on my journey, you're a big help ❣️
I got my two male pigs last year around November. But it was still entertaining and awesome to watch!! :)
Thank you for this video. I have always wanted guinea pigs and soon I will be getting my first pair. I’m almost done setting up my large craft room, which will have enough room to set up a nice big cage for them. I love all your videos as seeing your piggies makes me smile. I have been learning a lot about what it takes to become a responsible piggie parent. Thank you (and your furry friends) for making me smile every day.
You are such a rich Source if wisdom. Thank you for making these high quality Videos.
Your videos are really helpful and funny. My parents are already thinking about getting some guinea pigs because I am writing down your tips. Thank you so much!!!
I’m getting guinea pigs next year so I’m starting my research now 🥰🥰 I love your videos!! They are so helpful
Thanks for the info! I got my 3 guineas about 5 months ago and I just love them. They are just so adorable.
Hi! Omg your videos have helped me a lot am new on having piggies! I have so much questions and with your videos I have those answers! Thank you😊
brought home my piggies yesterday!! thank you for the advice!!
Thank u I was thinking of getting one for Christmas I can’t wait to get one thxs for the tips😊
I became a guinea pig owner yesterday, and these videos are quite helpful. thank you
Thank you for giving us some advice! To be honest,you are a very nice person😍
I’ve been thinking about getting a Guinea pig and this helped so much all your videos have helped thank you and I just subbed
I don't have any at the moment but I love going on Pinterest and looking at different guinea pig cages for inspiration when I do get them. And alot of them are cute too!
literally my favourite youtuber ever. im getting 2 piggies and this helped me so much, especially all your other videos with tips and do's and don'ts
Thanks,I just got two guineas this is super helpful!!!
New piggy owners to brothers George and Fred, over a week and I'm already attached, them to me not so much but I know it'll be a process XD your videos have been so helpful and informative!!!!
Awh love the names! So glad the videos have come in useful! 😃
Very much so ,me and my partner love them both ,just wondering if there are any pointers in bonding with them at first as they are very skiddish I know that's natural but maybe lap time with veggies or an open space close to us at first ? And work from there I really don't want to scare them 😂
Piggies are so rewarding I've now had them for over 40 years now wouldn't be without them xx
And its still so helpful to watch these videos to keep up with all the tips and refresh myself thanks! Xx
Hello Wendy how are you doing today
Love this! Great info
Hello Robin how are you doing today
This video was do helpful I'm going to get a Guinea pig this year so I'm doing as much research as I can thank you 😊
I was feeling down that my piggies would still run from me so I just gotta give them time to warm up to me thanks very much for the tips ❤️❤️❤️😌😌
I also brought two Guinea pigs named Awkwa and Phina last sunday. Today,I gave them to my cousin to look after as I would not stay at home and it was boring without them. Your videos are a great help. Thanks a lot.
i love your content and you are so good to your pigs and you know so much about piggies!!!😆
Excellent video!
I just wanted to say thank you for all your amazing videos, I've just rescued a pair of 3.5 year olds, a boy and a girl and I feel prepared to be a piggy Mum all down to you. I've watched so many hours of your videos i cant count and you made me feel piggy mumming was for me, your videos are funny and entertaining and informative, they have lead me through everything i need to know and i know will continue to do so. I cant thank you enough for helping me through this journey, and my piggies thank you too for giving me all the knowledge i need to give them the best life i can :-) Thank you so much, keep making piggies videos, we love them 🙂
I'm gonna be a first time guinea pig owner next week. Quite stressed about it for now, but i'm sure I'll learn in the process!
Thank you so much Sarah it helped me alot my piggies are well cared for❤❤❤
Because of you❤❤
Starting out with guinea pigs is indeed a big decision, but it can also be incredibly rewarding! Your comprehensive guide offers valuable insights for new owners, helping them navigate the responsibilities and joys of caring for these unique pets. It's fantastic to see resources like this tailored specifically for prospective guinea pig owners. I'm sure your video will be a helpful resource for many people embarking on this exciting journey. Keep up the great work! 😊🌟
Well done, getting the point across while making it fun 👍
Hey sue 😉
@@dienahfee777 Hi Irene 🙂
Although I am a guinea pig owner for more then 20 years. I love to watch your video's. Most of the guinea pig RUclips chanels sometimes forget to remake these video's. Standards for good piggy care has indeed changed over the years (thank God for that) And it is good that there is information out there, sometimes too overwhelming and a lot of disinformation too. So thanks for giving us all a good basic info on how to begin as a guinea pig owner 🙂
Just got my first Guinea pig today, and your video gave me lots of information. Thank you. Will be going to get a second one. Next week because my baby deserves a buddy
How can these adorable creatures make you laugh and cry all in the same video?! Thanks in large part to your videos I am pretty well informed and able to confidently plan adopting a mini herd of piggies, but even now, it’s really useful to be reminded of just what a huge responsibility it is. Overall though, this video really does confirm that piggies are ‘my’ animal and I can’t wait to offer a few rescue piggies a forever home.
And loving the ‘Bedro’ (sorry) x
im getting guinea pigs soon, i want to educate myself. you earned a sub!!!
Thanks so much this was awesome content. ❤❤❤❤❤
I am thinking of getting guinea pigs soon and this is very useful
I just got my very first piggies on Friday just gone and you and your piggies have been so helpful thank you soo much ❤️
This video was very helpful because one of my neighbors has one but they can't take care of him anymore so we said we will take him. Thanks again
My guinea pig has a hilarious comb over it is so cute your videos helped me know a lot about guinea pigs because I only have two thanks
Thanks, a Guinea owner trusted me their Guinea and we are thinking of getting an own one!
We just got two guinea pigs today! Thank you for all the tips!
Awh great stuff, congrats!! 😃
I’ve adopted several Guinea pigs in the past. They’re terrific pets for the right owner!
Very helpful😊❤
When you mentioned fleece bedding it blew my mind I will definitely try that
THANKS FOR THE GUINEA PIG SUPPLIES AMAZON LIST AS WELL QUEEN
Hi thank you so much to inspire me to get guinea pigs first I wanted one bit then I watched your videos and I got two and also do every step you said to do thank you 🐹
Congrats on your new piggies! So glad the videos have helped too 😀
I recently went from 2 to 4 guinea pigs and I wish I never had just two. The older ones are so in love and happy now! And the younger ones seem so happy too. I regret always buying a pair before and really think they need more piggies than what's recommended.
you help so much
thanks a lot
😀
I also have my guinea pigs ^o^ Thank for sharing with us ~~
You're the best thank you ❤️❤️🙌👏
Hello Lovely how are you doing today
Watch out Sarah, Pedro looked soooo comfy there, the might try to steal your bed! 😁
On a serious note, this is all info I'm saving up for when I finally become a pig-mum myself! I always wanted a guinea pig when I was little, but my mum never liked them because she thought they were smelly outdoor pets. Now she says she wants them, because she now knows you can keep them indoors and they're not smelly! (No more than any other pet anyway.)
Now I’m a getting a Guinea pug Ty!!!
Great you mentioned it takes a while for piggies to become confident with you, it seems a lot of people seem disappointed if after a few weeks they are still nervous
Hello Helen how are you doing today
I have had 4 rats and other than butterflies and fish they have been my only pets. My mom says I should take a break and save up for a new pet then wait a year so I might save up for two piggies! This video helped so much so thank you!
Your channel is so helpful just got my daughter one for her fifth bday and she’s in love it’s amazing. Is there a meal plan you use or prefer and how often
ahhhh im early love ur videos sarah sending love to all of the pigs
Thank you Jade! 😍
I found a Guinea pig abandoned/lost in my backyard, so now I’m here as we have a spontaneous new family member
My 2 babies are over half a year old, so they are not fully comftrable with lots of humans around. I cuddle them everyday, i usually let the choose if they want to cuddle or not. And as soon as we move out from our apartment to a bigger house with bigger rooms. They can have half of my room, since i only have my bed and a TV. Im so exited to desing my new room when we get to the new house!
I have over 40 guinea pigs and they are all so adorable!
Tell me their names 😂
good tips
I ❤ U this is very helpful bc I am getting one
I love your channel
I am trying to convince my parents to buy me at least two guinea pigs and this will really help them!
My dad does not agree with having guinea pigs indoors but I agree with having any pics indoors so my piggies have always lived inside with me and we have a amazing relationship
I've been taking care of a guinea pig that just got dropped of randomly in front of my house, there was 2 but 1 was dead when we found them, my daughter named her Bella
❤️ I get so excited when I see a new video from you. My partners think it's funny cute. I've seen you and a couple of other RUclipsrs mention the need to know about common health problems, but haven't seen any videos that say what those are and their warning signs. Would you consider making such a video?
Also, how many piggies have you had in total?
Im gonna get a guinea pig in 2 years So this was really helpful So Thanks
Tysm for making this shorter than some pet care guides. I have adhd and it’s hard to watch something that’s 30+ minutes long and this was super easy to understand and super informative bc im considering getting Guinea pigs so ty!
I completely ditched any gates/borders entirely! Now my rabbit lives wherever he pleases in my room, he’s thrown around my shoes and pulled out my clothes from my closet shelf to lay on them. Lol My friends think it’s a bit chaotic but I love it, it encourages me to keep wires and other non rabbit friendly things up on shelves and away from him. He really likes it too and loves sitting by my feet or running up to meet me whenever I come home. My pants are also scratched and have holes in them, not that I mind I mostly wear scrubs and I keep those in a container on the highest shelf. XD
My mom ended up getting Guinea pigs instead of gerbils so this video is really helpful
Ever since I got my guinea pigs I had a really good connection
Love piggies!!!🥰🥰🥰
My sister brought home another animal and here I am doing all the research and care taking finding put I need another pig so homie ain't lonely
aww so cute
Thanks this video helped I saved it by I want a guinea pig(s) if I need two
I pick my two up tomorrow they both female and around a year old they come from a family who surrended them to a pet shop near me all they asked was a £200 donation to an animal rescue then I can bring them home that £200 includes everything I need, I’m excited lol I’m 36 years old but more excited than my son who’s 9 lol 😂 x
My guinea pig hasn't eaten for 2 days until on the 3th day he actually started eating some hay! Then we gave it some fruits and right now his doing good
My little piggy - Smokey - just died in my arms, today. He was 4 1/2 years old.
It was very hot, but they are out in the hutch every summer. They have lots of shade. They had water - both in a bowl and a bottle. I think they must have turned over the bowl this morning. When I went to feed them after work, they were both almost dead. I put water on them. Echo perked up. He's okay. But Smokey wasn't with it. I gave him a cool bath and tried to get him to drink - wetting my pinky and putting it into his mouth. He was very weak. He passed.
It may have been heat stroke. I'm very sad.
So, whoever may be reading this: don't make the same mistake. Keep a sharp eye on your beasties in hot and cold weather.
Hello Ollie how are you doing today
I have a book all about guinea pigs and it says that wood shavings and sawdust are bad for guinea pigs because they can get bumble foot which swells up there foot.
I stumbled across this video trying to see how to take care of my new piggie. I tried telling my parents that he needed a buddy, but they replied with: “He’s been alone for his whole life. He doesn’t need a friend.” I’ve tried telling them he needs a bigger cage, but they said we have no room. His cage is 24 in. by 16 in. I try to spend as much time as I can with him, but I know it isn’t the same as a buddy. I have the diet down, but that’s it. I’ve also tried telling my parents that these aren’t good conditions for my piggie, but they said: “Are you watching more videos of people spoiling Guinea pigs? He’s fine.” I feel like a horrible owner and I don’t know how to help my pig. I don’t know why I’m writing this, because who will care about a comment on a year old video at the bottom? If anyone’s reading this, I’d like some advice on how to help my pig. Thanks.
I don't particularly appreciate how people think it's terrible to "spoil" your pet. you're not only spoiling your pet, but you're also actually helping your piggie out since the piggie isn't able to care for itself. I recently adopted two piggies so they aren't alone and depressed. instead of a cage, id recommends purchasing Transparent Clear Small Animal Playpen Fence Pen Enclosure, White Clear Plastic Playpen 12 X 12 Inch, 24 Panels they have room to roam around and you can build cute stuff in it. id get this regardless of what your parents think. it sounds like you are the owner and whos taking care of him.
Tell your parents to do their research. They’ll be surprised. Or do a presentation. Or if your Guinea pig ends up dying, blame it on them because they didn’t help lol
maybe next time don't ask for a pet of you know that you won't be able to take a good care of it
Cute video 😊
Just bought home a baby Guinea pig 😊 I love him I’m going to go back and get another one since they are better I’m pairs
Hello i lovee your vodeos ive learnt a lot watching you im a new pig mammy and im learning fast i love my pigs where can i get the bigger bunk beds please xx
I'm a young girl who will be getting a guinea pig in a few weeks this is gonna help me thank you!
please get at least 2! Guinea pigs should always have a friend
@@alphabetmafia_0116 Not always they are actually very territorial. But I'm getting mine today and my sister works at the pet store I'm getting mine from she's getting here from there too and mine and her's are bonded but were alone before that but I know
I always wanted a guinea pig my wish came true
I've had my two sisters for about 5 weeks. They are expensive to set up properly and I was one of those not expecting to spend so much. I must have spent $700, but I have done more than most as I've an outside cage as well. They seem to love grazing on my lawn. The girls were 5 weeks old and sisters. We are currently going through the bonding process, week week is our command and Amaya comes running. Bela doesn't. Cucumber & lettuce are their favourite.
Adorable
Hello Jaelyn how are you doing today
I don't have any experience with guinea pigs, but I made a hammock for the mice I was hoping to get, but we never got them. so if I get piggies soon, it depends on allergies in the house, I can hang it up on the shelf for them to climb onto. (The shelf is on the floor, I'm well aware they can't fly.)
This is going to sound like a silly question but could you please link your dust pan? I feel like the ones I have bought don't pick up the hay and poops like yours. Thank you for you videos! I find them very informative and fun!