The Crazy Pet Channel: Guinea Pigs

HI! Sorry I haven't posted for a while! I had a bit of a writers block and as most of you will probably know I now have a Labrador puppy called Angel (but she doesn't act like one!). Why weigh your guinea pig(s) Weighing them is a good way to find out if they are ill. Guinea pigs are prey animals so they try to hide when they are ill and when most guinea pigs are ill they lose some weight. It is also a good way to make sure they are not overweight as like many small animals, it is very easy for them to get overweight. Guinea pigs don't need vaccinations so they only go to the vet when needed unlike rabbits, dogs and cats. This means they are not weighed regularly at the vets. So weighing at home is a great way to tell if they are healthy and also useful if they need to go to the vet so they can see their normal weight. It is also useful for working out how much mite treatment to use! What you will need Scales (kitchen scales or baby scales are best) A notebo...

Hi readers, I had a bit of fun on PicMonkey and created this of Bramble eating some Bamboo!

Hi readers, here are some good guinea pig care books and websites(well other than mine!!) BOOKS Good pet guide: The Guinea pig RSPCA Pet guide: Care for your guinea pigs Pet Friendly: Guinea pigs understanding and caring for your pet by Dr Anne McBride WEBSITES Happy cavy Cali Cavy Collective Crafts Cavies and Cooking Guinea pig cages Pets palace TV pet care guide  and Erin's channel  Pets palace TV I hope you will view these blogs and find these books as I really recommend them if you are thinking  about getting guinea pigs or already have guinea pigs, Book Worm :)

Hi readers, I know that a lot of people get guinea pigs for young children (3-6years) so I decided to think of some ideas for them to do with their Parent/Carer. Idea number 1: Create a checklist. Go here  for printables. Especially good for older children. Idea number 2: Find pictures of items and accessories and print off to go with a checklist like above for 3-4 year olds. They will learn the names of the objects. Good for children who cant read. Idea number 3: Find some cute guinea pig colouring pages. Find some great ideas here . Great for all ages (even over 6's and adults). I hope you find this helpful, Book Worm :)

Hi readers, I thought a good post for those of you who are thinking about getting guinea pigs would be the pros and cons of having them. 10 Pros of having guinea pigs 1. They're fun! 2. Not as expensive as larger pets such as rabbits and dogs. 3. They can live indoors or outdoors. 4. They can live alone(not recommended. But sometimes is necessary) or in pairs or groups. 5. Once you have all the equipment they don't cost too much. 6. They're cute. 7. They don't smell like other small rodents(hamsters, mice, rats etc.). 8. They don't bite unless really scared, angry or annoyed. 9. They can be litter trained for easy cleaning out. 10. Children and adults all enjoy taking care of them.   10 Cons of having guinea pigs 1. The initial cost is very expensive. 2. Depending where you live hay and pellets can be expensive unless you buy in bulk which then has the issue of storage. 3. Long haired guinea pigs will need regular grooming and trimming to keep t...

Hi readers, as I have got another guinea pig I thought a new post on housing and storage was needed. Housing Many people, including me, keep their guinea pigs outdoors in hutches or indoors in small cages, however this is not enough but can be good in the warmer months (rare in the UK) but there are many more ways to house guinea pigs like C and C cages as well as many other types. The hutch facts H utches are normally small with no room for guinea pigs to run around once they've got a food dish and few toys. Some hutches are large and spacious and have a run attached(like mine). You can build hutches and this is a good option as it can be cheaper but can be a lot of hard work. C and C cage facts C & C cages are brilliant indoor options and can be suited to the space in the home or outbuilding. C&C stands for cube grids and coraplast. Cube grids can be expensive but don't really need replacing after you've got them. Coraplast or Correx is corrugated plastic ...

 Hi readers! I haven't posted for ages so I thought I would do a picture update for a change. The top photo is Maisie. She is getting very big and likes having playtime with Bramble. Bramble was sat on top of the piggies kitchen roll in the shed looking out of the window. Patches was posing in a photo shoot before Maisie arrived I hope you like these photos, Book Worm :)