Cavy Spirit

Cavy Forum for breeders and exhibitors

feeds@yuku.com (cavybreeder) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:49:14 GMT

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A forum for cavy breeders and exhibitors. Mainly UK based but members from anywhere are always welcome! Please take a look. Thanks.

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Right cage size??

feeds@yuku.com (piggieluver) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:12:55 GMT

I found this cage that is 56" x 28".
Is this a good size for 2 piggies??

Im not sure what to do please HELP!!!!

feeds@yuku.com (piggieluver) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:40:43 GMT

Hi im very new to cavy spirit and all of this stuff. but i have one guinea pig he's 4. And i was thinking about getting him a friend for christmas, because i found out that they naturaly do better with two because they are heard type animals. But then i thought wait he's been alone for this long should i not get another?? But idk because i do spend time with him and give him floor time and do the basic care needs with any pig but i have been more busy and i dont want him to be bored....

Suprise litter, fairly new owner, HELP!!

feeds@yuku.com (kittyandfriends34) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:25:52 GMT

My two "female" guinea pigs just had two babies. I believe they may have been born actually a couple days ago. I know, how could i possibly be so stupid that i didn't know my piggy was prego? Personally, i thought she was just getting chunky! I don't pick her up much (her own wishes) so i couldn't feel the babies or anything. I check on them every morning to feed them, check their water, converse a little bit, and see if...

Guinea just had Babies-when can I reintroduce other female?

feeds@yuku.com (stephshall) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:36:20 GMT

Hi, we took in 2 female guinea pigs about 7 weeks ago. Were told they are both female and I think that they are. I know one is definately female because she gave birth to 2 little guineas last week. I did some research on line and seperated the other female the night before she gave birth. When is it safe for them to all be together again? I have let izzy (our poor displaced female) play in the cage with the new mom and babes under close supervision. Mom is very protective and bites...

Help with Introductions and Stress/Nipping

feeds@yuku.com (sundry) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:26:53 GMT

Hi everyone!

I am hoping someone on here can give me a little advice. I have a ~5ish yr old female gp that I just rescued a few months ago. She is super sweet and loves to be scratched. I felt a little bad for her being all alone, so I am currently fostering another two females from a rescue...also really sweet girls. I am thinking about adopting one of the two girls as a friend for her. Right now they are all in separate cages, and I would like to see if I can put them all...

Pigs eating pigs

feeds@yuku.com (Beaner) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:34:12 GMT

A friend of mine told me a story about a starving pig eating the other pig in its enclosure. Does this really happen?

nipping

feeds@yuku.com (asya) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:04:47 GMT

I have a new female piggy. She is my first ever. She has started giving me a little nip. I think it is a sign that she is getting more comfortable being held. Which I am happy about. But, it doesn't feel good. Is there a way to discourage or avoid this behavior?

She is about 10 weeks old and housed with a male. The woman that I got her from said that she is probally too young to be pregnant. I am sceptical. What are my odds?

Thanks,
Asya

Allergy to timothy hay

feeds@yuku.com (calebsmom2003) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:27:00 GMT

Hi we have had our guinea pig for a little over a week now. We love her to death and she is slowly warming up to us. Our issue is that my son is extremely allergic to the hay. It started as just a stuffy nose and now his asthma is flaring up. We are most likely going to have to get rid of her which I really don't want to do, but health is more important. My question is there any other hay she can have other than Timothy?

new, my story

feeds@yuku.com (momof1kid3piggies) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:16:30 GMT

Hello im going to start off by introducing myself, my name is Ashley, i live in PA i livied with my aunt and uncle out here y uncle is a vet so he had brought home plenty of srarys and pregnant animals, Now i live on my own and LAst summer at his clinic he had found a box on the steps and it had 2 guinea pigs in it one male and one female the male was fixed so i took them in, and i've learned alot in the past year, well now this past pay 2009, he had another female dropped off and to my...

One of my females is trying to mate with my pregnant female

feeds@yuku.com (sutora62) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:06:50 GMT

I rescued two 3 month old sisters guinea pigs, one of them turned out pregnant. I believe the pregnant pig is about 5 weeks pregnant now, but now her sister is trying to mate with her. She follows her around and makes that rumbling sound like a cats purr. I know how to check their genitals and I know they are both females. Is this normal?

piggie dragging back legs

feeds@yuku.com (59classic) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:21:26 GMT

Hi

I am new to the group and have a problem. I am newer to owning guineas, had my first last summer. We now have 2 guineas, males and they have a large cage. I saw the plans on this site and made one. I feed them pellets, timothy hay, and carrotts and other veggies.

My one pig has always been an active little guy. Suddenly yesterday he began dragging his back legs, really dragging. Not scooting his fanny but dragging his legs. He seemed ok otherwise, was eating...

Trying to find a piggie friend

feeds@yuku.com (Sarahmonster) — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:30:16 GMT

I recently took in a Guinea pig of a friend who was not fully aware of how to take care of one and listened to information given by a pet store employee who had no idea what they were talking about. His food has been replaced, and he now eats fresh fruits and veggies everyday as well as has an unlimited supply of timothy hay The only thing I need now is a new friend for Dustin. He interacts when we get him out to play but only...

We just got our first Guinea Pig (Took it Over)

feeds@yuku.com (dirtmonkey) — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:54:16 GMT

So my son is turning 9 and REALLY wanted a guinea pig. We had two options which was buy new from a pet store or find a younger one which someone didn't want and take him/her over and give it better care. I figure since the second option works out to be cheaper and it gives a little piggy a chance of a better life then we would go that way.

So we brought home our male piggy which was explained to us was purchased as a baby from a local PetSmart last summer along with a, back...

Yesterday's News bedding alternatives?

feeds@yuku.com (msjbear) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:32:42 GMT

Hi!

We are loving the new bedding we got, Yesterday's News, but we are not loving the price. BUT, we will never go back to cedar shavings again, as it was causing our pigs to sneeze and cough all the time. Does anyone know of a cheaper version of the product or a place we can buy in bulk for a better price? Thank you!!

2 week old male

feeds@yuku.com (hake60) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:49:33 GMT

i have a queston if anyone could answer it would be a help.. i have a 2 week old male by mistake of the pet store male and female from store.. but anyway should i remove the two week old male he is big and keeps mounting his mother should i wait to 3 week or remove him now he is no longer feeding grom his mother she doesnt let him.. also is it safe to put him with his father... plz help dont want anymore babys tnk you

why ask questions that never get anwsered

feeds@yuku.com (momof4piggies) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:42:55 GMT

i have asked questions and no one has anwsered me at all

Are my piggies fighting or playing?

feeds@yuku.com (pattayapus) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:58:30 GMT

Hi, I have one pig that's about 3 who just lost her buddy, and I got a new one who's 6 months. I waited a week or two before introducing them, and when I did it seemed to be fine. But more and more often they've been chasing each other around, making weird noises (kinda like croaking? a rumbling?) and heatbutting each other. No teeth chattering ever. They really look like they're fighting, but are they playing? Do they get along, or do I have to house them separately? What...

missing guinea pig

feeds@yuku.com (creatfire) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:57:18 GMT

My farther just took my two guinni pigs and left them at the local golf course. I dont know what to do, because its cold (its inwood, new york). Could they suvive the night. would they stick togeather should I look for them tommorow when the golf course opens? I dont know what to do and just need some advice.

Bedding

feeds@yuku.com (momof4piggies) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:50:35 GMT

What kind of bedding does everyone use?? I am having troubles with all the ones i have tried.