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Originally Posted by Blue_Autumn_Sky  What is the smell like?
If anyone out there has had multiple pets, how would you rate the guinea pigs?
How does fleece bedding compare to other bedding?
What differences have you noticed between male and female guinea pigs?Are there personality differences, or is the main difference size and smell? How big is the difference between them smell-wise?
And lastly, if I had a really busy day once in a blue moon and found that I hadn't spent time with the piggies other than the daily feedings and spot cleanings would they fall into a deep dark depression or would they be alright? |
I think the smell of the hay is definately stronger than the smell of the piggies. If you use fleece and spot clean everyday (I use a hand vac) then the smell is not bad at all. I wash my fleece once a week, and I don't smell them at all! Now, if I forget to spot clean or it gets a few days past a week and I haven't washed yet, then they begin to smell a bit!
I have had gerbils before and I think they smell sooooooo much more then a guinea pig! My sister had a rabbit, and she didn't clean up after it very well, but it smelled so bad. Guinea pigs do not smell as bad as rabbits!!!!
Fleece is so much better than care fresh bedding (which is what I started with). I use care fresh in the kitchen area still, but the biggest part of my cage is fleece! I love it! And, I am saving so much money!
I can't really tell you the differences between males and females as far as smell because neither my male or my 4 females smell!
Personalities are all completely different. I have five pigs and they all have very different personalities!
Guinea pigs are herd animals so more than one is a good idea! As far as not having time to interact with them, I don't know. I try to give lap time every day, but I am not as good with floor time. I made their cage a bit bigger so they would have room to play because I don't always get the time to put them out for play time! They get out about 2-3 times per week for play time!
I hope some of this was helpful! Good luck making your decision!