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**big_john86ca** · #21 01-25-05, 11:34 am

i ment spelling

**tashagurl** · #22 01-25-05, 11:43 am

Prices differ between vets. Make sure you get a vet that knows how to nueter a guinea pig. I got both of my boys nuetered for 60$ but I got a discount. Ive hear anywhere from 30$-150$.

**big_john86ca** · #23 01-25-05, 11:54 am

so would it cost more or the same for a female piggy?

**big_john86ca** · #24 01-25-05, 12:26 pm

and also sorry for bugging u guys so much but it is my first pet i have ever had i'm just worried about her so thank you people for all the info

**Piglet** · #25 01-25-05, 12:51 pm

There are less risks involved in neutering a male, because it is more common.

**tashagurl** · #26 01-25-05, 12:57 pm

It is usualy cheaper to neuter the male.

**big_john86ca** · #27 01-25-05, 01:50 pm

ok but i was told that if i don't get the female spayed she has a high risk of getting cancer in her overies or something like that

**RubyPiggie2** · #28 01-25-05, 01:59 pm

It depends. You should look for an EXOTIC animal specialist or someone who is experiences with cavies, it's a must. www.aemv.org Is a great site to search for vets. You don't want to get the girl spayed, it is much more riskier and most vets won't even do the spaying, so neuter the boar. A good size cage for them would be a 2x4 (30x60, correct me if I'm wrong) and you want to put them up on a table. A 2x5 would be even better, the more space the better. You could make a stand made out of cubes, and even make an upper level from the store bought cage! Look in the photo galleries for ideas.
My vet charges only $65 to neuter, but it varies. Neutering costs from $35-$200 for guinea pigs. If you get the boar fixed, keep them seperated for 3 weeks to allow remaining sperm to die. If you don't get any of them fixed, think about getting a same sex partner for each one, both pairs in a 2x4 or more. I think that it would pay just to get him neutered in the long run, but it's your choice.
If you give me your email(either on this thread, or pm me) I can email you a long list of safe veggies, veggies high in vitamin C, ect. That will give you info. My email is mandichan2004@yahoo.com if you'd just rather email me asking for it, but it'd be easier to have me email you first.
Good Luck!

**RubyPiggie2** · #29 01-25-05, 02:01 pm

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Originally Posted by big_john86ca

ok but i was told that if i don't get the female spayed she has a high risk of getting cancer in her overies or something like that

I think this is true, but some people say it isn't. It's really your decision, and she shouldn't get cancer if she is well cared for, at least I would think and hope so. I have 4 females that aren't spayed, and they haven't developed anything, and I doubt they will.

**big_john86ca** · #30 01-25-05, 02:09 pm

ok thank you guys soo much

**RubyPiggie2** · #31 01-25-05, 02:14 pm

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Originally Posted by big_john86ca

ok thank you guys soo much

So what are you going to do? If you decide to seperate them by dividing grids, make at least a 2x6 and divide it into two 2x3s. That would be nice, and then whenever he gets neutered(if he is going to be) you can take down the dividers.

**big_john86ca** · #32 01-25-05, 02:37 pm

right now they are in seperate cages but i may put her cage beside his just to let them socialize and then when he gets neutered i will put them into a cage together

**RubyPiggie2** · #33 01-25-05, 02:41 pm

What size cage? A 2x4? Are you making a cavycage?

**RubyPiggie2** · #34 01-25-05, 02:59 pm

Big_John, I just emailed you the veggie list about 10 minutes ago.

**Piglet** · #35 01-25-05, 03:12 pm

Sounds good john

**big_john86ca** · #36 01-25-05, 03:36 pm

ok thank you for that it should help me alot

**big_john86ca** · #37 01-25-05, 06:06 pm

so what does it mean when i pick her up out of her cage to let her have some floor time and she give me a little nibble??

**dagwellismypigy** · #38 01-25-05, 06:13 pm

it could mean a lot of things, for my pigs, its either that they want attention or gotta pee. sometimes they are just grumpy though.

**big_john86ca** · #39 01-25-05, 06:31 pm

oh ok i see so it isn't something i did to her then cause i have been paying attention to her giving her floor time and also giveing her space to do what she wants and today for the first time she gave me a nibble on my hand didn't hurt or anything i just figured i did something wrong and she was mad

**Stereophobia** · #40 01-25-05, 07:35 pm

My youngest is going through a nibbling phase too, she seems to do it when she's being a bit moody, which happens alot with her

, but as has been said, it can mean alot of things, she's trying to get your attention, but has no way of telling you which part your supposed to be paying attention to