I have given this a lot of thought. I have been reading and reading to learn all about G.Pigs. I love this site! I decided I would get everything ready so that I would be good to go when I find some piggies (I want 2). I am working on making a C & C cage (2x4 at the least). I am still tracking down coroplast.
I have a source for hay (bale). I need to get food but since I don't know the age of the piggies, I am not sure what to get and think I might have to wait on that.
I have experience with house rabbits (don't currently have any) and this will be my first time with guinea pigs.
I do have 2 dogs but the guinea pigs will be kept away from them. One of them is sweet and loves the neighbors cat so while I am erring on the side of caution, I think she would be ok. Our other dog is older and doesn't get around well and there is no way she can get up the stairs to where the piggies will be. I also have 3 children, the youngest is 9 but the guinea pigs will be mine and I plan to take care of them and be responsible for them.
I am patiently waiting to adopt/rescue some pigs. I live in a very rural area so it isn't easy. I will be calling around this week (I got one of my rabbits from my vet who had rescued him), so you never know where or when they might turn up. I am keeping a wary eye on Craiglist.
In the meantime, I am reading everything I can here. Thanks.
I have a source for hay (bale). I need to get food but since I don't know the age of the piggies, I am not sure what to get and think I might have to wait on that.
I have experience with house rabbits (don't currently have any) and this will be my first time with guinea pigs.
I do have 2 dogs but the guinea pigs will be kept away from them. One of them is sweet and loves the neighbors cat so while I am erring on the side of caution, I think she would be ok. Our other dog is older and doesn't get around well and there is no way she can get up the stairs to where the piggies will be. I also have 3 children, the youngest is 9 but the guinea pigs will be mine and I plan to take care of them and be responsible for them.
I am patiently waiting to adopt/rescue some pigs. I live in a very rural area so it isn't easy. I will be calling around this week (I got one of my rabbits from my vet who had rescued him), so you never know where or when they might turn up. I am keeping a wary eye on Craiglist.
In the meantime, I am reading everything I can here. Thanks.