Hi! Maybe name is Christie and I am new to this forum...new to guineas in general. My 7 year old daughter has been begging for her own pet and for Christmas asked for a hamster. As a child, and adult pre kids, I had MANY pets...dogs, cats, hamster, rabbits...even a 6 foot long Iguana. I didn't think a hamster was the right starter pet for my little girl but after some research, I think a piggie is going to be the perfect fit. So I am a researcher by nature...I have to know all and do what is best for my pets so here I am. We have no guineas yet. I want to be prepared with caging, food, over all health care and well being. I have even contacted a breeder through the National Cavey Society so that we can get a good quality pet. (actually 2....I have read they like to be in groups and since I also have a 5 year old daughter as well, we will get 2 females).
So where to start? I am so overwhelmed. No more thoughts on get a cage and bedding and food and scraps and a little play yard for them to be able to get time outside of their cage. Looks like I have a lot of planning to do! We also have 2 cats and so I need to make sure they have a cage that is completely enclosed with no open top. Lots to see on this site....any advice on where to start would be great! (espeically with bedding. I love the look and the idea of the fleece but would love to litter train. We did this with my rabbit growing up) but not sure what to put under the fleece, how to get it looking so flat in the cage and how to train for litter box.)
Christie
So where to start? I am so overwhelmed. No more thoughts on get a cage and bedding and food and scraps and a little play yard for them to be able to get time outside of their cage. Looks like I have a lot of planning to do! We also have 2 cats and so I need to make sure they have a cage that is completely enclosed with no open top. Lots to see on this site....any advice on where to start would be great! (espeically with bedding. I love the look and the idea of the fleece but would love to litter train. We did this with my rabbit growing up) but not sure what to put under the fleece, how to get it looking so flat in the cage and how to train for litter box.)
Christie