I am considering getting my first pair of piggies this fall! I am in love with the idea of building my own cage for them and the c&c idea is great. I actually have more than enough appropriate grids for the cage already! A teacher of mine in 9th grade English (many years ago) was throwing them out and I told her I'd take them thinking I could use them to make a parrot cage. I have researched guinea pig care for many years and I have a good handle on their care, diet, and needs. I have spent a lot of time in the last couple years of wanting them observing them at pet stores and even had a few chances to take care of someones pigs. I'm planning on getting two and keeping them in an appropriately sized c&c cage in my bedroom. My bedroom is already ferret-proof because of my ferret that recently passed away from cancer and that was her room. All I would need to do is hang all of my wires up high and it would be a great safe area for two guinea pigs to get plenty of exercise. I also have a large outdoor pen where I can grow safe greens for them to graze on during the warm months. I am very interested in the peruvian guinea pigs but I noticed they are hard to find. I am teaching myself how to groom pets and they would be great considering my interest. But I'm sure when I see the right ones I'll fall in love regardless of the breed. I haven't decided if I want males or females yet. I have put a lot of thought into this and hopefully by the fall or winter I can bring my little piggies home. I haven't really posted here much but I have been reading and learning for a long time. I hope I can be a great member of your community soon!
So my checklist for things I need include:
2x4 Base
Timothy based pellets
Bale of timothy hay or orchard grass
Hay feeder
2 sets of Fleece Bedding
Fleece cage accessories
at least 2 Hides
First week of produce based on nutrition chart
What I already have:
A fleece snuggle pouch I made one year for my future piggies
A medium sided Pigloo
A ton of storage shelf grids
Long wire shelves to make a lid for the cage to keep them safe from other pets
I already have a tortoise that requires a lot of fresh pig-approved vegetables and hays so I am pretty much ready. Having my tortoise helped me overcome my allergy of hay. I've found that it bothers me much less now that I am exposed to it more and taking allergy medication regularly. I'm so glad that's no longer a problem because that was one of the biggest things holding me back from having guinea pigs. I just need to wait to save up a bit more money and a little more time so I can have everything ready and set up for when I bring them home.
So my checklist for things I need include:
2x4 Base
Timothy based pellets
Bale of timothy hay or orchard grass
Hay feeder
2 sets of Fleece Bedding
Fleece cage accessories
at least 2 Hides
First week of produce based on nutrition chart
What I already have:
A fleece snuggle pouch I made one year for my future piggies
A medium sided Pigloo
A ton of storage shelf grids
Long wire shelves to make a lid for the cage to keep them safe from other pets
I already have a tortoise that requires a lot of fresh pig-approved vegetables and hays so I am pretty much ready. Having my tortoise helped me overcome my allergy of hay. I've found that it bothers me much less now that I am exposed to it more and taking allergy medication regularly. I'm so glad that's no longer a problem because that was one of the biggest things holding me back from having guinea pigs. I just need to wait to save up a bit more money and a little more time so I can have everything ready and set up for when I bring them home.
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