Hi everyone so I was wondering hat they do in 4-h with guinea pigs I've heard about the obstical courses but I've also heard you get to learn more about guinea pigs so is it like school where you go to different classes or what thanks
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They show guinea pigs in very small cages and in loud, crowded and stressful environments. The guinea pigs get nothing but stress out of it and that is why this forum doesn't support using guinea pigs for 4-H. 4-H also typically supports breeding guinea pigs, which is something the forum is very much against.
Ok well i just have one question, why do you people hate breeding so much?
Because it puts the mother at a huge unnecessary risk, for one. One in five guinea pigs does not survive pregnancy or giving birth. And it brings more pigs into the world while shelters and rescues are crowded with them. It's a selfish thing to do.Ok well i just have one question, why do you people hate breeding so much?
...Seriously?
Because it puts the mother at a huge unnecessary risk, for one. One in five guinea pigs does not survive pregnancy or giving birth. And it brings more pigs into the world while shelters and rescues are crowded with them. It's a selfish thing to do.
Keep in mind this site is owned and run by people who run and support rescue organizations that deal with the results of breeding.
It was just a question no need to make me feel bad
Dont worry, its good to ask questions. If you dont know something, ask! Not only is it unnecessary, but usually people don't care about the pigs and they dont see them as a whole. They see them as "Hey I like baby pigs and this can make me money" which isn't good. God put us in charge of animals, that doesn't mean we should mis-use our privileges. Also people can breed irresponsibly. This can lead to breeding roans (a gene defect I believe) which can end up in a lethal pig. Lethal pigs are blind, deaf, premature digestive tracks making it hard to digest food, missing/no teeth, and other health issues. Breeders see them as "defects" and don't know about the care, time, or love it takes to raise them.It was just a question no need to make me feel bad
Dont worry, its good to ask questions. If you dont know something, ask! Not only is it unnecessary, but usually people don't care about the pigs and they dont see them as a whole. They see them as "Hey I like baby pigs and this can make me money" which isn't good. God put us in charge of animals, that doesn't mean we should mis-use our privileges. Also people can breed irresponsibly. This can lead to breeding roans (a gene defect I believe) which can end up in a lethal pig. Lethal pigs are blind, deaf, premature digestive tracks making it hard to digest food, missing/no teeth, and other health issues. Breeders see them as "defects" and don't know about the care, time, or love it takes to raise them.