I went to check on my guineas this morning, and found Raphael wheeking at Leonardo's pigloo. He wasn't moving, and he didn't have a pulse. I don't know why he died. He was only three years old, the room was warm, and he had been eating and drinking well. I had him on my lap eating lettuce just...

I haven't tried the bathing idea yet, mostly because I've never bathed my pigs and I'm afraid that I'll bungle it. How do I know when it's getting out of hand? Do I really have to sit and wait to see if blood is drawn? So, the basic idea would be this? Take the piggies out for floor time (in...

Thank you! They're adorable, aren't they?

A few months ago, I acquired Raphael as a buddy for Leo. After quarantining him, I started introductions. I must have done something wrong, because no matter how many times I put them together on neutral ground, they fight. Leo will pull Raphael's hair out, and I keep panicking and separating...

In my case, it's a bit of a mash up. Picked my first pig, Leo, out in a pet store (I'm sorry, but it was love at first sight). Here's a pic of him: After many months of keeping him alone, I acquired another pig (Raphael) without ever seeing him. A friend of a friend needed to get rid of him...

Thanks! He is a cutie isin't he?

Check out this handsome devil ;). Well, here's the story. I got a phone call this afternoon from one of my friends, and she told me that someone she knew had to get rid of a guinea pig, or she was going to give him back to the store. I said that I could probably take him. A few hours later, a...

Great idea! I wouldn't grow merigolds in the pen (or really any other flower, as most of them are poisonous), but I've found that most lettuces are really easier to grow, and as long as iceberg isn't used, the piggers can eat as much of it as they please. Put pics up when you finish!

I see your point. Sorry about getting worked up :sorry:.

I'm just trying to say that raising something for food doesn't mean it is inherently treated badly, as many people seem to think.

I'm not really sure what you're referring to when you say "Do you keep your horses in a tiny walk-in stall with no access to pasture because it makes their meat nice and soft, even though you have no intention of eating them?". Looking out the window, I see a herd of roughly 30 cows (They don't...

I live on a farm myself, and it is hard. I also go to long lengths to care for my animals, and sometimes my Mom thinks I'm crazy. "Why does he need such a big cage?", "Why are you spending so much on vet bills?". Most of these are rhetorical, of course, and she respects my affection for them...

Anyone there? Maybe I'm just as interesting as people with emergencies.

The grass has turned green again, and I thought Leo would enjoy some outside time. I've never brought him outside, so I wanted to ask a few questions. I already have a good pen (I use it for my rabbit, and it has a top as well as appropriate bar spacing), and I know to watch him when he's out...

I just checked on him, and he's acting like himself again. He's eating and drinking/moving well, so I'm thinking of canceling the vet visit.

Thank you for your concern lol. I hope it works out well.

I'm fine :). I just got some bruises. l'l see if I can get an appointment.

I was walking down the stairs today, carrying Leo to the living room for playtime/laptime. I slipped, and ended up falling to the bottom of the stairs. I lost my hold of Leo in the process. He looks like he fell 1 or 2 steps, but I'm worried that he might have hit his head on the railing. He...

Well, after having my fleece liner for a while, I'd say it's pretty convenient. The main problem is that Leo has gotten the idea that pulling all of the fleece that goes oven the sides down. Either that, or he pulls down one corner of it and I wake up to find a piggy running around in the tunnel...

Sooo cute!