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I would still go to the vet, just to be on the safe side. Guinea pigs are very adept at hiding Illness and in my honest opinion almost daily sneezing is not normal.

Obviously not knowing what the previous owner could have used makes it hard to comment definatively but over here the usual weed and feed lawn treatments state six - eight weeks. Not that I use them anymore, my guys love dandelions and plantain.

I have also noticed the majority of pigs dislike being stroked along the rump but assumed this was because it felt like they were being mounted

All piggies have differing personalities I have some pairs who need two of everything and others that are great at sharing, the main thing I usually double up on is hidey holes or igloos.

I'm sure if they meet their veggie quota in one large meal all will be fine, I know some people who do this anyway, Just so long as they have their water, pellets and ample hay to keep them going between visits.

In order to get them to use the upper level, have you considered placing the veggies up there, Thats how I've always coaxed reluctant pigs to use a ramp.

I would be inclined to just let them be, It can take days or more for pigs to settle into a new environment and get used to new cage mates, so long as she has a hidey to retreat to and noone is being threatened or hurt things should be fine.

Just curious, you use "he/him" in your posts and I am thus assuming you have a boar, Is he to live alone since he can't interact with your two sows ?

You should always try to pick them up from the front rather than grabbing them from above - being prey animals this is terrifying for them, just keep at it be patient and also calm around them and in time they'll be happy to come out for a cuddle.

Sorry I'm not familiar with pedialyte, and would never offer juice of any kind indefinately - pure cranberry can be ok for pigs with a UTI. Short of syringing like you already are the only thing I can suggest to up fluid intake is extra cucumber or rinsing veg and leaving them nice and wet.

I can assure you the matter is "dropped", I accept the apology and harbour no grudge, I am a reasonable person but I am sure that anyone else who saw their username followed by : and then a message of that kind would assume it was directed at them.

What part of this thread led you to beleive I have ever had a pig die from mites? If you take another look you will see that I at no time mentioned death that was a later post. My response was brief and to the point treat it a.s.a.p. I have been keeping and rescueing pigs for 18 years and am...

some of mine always show their appreciation of fresh fleece by a good popcorning session, I love it

Probably mites, you need to treat a.s.a.p since they can deteriorate rapidly

I have always thought that a small piece of orange or mandarin is perfectly fine as an occasional treat but not a staple part of the diet

Have you observed them both drinking a lot or is it just one of them? Increased drinking I beleive can be a sign of diabetes.

I have looked through the nutrition chart and Fennel does not seem to be listed, my guineas absolutely love this along with mint but how often should they have it? Also I can't see spring greens on there - I'm wondering If It's a case of cross terminology for example we call Cilantro Coriander...

I agree three weeks is the appropriate age to remove him fom Mum but by two weeks he can be weaned and eating for himself so he should thrive given the right diet. Well done you for taking him - have you considered having two pairs of boars as opposed to a trio which can be tricky. I know you...

Yep, Here in the UK pellets are often referred to as nuggets

I would see another vet, If the Baytril doesn't work there are other antibiotics that can be tried before putting to sleep