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  1. sofieguineapigs

    Behavior Just Wondering....

    Well some may know but, in January, one of my piggies died (Pippa), no need for sympathy, we miss her but grieving is long gone. She died due to heatstroke outside as I left for a while and came back to a lifeless pet :( Anyways, my other piggy Maisy was walking around as usual but obviously...
  2. sofieguineapigs

    Water not drinking water anymore?

    Hi guys, as I have posted recently, I've moved my guinea pigs into a new cage (indoor). now it seems they aren't drinking water, i've noticed the water is still the same amount roughly, I've never seen them take a drink since I've put them in the new cage. This is what the kitchen area looks...
  3. sofieguineapigs

    Cage New Cage (indoor finally!) yay!

    Yay, finally my Dad (after a long battle and a VERY SERIOUS incident that just happened) finally let me buy an indoor cage. Yes it's not ideal for two guinea pigs, but my dad only let me get that one (pictures down below). Its a few inches bigger than the old hutch space, but my mum is a bit...
  4. sofieguineapigs

    Size (not sure if right area) GUINEA PIG JUMPING!?

    Yeah Im not sute if this is in te right area haha (beware fir typos im on my phone!) anyways My pig Millie has been trying to jump over her playpen. It's made of wood. 3 layer of approx 1.5 inch wide planks of timber. Before that it was only two layers high and she managed to jump over it so...
  5. sofieguineapigs

    Weight Umm.. Overweight?

    Okay so I weighed my pigs for the first time today, and got these results: Millie- 720g/Female/Turning 4 months tommorrow Maisy- 800g/Female/Turning 7 months tommorow Are they overweight, or one of them overweight? If so, is there something I can do and what. Some sites are saying they're...
  6. sofieguineapigs

    Hay No More Hay! ?

    I've been set with quite a predicament right now. I just spot cleaned the cage and had to re-fill the hay rack, realising that I only have enough hay to last them all night and a little of the morning. I know, bad me. The pet store closed 30 minutes go too! (It's only 4 blocks away, I could...
  7. sofieguineapigs

    What breed? What breed is she?

    I'm thinking my piggy Millie is a cross breed of a sheltie/silkie or peruvian and a short hair, but I'm really not sure and I just wanna know because half her hair is mid-length and the hair on her bottom is the only one that grows! Help, I really wanna know her breed! You cant really see the...
  8. sofieguineapigs

    Behavior Guinea Pig Teething?

    Hi, just wanted to know if my guinea pig is teething. I have a new guinea pig as replacement companion for my other guinea pig Maisy, who's first companion Pippa died early January. So here is Millie, a now three month old pig. She has recently been nibbling me and my dad aggresively and today...
  9. sofieguineapigs

    Won't Eat Piggy not eating properly?

    So whats happening is one of my angels died on Friday 18th Jan, struck with heatstroke on a terribly hot day and it is completely my fault and I am so sad and angry at myself. But now my other angel, Maisy was also struck mildly and we saved her. But now she I think she may be traumarized and...
  10. sofieguineapigs

    Treats Is it ok to use breadcrumbs in treats?

    I'm about to make treats right now, and have no oats. I have plain and self raising flour which apparently isnt good for them, but I've also got breadcrumbs. Could I use them, if so by themself or with any flour? I will be adding banana and carrotand a tiny bit of original no additive cereal...
  11. sofieguineapigs

    Piggies+bird toys=?

    AUSTRALIA BASED! Ok so right next to where I live is a Just Pets. They have a very tiny Small Pets section, whereas the bird section has a whole rack shelf thing dedicated to hanging toys which look VERY simalar to ka bobs. I am unable to got to Petbarn or Pet Goods Direct. but my main question...
  12. sofieguineapigs

    Treats Carob CHIPS/DROPS?

    WMy friend has told me that lately she has bought supermarket own brand Dog Carob Chips/Drops which in fareness I think is stupid and extremely unhealthy? They're for dogs, and yet substitute for chocolate! Am I right or what?
  13. sofieguineapigs

    Mites Li'L friends Mites & Lice Spray.

    Okay so in my other question, people stated my piggies had mites so I bought a bottle of whats stated above. People have posted (on other sites) that it works but it takes longer than ivermectin or revolution. So I'm pretty happy. but how many times should I apply it? Once a week? Twice? Every...
  14. sofieguineapigs

    Pellets Changed guinea pigs to new food: wont eat it!

    My guinea pigs wont eat their new food. And I was so happy finding it too. I decided to change them because the guinea pig food the pet store man gave us had seeds and corn and all the bad stuff you're not meant to have (which I found out later on). Had 3 kilos of it, so i'm changing them and...
  15. sofieguineapigs

    Aggression Agressive Biting!?

    Okay so I have two guinea pigs named Pippa and Maisy. maisy is shy, won't bite, but she's eating and behaving normal. pippa is more adventurous, will smell my fingers, cuddle with me. at least she did BEFORE. Now, every time I pick her up for any reason she will start to bite me lightly. Like...
  16. sofieguineapigs

    Well, now this is awkward.. I'm New

    Hi everyone, I'm Sofie, and I'm also new to this site. I've always come to this site for help o my guinea pigs and finally decided it's time to create an account. I hope you can all help me on my guinea pig questions/dilemmas! Talk to you soon, Sofie:)
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