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Hi there, I could really do with some advice and support for my 3yr old boar Jett. He was bonded with his father who unfortunately died 3 weeks ago. It was a very peaceful relationship and Dad was the boss. There were only ever a few occasions where dominance flared up but it would pass very...

I agree, ramps can be a bone of contention especially when it comes to territory. As long as you have checked that both boys can use the ramp and make sure that both boys have a “bedroom” area with lots of hay inside to keep warm then you just might have to accept that they are happy with their...

Hi all, I'd much appreciate a few tips on how to teach my piggy to go up and down the ramp in his hutch. He used to use the ramp all the time, but all the sudden he's just stopped. And I'm stuck trying to get him to use it again.

Thank you, i will give them a few days of observation in their cage and see how we go. They do make good use of the upper level, not sure i have space to extend lengthways but i could potentially make it two large levels, the ramp is very long and low and they trot up and down all day.

Yes it’s normal for a new piggy to do this. Also consider that guinea pigs aren’t natural climbers and some won’t use ramps. Single storey living spaces are their preference.

Okay, thanks for the advice. They're two long-haired girls, 10 months old. They were used to being handled by their previous owner so I didn't want to let that slide, is it better to stop the handling or keep it up? I'd read mixed advice about this online, with some places saying to start after...

I have my boars in a 5x2 on the floor in my apartment in the large dining/tv room. I have a pet gate that I use to block off the rest of the apartment because they could fit in between the laundry machines and the wall and some other not great places to be. I've pig-proofed it, so there aren't...

Hi there, first time posting, seen loads of good advice here! 😄 I’m just hoping for some tips on my winter set up for my 2 outdoor boys. This forum seems to be more accepting of outdoor setups more than other places online. Current Hutch We currently have the house below that was given to us -...

Yes it would be a good idea to add a grippy surface to it - carpet, vetbed, fleece tunnels etc can all be used. Also ensure the ramp isn’t too steep. Ramps in Cages

Hi and welcome Cataracts are usually left alone unless they cause dangerous bleeding/infections deeper in the eye because there is no surgery for guinea pigs to just remove the clouded lens, unlike human routine surgery. Eye removal surgery (enucleation) is only considered as a last ditch...

Welcome to the forum. It looks to be fine but it is likely to get chewed and possibly urine soaked at the bottom (it does say they recommend you get their product to seal it) so depending on your feelings about it, you may want to buy cheaper wooden houses which can be more readily replaced...

This year has been a terrible year for losses - I had quite an elderly herd and sadly lost my ‘Golden Girls’ earlier this year; more recently, I lost my baby Dusty, who was only 2 years old. I’m now pleased to have some happy news - I adopted two new rescue girls at the weekend ☺️ They were...

I've had piggies who love them and some who don't. I've stopped using them now. 2 of my older boys have arthritis in their spines and a vet has suggested ramps don't help spine health. I've not had full height ones I only ever made them half grid height.

Some piggies will, some wont. You would need to line the ramp for grip, ensure sides are added (they won’t use it if they feel exposed) and ensure the ramp isn’t too steep. You do not need a double storey hutch though. Piggies are ground roaming creatures who need their living space to be...

I attached vetbed to my hutch ramp when it was in use. Using sticky velcro on the ramp and on the back of vetbed/carpet etc means it can easily be removed for any required washing.

The only problem I'm having is at night time i shut them upstairs and close the ramp . And my old 2 used to both go in the bed area to keep warm etc (especially in winter) . Irs basically just full of hay go get comfy into . However, the new piggy keeps chasing my orignial piggy out whoch is very...

You weren't likely to get it right as I got it wrong! The sun came out again while I was cleaning them out so I got some photos. Duck doesn't use his loft so I have taken the ramp away, it's easier to clean the cage without. Bertie loves his loft and does zoomies along the 4 grid length. I...

Toilet roll tubes remain untouched - makes no difference what hay I use to stuff them. Even cardboard boxes last longer now. Bert loves his carrot house although he now needs a ramp to get on top. For Hutchie it’s a huge pile of hay.

That’s great, they are settling so well. Some piggies love ramps others hate them. My Bill and Ted used to love racing up and down their ramp, it all depends on character