I just wanted to say that anyone who referrs to a rabbit as a dud" has no place on an animal lovers forum. Disgraceful, unfunny and I hope you are a troll and this is just lies! Grrrrr
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Advice On Choosing Guinea Pigs
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Sue_P
Teenage Guinea Pig
Holy moly, I’ve found the most aggressive forum online in just one day of joining!
I’ll ignore all the offensive posts at me because it’s pointless arguing, all I’ll say is thanks for your thoughts on the mdf aanaliese. I’ll keep my big mdf box in the pen as it’s highly useful but will keep an eye on if they chew it and remove it if they do.
& thanks CCC4 for letting me know bald patches on legs can be normal. & thanks for the first few useful posts people. I did have plenty more questions to ask and things to find out and thought a guinea pig forum would be place to do it but after this ear-bashing I’ll go it alone from now on. Wish us luck, I’ll be getting the guinea pigs on the weekend. Bye.
I’ll ignore all the offensive posts at me because it’s pointless arguing, all I’ll say is thanks for your thoughts on the mdf aanaliese. I’ll keep my big mdf box in the pen as it’s highly useful but will keep an eye on if they chew it and remove it if they do.
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LucyJK
Holy moly, I’ve found the most aggressive forum online in just one day of joining!
I’ll ignore all the offensive posts at me because it’s pointless arguing, all I’ll say is thanks for your thoughts on the mdf aanaliese. I’ll keep my big mdf box in the pen as it’s highly useful but will keep an eye on if they chew it and remove it if they do.& thanks CCC4 for letting me know bald patches on legs can be normal. & thanks for the first few useful posts people. I did have plenty more questions to ask and things to find out and thought a guinea pig forum would be place to do it but after this ear-bashing I’ll go it alone from now on. Wish us luck, I’ll be getting the guinea pigs on the weekend. Bye.
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kez_s
Wish us luck, I’ll be getting the guinea pigs on the weekend. Bye.
If you are genuine it's the guinea pigs I wish luck rather than you because if you treat them as your attitude and previous pet suggests then they will need it. Though always remember "what goes around, comes around".
starshine
Adult Guinea Pig
Mods note
I refer you all to this part of the forum rules
Please treat all members with respect and politeness. If you have different views to another member of the forum, please remain civil and not be abusive in any way.
Some of the posts in this thread are far from civil or polite. If posts of this nature continue I will have no hestitation in closing threads and issuing infractions.
Please think carefully about the tone of your posts. There are clearly issues to be addressed in the OP's set up but I don't think nasty comments and personal attacks are the most sensible way to address them.
I refer you all to this part of the forum rules
Please treat all members with respect and politeness. If you have different views to another member of the forum, please remain civil and not be abusive in any way.
Some of the posts in this thread are far from civil or polite. If posts of this nature continue I will have no hestitation in closing threads and issuing infractions.
Please think carefully about the tone of your posts. There are clearly issues to be addressed in the OP's set up but I don't think nasty comments and personal attacks are the most sensible way to address them.
slackalice2k
Teenage Guinea Pig
Good luck, if you need any help or advise I would rather you still came and asked, although by doing a search on previous posts will come up with lots of answers.
Pet husbandry is an emotive subject, unfortunately you seem to of gone the wrong way about it all and got off to a bad start.
I reiterate I'd rather you came and asked about a problem than let it fester and the piggies suffer because of it. Gone about the right way you will get any information on here from members because at the end of the day they will be thinking about the welfare of your piggies.
If you feel that you can't come back on this forum, then if you haven't already buy or borrow some Guinea Pig books so at least you'll have something to refer back to.
Pet husbandry is an emotive subject, unfortunately you seem to of gone the wrong way about it all and got off to a bad start.
I reiterate I'd rather you came and asked about a problem than let it fester and the piggies suffer because of it. Gone about the right way you will get any information on here from members because at the end of the day they will be thinking about the welfare of your piggies.
If you feel that you can't come back on this forum, then if you haven't already buy or borrow some Guinea Pig books so at least you'll have something to refer back to.
boureki
Senior Guinea Pig
I echo Starshine's post - this may be a case of differing views and attitudes and I would hate to have a new member driven away who may benefit from the wealth of information available on this forum and adjust to anything needed for good care.
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janie
hi its not that we are aggresive,this is a guinea pig lovers site and people that love guineas are very passionate about them and want the best for these little creatures
please ask for advice as you will find that the people on here are fantastic i have asked for advise quite a few times and have been given great advice,you may not agree with everything everyone says but they are trying to help
i think if maybe you re read your posts some of the wording seems a little harsh and flipant,you probably didnt mean this to come out that way
if you re read things like holding back from vetinary care,doesnt sound good does it would you hold back on going to the doctor if you felt really poorly?,but you may have meant not having his nails clipped on time leaving it an extra week,when typing or texting you have to give all the details
and by keep saying i killed my rabbit that may be the way you deal with your grief and loss,everyone is different and there is no right or wrong way,but as in every day life we all have to be a little more sensitive and thoughtfull of other peoples views and feelings,i not saying dont say it but follow a comment like that with (i deal with my grief by making a joke) then it is taken in the context meant
please ask for advice as you will find that the people on here are fantastic i have asked for advise quite a few times and have been given great advice,you may not agree with everything everyone says but they are trying to help
i think if maybe you re read your posts some of the wording seems a little harsh and flipant,you probably didnt mean this to come out that way
if you re read things like holding back from vetinary care,doesnt sound good does it would you hold back on going to the doctor if you felt really poorly?,but you may have meant not having his nails clipped on time leaving it an extra week,when typing or texting you have to give all the details
and by keep saying i killed my rabbit that may be the way you deal with your grief and loss,everyone is different and there is no right or wrong way,but as in every day life we all have to be a little more sensitive and thoughtfull of other peoples views and feelings,i not saying dont say it but follow a comment like that with (i deal with my grief by making a joke) then it is taken in the context meant
Niki
Senior Guinea Pig
Holy moly, I’ve found the most aggressive forum online in just one day of joining!
I’ll keep my big mdf box in the pen as it’s highly useful but will keep an eye on if they chew it and remove it if they do.
MDF contains formaldehyde & should be removed prior to introducing your piggies as they will chew it.
To answer one of your previous questions, yes piggies do chew plastic. Woodshavings as well as being messy are also not recommended for pigs as they can cause resiratory problems & sore feet, which would mean a trip to the vets.
Newspaper topped with hay is ideal as they love to burrow in hay. Plain cardboard boxes are great to make hideys from. They also love to chew loo roll/kitchen roll inners stuffed with hay.
Regarding the washing of fleece bedding as long as you brush off any hay etc before putting it in your washer & do a full rinse afterwards you won't have any problems washing your clothes.
I too am in West Yorkshire, where abouts are you? I'm also interested in where the rescue is as i only know of 2 in this area & neither have any piggies in at the moment & it's good to know of others
summerleaze
Adult Guinea Pig
I haven't the time to read this whole pathetic thread but you're kidding aren't you?
This has got to be a wind up - there seems to have been an increase in trouble makers on here since my last visit.
Such a shame really - the forum is such a useful resource too.
Not for a million pounds would you get a guinea pig off me ! Alterations or not.
This has got to be a wind up - there seems to have been an increase in trouble makers on here since my last visit.
Such a shame really - the forum is such a useful resource too.
Not for a million pounds would you get a guinea pig off me ! Alterations or not.
summerleaze
Adult Guinea Pig
Being an oldie I didn't realise trouble makers were termed Trolls - that's a good word.
We definately have a Troll - a big one too !
Are we locking the thread?
We definately have a Troll - a big one too !
Are we locking the thread?
happycath
Junior Guinea Pig
I would just like to say that although some things you have said have sounded a bit harsh I hope that you didn't mean them in the way they came across. Whilst everyone is entitled to their opinion I think we have to be careful how we share them sometimes!
I'm convinced that when you get your piggies you will fall in love with them as it is imposible not to! And when that happens I'm sure you will endevour to do they very best for them by researching the best ways to care for them, and better late than never.
I wish you the best of luck in finding the support and information you need - if you stay on the forum you will be given plenty of advice and the information on here is truly invaluable.
Catherine x
I'm convinced that when you get your piggies you will fall in love with them as it is imposible not to! And when that happens I'm sure you will endevour to do they very best for them by researching the best ways to care for them, and better late than never.
I wish you the best of luck in finding the support and information you need - if you stay on the forum you will be given plenty of advice and the information on here is truly invaluable.
Catherine x
nutmeg
Senior Guinea Pig
So glad you clarified that. I though a Troll was a plastic naked doll with lots of coloured hair, or something that lived under a bridge and frightened goats. mallethead mallethead
summerleaze
Adult Guinea Pig
Yes that's what I thought too ! I had a Troll when I was a little girl, he was much nicer than these new internet Trolls though |)
Like so many things, the meaning changes over the years I guess rolleyes
Mischief makers could in theory get called all sorts of other things too
However, whatever their current "title" they still remain insignificant and useless.
|)Like so many things, the meaning changes over the years I guess rolleyes
Mischief makers could in theory get called all sorts of other things too
However, whatever their current "title" they still remain insignificant and useless.
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LucyJK
a 'troll' is forum talk for someone whos only intent into coming onto a forum is to make trouble they normally only do one or two posts !
I hope she takes good care of her pigs.
crazyaboutcavys
Adult Guinea Pig
:x somehow I'm not too sure
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annaliese
We can only hope eh, i mean i think everyone did really well to provide her with as much information as politely as possible until she really was just being awful... i think everyone deserves a pat on the back for going out of their way to help her out even though we were dubious about her motives Well done everyone, i mean yeah some of us were a bit harsh but that was only after she really had gone too far with her awful judgments and comments... we can only hope she will take on board what we said or that she really is a sad little troll
Well done everyone, i mean yeah some of us were a bit harsh but that was only after she really had gone too far with her awful judgments and comments... we can only hope she will take on board what we said or that she really is a sad little troll
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LucyJK
I'm sorry I'm sceptical, but if she really is a troll there may not even be any guinea pigs and the pics maybe copied from elsewhere, it all may be just made up to get reactions off of people, thats been my previous experience of trolls
Laura-CCC4
Senior Guinea Pig
Whether or not the person is genuine, we shouldn't rise to someone who is deliberately trying to wind us up. None of us can take the risk to assume that the person is not genuine, as much as they may seem to be unbelievably ignorant about the care of their animals to the point where they seem to be deliberately doing so.
The only thing you can (and should) do is give the necessary advice as politely as you can, emphasise the responsibility towards the animals and correct anything of concern that is brought up, and then just take a step back. If the person is genuine, you are far more likely to have a more responsive person if you have been polite to them. I understand a lot of people are very frustrated by this and the original poster has pushed a lot of people way too far, and of course there are still genuine trolls out there, kids with too much time on their hands looking for a laugh by winding people up on a forum...but is it really worth the risk of calling someone a troll to their face, given that we have nothing to prove this person is either genuine or a troll?
If this person happens to be genuine, albeit someone who gets peoples back up and seems to ignore much of the advice given, they will not return and ask for the excellent advice we are able to offer here. Better to say your piece politely, be as informative as possible and just leave it to the original poster to do what they want with the information. We can do no more than advise. I think it is unlikely we will see the original poster on here again.
The only thing you can (and should) do is give the necessary advice as politely as you can, emphasise the responsibility towards the animals and correct anything of concern that is brought up, and then just take a step back. If the person is genuine, you are far more likely to have a more responsive person if you have been polite to them. I understand a lot of people are very frustrated by this and the original poster has pushed a lot of people way too far, and of course there are still genuine trolls out there, kids with too much time on their hands looking for a laugh by winding people up on a forum...but is it really worth the risk of calling someone a troll to their face, given that we have nothing to prove this person is either genuine or a troll?
If this person happens to be genuine, albeit someone who gets peoples back up and seems to ignore much of the advice given, they will not return and ask for the excellent advice we are able to offer here. Better to say your piece politely, be as informative as possible and just leave it to the original poster to do what they want with the information. We can do no more than advise. I think it is unlikely we will see the original poster on here again.
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LucyJK
sorry
Laura-CCC4
Senior Guinea Pig
It wasn't aimed at you Lucy, don't worry - I didn't mean it as a lecture and I wasn't having a go at anybody - I'm sorry if it came off that way. I just think there are better ways to handle these people, and without knowing for sure whether they are a troll or not, I think a little more caution could be wise. I was offering my suggestions on how I feel it could be handled.
The original poster was back online today but didn't reply.. if she is getting guineas she should stick around so we can help
Yes, we could really help her with her piggies (who will hopefully be taken very good care of, in the long run.) If she did stick around, she'd discover that this is an extremely helpful forum with very nice people! But people who treat animals as just plain old objects do not belong to an animal lover's forum.
Yes that's what I thought too ! I had a Troll when I was a little girl, he was much nicer than these new internet Trolls though
Like so many things, the meaning changes over the years I guess rolleyes
Mischief makers could in theory get called all sorts of other things too
However, whatever their current "title" they still remain insignificant and useless.
i have to agree,i had never heard of it either unless it was the dolls with the hair(which i use to collect lol) or the ones under the bridge rolleyes
i do like the term though
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Cassandra
I'm quite disgusted with the way that Sue has been treated here, she most definitely is an animal lover and did her absolute best to look after her rabbits. Anyone can have an animal that doesn't reach it's full lifespan.
Just because she doesn't post in an exactly 'normal' fashion, maybe due to certain problems that she has, does NOT give you people the right to judge her in the most the condescending and patronizing way.
Maybe some of you should think before you reply and just hope that you have not tipped an incredibly sensitive, special person over the edge
Shame on you.
Just because she doesn't post in an exactly 'normal' fashion, maybe due to certain problems that she has, does NOT give you people the right to judge her in the most the condescending and patronizing way.
Maybe some of you should think before you reply and just hope that you have not tipped an incredibly sensitive, special person over the edge
Shame on you.
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Neve38
Oh that told us.
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