bathing problem!

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i have had mine for a while ( 3 years) and give them regular bum washes but only gave them a proper wash twice with my friend. they are very clean and dont smell and have soft shiney fur but I'm not really sure how to bath them a little help please!?/
 
My OH laughed when I used to bathe the boys, as I would get decked out in rubber gloves, a rain coat, apron, towels ready! Two of mine are nightmares to bathe, as they scrabble about and jump out of the washing up bowl I had for them every 2 seconds.

Then I had a brain wave, maybe a shower (obviously on the gentle spray) and the WHOLE bathtub for one guinea! I plonk the guinea in the bathtub with a dish cloth under him and give him a shower - the little monster sits there happily as the water sprays on him and I direct the shower head as needed! When washing his belly, he likes to have a little drink of water... Maybe this is something you could try if you have a bathtub and shower?

Maybe some guineas hate baths and freak out?
 
Choccy said:
My OH laughed when I used to bathe the boys, as I would get decked out in rubber gloves, a rain coat, apron, towels ready! Two of mine are nightmares to bathe, as they scrabble about and jump out of the washing up bowl I had for them every 2 seconds.

Then I had a brain wave, maybe a shower (obviously on the gentle spray) and the WHOLE bathtub for one guinea! I plonk the guinea in the bathtub with a dish cloth under him and give him a shower - the little monster sits there happily as the water sprays on him and I direct the shower head as needed! When washing his belly, he likes to have a little drink of water... Maybe this is something you could try if you have a bathtub and shower?

Maybe some guineas hate baths and freak out?
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Mine have showers in the warmer weather but resort to 'bathing in front of the fire' routine when it's cooler :(|) Put the heating on in the bathroom then swaddle them in towels for a quick shower down to get rid of all shampoo residue - they're not mad about it but has to be done...dirty boys :))
OH adapted the shower stand so it is low enough for them :x
 
copper3383 said:
i have had mine for a while ( 3 years) and give them regular bum washes but only gave them a proper wash twice with my friend. they are very clean and dont smell and have soft shiney fur but I'm not really sure how to bath them a little help please!?/
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Ok and what do you clean it with then

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