Piggie Mom
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi!
(Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, I really had no idea where to put it
)
With my mental health seeming to finally have stabilized, after many years of the occasional ups and many many downs, I'm finally starting to think I could possibly get a place of my own at some point (will still probably take a year or so for me to be completely ready for keeping myself alive by myself, but I like to get planning done way in advance!) and naturally the cost of owning piggies has been on my mind. At the moment I pay for none of the piggies expenses as I've got no income for the moment and my parents don't mind paying for the piggies as long as the piggies bring a smile to my face.
I've got four piggies, but the dream would be a few more as I love piggies (doubt there's anyone here who doesn't!
) and I also get motivated by having another being dependent on me. When taking care of myself feels impossible I always still get up out of bed for these little guys! As I am a full time student, I will only have time for part time work, so I'd not have the biggest budget to spend. How much do you guys spend on food for the piggies? And around how much does the cost of food increase with adding another piggie to your family? (if anyone has any estimates) Also how much do you put away into a vet bill savings account if you have one? If there's any other costs with owning piggies feel free to add them too, any info is appreciated! 
Here's Oreo snacking on his forage ball
Thanks in advance!
(Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, I really had no idea where to put it
)With my mental health seeming to finally have stabilized, after many years of the occasional ups and many many downs, I'm finally starting to think I could possibly get a place of my own at some point (will still probably take a year or so for me to be completely ready for keeping myself alive by myself, but I like to get planning done way in advance!) and naturally the cost of owning piggies has been on my mind. At the moment I pay for none of the piggies expenses as I've got no income for the moment and my parents don't mind paying for the piggies as long as the piggies bring a smile to my face.
I've got four piggies, but the dream would be a few more as I love piggies (doubt there's anyone here who doesn't!
) and I also get motivated by having another being dependent on me. When taking care of myself feels impossible I always still get up out of bed for these little guys! As I am a full time student, I will only have time for part time work, so I'd not have the biggest budget to spend. How much do you guys spend on food for the piggies? And around how much does the cost of food increase with adding another piggie to your family? (if anyone has any estimates) Also how much do you put away into a vet bill savings account if you have one? If there's any other costs with owning piggies feel free to add them too, any info is appreciated! Here's Oreo snacking on his forage ball
Thanks in advance!