Guinea Pig Carrier

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Hey,

I'm looking at getting a new guinea pig carrier. I currently have one of the box style ones which I find a struggle to carry when I'm on my own, especially getting in and out of the car.

I was looking at getting one of the bag style ones, that way I could put it on my shoulder and wouldn't need two hands to carry it.

Can anyone recommend one like this or where I could find one. Not looking to spend absolutely heaps on this, maximum £25.

Thanks.
 
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2280CLAIRE said:
Would a bag not get a bit yucky when they pee in it? I don't know how well they would wash...
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I think you get ones with waterproof linings. Also, I'd be putting fleece and a small towel in the bottom of it, so it would be absorbed by that, so would only need to be wiped clean.
 
2280CLAIRE said:
There are loads on ebay:http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...idifier&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

but I would be concerned over the pee, and also if you travel on public transport and somebody bumps into you, they have no protection that a hard carrier would offer
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Didn't think of e-bay for some reason! Doh!

Also, I don't use public transport when I've got the piggies with me. If I had to, then I would use the hard carrier.

Has anyone got the bag type carriers?
 
Would the pigs not jump out of one of them bag carriers? I know mine probably would!
 
I made 2280Claire a kitten shoulder bag carrier. I haven't got a pic of it but i could make something similar for you?
 
chrissy88 said:
I made 2280Claire a kitten shoulder bag carrier. I haven't got a pic of it but i could make something similar for you?
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Would you be able to make something like this?
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With a waterproof lining. It would need to be really sturdy as I have to walk from a carpark to the vets as there's no parking outside the vets. Also, would need to be big enough to fit two piggies in.

Has anyone used something like the carrier above?
 
The main part of it i could do ok with. It's just the straps i may struggle with. I'm not sure where to get them straps other than from America on ebay and thats costing £15. Will need to look into finding them over here
 
chrissy88 said:
The main part of it i could do ok with. It's just the straps i may struggle with. I'm not sure where to get them straps other than from America on ebay and thats costing £15. Will need to look into finding them over here
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Ok cool, let me know how much it would cost to do it once you've found the straps over here. Thanks.
 
I think I paid 16.99 for my big one and 9.99 for the smaller one which is a bit tight for 2 pigs. My big one is great no one even realises I have animals. Really easy to carry although sometimes even I forget I have pigs LOL, I love my bag one as I can open it up at the side and check on them. Last time I was on the train Milo came up for chin tickles. I use buses and trains with them it's so much easier than the box style - I can now carry two pairs and have a hand free.

I'll post the link to the one I got once I get home. X
 
flintstones said:
I think I paid 16.99 for my big one and 9.99 for the smaller one which is a bit tight for 2 pigs. My big one is great no one even realises I have animals. Really easy to carry although sometimes even I forget I have pigs LOL, I love my bag one as I can open it up at the side and check on them. Last time I was on the train Milo came up for chin tickles. I use buses and trains with them it's so much easier than the box style - I can now carry two pairs and have a hand free.

I'll post the link to the one I got once I get home. X
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Thanks Jo, I'd really appreciate the link. I just can't manage the box on my own anymore and as I seem to spend half my life travelling back and forth to the vet, I need to get something far more manageable.
 
Cat&ThePiggies said:
Aww that's a really cute bag. I'm going to see if I can find it somewhere. It's lovely.
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Found it!

[ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancol-Pet-Products-Simply-Glamour/dp/B001N3QUXY/ref=sr_1_116?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1309509387&sr=1-116[/ame]

Think I'm going to go for that one. Is it easy to keep clean and stuff Jo? x
 
I would definitely recommend soft carriers over the hard plastic ones. I find piggies are much calmer with the soft surroundings, they are more comfortable to carry and you can sometimes sneak the animals into shops and pubs and such without anyone noticing! :))

The first type I got was a Sherpa Bag similar to this one http://www.discountedpetproducts.net/ORIGINAL_BAG_BLACK__MEDIUM__17_X_11_X_10_5-UKP60184.html. They're not cheap, but are very sturdy and easy to clean. I used mine regularly for about 5 years, but made the mistake of leaving it in the garage for a bit and the zipper got rusty. Another advantage of Sherpas is they have safety straps so you can attach them securely to car seat belts.

I've also got a T Bag back pack like this one, which is okay, but not as spacious as I'd like for two boars. http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/cgi...g=prod&ref=rucksack&cat=&catstr=&reviews=view I haven't worn it as a back pack though, only carried it. It's a cheaper alternative to the Sherpa. They also do one that looks similar to the Sherpa but I haven't tried that one. [ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trixie-Tbag-Pet-Carrier-Small/dp/B000VBPEEK[/ame]

I got a lovely bag last time I was in America at K Mart, which folds up very small and also has the seat belt straps, but it's quite thin and not terribly sturdy, so wouldn't be that good for public transport or a long walk.

I recently bought this, which is gorgeous http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/...travel/fashionable_cat_bags_and_purses/217618 but sadly not that practical. Having small holes rather than mesh means the hay tends to spill out the back.

Whatever bag I use, I tend to use either layers of newspaper wrapped in a towel or even better, a puppy pad covered in a towel, at the bottom. Occasionally there can be a bit of "leakage," but it's easy enough to clean up with disinfectant spray, damp cloth and a bit of airing out.

Best of luck in your search!
 
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