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piggyfan
That is wonderful.i will look into my local rescue and see what guinea pigs they have before going to the shop
Help! One Or Two?
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Goth Mummy
Adult Guinea Pig
Hi there !
As others have said, most rescues have babies born in the rescue to rescued pregnant sows. You will much safer with a rescue pair than a pet shop pair in terms of them being healthy and not pregnant - if you adopt from a good rescue.
Just one thing, as you are not in education or employment, please think carefully about vet bills and how you would fund them. Just before Christmas a pair of mine racked up vet bills just over £500 as they both became very ill suddenly. It is worth saving for a whilst before you adopt the piggies to make sure you have a "vet fees fund" already set up.
Have a look at our housing section for good ideas on cages and enclosures whilst you are planning for your piggies
And welcome to the forum.
Cassandra
As others have said, most rescues have babies born in the rescue to rescued pregnant sows. You will much safer with a rescue pair than a pet shop pair in terms of them being healthy and not pregnant - if you adopt from a good rescue.
Just one thing, as you are not in education or employment, please think carefully about vet bills and how you would fund them. Just before Christmas a pair of mine racked up vet bills just over £500 as they both became very ill suddenly. It is worth saving for a whilst before you adopt the piggies to make sure you have a "vet fees fund" already set up.
Have a look at our housing section for good ideas on cages and enclosures whilst you are planning for your piggies
And welcome to the forum.
Cassandra
sindydoll
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi I'm an older,owner ,and I only got my girls in august ,taking advice from the guys on the forum who have been great and really do know their pigs,Mopsy and Mitzy really love to come out for a cuddle with me but they also really love each other, and they are very vocal talking to each other all the time, I unfortunately do not speak pig , and not for the want of trying
really they are no more work than having one if I were you and of course your mum approves go for two girlies, good luck, you have extra cuddles too.
really they are no more work than having one if I were you and of course your mum approves go for two girlies, good luck, you have extra cuddles too.
Maisy and Poppy
Adult Guinea Pig
Whoop, Whoop ! Please get piggys from a rescue as @piggyfan and @Goth Mummy have said! It is great that you are getting 2 piggys!
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