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I am really concerned.
One of my boyfriend's mate has got a 2 year old son. He has brought him round a few time to see the girls and like any kid would Zack loves them.
Unfortunately that means that his dad is considering getting him a piggy. They plan on keeping it outside and on it's own :tickedoff: >:(
I have explained that GPs need to live in groups and that Zack is far too young to look after it and that they are not toys etc..... I have even offered to let them come round to see mine whenever they want instead.... but he will not listen.
I know that the piggy will not exactly be mistreated but it will not have the best live either :'( :'(

I don't know what to do. It is upsetting me already just thinking about it. I just can;t keep quiet about this :-X
How can I make him see sense?
 
By getting a bit cross! I hate this kind of thing makes things so hard doesnt it when its a friend or family.
You cud always be on stand by to take pig in as last resort i suppose, id have a bit of a rant tho xxxxxxx
 
Oh it's so annoying! Have you tried advising a smaller pet? Maybe a hamster. Although I'm thinking he is too young to have anything at the mo. We started Emily off on fish.

Sorry don't know what else to advise, hope he listens in the end. Just keep on at him! >:D

Louise
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Yes I got crossed with him last night already (got on my soap box!). I have already decided that i will take it in as a last resort if needs be. Actually my boyfriend suggested it - so much for not wanting me to get anymore, I guess he is just a big softy really!
A fish would be a much better idea at least Zack won;t be able to squeeze it!
Went he came round before I was watching very carefully when he was stroking the girls as kids have the urge to squeeze them don't they?! ::) I know that his dad won't be so careful. Some people do not see pets as other living creatures with an equal right to happiness do they.
I might give him another call later to try and change his mind again
 
Good luck with talking him out of it O0 It just sounds like a disaster/tragedy waiting to happen. Apart from the risk of mistreatment (unintentional or not) the kid is just bound to grow out of his fad in a short while and will not want to spend the time a lone guinea will need. I really hope you manage to talk them out of it.
 
buy him a PG book and highlight all the stuff about "social animals", "constant care", etc

failing that post his name, address and phone number and we can all berate him >:D
 
StannyUK said:
buy him a PG book and highlight all the stuff about "social animals", "constant care", etc

failing that post his name, address and phone number and we can all berate him >:D
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Ooooh! That's pure evil! >:D I'm up for it! >:D
 
Okay

1. Complain loudly and often about how much vets cost...

2. say guineas outside will get ill with the frost, and they attract mice and rats if kept outside(okay a white lie, they might not, butwho cares)

3. Try and sway him towards another animal, like a hamster, so at least you know they ARE lone animals by nature, and HAVE to be kept inside...
Say they are less likely to bite (again white lie) ;D
Cages are smaller and cheaper
they arent expensive to buy
etc etc etc

But if he STILL insists, just make sure you have given hima ll the info he needs, you cant make him take it in, but you'll know you did all you can! ;)
 
Oh yes just lie, say piggys are known for biting small children as a instinctive protective measure, also tell him that they have mites alot that can cause convulsions in young kids.....
Tell him that young kids often have a reaction to guinea pig urea and it can scold young skin.........
 
Clare said:
Oh yes just lie, say piggys are known for biting small children as a instinctive protective measure, also tell him that they have mites alot that can cause convulsions in young kids.....
Tell him that young kids often have a reaction to guinea pig urea and it can scold young skin.........
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Clare I am shocked! - You are pure EVIL >:D (Well done ;D)
 
Thanks! I think I will be taking the devious/lying route. It gives the best chances of changing his mind! >:D >:D
I'll let you know how I get on.

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I leave mine outside but theres 4 of them...If there living outside there really should be more than one because in the winter he'd probably just forget about them and play inside on his computer or something ¬_¬.

Like i said i have 4 leaving outside and always check on them rain or shine. And i have a hutch huger to keep them warm and a shed...

I hope he decides to get more than one or none at all.
 
Hi Daz. It is not an issue of it being outside, although personally I wish all piggies could be kept indoors but I know that it's not always possible. But if cared for properly being outside can work as I know many people who keep theirs outside.
It's the fact that he is buying it for a 2 year old boy who will loose interest in a week and I know that the parents are not going to be that fussed themselves. I have seen how they react to me when they see how spoiled my GPs are and they always tell me that I am far too protective of them when I don't their little boy 'play' with them! They are the type of people that think that small pets don't matter as much as say a cat or a dog. Unfortunately there are loads of them around.
It makes me mad!
 
Oh dear. I hope your friend either forgets about it or goes off the idea - just tell him they stink if they are not cleaned out and often need trips to the vets. Anyway, if they do get one and it grows to the size of our Jeremy, a small child will not be able to pick him up or hold him anyway!
 
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