Liliath Carmelita's Regal Ramblings

[ScrufflesRules]

The Guinea Pig care world can be so confusing- everyone here is giving you the best possible advice so that you don't buy expensive but unsuitable cages.
Often Gumtree/Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace have cheaper second hand C and C cages

 

[Piggies&buns]

I saw the single level ones... A couple are actually a bit more affordable. Wanted to give her a more interesting play area and home to explore

That’s a lovely thought but it isn’t what piggies actually need.
The best things to keep them entertained is a friend, cardboard boxes with doors cut in and huge amounts of hay just thrown in the cage for them to run through, sleep in and most importantly eat!
Three quarters of their diet needs to be hay, with one cup of veg and just one tablespoon of pellets per pig per day. Make sure you don’t leave them with access to pellets all day as they aren’t healthy. Mine get 8-10 pellets each and even then only get them 2-3 times week a week

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Waiting on the agent in chat to confirm a cancellation. Just paid for it last night so hopefully it's not too late
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I hope the cancellation process is easy for you

 

[JayDubb78]

This thing work?

 

[Piggies&buns]

This thing work?

That’s the kind of things you’re looking for, yes.
Just make sure it measures 150x60cm

 

[JayDubb78]

Why can't people just use feet and inches like normal American measurement unit snobs?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Why can't people just use feet and inches like normal American measurement unit snobs?

We are a UK based forum and therefore use metric - given we haven’t used or been taught imperial in schools for decades!
I was never actually taught imperial and while I do use it at times some things just don’t make sense - like I know feet and inches and can tell you how big something is using both it and metric but cannot get my head around Fahrenheit!

 

[JayDubb78]

Wars were fought to free the world from metric

 

[weepweeps]

@JayDubb78 I'm so pleased you are listening to the amazing advice you are being given. We all just want to help you to give your piggies the best life that they can possibly have. You are going to be an amazing piggy slave.

 

[fluffysal]

We are a UK based forum and therefore use metric - given we haven’t used or been taught imperial in schools for decades!
I was never actually taught imperial and while I do use it at times some things just don’t make sense - like I know feet and inches and can tell you how big something is using both it and metric but cannot get my head around Fahrenheit!

I'm a bit older and do actually still think in imperial , many Amazon purchases have been amusing because of this...

 

[JayDubb78]

Thinking these can be configured to fully ground level and are the right size then?

 

[fluffysal]

Anyway, I know this is UK but as an example of what is perfect to buy.... you can set the grids up however you want.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Thinking these can be configured to fully ground level and are the right size then?

Yes that is right

 

[JayDubb78]

There's also this if it looks the right size and can be reconfigured

 

[JayDubb78]

Anyway, I know this is UK but as an example of what is perfect to buy....View attachment 249062 you can set the grids up however you want.

Ummm... Where did you find that?

 

[JayDubb78]

There's also this if it looks the right size and can be reconfigured

Kinda like this one if it works because of the resin panels on part of it instead of the wire.

 

[fluffysal]

Ummm... Where did you find that?

I did an Amazon search for grid panels pet cage.

 

[JayDubb78]

So used an Amazon search, got 2 sets of a 16 panel setup diy, so should be able to put together a good sized space with extra little corners and hides for her

 

[Merab]

@JayDubb78 I'm so pleased you are listening to the amazing advice you are being given. We all just want to help you to give your piggies the best life that they can possibly have. You are going to be an amazing piggy slave.

I agree.
Any piggy will be very lucky to have you as a slave.

 

[Merab]

Mine always loved a paper bag full of hay as a favourite plaything.
The kind of paper bags you get groceries packed in are ideal.
Most of our bags lasted about 5 days as they were slept in, weed in, pooped in, chewed and the hay was eaten as well as being strewn all over.

 

[JayDubb78]

Mine always loved a paper bag full of hay as a favourite plaything.
The kind of paper bags you get groceries packed in are ideal.
Most of our bags lasted about 5 days as they were slept in, weed in, pooped in, chewed and the hay was eaten as well as being strewn all over.

Brilliant.

 

[JayDubb78]

Hi everyone, Liliath Carmelita here again. I think I am safe-ish with this person. Besides, when a girl has got zoomies, a girl has to zoom, popcorn, and week. That's what life is for, right? And cuddles, but we'll sort that out.

My person has started laying down by my house and talking to me for some strange reason. Do people usually lay on floors? Anyway, he's beside and sometimes a little in my cage a lot now. And he hand feeds me carrots and hay... as is befitting royalty of course. He doesn't even mind when I nibble at his hand a little.

I think I am going to be okay here. Just as long as he remembers who is in charge in this joint.

 

[Viennese Furbabies]

Hi Liliath Carmelita,
yes, slaves can act strangely at times, but that's mostly harmless. You'll find that hoomans are not the brightest creatures on the world.
Talking to us, reading to us, sitting next to the cage, even laying on the floor ... that's all acceptable behaviour.
Have lot's of fun!
Wheeks Odi

 

[Truffolo]

She is such a cutie! Just a baby still

 

[fluffysal]

Greetings Your Majesty,
Have you got your slave to try giving you fresh herbs yet? They are so very yummy and much better for your figure and tummy than carrots. Because they smell so good we find them utterly irresistible and will do almost anything for mint, dill, parsley, basil or coriander.
Oh and mustn't forget about pea flakes, the ultimate hand feeding treat! I take them so very gently using my lips but Master Boris "accidentally" gives the occasional little teefies scrape to the finger when he grabs them!
You are very beautiful and we are glad you made your minion join the forum as the slaves give really good advice that will ensure you stay happy and healthy.
Yours with kisses and rumbles,
The Beastie Boys,
Dignified Sir George and Mischievous Master Boris

 

[JayDubb78]

Greetings Your Majesty,
Have you got your slave to try giving you fresh herbs yet? They are so very yummy and much better for your figure and tummy than carrots. Because they smell so good we find them utterly irresistible and will do almost anything for mint, dill, parsley, basil or coriander.
Oh and mustn't forget about pea flakes, the ultimate hand feeding treat! I take them so very gently using my lips but Master Boris "accidentally" gives the occasional little teefies scrape to the finger when he grabs them!
You are very beautiful and we are glad you made your minion join the forum as the slaves give really good advice that will ensure you stay happy and healthy.
Yours with kisses and rumbles,
The Beastie Boys,
Dignified Sir George and Mischievous Master Boris

I will relay the message and make appropriate demands.

 

[JayDubb78]

Fresh herbs sound brilliant. Actually need to make a grocery run today anyway and there's an organic store downtown

 

[JayDubb78]

A new hidey, toys, AND parsley! Still a little unsure of this person thing, but he is winning me over a little.

 

[Princess Dustmop]

Hello Liliath Carmelita!

It's lovely to see that there is some other royalty on here. I hope that you can get yourself a nice lady-in-wheeking soon; I enjoy chatting with mine quite a bit. It sounds like you've already found a decent attendant.
Be careful not to consume too much of the carrots and apples; they're tasty, but they're also quite high in sugar content, so they are more treat than everyday. We regal piggies must keep good, healthy diets in order to rule over our attendants properly. Herbs are excellent, as are romaine lettuce, sweet pepper, and cucumber. Just make sure to take it slow on new foods; our royal tummies are sensitive, as you know.

Sincerely,
Princess Dustmop, Lexa (and lady-in-wheeking, Latte)

 

[JayDubb78]

I have a new house! With lots and lots of room to run and puzzle toys and hideys and corners and hay! Lots and lots of hay! And toys. And hay! And all kinds of room to run! I think my person gets it. I've been wheeking at him about it for an hour now. And zooming and popcorning and playing. And I found the treats in the puzzle. Turns out I'm pretty smart! I think this house might work out after all!

 

[Truffolo]

Wow, your dad has built you a real palace! Lucky girl! You cracked the puzzle, clever Lilly!