Long Hair Can I Cut It With Normal Scissors?

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So my silkie has really long hair and at the back is getting gross but I don't have the hair cutting scissors can I use normal ones?
 
It's worth investing in a safe pair of baby scissors or at least a small pair of scissors. I wouldn't use standard long ones as guinea legs can get in the way and I dread to think of the consequence.
I have a few pairs of brilliant tiny scissors that are strong and sharp. They're great for Angus and I can cut well one handed with them as I hold him in my other hand. I got those from hospital when I amputated my finger tip last year. I don't recommend doing that though!
 
Yes, I do as long as you are confident and careful. I give him an apple slice to distract him then start his haircut from behind, then I get my husband to hold him so I can get the underneath.
 
Always hold the fur nearest the skin also show your fingers are by the sharp bits so you won't accidentally catch the piggy, we do trimming as a two person job with food as distraction
 
I always trim my long haired piggy by myself BUT I use battery powered pet clippers so that I can't cut her by mistake. I find the clippers really simple to use and just gather the hair between my first and second fingers and then push the blade of the clippers down onto my finger. Simples! The clippers are only £4.99 from zooplus.
 
You can, as long as you are careful and make sure not to get the skin. I have haircutting scissors (for humans, from when I used to trim my own bangs all the time) and use those to trim long fur and cut out any mats or tangles.
 
Doing it alone is doable if you're confident, but two people is definitely easier! I live alone so I very generously recruit visiting friends into Perran-distractors.

I use normal scissors, but small size ones.
 
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