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coraxlii

coraxlii

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Hello guys i was wondering if i should get more guinea pig(s),if so how many and what would i need for them? I only got 3 of ths moment though.
 
You have to consider whether you have the space and the funds to give them a good home. Space considerations include a plan b in case they don’t bond with your current three.
 
Siikibam said:
You have to consider whether you have the space and the funds to give them a good home. Space considerations include a plan b in case they don’t bond with your current three.
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I do have the funds and the space for everything which is why i was considering getting more and if they didnt bond well.
 
Do you have access to a good vet and a vet fund?
 
You need to have a vet who’s experienced in treating guinea pigs. Other consideration I didn’t think about is time - cleaning out the cage(s) and extra on bedding (if you don’t use fleece). Then the weekly weighing and health check, and the however often nail trimming.
 
Siikibam said:
You need to have a vet who’s experienced in treating guinea pigs. Other consideration I didn’t think about is time - cleaning out the cage(s) and extra on bedding (if you don’t use fleece). Then the weekly weighing and health check, and the however often nail trimming.
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Then yes i do have a vet.
 
How long have you had piggies for? It's very easy to get a bit carried away by the excitement of owning them if you haven't had them for very long. They are lovely animals and very much underated imo. Remember they are a long term commitment and can live for 7 years and sometimes longer.
 
Betsy said:
How long have you had piggies for? It's very easy to get a bit carried away by the excitement of owning them if you haven't had them for very long. They are lovely animals and very much underated imo. Remember they are a long term commitment and can live for 7 years and sometimes longer.
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Ive had them for about 4 years but never thought i was doing a good job compared to all the owners so I'm trying to do better.
 
What makes you think you aren't doing a good job? If you do truly believe that (I am sure you are doing a good job though!), then adding more piggies isnt the answer. Look at why you think you aren't doing a good job, and then look to improve it for the piggies you do currently have.

Getting more isnt something we can answer though - only you know whether you have the money, space and the time to carry out all the daily maintenance and care (weight checks, nail trims,, poop picking, cleaning etc), also the time to care for them if they are ill and need syringe feeding around the clock etc.

You do need to be aware that if the piggies you have are four years old, then adding more to live In the same cage as them may not be straight forward - older sows can be less accepting of newcomers so you would need to have separate cages in case a bonding fails.
 
What is your set-up now... males or females? Be advised that you really can't add another male to a mixed group... even if they're neutered, boars cannot share a group of sows without it leading to conflict. If you want them all to live together, adding a new pig can shake up the existing hierarchy. You might consider not adding more pigs all at once, but adding a newcomer, and then another if you have the time/space/inclination and the first introduction has gone well.
 
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