Linzi Flower
New Born Pup
HI lovelies!
I had guinea pigs when I was a child 2 beautiful short hair girlies called Nibbles and Bubbles. Unfortunately Bubbles died suddenly with no actual cause of death aged about 3 and Nibbles died not long after with a respiratory problem.
Now about 10/11 years later I have a sustainable income and can afford to house guineas without any cause of concern. I would like to have 2/3 girls again as I found them to be less hassle than boys as my mum had males that fought with each other to the point of one being given away. I am hoping to house an outdoor hutch inside a shed with a window that will open which will allow them to have space to roam during the day without any safety worries such as birds and my cats/neighbours feline friends.
My question is where do I get them?
We originally got them from a pet shop in Bathgate, Scotland which has since shut down and was thinking about going to my local Pets at Home but whilst I have been doing my research I have found this could be an issue due to the fact that they have high numbers of ringworm and mange.
Ive tried to find breeders but the best ones seem to be in England and I'm not sure how they would handle being transported for up to 6 hours as I feel this may cause them major stress and anxiety. And I know that people say SSPCA are the way to go but I would rather have babies as I'm not sure how I would handle them dying again.. I would just like some long quality time with them.
Please Please Please help me as I feel I am on a never-ending search for my girlies and would like to have them before Christmas so they can be home and settled before family arrive wanting to touch them.
Thanks
Linzi
I had guinea pigs when I was a child 2 beautiful short hair girlies called Nibbles and Bubbles. Unfortunately Bubbles died suddenly with no actual cause of death aged about 3 and Nibbles died not long after with a respiratory problem.
Now about 10/11 years later I have a sustainable income and can afford to house guineas without any cause of concern. I would like to have 2/3 girls again as I found them to be less hassle than boys as my mum had males that fought with each other to the point of one being given away. I am hoping to house an outdoor hutch inside a shed with a window that will open which will allow them to have space to roam during the day without any safety worries such as birds and my cats/neighbours feline friends.
My question is where do I get them?
We originally got them from a pet shop in Bathgate, Scotland which has since shut down and was thinking about going to my local Pets at Home but whilst I have been doing my research I have found this could be an issue due to the fact that they have high numbers of ringworm and mange.
Ive tried to find breeders but the best ones seem to be in England and I'm not sure how they would handle being transported for up to 6 hours as I feel this may cause them major stress and anxiety. And I know that people say SSPCA are the way to go but I would rather have babies as I'm not sure how I would handle them dying again.. I would just like some long quality time with them.
Please Please Please help me as I feel I am on a never-ending search for my girlies and would like to have them before Christmas so they can be home and settled before family arrive wanting to touch them.
Thanks
Linzi