Brittany Unrein
Junior Guinea Pig
I know black to dark brown oval shaped poo is normal and I'm seeing about 90% of that. The other percent however I need help with. The problem is that I have four males and am not sure which poo is coming from which pig for the most part so I need suggestions on how to figure this out. None of my pigs act sick and all play together eat together sleep together will only mild non-aggressive displays of dominance.
First poo problem: I recently adopted two adult males from a piggy rescue that partners and displays some pigs in Petco to help them find loving homes,(these are pigs #3 & #4) who get along great with my other two. I noticed when I brought them home very light brown, but otherwise normal oval shaped poos. So I know this poo is coming from one of them. I know this poo is not in the normal range. Does anyone know what this may mean?
Second poo problem: This poo is in the normal color range of black to dark brown but it looks shriveled and has a tear drop type shape at the end. For the most part it is smaller than the other poos and I am not sure if its small because its from one of my two adolescents or because its not normal in general.
Third poo problem: This poo is squishy but in the normal color range. I sometimes see it in smushed pieces on the fleece bedding (its not diarrhea because its too solid) but it almost looks like a piggy stepped on it. I'm hoping they just stepped on it but I'm not sure.
Fourth poo problem: This poo is dry and sometimes in pieces. Still in the normal color range but is a lot of times in two halves or one half. Are my piggies possibly eating some and leaving other parts? Its too clean of a cut to be smushed or stepped on.
Please keep in mind that none of my pigs are displaying any other signs of illness but ive noticed these changes in poo. I always make sure my pigs have unlimited hay, greens, pellets, vitamin c treats, and water everyday. I also have two of everything food and water wise as well one on each of my two level cage.
Please help if you know or can suggest anything. Thanks!
First poo problem: I recently adopted two adult males from a piggy rescue that partners and displays some pigs in Petco to help them find loving homes,(these are pigs #3 & #4) who get along great with my other two. I noticed when I brought them home very light brown, but otherwise normal oval shaped poos. So I know this poo is coming from one of them. I know this poo is not in the normal range. Does anyone know what this may mean?
Second poo problem: This poo is in the normal color range of black to dark brown but it looks shriveled and has a tear drop type shape at the end. For the most part it is smaller than the other poos and I am not sure if its small because its from one of my two adolescents or because its not normal in general.
Third poo problem: This poo is squishy but in the normal color range. I sometimes see it in smushed pieces on the fleece bedding (its not diarrhea because its too solid) but it almost looks like a piggy stepped on it. I'm hoping they just stepped on it but I'm not sure.
Fourth poo problem: This poo is dry and sometimes in pieces. Still in the normal color range but is a lot of times in two halves or one half. Are my piggies possibly eating some and leaving other parts? Its too clean of a cut to be smushed or stepped on.
Please keep in mind that none of my pigs are displaying any other signs of illness but ive noticed these changes in poo. I always make sure my pigs have unlimited hay, greens, pellets, vitamin c treats, and water everyday. I also have two of everything food and water wise as well one on each of my two level cage.
Please help if you know or can suggest anything. Thanks!