alpacasqueak
Senior Guinea Pig
Oh yes I forgot the carrot! He liked that after a week too, was quite a fussy devil actually now I think about it!He likes carrot too!


Oh yes I forgot the carrot! He liked that after a week too, was quite a fussy devil actually now I think about it!He likes carrot too!
Ok! Can't wait for pics of the wedding!He is on his own atm, once his neuter safety wait is over he will be bonded with Posh and Ginger, well fingers crossed that’s the plan
Ok! Can't wait for pics of the wedding!
I know how you feel! I was so nervous when I bonded walnut and fudge as walnut was still a baby and I just didn't want her to get hurt. I sat there silently for hours and hours watching them and praying they would get along! Xyes I will be posting, with plenty of photos, I’ll be a nervous wreck! I know this will be full on, not like when I bonded Ted x
How cute! Looks like they are enjoying the dandelions! (Mine love them too!)Aw, how beautiful they are, yes Ted and Posh bonding was plain daily but little Ginger would sneak up a nip Ted on the bum for a couple of days, then they became best of buddies
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I miss him terribly still x
I know how you feel, I lost Bill last February (Ted’s brother and partner in crime) and I struggle when I think of him too, it takes a long time to loose the pain of loss. Oreo was beatiful very much like Bill and Ted in markings.View attachment 162991
Forgot to attach a photo of oreo she is the black and white one next to fudge!
Miss you oreo x
Very cute!I know how you feel, I lost Bill last February (Ted’s brother and partner in crime) and I struggle when I think of him too, it takes a long time to loose the pain of loss. Oreo was beatiful very much like Bill and Ted in markings.
Here’s Bill. All three had little white bums too
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Aw, yes you are so right x The pain is awful but it doesn’t stop the joy you feel knowing you have given a good home to a less fortunate piggie. Bill and Ted can never “be replaced” but I feel they would have wanted me to find a friend for Posh and Ginger, they have been so much more upbeat since Hector arrived yesterday, so much more cheerful.It’s always nice when you rescue one from a bad situation. Even though you still feel sad about the one you lost, it becomes more bittersweet. Sad that you’ve lost but happy you’ve also gained and saved a piggy.
When Honey died I was so sad, but we rescued Peanut who had dental issues that had gone unnoticed. He was underweight and couldn’t eat hay and eating everything else was difficult but not impossible (he was between ages 3 and 4, too). So we really saved him, there.
Then Peanut died and we got BB who was a year old and was petrified to even exist. The rescue had never seen one so scared. Now, he’s still wary of people moving around but he likes people and always give us piggy kisses and is growing in confidence every day. Then things with Little and BB became rocky and we ended up with Digby, who had been alone for 5 years and now has a lovely retirement home with a best friend. Then we got baby pig (name still undecided, lol) who would’ve likely been sold as a boar trio or a single.
None of these piggies replace or minimise the loss of Peanut, but it was only him passing that allowed us to save more. It’s still sad, but we gave a piggy (or piggies) in need a forever home where they can be happy for the rest of their life, just like you have with the stunning Hector.
I think both Bill and Ted would be pleased for you. I’m glad you’ve found a new addition, I bet things were feeling a bit empty without a third piggy now. It goes to show though that the love and happiness of owning a piggy, or any pet for that matter, outweighs the loss we feel when we lose them.
Can’t wait for the wedding, fingers crossed things go well!![]()
Yes definitely, I think they would’ve wanted you all to just be happyAw, yes you are so right x The pain is awful but it doesn’t stop the joy you feel knowing you have given a good home to a less fortunate piggie. Bill and Ted can never “be replaced” but I feel they would have wanted me to find a friend for Posh and Ginger, they have been so much more upbeat since Hector arrived yesterday, so much more cheerful.
I’m so glad you managed to find Digby for Little, they will have a lovely peaceful retirement and also a friend for BB, Peanut would be very happy you’ve done that x
Have you thought of a name for new piggie?![]()
Aw, names, it’s so difficult, I’m sure you will think one one soon that’ll suit him. They are both gorgeous and look so happy together, you can see it on BB’s face xYes definitely, I think they would’ve wanted you all to just be happyxx
Glad to hear the girls have perked up, it must be nice to see. BB perked up immediately after meeting baby pig, it’s unbelievable the difference it can make.
Nope, not at all lol. I’m driving my mum mad calling him baby pig all the time. I don’t know why I’m being so fussy about it. He’s just so tiny that I can’t find a name that would suit him, or even think of any for that matter. I need to find one soon though before he ends up being called baby pig forever.
When we first got Little, I didn’t know what to call him, we just kept calling him ‘the little one’. Then his official name became ‘Little One For Now’. We had intended to change it but we ended up calling him Little One for so long that we kept it. After a year or two, he just became Little. So at some vet practices he's down as Little and at others he's called Little One!
But, I haven’t found any that I think fit baby pig. Any name suggestions would be useful lol.
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Thank you x No can’t wait for the wedding, he is doing a fair bit of bar biting atm, just wants to be in with the ladies x He‘s happy and chatty and popcorns when you give him a smelly cosy from the girls cageJust seen this thread. Hector's a beautiful boy and very lucky to have found a home like yours. I bet you can't wait for the wedding!
So gorgeous!Yes definitely, I think they would’ve wanted you all to just be happyxx
Glad to hear the girls have perked up, it must be nice to see. BB perked up immediately after meeting baby pig, it’s unbelievable the difference it can make.
Nope, not at all lol. I’m driving my mum mad calling him baby pig all the time. I don’t know why I’m being so fussy about it. He’s just so tiny that I can’t find a name that would suit him, or even think of any for that matter. I need to find one soon though before he ends up being called baby pig forever.
When we first got Little, I didn’t know what to call him, we just kept calling him ‘the little one’. Then his official name became ‘Little One For Now’. We had intended to change it but we ended up calling him Little One for so long that we kept it. After a year or two, he just became Little. So at some vet practices he's down as Little and at others he's called Little One!
But, I haven’t found any that I think fit baby pig. Any name suggestions would be useful lol.
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Aw love Naughty Boy, you can see he was full of mischiefSo gorgeous!
Hamish the rat’s brother ended up with the name Naughty Boy as he was called it so much it just stuck after weeks here! Terrible name but it suited him completely the cheeky beggar! I’m terrible with names!View attachment 163057
Maybe cinnamon?Yes definitely, I think they would’ve wanted you all to just be happyxx
Glad to hear the girls have perked up, it must be nice to see. BB perked up immediately after meeting baby pig, it’s unbelievable the difference it can make.
Nope, not at all lol. I’m driving my mum mad calling him baby pig all the time. I don’t know why I’m being so fussy about it. He’s just so tiny that I can’t find a name that would suit him, or even think of any for that matter. I need to find one soon though before he ends up being called baby pig forever.
When we first got Little, I didn’t know what to call him, we just kept calling him ‘the little one’. Then his official name became ‘Little One For Now’. We had intended to change it but we ended up calling him Little One for so long that we kept it. After a year or two, he just became Little. So at some vet practices he's down as Little and at others he's called Little One!
But, I haven’t found any that I think fit baby pig. Any name suggestions would be useful lol.
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Well he’s very keen to get in with them, but has calmed down a little from yesterday xWhat a handsome little man! I cant wait to see how he gets on with the girlsfingers crossed for a smooth bonding.
I thought my brain was going to explode when Luigi moved in next door to Jess, all that bar biting!Well he’s very keen to get in with them, but has calmed down a little from yesterday x
I thought my brain was going to explode when Luigi moved in next door to Jess, all that bar biting!Shame he didn’t stop and it’s another one of his favourite hobbies!
Hopefully lovely Hector will stop when the girlies sort him out!![]()
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He has really calmed down, a lot today, but was very yesterday was a bit manicsounds like its noisy in your house then!