Hello, I'm new to this forum.
I have never had any guinea pigs but I am thinking getting 2 or 3 of them and I am wondering whether it would be suitable for me.
I live abroad and I go back home for Christmas (3 weeks), Easter (2.5 weeks) and Summer (2 months). If I have guinea pigs, I will have to either send them to a guinea pig boarding house or bring them back home during these holidays, but I live in the Far East and the flight home is quite long (over 12 hours and I'll need to transfer as well).
I'm thinking to send them to a vet boarding for Christmas and Easter but bring them home for Summer, unless it is recommended otherwise. However, I'm really unsure about it as I've heard that piggies don't like travelling.
I normally fly with Cathay Pacific and they do allow animals on board but I can't find any specific information about travelling with guinea pigs. Has anyone ever done this or does anyone know anything about it? Are guinea pigs allowed to stay in the cabin as a hand luggage?
Another minor concern is that I play the clarinet and I have heard that guinea pigs have sensitive hearing and do not like loud noises. Would it be alright if I play the clarinet in the same room as my guinea pigs?
Also, because I've never had any previous experience of looking after guinea pigs, any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help
I have never had any guinea pigs but I am thinking getting 2 or 3 of them and I am wondering whether it would be suitable for me.
I live abroad and I go back home for Christmas (3 weeks), Easter (2.5 weeks) and Summer (2 months). If I have guinea pigs, I will have to either send them to a guinea pig boarding house or bring them back home during these holidays, but I live in the Far East and the flight home is quite long (over 12 hours and I'll need to transfer as well).
I'm thinking to send them to a vet boarding for Christmas and Easter but bring them home for Summer, unless it is recommended otherwise. However, I'm really unsure about it as I've heard that piggies don't like travelling.
I normally fly with Cathay Pacific and they do allow animals on board but I can't find any specific information about travelling with guinea pigs. Has anyone ever done this or does anyone know anything about it? Are guinea pigs allowed to stay in the cabin as a hand luggage?
Another minor concern is that I play the clarinet and I have heard that guinea pigs have sensitive hearing and do not like loud noises. Would it be alright if I play the clarinet in the same room as my guinea pigs?
Also, because I've never had any previous experience of looking after guinea pigs, any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help