This is so cute!

I don't think they are enjoying it. They are keeping still cos their prey instinct has kicked in and the poor piggies are most probably terrified! I certainly wouldn't make my piggies go through such an experience. As @eileen has stated it may look cute and fun but it's not for the piggies.
 
I tend to agree with Betsy and Eileen - this looks like a terrifying expereince for the guinea pigs which offers absolutely no benefit to them.
They have been dressed up, taken out of their comfort zone, and placed in a scary and potentially dangerous situation.
I am sure they would far prefer to be put in a large tray of fresh hay.
 
Firstly can I say @Teazel 2017 that you have done nothing wrong in bringing theses videos to the attention of our forum. You have broken no rules. You have, however, chosen to share some of the many worrying photos and videos that are on the internet onto a forum where guinea pig welfare comes first and foremost. We choose to take the trouble to respond to you in a positive way rather than simply removing the thread altogether. We wish your post, and our many responses to be visible to the world at large who are ignorant about guinea pig welfare.

Guinea pigs are not toys. They are not playthings. They didn’t choose to put themselves in those positions or to be dressed up. They are NOT enjoying the experience. They are experiencing totally unnecessary stress and fear. They are at risk of injury. This should not be replicated by any loving guinea pig owner.

I would respectfully request that you do not share further images or videos of this nature on this forum. If you see them elsewhere please take the time to educate people. You yourself have indicated a desire in future to set up a rescue. No responsible rescue would advocate such practices.

Thank you for taking the time to read my response.
 
I'm going to be blunt here, that is not cute! As everyone else has said, those poor piggies are scared.
What's even more worrying is that kids/people who doesn't know any better might decide to copy it and cause distress and potential injury to their own piggies. Things such as this really saddens me.
 
As I said @Teazel 2017 you did nothing wrong.
Even as an old hand at keeping piggies I learn something new on the forum most days. In the early days of having piggies most people have a very steep learning curve. And it’s easy to be wowed by internet videos of what looks cute. This forum is a great place to learn more about guinea pig welfare. And you can now, armed with what you know from our responses, spread the message that these practices are not fun for the piggies. And that can help make life safer and happier for other piggies.
 
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