Have said yes to a friend of a friend who wants to get rid of their 2 year old guinea pig! I probably will get her tomorrow, cage, feed, hay, toys. I have the resources to take care of her, and my kids will love her. We have become a small animal zoo (not really). I seem to be saying yes to all the animals I wanted as a kid.
Her name is Fiona, she is friendly so I hear.
Anyone have any suggestions on guinea care. I've done a crash course on care and feeding, we are very capable of giving her care, but wonder, any great pearls of wisdom anyone wishes to share?
I have also thought of getting her a roommate, as I read they do better with a friend. We also have the space, but anyone with experience introducing two stranger guinea pigs? We try to have happy homes for our animal friends (within reason). We will need to see how big her cage is, how much noise they make, etc. before jumping in to two pigs, but just like the rabbits I know they do better with a friend, so will try to make that happen.
Thanks for looking, and please, share some wisdom for my future 'covy' friend.
Her name is Fiona, she is friendly so I hear.
Anyone have any suggestions on guinea care. I've done a crash course on care and feeding, we are very capable of giving her care, but wonder, any great pearls of wisdom anyone wishes to share?
I have also thought of getting her a roommate, as I read they do better with a friend. We also have the space, but anyone with experience introducing two stranger guinea pigs? We try to have happy homes for our animal friends (within reason). We will need to see how big her cage is, how much noise they make, etc. before jumping in to two pigs, but just like the rabbits I know they do better with a friend, so will try to make that happen.
Thanks for looking, and please, share some wisdom for my future 'covy' friend.