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aliwin
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17-02-2010, 12:59 PM
There are a few rescues by us. RSPCA obviously, then there is one near coventry and one by redditch and there was another small one locally advertising or the free ads is where my new ones have come from. I'll sort out their addresses for you in a bit I just have to pop and clean all mine out.
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labradork
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17-02-2010, 01:23 PM
Hi

We have had success introducing YOUNG (and I mean young, aged 6 weeks or so) Pigs to single older Pigs. 100% success actually. I can't say the same for introducing two older Pigs which is really hit or miss.

Yes you can get guinea pig BYB's. The Pigs we sell come from show breeders. And yes, you can show guinea pigs!
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21-02-2010, 10:56 AM
Hi
I agree with taking the wheel out as it can cause permenant damage to their spine, as can leashs and balls that are still ( ) advertised as safe for them.

I havent had time to read through all the posts so sorry if this is repeated as I have just read your (OP) posts, but this is the best place to see the modern size standards for the cage: http://www.guineapigcages.com/

You will need the one for two pigs. I'm glad to hear you are going to adopt another little pig. Males can fight and need more room than a female and male coupling, or female and female. But it can work if done correctly.

This is the best page to read on it really:
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm

By young though it should be a baby, and there are plenty in rescues. Although it isnt well known or advertised there are many pigs in rescues - you just have to look alot.

I would avoid pet shops at all costs...we get so many situations on the guinea pig forums where people have brought from pet shops and they have had underlying illness, been the wrong sex, come pregnant etc etc...you name it! IMO its just not worth the risk.

Responsible breeders are pretty hard to find with regards to pigs, and I wouldnt just pressume a breeder was good because they show - alot arent in that area. In fact I unfortunatly have seen alot of evidence first hand to know this is not the case

I would check lots of rescues to see if they have any pregnant females in that are due to give birth soon, or if they have babies in currently. So many pregnant pigs are given up to rescues that theres plenty of babies in rescues.

Might be worth checking these websites out:

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/index.php

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/

http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/index.php

http://www.guineapigrehome.org.uk/
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21-02-2010, 06:24 PM
Originally Posted by GuineaPigQueen View Post
Hi
I agree with taking the wheel out as it can cause permenant damage to their spine, as can leashs and balls that are still ( ) advertised as safe for them.

I havent had time to read through all the posts so sorry if this is repeated as I have just read your (OP) posts, but this is the best place to see the modern size standards for the cage: http://www.guineapigcages.com/

You will need the one for two pigs. I'm glad to hear you are going to adopt another little pig. Males can fight and need more room than a female and male coupling, or female and female. But it can work if done correctly.

This is the best page to read on it really:
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm

By young though it should be a baby, and there are plenty in rescues. Although it isnt well known or advertised there are many pigs in rescues - you just have to look alot.

I would avoid pet shops at all costs...we get so many situations on the guinea pig forums where people have brought from pet shops and they have had underlying illness, been the wrong sex, come pregnant etc etc...you name it! IMO its just not worth the risk.

Responsible breeders are pretty hard to find with regards to pigs, and I wouldnt just pressume a breeder was good because they show - alot arent in that area. In fact I unfortunatly have seen alot of evidence first hand to know this is not the case

I would check lots of rescues to see if they have any pregnant females in that are due to give birth soon, or if they have babies in currently. So many pregnant pigs are given up to rescues that theres plenty of babies in rescues.

Might be worth checking these websites out:

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/index.php

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/

http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/index.php

http://www.guineapigrehome.org.uk/
Sorry but the 'all pet shops get their animals from the small animal equivalent of a puppy farm' misconception is just that, a misconception. I would say absolutely avoid all chain pet shops (Pets at Home etc.) for purchasing small animals (who generally do purchase their animals from such places), but not all pet shops are terrible places selling ill or pregnant small animals from unknown sources.
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Dachshund
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28-02-2010, 03:32 PM
As a breeder and exhibitor of pigs for many years, pet shop pigs IMO are a bit hit and miss. Ask them where they source their pigs, ansk to go see where they were bred.

I supply a local pet shop with my excess stock I cannot show, and am more than happy to show folk round my shed (I have done this many times!) and the pet shop has given my number out to many people for advice, help and bonding.

Not all shops are bad, but not all are good either!

Depending where you are I could see if I can help find you something?
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