5 BEST and WORST things about owning Guinea Pigs!
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- What are the BEST and the very WORST things about being a guinea pig owner? I've owned them for a long long time and here are my honest opinions! Let me know whether you agree or not in the comments!
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I got my three piggies a few months ago and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I adore them so much and love taking care of them. It is a lot of work and commitment, but the reward is huge. Seeing them happy brings me so much joy. 🥰
I clean out guinea pig areas every day. I love them so much I enjoy taking care of them, and holding them when possible. Like this video. Thank you
Thank you Anna! 😄
I have skinny so adorable .she sings her name is Barbara strisand .
Same it's so dirty 🤣 making me realize I need make more fleece pads for it.
@@alexiswaller3065 Aww I love that 😂
Just like the last comment, I enjoy caring for my piggies! I interact with them, I clean them out everyday, a big clean at night, every night, and change litter, change out beds and potty pads, etc., but I love them, and as you said, when I go in my big room, relax, see their adorable faces, their wheeking and looking into my eyes, running around so happy to see me, it's just so relaxing, it's not hard work, just a little time consuming. My children are grown, so I listen to something on you tube, and clean and play with them. It's definitely a relaxing activity, the best!!
Try using fleece!
I had them as a child ..I'm now 57 had terrible menopause..mental health issues..after 3 tears I've just come off antidepressants..I got two rescue babies they are now my life. The best thing I've done ...better than prozac xxx
I definitely agree
I would never have thought that I would fall in love with guinea pigs, but I am crazy in love with them! I originally got two piggies for my daughter but quickly fell in love and got two of my own. Yes, they are a bit of work, but they have brought me great joy. Their cage is in my office, and I enjoy watching them throughout the day.
Awh yay piggies definitely steal our hearts! 💕
Wow Sarah, I am still bingeing in Guinea pig videos. Still can’t decide. There are piggies foster homes within 2 hours so that is manageable. Haven’t inquired yet as to closest exotic pets vet. I would have to hire someone to help build a cage (watched your diy/C&C video); I am not that handy. But that too is manageable. Still undecided. Still watching videos.
Aww ❤️
@@Becky-ll1vl did you get them
Girl I have followed you so long and I’ve always wanted to get a Guinea pig And I’m finally getting me one thank you for Inspiring me to get one thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤
I had a Piggie as a kid, my parents bought it for me. He wasn't my full responsibility until I was old enough. Recently a friend of mine asked me to rehome her sons Piggie. He'd had 3 before her but he's a teen now and wasn't giving her the care she needed. I accepted, did my research because I KNEW that caring for them had changed ALOT Since the lat 80s early 90s. Yes it was THAT long ago.
Which was how I found your wonderful stream! We've had her for 4 weeks, and she adjusting very well. She needs more taming but that's coming along nicely, its ONLY been 4 weeks after all. First thing I did was purchase a 2x3 C&C cage, because her "starter" cage was depressing. For context my 4 little parrots, 2 lovebirds and 2 Budgies, have a 6ft x 3ft aviary that reaches almost to our ceiling. They weigh a collective 167 grams. AS soon as the new cage came I tossed the old one.
I'm already looking to expand her pig pen, 2x4 with a loft and under-storage. 1, To provide enough space to get her a Piggie friend. 2, see how interested she is in vertical space. She seems to like climbing over stuff so I'm hoping she likes it. 3, better utilize our limited apartment space.
If she likes the ramps vertical expansions will be in her future, these will be shallow ramps. If not thats okay too, she gets lots of floor time.
It's our First time keeping piggies. I'm so in love with them 🥰 I have been changing their cage twice a day. I'm home all day so we can spend loads of time with them. I love this video. Your guinea pigs are so cute
Yes a big commitment and totally worth it 🙂
Absolutely! ❤️
So cute, so fun, so wonderful to watch … and yet full of reminders of the commitment we are planning on taking on in the next year or so. I am so glad that our understanding of piggy wellbeing and healthcare and behaviour is far more advanced than when I was at school many moons ago. We are going to start visiting our nearest piggy rescue to begin seeing them up close and meeting the people who care for piggies for a living. Keep up the wonderful vlogs Sarah (and the herd!) x
So glad also that piggie care has come such a long way! So excited for you getting pigs again! 😄
Yey
Awh the piggies at the computer! 🤣 So funny and adorable!! 💖
this is easily the best guinea pig resource i can find on the net , thanks for your video collection its invaluable in learning how to be a piggy dad ❤
they are way worth the time money and effort and love cause they are so loving and kind and smart adorable
and perfect animals for a pet
So glad you added the bonus good thing. Can't leave out how adorable they all are 😍
Great video!
Guinea pigs are great companions 🐽🧡
I just adopted a skinny pig from a rescue center and working on bonding him with another male guinea pig 🐽 😊
If you are thinking of adopting guinea pigs just be prepared for the millions and millions of little poops 🐽💩
Thank you! Yup millions! 😅
Ahah yes! 😂 It surprises me how small guinea pigs are and how much poop they can produce 💩🐽
But of course since they do eat so much 🥬🥒🫑
Thank you so much Sarah! I'm looking to get guinea pigs soon and your videos have been incredibly helpful. I'm saving up for a large premade C&C cage and planning to pick out piggies from my local rescue. I've volunteered in shelters before, and there are *always* guinea pigs available for adoption, so I'm really glad I'll be able to support my local rescues and (do my best to) provide an enriching home for these beautiful animals.
This was so helpful! Thank youuuuuU!
I have 3 girls and 3 boys and i love them with my heart
This is all so true! Great video!
Love watching your videos. I recently bought 2 Piggy's and find your videos very helpful, so thankyou. Love your guinea pigs hammock. Where did you buy it please xx
Hey there thank you so much! The hammock is from Etsy 😁
I just love your videos they have been a great help to me so I just need to thank you so very much for your support. I have 3 and I truly love them. Once again thank you🤗🥰💖👍
Thank u for everything i have been watching u ever since i got my first one and still watching u with the recent one I got
you have really helped me with my guinea pigs
thank you 🥰
Agreed! I have this video playing as I’m walking around the local wasteground picking plantain leaves and getting the daily grass!
All your videos about guinea pigs have been very helpful! Keep doing what you do! I got my 2 piggies a few weeks ago and there still just little baby's and I love them to death!
This is a lovely video and your love of the piggies definitely shines through ❤️
I love my piggies, but I don’t love the time consuming cleaning and hay everywhere 😂 but it’s not unexpected with the 10 piggies I have right now! Hopefully once I find forever homes for two of my pairs of rescues it’ll be more manageable hopefully haha.
I would love a video on any hacks you have for keeping the mess to a minimum and how to try to keep hay from taking over everything 😂 My cat has started to eat the little bits that escape from the piggy room by hitching a ride on my socks.
Hey Sarah! Your videos are super helpful, my guinea pigs wouldn’t have a good life without your advice. Thank you!!! But I think their lives could be better. I think they need a bigger cage. What do you think?
Awh you're welcome, and thank you for the support and watching the vids 😄 a bigger cage is one of the best ways to improve things for them so I would recommend it if you feel the current one is a bit small 😊
As always, the bigger the space the better. I moved my three into a larger area and they love it. I love watching them too as I didn't realise how very fast they can move. So, go for it if you can
The noise is a double edged sword. Sometimes their little wheeks and whistles are so cute and pleasant to listen to. I also particularly enjoy the sound of them eating lettuce - like a bunch of little typewriters going at once.
Sometimes their noises are much more annoying, though. Unfortunately my pigs are in my bedroom and I am regularly awoken by them. 😢 Like when they zoom or get startled by a noise and scramble to hide. I even have one pig that makes the loud chirps after getting startled. She does that at least once every night.
Thanks again, Sarah. Sharing. 😊
Thanks so much Kathy!
Wonderful little video!! I think all the points could be made for other pets, too, so the negatives did nothing to deter me from my plan of getting piggies this spring, lol!! My cats already track litter through the house; whats a little added hay? 😁
I'm a new channel subscriber. I've had mice and african soft furs as pets - I love them, but their life span is so short (1-2 years - with 2 being pretty rare). I decided to look into small animals that have longer lives. I've been watching lots of videos and have been binging your channel to learn everything I can. I'm waiting another month to get guinea pigs, but am starting to get the cage and accessories. Thank you for all the great information.
Ms. Squeak Dreams I just love watching your piggy vlog, because you add comments around the piggy as if they are talking!! It is hilarious!! What you write!!
Awh thank you hehe! :)
Love your videos! ❤️
Thank you so much!
Between three pigs and three dogs the cleaning never stops saw my yorkie trying to eat hay this morning .no matter what it cost me I don't mind they give me so much .
Best thing is definately their super cute personalities.......worst thing is cleaning out their cages.
And the absolute worst thing is when they die ! But if you know you have given them the best life you can, one that is full of kindness, variation, their own friends to run with and plenty of food......you are indeed a super Guinea Pig owner ! 😀
A really good one 👍🏿😊
hi! I just wanted to let you know that i love your channel sooooo much!!! I have two guinea pigs and I was wondering if you could ever do a bonding video?
i have learnt so much
I honestly love cleaning my guinea pigs cage so it's not a problem I also love my piggies so I would do alot for them , I also have to clean there cage everyday because they live in my room so I cannot let them stink my room 🤮
someone has to be drinking whenever you film. it happens in your videos all the time lol. cracks me up everytime
Haha I know right?! I think they all wake up out of their slumber and think - oh, I'm thirsty!
@@SqueakDreams hahaha that could actually be true 😂
I’m absolutely obsessed with the thumbnail! Your faces are so funny!! 😂🐹🥰
Awh haha thank you!! :D
"Pea flake fund need top up pls" 🤣❤
I'm new at this and your sessions are great. Thanks 😊 . Now can you do one on finding a good vet and what to look for and what to shy away from? I was given a stray, whose playmate died. I don't know how old he is, or anything. I need help! 😢❤
Such Cute Guineas! I have 2 guinea pigs!
My friend has two guinea pigs and now I want my own! There the one thing I’ve asked for my birthday! I’m going to go look at some in a couple of weeks!
Like very much Sarah. I suffered with depression and found that they help me as the pub I go to has 4 guinea pigs that I've fell in love with them. I try to take them treats every day they seem to like spinach lettuce apple pears carots cucumber and any other things for them. I can here them going mad when coming through the first door of the pub so I know they like me.loverly they are.if I get better from my illness I'm going to get some myself
I just got piggies this was sooo helpful!
Thanks Sarah-enjoyed the video as always. Piggies are just the most adorable of pets and to me the positives always outweigh the negatives of having them of course. They are such unique individuals and such quirky little personalities aren't they? Have you ever owned a Skinny Pig seeing that picture of them at the end of your video with the different breeds? xx
Thanks Jemma! They are the best! And no I haven't owned skinny pigs, yet! :) x
No, me neither. Look forward to your video later and have a lovely weekend xx
im getting guinea pigs today! and thanks to you i will now know what to do,☺️😊😊😊😊
Awh thats so lovely congratulations! 😃❤
I’ve watched so many of your videos because I wanna be the best owner my husband and I wanna get two piggies and keep them in our living room 💕
You have taught me so much babe
Hi everyone up date on peanut and pistachio, I talked to my doctor about allergy shots I'll be starting them Tuesday so we are gonna keep little peanut since I have had him all his life! Not right to change up his environment. I'm so happy going thursday to get a hairless male to introduce to the bunch. I also have them free roam in there own room with lots of box's and stuff to play and hide its so cute!
I clean my piggies every day spot clean 2 times a day and full cage clean every 2 days👍
My boys start purring and chirping when I’m watching your videos. Lol
Its amazing how much poo they can do my girls always as soon. As I clean cage its like a challenge for them who can poo first 🤣
Hahaha so true! 😂
FIRST AND YAY A NEW VIDEOOOOOO ALL OF UR PIGGIES LOOK SO GOOD OH btw update on my pigs we are getting actualy them in 2 weeks
(Edit- will i one day be able to make a video of reacting to ur subscribers cages?)
Yay! Thank you! Awh 2 weeks so exciting! And yup it is on my list 😄
@@SqueakDreams YAY OMG IM SOO EXITED ILL BE DEFINITELY SENDING U MY CAGE !!!!
@@SqueakDreams oh btw I follow u on Insta!
I only have one female piggy...I want to get another female...I will...but not right now..when I'm home my piggy has full range of a spare bedroom..when I'm at work she stays in here cage..but I keep a radio on to a station that's strictly people talking like 24 hour news.. She's left with fresh water her pellets..some Hay..and a little bit of fresh veggies..I clean her cage everyday..
send my love to the guinea pigsxxxx
btw are u from uk if so then how do they act in winter bc were getting some and ur channel is cooooooolllllllll
Hi!
Great vid :D
Btw where do I get they thingy in the corner 🤣
(the hanging fleece bed with wooden frame)
Thanks
( 2:12 )
Thank you! It is from Etsy 😄
@@SqueakDreams thanks! 😁
I want one so bad but i know you have to have 2 of them and im not the best at giving equal attention which would make me a bad parent and i don't wanna be a bad parent:(
I love the pig language! I have a Guinea pig voice I use as my piggies’ voices, and my pigs can’t make the “th” sound either, lol!
Hi from Queensland, Australia😀👋 i just found your channel recently and love it! I was wondering how big is your cage? I have 3 guinea pigs, but i think their indoor cage isn't big enough for them ☹
Hi Lucy thank you for being a new subscriber! My cage is 70 cm by 200 cm, just short of a 2 by 6 c&c. ☺
@@SqueakDreams thank you so much for that! X
Hi.❤️ I have a guinea pig called brewn 🙂 I think your piggies are really cute💕
omg so cute!
The only bad thing I can think of is the fact the hay gets everywhere and it's so hard to vacuum. That's the only thing I hate anyway. But I put up with it cos they're awesome!
I love all of your piggies but Lyra is my favourite. Such a beautiful sweet piggie!
agreed, my piggie’s cage is in my room and i find hay in my bathroom, my bed, my desk, and all around the floor 😅
😂😂 yup!
Yes vacuuming is a pain! I'm looking into a solution haha 😄. Lyra says thank you! 😍
I'm glad you mentioned the overnight as I'm just not comfortable leaving mine
Pls can you do reacting to your cages
yes, I love those videos so I really hope she does it
Great video! I'm looking into getting my first guinea pigs. I've been thinking about it for a while! I have a question about leaving them alone for periods. I travel on weekends quite a bit. I leave Friday nights after work and come home Sunday nights most weekends. Would I be able to leave them alone for that time frame or would it better for me to bring them with me?
Hey there, personally I wouldn't leave them more than a night unless I had twice as many hay boxes/water bottles/pellet bowls. They would also create a lot of mess in that time where it wouldn't be hygienic for them. I think better to bring them with you depending on journey times, or have someone pop in and clean them out and feed on the Saturday :)
if possible, I'd definitely advise having someone come over to do a quick clean and feed on saturdays! leaving them alone for that long is okay occasionally but not great, and taking them with you can stress them out unnecessarily. I'm sure it'll be okay no matter what you do, but leaving them in their own cage with someone to pop in and clean is the best option here in my opinion :)
So adorable 🥰. Great video. Yes, they are messy but make up for it ten-fold with their precious personalities. Yes, they are therapeutic- the worst part is the illnesses and losing them. 😞
Thank you 💓
cleaning the cage and caring for the piggies isn't a down side for me, i'm actually looking forward to it lol. guess i just have always loved children and the piggies do resemble babies a lot to me...
I have to say the same, it can be a downside when times are busy but for the most part it just becomes routine 😊❤
you helepd me THANKYOU SO MUCH
I have a quick question, what detergent is safe for piggies?
How can I clean them out if I have no where to put them out the cage and I am scared of getting bite
I really want to get two Guinea pigs but I have two separate houses to go to every week I want to get them to keep them at my mums but I’m at my dads for 3 days of the week so I need some advice
How do I clean cages?
I separated my guinea pigs and one doesn't like the other so that's why we did so. But the one who doesn't like the other one keeps chewing on the cage to try and get to the other one. What does that mean?
This was very helpful I’m getting a Guinea pig tomorrow! So I know what I’m gonna suffer from
If I feed my guinea pig apricots do I still need to put apricot sauce on it??
Hi,
I'm wanting to buy the Hay box from your link, could you let me know exactly which box please as a few, my first piggies arrive home next week x
Hey there, I get the timothy blend 5kg box 😊
Is it hard to have one guinea pig in an appartment?
My guinae pigs don't sleep 😂
Maybe one day they'll be comfortable enough to do so
But I can tell when they're more active
But I don't need to clean my cage everyday. It can go once a week (I use pine bedding and I have two female)
Thinking of getting a couple of piggies and would love to know, do they smell? I would use fleece blankets, how often do you change them/wash them? And does their urine smell?
Thanks x
You should change fleece blankets every 3 days and they don't smell as the fleece does a good job at absorbing them but make sure that the fleece is "wicked" before use. Also they only smell if they are sick or if there enclosure might be dirty
Oh also use white vinegar when washing no bleach or detergents!
Pedro is the CUTEST little guy! 💕
i need some advice my guinea pig was traumatized in the past got part of her ear clipped off and had to FIGHT for food It looks like she had a nightmare recently where she relived it and now she won’t come to me won’t let me put my hand in her cage and runs away from anyone
i agree 💜💓💗💗💞💙💜💖💕
My Guinea pig is really mean and he bit me last night and it's not the best but what do you do if he bites you and is really aggressive
I love Guinea pigs 🐹❤️
How would you suggest getting your guinea pigs to explore when you don't have a bit cage and they only get outside time sometimes (due to my schedule and my current resources I can't get her a big enough cage )
Yes if you can't upgrade their cage yet then try to give them floor time in a safe area everyday so they can get exercise :) You could provide a litter tray with hay or make it so they can jump back in the cage when they need the toilet. So long as you avoid making dark corners where they might pee they are usually good at not messing up the carpet! :)
I have two cats but I'm going to be super cautious and I'm going to get one guinea pig because I can't afford two but it's summer break so I will have time to take care of it
Guinea pigs are a 5-7 year commitment, not just summer break. You really should get more than one too, they are happier and healthier in pairs or groups. I can't stress enough that guinea pigs are A LOT of work, please think about whether its the right time for you to take them on ☺️
Hi, my guniea pig gets really angry at me when I try to handle him. Just wondering if you have any tips for me. Great video x ( chattering ect )
Does he have a friend? without a friend he can become stressed and aggressive. Also males usually are more territorial and prefer not to be picked up unlike females who usually like cuddling. Or he’s just scared
@@person39thank you. He does have a freind, he doesn't seem scared because when I come into the room they will week, and come up to the cage bars. I'm just wondering because they are still very young if they are to energetic to sit on my lap. But sometime he will just lay flat calmly .
Males tend to be a bit bossier characters and will let us know when it's not a good time for them to be cuddled! Sometimes Pedro chatters if he needs the toilet or if I'm stroking him wrong or if he's not getting treats, very demanding boy haha! I would try time laptime to when they are more chilled out and relaxed, make sure then can have a toilet break and perhaps have some treats or fresh veg on hand for them 😄
@@SqueakDreams thank you very much for replying. I will try that.
My Guineas will not eat their veggies they like carrots. I tried at first using the carrot as a hello you guys let me put my hands n the playpen and clean. I found a bag like you used to carry your Guineas from their enclosure to your lap. My guys are Fussy and Frenzy. Frenzy went right in it he got in and we had lap time I have treats so I kept his attention was able to hold him. They are 4-6 months old
As much as I'm very fond of mine, I do find them very noisy at times, especially if living in a flat or bungalow.
How many do you have x
My piggies won't climb the ramp ?
One of my guinea pigs hates lap time even though she is more tame
Sorry to ask..but do guinea pigs try to escape from low height cage like what we see in this video? Appreciate if any piggy owner can answer it..
I would say get something over 8 inches because they can jump over pretty high things
where did you get your cage?
We built the cage :) I have a video on how we did it :)
Can I just buy one?
Hi Sarah. I can see that you have some guinea pigs with long fur. Do you cut their hair? One of mine is a mixed breed, and I am considering giving her a haircut, because she has trouble keeping her fur clean. She has bits of woodshavings stuck, especially in her bottom. Best, Dorthe
Hi Dorthe, yes I do cut my piggies with long hair - it's possible to trim around their bottom/sides/back legs without them looking like you've gived them a full chop. You can keep this "bottom hair" very short which prevents it from soaking up pee and spreading to the longer hair above. Definitely give her a haircut, just chop away matted sections around her bum and legs to begin with so she can be more comfortable, then a trim every week to two weeks to keep on top of messy areas will see her able to keep herself clean much easier :)
@@SqueakDreams Thank you. I like the way you have kept the fur long on top, so the haircut doesn't ruin their charming faces!
Worst thing for me is the chewing things around the house. Always need to be watching them when out of cage.
For some reason there buts are so tiny and cute