I relate to the guy who said he turned to guinea pigs after his divorce. My ex fiancé used to make fun of my for obsessing over guinea pigs, saying things like "Why like an animal that does nothing? They can't even be trained to do useful things like dogs can." Well, after he left, you know who was still there for me? My guinea pigs. And they figured out right quick that he was the source of my pain. Every time he came over to collect more of his things, they flat-out ignored him when normally they want to play with anyone who comes to the house. An animal doesn't have to be "useful" to be important. You can form an important bond with anything, especially something as aware as a guinea pig. And maybe this is sacrilegious as a guinea pig lover, but I actually wouldn't mind trying cuy (you just couldn't let me see the head, I know that would make it impossible to eat). I'm very fascinated about their place in Peruvian culture and would like to experience it myself, to really understand the origin of our beloved companions. I have a friend who went to Peru and tried it. She brought me back a little plushie made from the fur of a cuy. She sits prominently on a shelf in my home with all my other guinea pig plushies.
Can't wait to watch it. Must admit it always makes me sad being reminded that they are breed and sold for meat when I know they all have such amazing individualistic personalities and just want to live a happy popcorning long life. But on same coin I know its their culture and they have been doing it for thousands of years and they do pay respect because doing so.
For some culture it s insane that we eat pork or cows ! It s painful to see them holding the piggies wrong though, but we can t judge them for eating piggies
Thank you for doing all this hard work to spread more information! It's very informative and I'm sure will help lots of people give their piggies a good home !
I kept hearing it was coming out Nov 2023 or Dec 2023. Is it still coming out? Have heard nothing about a date. I am quite interested in this documentary as I am a guinea pig momma.
Hello! It is out in cinemas in the UK then will be streaming worldwide soon. Where are you based? Please follow thekeepersofthepigs on instagram/fbook for news!
I went to a Peruvian restaurant very recently, and they didn't have guinea pig on their menu. Perhaps they realised that guinea pigs are too beautiful to be eaten as food.
I don't think it's bad as long as they're raised humanly, unfortunately pretty much no one there does that. A cinder block pit and being fed corn is horrible.
Hello the film is currently on an independent cinema tour (Central London coming up on March 28th). It will be streaming on the big 2 major platforms in a few months. Please follow The Keepers of the Pigs on fbook or insta for updates or you can msg me! Xx
I love the idea of learning more about guinea pigs and the nice people who care for abandoned and mistreated piggies.
Thank you! Please follow the page here for more updates - we are also on instagram with the same name! - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092920876570
I relate to the guy who said he turned to guinea pigs after his divorce. My ex fiancé used to make fun of my for obsessing over guinea pigs, saying things like "Why like an animal that does nothing? They can't even be trained to do useful things like dogs can." Well, after he left, you know who was still there for me? My guinea pigs. And they figured out right quick that he was the source of my pain. Every time he came over to collect more of his things, they flat-out ignored him when normally they want to play with anyone who comes to the house.
An animal doesn't have to be "useful" to be important. You can form an important bond with anything, especially something as aware as a guinea pig.
And maybe this is sacrilegious as a guinea pig lover, but I actually wouldn't mind trying cuy (you just couldn't let me see the head, I know that would make it impossible to eat). I'm very fascinated about their place in Peruvian culture and would like to experience it myself, to really understand the origin of our beloved companions. I have a friend who went to Peru and tried it. She brought me back a little plushie made from the fur of a cuy. She sits prominently on a shelf in my home with all my other guinea pig plushies.
They don´t want to play with anyone, they just want food. Don´t fool yourself.
How miserable do you have to be lol @@bowlchamps37
Choosing a pet solely off usefulness is wild
It's a companion, not a staff member
Guinea pigs have way more character than people realise!
Can't wait to see this in full
Thank you! Can't wait to share this with everyone 💗💗💗
Ah thank you. Yes it was hard to film the Peru parts but it is very eye opening. Ill be posting updates on my social media ❤
Where can I watch this in Australia? Not available anywhere 😭
Can't wait to watch it.
Must admit it always makes me sad being reminded that they are breed and sold for meat when I know they all have such amazing individualistic personalities and just want to live a happy popcorning long life.
But on same coin I know its their culture and they have been doing it for thousands of years and they do pay respect because doing so.
For some culture it s insane that we eat pork or cows ! It s painful to see them holding the piggies wrong though, but we can t judge them for eating piggies
beautiful piggies xx *squeak squeak!*
Thank you for doing all this hard work to spread more information! It's very informative and I'm sure will help lots of people give their piggies a good home !
Walia is an indian origin surname! Waiting for this documentary. ❤
Awww yes it is 😄 im based in England. Please follow the facebook page for updates! facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092920876570 xxxx
I’m in the US. How can I watch this film?
I kept hearing it was coming out Nov 2023 or Dec 2023. Is it still coming out? Have heard nothing about a date. I am quite interested in this documentary as I am a guinea pig momma.
Hello! It is out in cinemas in the UK then will be streaming worldwide soon. Where are you based? Please follow thekeepersofthepigs on instagram/fbook for news!
@@sharonwalia8432 I'm in the US. I follow on TH-cam. I'll catch ya on FB now.
Where can I watch this in the U.S.?
Where could we find the film ? :)
I'll message you - it is streaming soon! Xxx
Where can I watch this? It doesn’t come up anywhere.
Hello where are you based? It is in cinemas in the UK now and will be streaming soon!
I went to a Peruvian restaurant very recently, and they didn't have guinea pig on their menu. Perhaps they realised that guinea pigs are too beautiful to be eaten as food.
That's pretty optimistic, but they probably didn't want the bad press.
I find it unsettling that they're eaten in Peru but I'm loving how accepting of their culture people are in these comments
(for now, at least 😬)
Hello for me it's upsetting when people eat any animal. But again - cuy have a long history in Peru and this is uncovered in the film. Take care
I don't think it's bad as long as they're raised humanly, unfortunately pretty much no one there does that. A cinder block pit and being fed corn is horrible.
Where can I watch this?
Hello the film is currently on an independent cinema tour (Central London coming up on March 28th). It will be streaming on the big 2 major platforms in a few months. Please follow The Keepers of the Pigs on fbook or insta for updates or you can msg me! Xx
when is it coming to the United States 😢
How could people eat them, They are loveable creatures😥
Я боюсь ехать в Перу, потому что там едят едят морских свинок. Это все равно, что есть кошек и собак.😱😭