Should Your Next Pet REALLY be a Guinea Pig?
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- Are guinea pigs really "starter pets"? Do they make good pets and are they right for you? This video will guide you through what it takes to be a good guinea pig owner and the important things to consider before you make the decision to commit to getting guinea pigs! 💗
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0:00 Introduction
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1:30 What makes guinea pigs special?
2:19 What can they do for you?
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3:50 Misconceptions... Starter pets? Easy?!
4:56 You need SPACE!
6:02 What about costs? Vet bills?
7:52 Can I trial guinea pigs?!
8:18 Thank you rescues!
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I’ve rescued 4 recently, then found myself getting divorced and needing to move to a smaller house. Tried to look into rehoming them but haven’t had much luck for various reasons, humans obviously. They’re the sweetest little boys so I’ve decided I’ll make it work. They’ve come so far since I rescued them, I made a commitment to them to give them a better life and I’m determined to keep my promise to them ❤❤❤ ❤
They’re all house piggies, open enclosures on fleece, cleaned every day, fresh vegetables, herbs and grass daily which they hadn’t had before, meadow hay, nuggets and cuddles. They’re not going anywhere ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing - I hope you are doing okay and they've provided some love and support in their own way. You sound like an amazing piggie mom! 🧡
@@SqueakDreams they have sweets, they’re called Holmes, Watson, Moriarty and Mycroft, my sweet little boys. I love all my animals so I’m going to keep them safe, humans I can do without but my animals will always make me smile 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️
Well done MamaSheila, I became accidental guniea pig owner,when my partners son, just wasnt cleaning the cage and leaving them outside in the rain and cold, when he got two girl guniea pigs. I have found it hardwork, but couldnt leave them that way, they need us to love and care for them. So I am taking it in my stride, to give them a good life. Sarah's video's have supported me so much, they have been just so good and I feel the support though Sarah's youtube channel, which has been a real help. Hope it all works out for you.best wishes Gary
@@garywateridge thanks Gary and the best of wishes to you too 😊❤️
I had guinea pigs years ago when it wasn't generally known how to care for them properly. When I decided to get piggies three years ago it was a shock to discover they couldn't be kept in a cage and ideally should be indoors. Feeding had changed too. Thankfully I adapted quickly, brought them indoors and watched Sarah's videos. She saved their lives as she said buy 'critical care' before they get ill and I needed it when Mabel got bloat. xx
Same for me some 60 yrs ago when I was a kid. So I now have three spoilt rotten piggies, all adopted from my local rescue and now around 4yrs old.
I recently got three guinea pigs after my gerbils died. I spent months doing research including watching your videos. Pets normally help with my stress and anxiety but the guinea pigs have added to it hugely and I wish I hadn’t got them. I constantly worry about them, spend 2 hours a day, cleaning, feeding, washing etc. and I am not getting anything back. They don’t want to be touched, picked up or cuddled. They will take food from me quite happily but that’s it. To make it worse they really don’t seem to like each other at all, even though they are mum and her babies. I do love them, and take the best care I can of them but for me they are a huge commitment I never should have taken on.
It took me two years to finally be able to touch Nibbles on the head. And Piglet won't have anything to do with me. But my son was totally touching Piglet today on the head and I thought Piglet was sick or something. But nope. It takes a lot of years to gain trust... And they're work. Alot of work. Im still struggling to take care of them. Im now asking my son to help me out.
Watch Saskia LA guinea pig rescue taming videos.
After my senior dog passed away in September, I adopted 3 little boy piggies from the local SPCA. They had been rescued after being found abandoned in a homeless camp. My other senior dog was very old and I was afraid I would end up completely alone which is exactly what would have happened as he passed away in October. The piggies were the best decision I could have made for myself. I had some experience with them from long ago but I re-educated myself on them mostly through this channel. They make me smile every single day and they absolutely run the show with their little squeaks and coos and persistent demands at meal and treat time. I watched your tutorials and sewed fleece liners and tunnels for them and I follow your recommendations for their diet. They are thriving and they make me very happy. Thank you for all the assistance and continued joy this channel brings too.
I just got 2 New Guinea Pigs named Snoopy and Oscar today! Thank you for making these videos to help me learn about Guinea Pigs. I am 11 years old.🐹🐹🐹
Good job and congratulations! I got my first couple when I was 9! Remember keep researching, more info is always coming out. Enjoy your babies! Also give them plenty of time to settle in, it may seem like they will always be scared, but trust me they just need time, patience, and a friendly hand.
Vet bills, vet bills, vet bills! Absolutely agree with this point because *wow* they can add up fast. The 3rd piggie in my herd was dumped in a park and when he got to me, he was still poorly. He got bumblefoot and it’s cost me 2,500 dollars thus far on surgeries and medicine to keep that wound closed and improving.
You should always ask yourself before getting any animal: What does it take to give that animal the best care? I have a lot of respect for people who don't have pets and admid they don't have animals because they haven't got time for them or other reasons. So thanks for putting this topic back in the picture. Especially with the upcoming season, where people buy pets as gifts 😉
Thank you for touching on this. I did months of research before getting my girls and I am great full that I did so. I know that many pigs do not have great homes due to not researching before adopting. It is so important to know everything before adopting.
When we bought our guinea pigs we assumed they would be super easy to look after, your channel and advice have really helped and I'd like to say we now have three well looked after and spoilt guinea pigs. While they were harder work than we first assumed its not their fault and we would never get rid of them
Thank you again Sarah for your clear messages on proper guinea pig care. If I hadn’t stumbled on your youtube videos, I would have only one pig. I’ve had a few pigs given to me by people who didn’t want them anymore and I took care of them the way I did when I was a kid, about 52 years ago. I cleaned the cage once a week and never gave them hay! I had no idea they needed hay. One pig lived to be eight, so it wasn’t a total disaster. I had a herd of four then only because there were four children who each got a pig and I was the oldest and the most responsible. When I took in a pig about a year ago, I saw your videos and learned I needed a companion for my new pig. I was in a panic to find another male to adopt. Most rescue pigs are in bonded pairs. But I found one big Milky Way bar of a pig in a suburban humane society and now I have two very sweet tame boys.
It’s true! I can’t feel crabby while staring at my pigs! Side note on staring - I have seen not only both pigs sleeping with their eyes closed but I’ve seen them both dreaming! I think they dream about stealing lettuce from each other.
I remember getting to pet a piggie when I was a kid during a trip to the pet shop, and I wanted one, but I was too young. I'm glad I waited til I got older, and doing more research about them, and how to care for them
Great video, a few months ago I had gotten my mom to get 1 female guinea pig unfortunately we did no research before so she had no friend and a small cage, then finally I started researching things then told my mom to get her a friend and a bigger cage, well she got her a friend, but it was a male, she got pregnant had stillborns then my mom finally had separated them. they now have a 4x2 cage (with a devider in the middle to separate.). Then when it was my birthday month my mom had gotten me 2 female guinea pigs I named them Apple and Cider and they were from a rehoming facebook group they came with everything (the 4x2 was their cage but I decided to let my mom have it) we ended up buying a midwest plus cage and they now live in my room. But then, my mom saw 2 bonded males and we got them unfortunately one of them did pass away, my mom got the remaining pig a new cage. I had decided I wanted another piggy, we saw this male guinea pig on a rehoming Facebook group and pretty much he had gotten this girls femlaes pregnant we decided to get him, now we at first thought Apple and Cider were actually males so, we tried doing a bonding, didn't work. He was liveing in the devided midwest cage, untill we got word that his babies were born, so we got 1 of his babies and 1 of his brothers babies (because it was that she had let him get one pregnant and his brother get one pregnant) we tried bonding the baby that was his brothers to the male that lost his cage mate, and it had worked! Then we bonded Truffle (name of the male we got) to his son, and it worked so good we named him Puff, they now live in anothe Midwest cage, I still feel really bad about not researching about guinea pigs before getting them, but they are now happy and healthy! My mom takes care of her 4 and me and my sister take care of Apple, Cider Truffle and Puff!
they are a lot of work . We've just adopted a boar piggie from a local rescue -introduced to our bereaved boy today (so far so good.. i think). It's not something that you think about when getting guineapigs for the first time - the piggy cycle could go on endlessly as you never know how long theyll live and seems so unfair to keep the one when the other one passes. And also that its not as simple as choosing 2 piggies and putting them in a cage together!
Fantastic advice, I've lost friends that I've tried to help that didn't want to hear that a solo pig or small cage wasn't enough. One thing I wish was mentioned was the forever piggy cycle, I'm dreading the day my 5 piggy herd becomes 1 , what to do? , as mentioned it's hard work and expensive and the heartbreak of losing a piggy is massive so I don't think I can do this forever .
If you end up with just one spend more time with that one, set up your computer need the pig so she /he can watch you. But don't think about when 5 become 1. Enjoy them now!
Perhaps consider rehoming your oldest in the future if you decide you want a break from the piggy treadmill. If you sell your enclosure and supplies to somebody, I bet it would be relatively easy to find someone willing to incorporate your remaining pig into their herd.
I adore my piggies, they bring me so much joy, but they're definitely a lot of work. I did so much research before getting them, but I was still a little overwhelmed those first few weeks before we settled into a routine. Their cage takes up a quarter of my living room and my flat always smells a bit like hay, but to me it's all worth it because just looking at their lil faces makes my brain go weeeeeee!!!!
If you’re an experienced guinea pig owner then absolutely! I have to travel internationally for my work and so having them isn’t really a possibility at the moment. But once I no longer do that then I will adopt lots more of them yet again! But they need the right type of owner. They’re really not a good child’s pet unless that child is particularly mature and devoted. Unfortunately, kids frequently want them, their parents get them as a gift, the child loses interest, and then it all becomes a point of contention between parent and child and the only thing that suffers is/are the guinea pig(s). But for the right owner, they’re an absolutely fantastic pet.
I am getting 3 piggies soon, my hutch that they will have is insulated and there is a door to the run outside that you can closed if needed. I am getting a neutered boy and sisters. There names are Pippa, caramel and snowball. Also, your piggies are ADORABLE ❤
An EXCEPTIONAL vlog, Sarah (and piggies). Brilliant, thought-provoking, comprehensive and of course, entertaining.
Even for us, who have chosen to adopt once we move next year, it’s still so important to be mindful of our commitment to the piggies we make part of the family. Thank you 🙏 xx
I love my pigs, they're the perfect pets to have for me and my fiancé, since she loves having small parrots. Pigs are sweet and docile, so we're not afraid of them attacking the bird! They've also forced me to eat more veggies myself
Don't get them as Christmas presents. Do thorough research on them. Ultimately, it's not the kids responsibility to look after them - it's the adults. If you decide it's a yes......take your time for the right pair, research, research and ask loads of questions from where you get them from. Above all, do not rush. Ensure you have both the space and the time for them. They are fantastically fabulous pets, and deserve to be treated accordingly. So far I've had 22+ years (that's in 2 blocks) with these lovely animals, they are such characters.
Very good 9 minutes Sarah - you packed an awful lot of honest truths in that excellent video. 👍👍👍👍👍
I have two piggies and I am so glad I got them, and I am so thankful that I found this channel.
Very glad to hear that 😍😀
Absolutely brilliant video, thank you. People really need to know all this important info about piggies! 😄
That was the perfect video. I was thinking about getting some Guinea pigs, but after watching your video I decided to at this time. Thank you!
I am so sad that there are no rescue organizations for guinea pigs in my country😓 I'd like to save them, but I'm too poor for that... Thank you for the video, I really like the content that you make, my pigs also checked out 💖🐹
They are all so warm and sweet. You take very good care of these little animals. I liked Pedro the most. Too bad he's gone. I believe that with all those who have already left you there, somewhere behind the rainbow, he is enjoying his life forward. I love you all 🥰🐾🐾🐾❤️
Brilliant video Sarah, especially for this time of year. All of your points are so very valid. Exotic pet vet bills are staggering, over the last month I have spent £895.06 on one of my girls and we're not finished yet. One more op to go once she's recovered. Expensive and time consuming but worth so much to see these gentle souls be cared for properly
Brilliant video, so informative. I adore my piggies, they have given me so much joy ❤. But i agree the vet bills are a killer!
I love your videos!!!
It's like having toddler's always clearing up behind him
My partners son and girlfriend,got two girl guniea pigs on a whim,left in a outdoor hutch,not cleaning regulary, it was a real state, I thought NO, they deserve better, when it got cold,i decided to take them inside for the winter,gave them a big c and c cage and clean the cage in the morning and evening,found it easier than going outside on a wet and cold day.They do poo and pee alot, i put kitchen tissue down in places they wee a lot, which i find helps, i then just bin it and put fresh down, but when i let them out for floor time,watching them running around chasing each other is carming and lovely. They deserve to be cared for and loved, they are beautiful creatures.
Cute and helpful 😊
Love watching ur vids u give such good examples of what to and not to use! I have one question what are ur most recommended piggie hides??? I have two fluffy pugs myself I just want to know ur ideas for more hide
i just got guinea pigs on friday and they have just today started to explore the incloser, when i go to the incloser they do hide away but its still progress and im so proud of them!
I think I should get a guinea pig because in my school there's 2 guinea pigs (toffee and fudge) and I'm allowed to give them food and water every day and pet them/give them attention and everyone says I should get one because I ALWAYS take great care of them
Recently just got 2 guinea pigs and their so cute
When I started off as a piggie owner nearly 3 years ago I kept my piggies in a hutch (and not a good one) then I found you and little adventures, and everything changed now I have my girls in a 2 by 4 from kavee
My boys are my heart and make it beat everyday, they can have the world, they are my world after all.
For me I had some guinea pigs and well they are good for some people for me it was let we had some friends who help teach us
Hello! :) I adore your channel!! I was wondering how many grams of veggies your piggies get per day. Online, some sources say 50g but Ive seen up to 255g recommended. It is quite confusing!
In addition to my other comment, I also subscribe to 2 hay companies for the piggies' hay which I have delivered every 3 weeks. They are Haybox and The Little Hay Company. Another expense. I had to set up a seperate account linked to my bank account which I keep just for piggy vet bills etc. Xx
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soo cute
Hiiiii, i have a single male piggie, Wilson. I’m looking to get another one. Do you have a vid on tips for bonding male-to-male piggies? If not- I think that would a GREAT vid idea😊❤❤
I feel like the first 5 seconds really apply to any pet though.
Good Video!
Should my next pets be guinea pigs?
Oh yes!! I could not imagine to rehome my last one or two ( currently living with four ) and unfortunatly guinea pigs live much shorter lifes than humans.
Thank you so much for this video, you prevented me to get a pet that I would regret.
I got my piggies from a pet store but I took precautions so that I got healthy piggies
Hello im gonna need some help my guinea pigs are fighting a lot like for a month now and when i was sleeping this night one was squeakying so much so it waked me up its always the one who starts the fight my parents waked up too and then we toked a box and added some stuff they need and i putted the one who starts the fight into the box dont worry the box is open it can breath but i tried putting them back together but they still fight what do i do how long does it take to stop fighting and yes they fight all the time when they are together it happened this night
Guinea pigs are very cute i have one also people should buy one ❤
I’ve been wanting a guinea pig for over five years now, I’ve been doing research and I think there the best pet for me, what do u think ?
I enjoy your videos very much. I know this is a different topic, but I would like to sew some things for a friend who has a couple of guinea pigs but as many times as I wash/dry my fleece, it will not wick. Just wondering if you might have a suggestion. Your videos are so informative. Thank you.
Thank you! And I have rarely heard this - I think people got it to wick eventually with multiple washes, but perhaps some fleece has a hard to budge coating on it! I've heard using vinegar in the wash might help?
And make sure you're not getting any fabric softeners on it when you dry them. They can disrupt absorbency.
Aww. I’m glad you made this video as people normally only see the good side of owning Guinea pigs and not the bad things
When it comes to deciding your next pet, every one has pros and cons. I’ve personally decided to get a Guinea pig next when considering the alternatives. For example, hamsters are antisocial, rabbits feel too big to just be put in a cage, and turtles feed on mealworms which, eww. Coming off of dog ownership, piggies seem like a great new journey
Hi sarah im not sure if you have vlog already about gp Xmas decor or costume 🤣🤣🤣
Well I have 2 male guinea. Pigs but they fight so we had to separate them but they are. In the same hutch but there is a top and bottom but no stairs so that they can not fight but have flat space and they have 5 foot along each and are in a hutch but all their stuff is kept in my tree house because we have no where else so ye. But now we have fleece and everything so thanks
Guinea pigs come from Venus, they are animals of love and they open peoples hearts.
Curious bc i want to foster a guinea pig but i dont want to spend 100s of stuff on the enclosures and stuff js for me to potentially return it. So, what do i acc need to foster one?
*100s of dollars
I have an idea for you if you would l8ek to sue it! Maybe you can set up your camera to see their cage maybe if you want move the camera around ever so often and what you could do is add text as if they are talking liek you normally do:)
Do you need a carrier for the piggies
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Posting in several areas, as I don't know if you'll see this, but my pig suddenly stopped being able to eat his veggie treats and also his favorite Timothy hay heads. He mainly prefers his pellets now. I've done a bit of research and found that their teeth can grow over and occlude the tongue. He really wanted his treats but just couldn't eat them, so we tried chopping his veggies very small, and he immediately was eager and able to eat them. Have you ever seen this? I've read that the vet may have to put them under and file the teeth down (hundreds or $1000 in my area). Someone mentioned even havinf to put the lig down! He's my friend and buddy, five years old, and otherwise is good health. Your thoughts please?
I recommend taking him to a specialist exotic vet with experience in treating guinea pigs (don't bother with normal vets, here in the UK it would be pointless!) before the problem gets any worse (if it is malocclusion it will get worse if untreated), but note that other problems can occur in the mouth and other illnesses can lead to them being picky with foods. The initial consult with a vet won't be that expensive and can give you options for further investigation and treatment. If the teeth need filing down, some vets can perform conscious dental work, but most procedures will need to be done under anaesthetic, which carry some risk - but with experienced vets the risk is low, hence the importance of seeing a specialist guinea pig vet. I would get him insured and try cover costs that way. In the meantime, you should weigh him daily and ensure he is not losing weight (30g variance is normal) and give him lots of good quality hay. Not eating enough hay is a common cause of malocclusion (because it is the silicates in grass and hay that wear down teeth, other foods don't), so ensure hay is always fresh and unlimited in his cage and he doesn't have to reach to always get it from a hay rack. Get some different varieties of good quality hay in for him to increase his interest in it. Less pellets and less vegetables might be a good idea to encourage him to eat more hay, but you have to balance this with helping him keep the weight on until he can have his teeth dealt with. Get some Oxbow critical care or Emeraid sustain in to have on hand in case he should need supportive feeding. Best of luck for your little man ❤
How many pellets a day do you think I should feed two full grown piggies?
How many pellets a day do you think I should feed my full-grown male guinea pigs?
I'm thinking of getting a another one but I'm not quite sure because they are quite a lot of work and money what do you think and,also first
If you have one already then yes, you should get a companion for him/her. If you don't - I don't know your situation so I'd think about some of the points in the video and go with what you think is right. They are a lot of work! Very speedy first comment by the way! 😀
This is a question I wanted to ask for a long time. Do guinea pigs' lifespan last up to 10 years? Im looking for a pet ideally for a longest run. Thank you in advance for noticing stay safe and take care 💞 🐹✨
I blame the pet stores selling them with no instructions, selling toys and food labeled for Guinea pigs but dangerous. They also never mention they need way bigger cage than sold in stores. And a buddy.
They are literlly babies !! Very hungry ones so you have to think very carefully before adopting...you have to study and watch ,talk to ppl who already have piggies too.
Get a guinea pig😊
Hiii! I want many opinions so pls comment. I have 1 guinea pig. He is as happy as Phoebe or Callie. In my opinion all guinea pigs can be happy if u offer them a lot of love. So what is ur opinion? Pls answer
They are social animals so your piggie would be happier with another piggie. Their social interactions are very important for their health and happiness. They will be happy with love, but it cannot replace another piggie.
@@ThePiggieForest Yeah you are right it will be happier with another piggie but as I was saying he is as happy as other guinea pigs. He is squeaking every time he sees me and starts popcorning.
@@oanasamartean2147just because he is expressing excitement for food and your company doesn't mean he isn't experiencing stress due to being alone. Herd animals require their same-species companions to do things like look out for danger when they sleep. Being alone means having to sleep without knowing another piggy is looking out for danger. This can cause stress and reduced sleeping time.
@@stellangios No, he is popcorning when he sees me, not when I bring food to him. Believe me, he is happy. And I bought him from a breeder that has guinea pigs for over 20 years and he said that is perfecrly fine to get only one. And no ofense, I believe him, cuz he has got experience cuz now u cant believe anything on the internet
Yes you should get a guinea pig
pigy!!!!
Hi all piggie lovers. I've owned guinea pigs now for nearly 10 years and, believe me, they are hard work. It makes me cringe when I go into places like Pets at Home etc and see young children eyeing up these cute furry bundles. But the truth is, they need lots of time, care and money. I currently have 9 piggies, 7 sows and 2 boars. They are housed outside in a big shed, custom built Kavee c & c cage, with fleece bedding etc, which set me back about £800! Nearly all of my piggies (bar 4 of them) have been rehomed from the RSPCA. One of my sows, Clover, has heart and breathing trouble. So far her treatment, scans, nebuliser etc have set me back over £2,500!!!! I have another one, Roxy, who has just undergone surgery to remove 2 tumours from her belly, costing nearly £500. It's a major expense keeping guinea pigs and NOT a decision to be taken lightly. The amount of fleece bedding, hideys, cosy beds, pads etc (the list is endless) plus food for these hungry floofballs can be huge. Mine are swept out nearly everyday, with the help of my daughter, cleaned out fully (with all bedding changed) every 3 or 4 days (taking on average 3+ hours), with the help of my husband, who washes all of their bedding and gets it dry. On a positive note, they are hugely enjoyable, squeaking cute bundles of fun. As you said Sarah in this video, they all have their own individual personalities too. Hope this provides some useful info for new and current piggy owners. Helen, Milo, Fizz, Winne, Roxy, Guy, Clover, Mollie, Amber and Ivy. Xx
I hate impending on peoples freedoms but I really do think most animals should require a license of some kind.
Kinda surprised to hear you call 4-7 "comparatively long lived." Compared to what? Rats and mice? My bunnies are nearing 11 and 7 respectively and there's a 16 year old bun goes to my vet. I follow plenty that are past 9. I've known a dog for 16 years since he was a pup as well... And all those are falling sort of the cats and chinchillas going frequently into their 20s and the horses and goldfish often hitting their mid 30s when properly cared for. I won't mention parrots and tortoises but seriously... Piggies are, imo, right there with rats and ferrets as having too quick a turnover rate for my blood. Honestly I think that's part of the reason why they're marketed as kids' pets, the parents know it won't outlast school years.
For me I think piggies are an unlikely pet because of the mess and you can't just have them roaming the house like the bunnies. But who knows, maybe if someday I don't have any other pets and some need rescuing I'll go for it. But when I think about that I always remind myself "don't get too attached because they don't have a long shelf life." 🫤
Btw love your channel being "Just ...piggies!!!" 😂 I love just seeing them bopping around doing their piggy thing 💜💜💜 (And videos like this are super important. We gotta end the idea of starter pets and impulse pets.)
They live a lot longer than animals like hamsters, who only live for about 2 years. Piggies can even live up to around 10 years old, which is pretty long.
@@ThePiggieForest Yeah, so hamsters and rats/mice but that seems to be about it. Can make it to ten but doesn't do so routinely from what I can see... Idk, if that's what you're used to, hamsters living only to two, then maybe it piggy lifespans *seem* like a long time. But they're much, much shorter lived than most popular pets and companion animals.
@@stellangios yeah that is true. They don’t live as long as a cat or a dog. That’s why you have to cherish the moments with your piggies!