I ALMOST Gave Up My Guinea Pigs!
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No no Scotty no giving up pigs please. 😂
I've had my herd nearly four years now. The first year was challenging - near constant asthma attacks, having to basically live off my inhaler. That was fixed by switching hay brands as not all companies "de-dust" their hay (not sure what is involved, but it makes a difference). I found switching from Kaytee's Timothy to Oxbow's Timothy made my breathing easier.
The second year however my allergies continued to develop. I noticed my hands and fore-arms would welt up and break out in hives every time I refilled their hayracks, it would look like I stuck my arm in a hornet's nest afterwards. That's when I switched to orchard grass.
Two years later now with no problems. Girls are all happy and healthy, and I can stand being in the same room with their food.
I'm so glad you found a solution! Helping guinea pigs is definitely your calling! Just ask the pigs.
Thank Goodness for orchard grass! You would have been lost without your little fur babies. And them without you .Thanks for sharing!
I had the same issue! Except I had to switch back to timothy to try to help with my pig digestive issues and I was no longer allergic. Very odd.
Awwww BB kisses 💋
What’s really, really weird… is that I had medical testing done to determine the cause of my allergies and asthma, and when the results came back… I was allergic to basically every native grass EXCEPT for Timothy. Just Timothy. That was the only common/local grass or weed I did not have a powerful reaction to. They didn’t test me for Guinea pigs specifically, but thankfully, I did not have any reaction at all to the animals they DID test (I requested testing for feathers, also).
When I was a little girl, I all of a sudden became allergic to our 3 cats. I had tests. I decided to stay on antihistamines until, eventually, the older 2 passed away then I moved out of my parents house. Thankfully I've been OK with other animals ❤
My Guinea pig died in July and I have not gotten anymore because of the hay situation. I am afraid to get them and find out that the orchard hay is still a problem. Once I make a commitment to any animal I keep it.
I am also highly allergic to timothy hay (most grasses really but timothy hates me a lot) we feed out piggies a mixture and I take a daily antihistamine. I still suffer and have to wash after handling my piggies because of the itchies but I would rather suffer than yeet my piggies. I love them so so much it would break my heart XD
I have recently invested in an air purifier though so I'm hoping that'll help on the dust situation because that stuff gets EVERYWHERE. Hubby vacuums the critter cave every day for me though and he feeds the hay so I don't have to be in there while the dust is flying around. That helps so much.
I think I'm lucky having someone else to do the bits that make the allergies the most worse. It totally sucks when he's ill XD I have to change my clothes to go in there, wear gloves and a mask to feed hay. The piggies think I'm an imposter!
I made the switch to orchard grass before my allergies got too bad. But what I learned from my local rescue before I got my pigs was to keep the pigs in an open room like the dining room so the allergens can be more diluted and not concentrated like in a bedroom. This also allows the allergens to go through my HVAC filter instead of just going through my air filter. When I had to temporarily keep them in our spare bedroom, it was like night and day! It was way harder to breathe in the bedroom even with orchard grass hay
First comment, first view. Does anyone care about that? I'm also allergic to Timothy hay. It took me a good while to figure out that was the problem, and I'm still dealing with the results more than two years later!
Also people make sure you don't have HIDDEN MOLD in your house. This tends to be in corners, inside cupboards at the back. Where ever there is an outer wall such as the corners of a house as the cold can make the mold happen and not enough inside air circulation. What you described matches to my own horrible nightmare, which turned out to be a cupboard in my bedroom! and that mold brought down my immune defense. Suddenly I developed a strong allergy to my cat and also my hamster having never had a cat allergy before and never an allergy to any animal!! I ended up having to sell that house as I dreaded going into it, despite having it treated. The body does hit a point where it says run! I am about to get two male guinea pigs and will be starting off with orchard grass and fleece. I do already have an air filter. My current home has no mold thankfully and is just 10 years old. Good luck to anyone with allergies. Thanks for sharing Scotty. I constantly recommending your youtube it's a real blessing!! My cage will be a C&C 2x6 with a deep loop loft. I also do have a dust allergy, which oddly is not affected when I spend time with my horse. Also guineadad sells Orchard hay in a box that you just open up the sections to reveal the hay and you can attach the box to the side of the cage. This stops you from having to handle the hay. More expensive but may save some people or help maybe.
I’m allergic to all grasses, molds, hay, foods and trees. I’m allergic to pine trees. I live in the Daniel Boone Natural Forrest. Apparently if hay is fresh cut it’s time for the Benadryl. This was before Benadryl was over the counter. I had a bunny and broke out when I held him. I kept him until he went to the rainbow bridge. My doctor has me on Loratadine in the am and Zyrtec at night.
It's not a joke to do on my birthday Scotty !! ...l understand and thank God you where able to revert that 🙏
I’m so happy you figured that out! 😍Guinea pigs are so precious. And there scent .. wish I could bottle it!!❤️❤️🤣Thank you for loving and taking good care of your babies..❤️
Yes their smell piggies are the best aren't they 😊
@@janicemichaloski5292 they are !❤️I’m so in love with ours. I have realized it doesn’t matter how big or small your pet is. You still love them with all your heart!😍
They smell so good! 🤣makes me love them more😍
I definitely recommend testing! I had blood testing and I’m allergic to Timothy and piggies, and severely allergic dustmites. I use orchard grass.
Zyrtec and Allegra work well for me. I also have a prescription antihistamine, hydroxyzine, that I take at night.
Scotty, I feel yah, man. You should get a Hydroxyzine rx.
Like I said, switching to orchard Grass reduce my allergies to almost zero and I stopped using my rescue inhaler virtually overnight.
Thank you for making this video. Love Piggies :)
Very allergic to timothy hay but I was already a diagnosed asthmatic. I've done orchard grass for years now, so this has worked for me! I use generic Zyrtec and that works well for me. I also keep an air purifier in my office/pig room and will often wear gloves when changing out the hay.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Claire and I'm glad that it has made a difference! ♥️
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So glad the orchard hay worked out to help your allergies, especially because you love your piggies so much.
I didn’t know one could substitute for orchid grass!
We use orchard grassvforcour piggies too as my hubs is allergic to timothy. I think they like it better
Wow, I am glad that there is orchard hay!! OMG it would have been so terrible for those piggies if you had to give them up! 🍀🌻
I'm only allergic for cheap earrings with nickel in them. So I just don't wear nickel earrings.
BB is again so cute 🦜🕊️🦜🕊️
The only downside is that orchard hay is alittle more expensive. We use oxbow
Two of my precious gerbils passed away last year.one October 1st and the other November 19.the other two are doing well as is my hamster.i miss them dearly.dont give up scott.these little ones really need you very much.👍🏻
Thank you for doing this video. I'm also allergic to Timothy and have to used Orchard. There are a lot of people in the guinea pig and rabbit World who try to shame others for not feeding Timothy.
Clearly Scotty's piggies at least seems to be thriving and like he said you can give Timothy in pellets.
I had sometimes problem with eyes, however I changed a hay and sawdust also.
I'm glad you found a solution back then. Imagine not having been there for Billy, for examle!
I got guinea pigs instead of a cat or dog when I was younger because of how allergic me and my family are to animals I have severe dog allergies so they were an alternative, they are definitely the best pets to have if you can't have a cat or a dog
I totally agree
I have been under the care of an allergist off and on (mostly on) since I was a child. Hayfever, bronchial asthma, allergic to every tree except pine trees (thank you former Maine 2nd house)....Technically I am allergic to the pigs, but it is mostly cage cleaning in summer time. My cat allergy is no joke . I get allergy shots for it. I can't breathe and I can't speak when I have a bad reaction. As a petsitter I always tried to hide my mask but I have to wear it cleaning cat litter boxes-former allergy nurse's orders. Same nurse also said if I ever switch pets I need to be tested first. I wash my hands thoroughly after because if I forget and touch my eyes just what you said. I also have dry eyes and take prescription Restasis eye drops on my regular eye doctor's suggestion. There is a decent over the counter allergy eye drop I carry in my bag. Had bronchitis and then my 1st severe asthma attack a month later. When you literally spend a night coughing and then can't keep cough medicine down... The worst is my apple allergy. The last time I ate 1 my throat totally closed up and I had to make myself sick to be able to breathe. I love dogs and might adopt a dog for a change now that I can after Nini dies. I already know I am borderline allergic to them now so that has been added to the monthly shots as well. Lately I have been getting used to having Hizentra infusions for my immune system. They found out in February that I have developed Common Variable Immune Deficience (CVID). Count your blessings if you don't have any allergies, asthma or breathing problems. I now have a friend who deals with more things than I do. One example is 3 brain tumors.
Its good you feed your piggies orchard grass instead of timothy hay having allergies is no fun.good video vickie napa california
I have the same experience. I am allergic to many 'standard' hay types. Accidentally bought orchard / meadow hay and 90% of my reaction is gone
Bibi looks happy!
This happened to me too 😢
Pine shavings make me sneeze, then I switched to Aspen. Much better!
Im the opposite. I have a little reaction to it. Orchard hay… full on allergies and hives.
Thank you for this video. I'm starting to have coughing, voice going in and out, weezing. I'm going to the dr. tomorrow. I think I may be allergic to the timothy hay. I'm going to try switching to orchard grass.
I’ve been using orchard for years for my 10. Too many eye pokes with the Timothy and they didn’t like the large course portions. Goodness though, it’s all getting so expensive now!
I'm allergic to Timothy hay too !
I have to wear a mask when I give hay and clean my boys cage.
I now use orchard grass, the piggies don't mind.
I was worried I was allergic to the boys but it was the hay. 😊
I noticed that orchard grass works best for me too...and my girls seem to like it better. I do have a silly question...at what age are they considered adults?
I've had allergies since I was eight and got my first pair of guinea pigs, I just put up with the symptoms, blepharitis every so often but it's doable.
Timothy hay also kinda sucks? My boys go through it so much faster and waste more of it than orchard grass.
l have got asthma and l had to give the two boys up lm waiting for a place for gromit 😢xx
Hi! Quick question. Is 800 g a healthy weight for an adult female piggy. I've been trying to search online for answers but every answer is different. She's not being starved, she gets unlimited hay and water. She also gets veggies and pellets daily.
Aww Scotty, I'm so happy you switched the grass and feel better now, that's hectic! On the whole I'm okay with my piggies, cat and hay, but I do sometimes take an antihistamine if I feel a bit stuffy. Stay away from kitty cats!
We are going to try everything you have recommended! A horrible allergy season, colds, asthma - we 💞💞💞 our pigs too, will follow up later.
We use timothy hay & a small box of pine shavings & a whole lot of pads & blankets under it all.
Question- Were the pine shavings causing an allergic reaction as well?
Thank you sooo much for this video!!
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I am the opposite. Allergic to orchard hay and had to switch over to timothy hay. It was worth the extra money to not have itchy hives all day ❤
Did piggies have throw you a fuss switching to Orchard?
I’m changing as soon as K run out of Timothy because after 4 years I developed allergies
My eyes get itchy , watery and very red eye lids
That is what happened with us.. my daughter would have welts on her if the GPS scratched her with her nails when we had timothy .. once we switched out to orchard grass she didn't have that issue.
I have eczema and use a thick glove when I fill the hay. Im glad it doesn't bother me to breath around it but any type of hay iratates my skin a lot
I am so happy, happy, happy that you found a.solution. I just can not stand the thoughts of you havi g to give up those babies. My girl Frosty LOVES Orchard hay. But I am.not allergic to any of the hays. Thank you Scotty for trying different hay and not giving up. My son has allergies and I know the struggles you have endured. ❤❤❤❤❤
I have allergies as well and one of the problems I had was with cats. I used to volunteer at my local humane society and i did that work for five years. After five years of being around cats I have no allergies to them. Scotty I am glad you didn't have to give up your piggies and you allergies are under control.
Interesting! For me I react less to Timothy than the other hays. My family has guinea pigs because I am allergic to cats, dogs, and birds. With an air purifier and 1 allergy pill a day I can do guinea pigs - yay!
Scotty,
Sorry to hear that you thought of giving them up. Timothy Hay does make nose itchy but still buy it.
Fresh cut grass is bothersome as well.
As I've gotten older I think I am allergic to cats but I cant imagine not having them. Long hair cats was more noticeable growing up but its the dander.
I do have asthma and the prescribed albuterol does help. I prefer the aerosol machine to the inhalers but you need to have inhalers for when away from the house. The doctor had prescribed Flonase and it does help. Now its available over the counter.
Having bad asthma attacks is very scary. I hope someone checks on you.
I hope you feel better. Just gotta remember try not to touch your face when taking care of critters.
Angie
I'm glad u didn't give up yr babies and u found the solution to yr allergies I was wondering how the piggies is that was barely starting to move one of his legs I hope he's legs are getting better
I had to figure out a solution for my allergies as well and now me and my son are on the search To adopt another piggie. Question the c&c cages from Kavee with the top (I have cats) can I make that so only one grid opens vs the whole top?
You know as a kid when I had guinea pigs, I also might have been allergic to certain type of hay that we had for our guinea pigs. I didn't know at the time we thought it was just an allergy to the guinea pigs but then it hit me when I got older. It wasn't them because I was at a friend's house and well I wasn't having bad sneezing fits. It was the hay. We were feeding the guinea pigs. Man, I wish I knew that when I was younger. I would have kept going with guinea pigs to this day if I knew that. Sadly after my last two boys passed away that was it
Thank you will try this out. I have asthma and really hard to breathe when I clean up and also have hayfever so makes it really hard. I find even with the fleece the hair can flare up my asthma too. The hay is definitely something we can try reduce the effect it has on me. He’s our last piggie and quite old so want him to have everything he likes
Timothy is the plant that farmers are stereotyped as having in their mouths. The bottom of the stem of the seed heads is sweet and tasy to chew on. I wonder if chewing on green timothy stems as a kid inoculates you against later timothy hay allergies later. I am allergic to alfalfa, but not timothy.
Why do you think is that ?😮
My kids dad is allergic to all kinds of stuff just like you and we have a air purifier. Also cleaning the Guinea pigs daily is a must. Orchard hay and Timothy hay mix is a good way to keeping allergens down, vacuuming the floor and he takes some Allegra daily but he loves his daughter and encourages to follow her interests.
Thank you for putting this info out there to help people that may need to hear this!
^__^ BB is too cutee! when he showcased the winds
This will be a VERY helpful video for some people! I’ll keep it in mind as a reference. So, several years ago, when I was living at my last house, I was allergic to cut grass, or something in it and would have to keep my inhaler handy. Allegra, or the generic equivalent, helped a lot. I didn’t have guinea pigs then, but anytime I would go around hay or cut grass, I could feel my airways closing up a little. One time I remember clearly, was at the Greene County Youth Fair and I remember walking into a building where they kept rabbits and the hay made my airways close up to the point where I was gasping. This was before I was prescribed an inhaler so it was really scary…. Since I have moved to the village, I don’t seem to have any grass allergies anymore. I even cut the lawn myself now and can handle Timothy, Orchard Grass, etc no problem. The only time I’ve had trouble breathing around hay was this past month and a half when I developed pneumonia after a round of Covid. I’m feeling a lot better after antibiotics though thankfully! It seems piggies can catch Covid btw! I gave them extra peppers and vitamin C and they recovered quickly… Thanks for posting this helpful video! 😊
I'm not allergic to Timothy hay, but I wanted to treat my piggies to something different and tried an orchard grass and alfalfa mix.. They aren't big fans of it. I was so surprised because so many people with piggies have said how much their pigs liked either or both that I was certain my boys would go crazy for it. Nope. They will eat it if they don't have their regular hay but it takes them a while to give in and they don't eat as much of it or as eagerly as they do the Timothy hay. I was so disappointed with the whole situation after being so excited to give them something I thought they would be excited about, too but that's just the way it goes I guess. My "if it wasn't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all" thing struck again. 😢
I am grateful you didnt have to give up your boys ❤I love your videos ❤
Hey dusty BB!!!! We love you! ❤
I gave my neighbor girl one of my surprise baby male piggies. Her Dad was highly allergic to piggie, wood shavings, and Timothy hay. After doing a power point presentation on how she would use paper bedding, grass hay and always keep Theo in her bedroom, she was allowed to get Theo. Theo is a unique piggie, from the time he was born he avoided all 7 of his siblings and didnt really hang with his Mom or Aunty. But he loves his human Mom. BTW her Dad has ever had an issue after almost 4 yrs.
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Your body was crying out, “stop! You’re poisoning me!”
For about two decades, we thought my brother was allergic to guinea pigs and then finally found out it was just the Timothy Hay he was allergic to. That’s why we have 10 pigs again now that I’m an adult. (yes, my brother lives with me. What did you expect in this economy? 😂)
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I'm so glad you found a solution that let you keep the piggies! You are one of the best things that ever happened to guinea pigs!❤️❤️❤️
Thanks! I had mad allergies about 12 years ago, to my cats! I needed an inhaler plus Flonase and a steroid. It was miserable but since I had cats since I was born, I never suspected an allergy. In retrospect, I realized why I always had hives. My doctor assumed I would get rid of my cats and I nearly laughed at him! Turns out Zyrtec is a miracle drug for me. I am so grateful to be able to keep my cats!
Thank you Jan!
So awesome you found a solution to your allergies! It would've been so awful if you would've had to give away your piggies.
It was a complete blessing
Hey Scotty, thank you for NOT giving up on your piggies! I'm allergic to hay/grasses too and I know the struggle. I hope some people who change to orchard grass hay will experience a similar positive change when it comes to allergies.
Same! Moved from Timothy to Orchard hay. 😷
Not sure if you’ve shared, but where do you buy your hay? Buying in bulk seems to be most cost efficient, but 50lb Oxbow has become worse (last two batches have tough hay that our piggies don’t like to eat) and more expensive.
If you check the food, diet playlist I have shared videos from the feed store where I buy my hay several times. I buy orchard Grass by the Bale and I store it in bins on my porch.
I am very allergic to all shavings. Fleece is a life saver....for humans and pigs! Wood dust is a carcinagen so best not to use at all .
That's true
I had gotten a bale of timothy from tractor supply and my hands got red and itchy so i switched back to local hay( I usually can get a bale for free,;( horse friend) and my hands aren't itchy
That's interesting
I have a question. Is it possible that a guinea oig could be somewhat allergic to the dust from hay? I have one little girl, Iggy, that I think it bothers. I know it bothers me and now Im taking meds for it.
It's unlikely but dust can make anyone sneeze in general. I buy hay in bulk and try to get the dust out before I feed it. Having a reaction to dust is different from being allergic to a genetic species. I am allergic to certain types of pollen and certain grasses and cats
Hey Scotty I have 6 years old girl and her name is Pepa,Last Thursday she got diarrhea so I immediately took her to the vet and we find out that she have Coccidia eimeria😭she got antibiotics and pain medicine and she got bene-bac but her poop isn’t looking good(it’s soft and longer like a couple poops in one row) I cleaned her cage twice a day she eats and drinks normally but can you please tell me if that kind of poop could be caused by parasite 🦠 and for how long it has to be like that? Please help me I don’t know what to do😭
I don't know if it is a parasite or not, Ivermectin or any antiparasitic medication should cure or prevent parasites and the vet should be able to do that. Activated charcoal also can help with extremely soft poops or diarrhea. There is a charcoal cure video on my TH-cam channel and it is also posted in the illness section of the free guinea pig care guide on my website.
Most hay goes to waste in a guinea pig cage. Guinea pigs only eat certain parts of it anyway. Over 25 years ago when I had my guinea pig, we gave him a salad of sorts for food that included pellets, seeds, dehydrated fruit and more and that's all he ate for the 7 years he lived. Our other guinea pig ate the same stuff when we had him and he lived until 6.
Hay waste is just a part of having piggies but that is no reason not to feed it. And with orchard grass there is less waste. I sure hope someone reading your comment does not also try to feed the diet you fed to your pigs 24 years ago to their piggies. 🥲
I'm allergic to hay when it is in drying process. But here in Czech Rep. there is mostly only "meadow" hay, But I bought timothy hay to try it - it is really expensive here, 15bucks per kilogram which is price for what I can get 25-30kgs of meadow hay. I got hives on my skin when manipulating timothy hay, especially if it comes more dusty with little pieces. I giving them timothy hay as threat few times in week, but I buying just 1lb bag of that hay from brand where it comes without dust and small pieces, so I do not expose my skin for more just few seconds, and its fine.
Primary piggies eat meadow hay from 2nd cut. It is really soft and nice green, our piggies eat it much more than timothy, but they love timothy tops with seeds
Thank you for sharing your experience
I am not buying Timothy again, too long and hard.
Try 2nd or 3rd cut
My husband is allergic to my Guinea pigs. He is dealing with his allergy to them and he has asthma. He was driving over the road and didn’t have to worry about that now it’s really bad that he’s home. My husband has to use his inhaler, prednisone so he can breath. I totally understand. We tried a cheaper fleece from Chewy’s and it was awful smelling after just 1 day. 6:37 We just can’t afford the really good fleece. I am not giving up my girls! They’re going to be 4 in June.
Have you tried guinea dad liners or the thick liners from the pig room's Austin? You would really only need 2 sets of large liners and then smaller ones to keep in places where they lay at and eat to be switched out more frequently than the whole large one.
@@neelymurphy6797 no I haven’t. We have a jumbo cage and not many places make that size except where I bought the cage and they charge almost $200 for one fleece. We have a loft too.
@@rebeccaknight8249 ohh Ok, well check out those because there are lots of different sizes available especially Austin's because he makes his own as his business, so you could possibly message him and see about getting a certain size if it's not already available. Scotty has also made a lot of his own before by buying the fabric and sewing the cotton batting in between, so he has videos showing how.
I got 2 male guniea pigs they are bonded i got to take 1 to vet for a lump.do i take the other Guniea pig also.can someone please give me a answer
I like to transport my Piggies either in a 2x3 C&C cage or the largest pet store cage I can so that they can travel together. If they are very bonded and trust each other it's not absolutely necessary but it couldn't hurt if the drive is safe and comfortable for them
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I'm glad you found a way to keep them & not be allergic & miserable
Our health is so important, and this is very important to share!! I'm so lucky to have no hay allergies, but I do have ulcerative colitis and mild allergies to some foods. So, yes, health is a big deal to us all, but especially if there are others we care for! It sounds like you went through so much with your health, but what a relief it must have been to have found what works for you!!! 💗
Oh yes, foraging foods give a great variety, especially if your animals, are fresh food sensetive. Great video 😊
Hi Scotty. I'm glad you found a good alternative to Timothy hay. Some people swear by Quercetin tablets from the health food store for allergies. There's something about Timothy hay, sometimes I get a cough, sometimes not but I give my piggies meadow feeding hay and all the other Burgess Guinea Excel various types of hay they sell. I've owned piggies since 1992 so don't worry, there's always a way around a problem 👍. There's a huge range of types of hay.nowadays. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and take care 👍🐹🐹
All I give the boys, love orchard grass.. but yes I agree the other hays made me so irritated
Glad you never gave up. But that is you Scotty you never give up. Thank you for the message!!
Orchard grass is a life saver. That and fleece bedding !
Whoa! Talk about "clickbait" Scotty 🤦♀️ My boys have enjoyed orchard hay since I got them, there's too much waste with the timothy what with all the stalks.
I wouldn't really call it clickbait, the fact is I almost had to stop having guinea pigs completely because of a severe allergy. Unless you've experienced it you cannot fully appreciate how debilitating it is to not be able to breathe
It wasn’t clickbait! 💜