10 Things You Need to Know BEFORE GETTING GUINEA PIGS - Part 1 | BEGINNERS GUIDE | Guinea Pig Care

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  • If you’re thinking about getting a GUINEA PIG, make sure you first watch this beginner's guide on what you need to know about #guineapigs. Guinea pigs need specific care and have needs that are different to some other small pets. If you’ve never had guinea pigs before, it is very likely you may not be aware of the work or costs involved. Also watch PART 2: • 10 More Things You NEE... as there are 10 more VERY IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING GUINEA PIGS.
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  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @tokie4413
    @tokie4413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +887

    Me a deaf person with guinea pigs in my bedroom: I am four parallel universes ahead of you

    • @frasermartin345
      @frasermartin345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      You made me chuckle. Thank you

    • @mustelidaefamily5198
      @mustelidaefamily5198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      One reason I can get Guinea pigs it’s because my grandma is deaf and we sleep together in my room, soo she can’t hear them lol and that’s better so she doesn’t get annoyed☺️

    • @error3583
      @error3583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@frasermartin345 I don’t know why but your comment literally just brightened my entire day. I love you random stranger

    • @tokie4413
      @tokie4413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Aw thank you guys :D

    • @breannafaith6454
      @breannafaith6454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

  • @robertdavis5714
    @robertdavis5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +499

    Their sound is music to my ears.

    • @chandsaegar2857
      @chandsaegar2857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🙂🙃👂🎼🎶

    • @solascripturaPR1517
      @solascripturaPR1517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is.
      I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvveee their squeaks.
      Been a "fan" of them --all small, furry animals-- since a little boy (never really been a dog lover: because of their random barking).

    • @tejramloll1994
      @tejramloll1994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your ears are dumb to my eyes 😊

    • @adorxluvly1248
      @adorxluvly1248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tejramloll1994 right this music is trash lol

    • @skytabin5086
      @skytabin5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jesus loves you

  • @AllieXwilliams
    @AllieXwilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    Things I’m doing right
    1.lost of space
    2.i have 2 boys
    3. They get fresh veggies every day
    4.i play with them (if they let me)
    5. I can clean there cage
    6. I can trim nails (or my mom)
    7. I can groom shooky(my super long hair one)
    8. I am always home
    9. They get the right about of food (hay,veggies,pellets)
    10. I love when they talk!!!
    11. I’m not allergic!
    12.i am not going anywhere anytime soon BC I’m 15 lol!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      It sounds like you're a good piggy parent! :)

    • @AllieXwilliams
      @AllieXwilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Update on my piggies: they still don’t like me very much, I can go I to the room where there cage is and they run away from me. When I pick them up they let me hold them tho. There cages gets very stinky so Deep clean it about every 2-3 days. When I put them in a laundry basket with a blanket underneath they run from me at first but then they seem to enjoy my pets on there ears. Overall I love my pigs but I wish they would feel the same way about me!🥲😁😚💗

    • @zoe-ci3xv
      @zoe-ci3xv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hii! I have a question as I’m wondering about getting a guinea pig! 😊
      Do they need to be able to graze on grass? I live in an apartment and it doesn’t have a garden! Also another thing is, do they get scared by dog barking? People walk their dogs by the apartments and the bark SO MUCH! It’s ok if you can answer! :)

    • @AllieXwilliams
      @AllieXwilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@zoe-ci3xv loud noises do startle the piggies. Mine are upstairs and away from my dogs so they don’t hear them. But over time i think they will get used to the loud barking from time to time. It might take a little longer for them to be comfortable because of the shocking loud noises tho. I have taken my pigs outside to play with the kids I babysit(on the grass) and they liked it, but it’s not a necessary need. I’m not the perfect pet parent but that is what I have gathered throughout my pig Journey so far. I hope this helps at least a little bit!😁

    • @zoe-ci3xv
      @zoe-ci3xv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AllieXwilliams aww thanks! Also, are they noisy at night? As in can I keep them in my bedroom? I have this shelf and it’s very wide and big was I was thinking of getting a big hutch and putting it under there, (with lamps etc so it’s not dark when I’m not in the room) 😊

  • @soundlessmelody7618
    @soundlessmelody7618 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My hamster passed away 2 months ago
    I commented on this video a year ago and stumbled upon it once again
    Getting guinea pigs soon, building a waaaaay larger enclosure for them to have fun in
    R.I.P BMO
    Thanks again for the advice

  • @brachiosaurus6350
    @brachiosaurus6350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Unfortunately mine died yesterday after having her for almost 7 years since she was a few weeks old Rest In Peace Trixie you will be very missed ❤️

    • @sololafolle1808
      @sololafolle1808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What a coincidence I was thinking of getting one and it had that same name but rip

    • @brachiosaurus6350
      @brachiosaurus6350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sololafolle1808 she brought me lots of happy memories I say go for it

    • @keneanadera3998
      @keneanadera3998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      trixie will be in piggy heaven running around other guinea pigs and eeating hay

    • @aanyasworld8461
      @aanyasworld8461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@keneanadera3998 I can feel god saying awww Rip trixie

    • @hundo3k798
      @hundo3k798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      aw omg I had a guinea pig named trixie too and she also lived for about 7 years :')

  • @ashley-ik9hj
    @ashley-ik9hj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    I had guinea pigs when I was like twelve years old; I didn't research about guinea pigs or anything - and unfortunately the passed away. Now that I am more mature and older I have decided to get some more [I'm 19 now]. I've been watching more videos and now I am more educated about them. :)

    • @GThunder_Gaming
      @GThunder_Gaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      WE ARE THE SAME! I got one when I was 11 and back then I don't know how to take care of them so they also passed away. I just turned 19 today and I miss taking care of guinea pigs so I'm thinking about getting them.

    • @lilyannabelle2470
      @lilyannabelle2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was the same with me. We got two guinea pigs when I was 9 and now I’m 18 and want to get guinea pigs again, so have done so much research to make sure I’m more educated now about them and their care ❤️

    • @frozenolives6745
      @frozenolives6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did it die?

    • @puppetandfun1362
      @puppetandfun1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been wanting Guinea pigs since I saw some at the farm 😂. So I’ve been watching Guinea piggles to find out some things I need to get and how to care for them.

    • @ashley-ik9hj
      @ashley-ik9hj ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @𝐴𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑎 𝑘 Okay, first of all, no need to be judgemental. Some people are very different and aren't like you who know how to take care of pets. I've learned my mistakes and now how to take proper care.

  • @missingsummerur7wq
    @missingsummerur7wq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Thinks I’m doing right 😃!:
    -Everybody has at least 1/2 buddies in my herd
    -Big space!!
    -Fresh veggies every morning and evening(7am-5pm)
    -Nails trimmed every week or so and groomed every week
    -Pellets, hay, and water always refilled
    -Play with them for at least 20 minutes a day! (Each)
    -Make fun little games for them to entertain them!
    I love my little herd! ❤️
    3 boys: Apollo, Patch, and Bruno
    3 girls: Cleo, August, Lady

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Fantastic! You sound like a brilliant piggy parent! :)

    • @beverleybalshaw9119
      @beverleybalshaw9119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I too have a Cleo 😊
      And two more girls, Phoebe and Sheba. Sadly my elderly gent Tipsy, had to be put to sleep.😢 I held him as he crossed the Rainbow 🌈. Oh yes we cry, but I have always stayed with my pets large or small, you owe it to them to show you love them, as they loved us unconditionally all their lives 💗
      I also have a big space for my piggies. I don't intend reducing it, even though I'm almost on the pavement outside....on the sofa....
      watching TV!! lol 😆 My girls have a 3x5 grid and floor time for "play time" and love to zoom. They are going for a nail trim tomorrow, as they're young and still skittish, I want them to have a good experience, without any mishaps!😱. They are coming out of their shell and climb on me for treats, but scream blue murder when picked up, no matter how gentle! 😅 They do calm down, when THEY are ready. They may never be like to be picked up, but kindness and gentleness ALL THE TIME is the key to a piggies heart,
      (🐹 don't forget the treats!! 🥕🥬)

  • @colorfulsomething5008
    @colorfulsomething5008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Very nice that you mentioned the cage size and how most sold cages are too small. And also that you should never have one alone, but always two! That is sooo important and everyone getting guinea pigs should know this.

  • @muahmichelle
    @muahmichelle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    i cant believe im finding out just now that guinea pigs should be in pairs :( i feel so bad! I wish i got my guinea pig a friend. she lived for 6 years.

    • @lavalampa3254
      @lavalampa3254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Actually very often guinea pig stress themselves out a lot....l think we did a mistake by having too.... from time to time we have to split them in different cages and slowly introduce them again, for some time they are good and than again same process. I feel my guinea pig that was alone lived stress free life,was much more comfortable doing stuff, interacting with us and we spent quite a lot time with him, sister would do her homework and guina was sleeping or cuddling in her lap.

    • @ReadyorNot811
      @ReadyorNot811 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lavalampa3254 the cage was probably too small for 2.

    • @lavalampa3254
      @lavalampa3254 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReadyorNot811 That definitely can't be the case cause they have a whole room on display and cage itself isn't small, it's always open and they jump in and out when they want....they attack each other even outdoors, they're both males tho but l don't think it would be different in case of females, we fostered females in few occasions and l find them more aggressive.

  • @isabelleoney3318
    @isabelleoney3318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    the intro made my guinea pigs jump lol
    edited: wow, i didn't think i'd get so many likes. thanks guys!

    • @kelsie3124
      @kelsie3124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @Bluntbunne
      @Bluntbunne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

    • @faithgardner1899
      @faithgardner1899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @chloe9421
      @chloe9421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@faithgardner1899 I want oneeeee so bad but how many times a day do you feed them and how much

    • @faithgardner1899
      @faithgardner1899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chloe9421 for me 3 times

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Shall we do a GUINEA PIG HAMPER GIVEAWAY in a future video? VOTE HERE: Thumbs UP on this comment for YES or thumbs DOWN for NO

    • @p.p6847
      @p.p6847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can guinea pigs transmit diseases to humans please say something

    • @ashanand478
      @ashanand478 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes

  • @alaskacosplay
    @alaskacosplay ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'd love to own a few guinea pigs one day. Not only are they adorable, they are a historically accurate pet as they have been kept by royals and nobles back in the day. But if I was going to travel but not on a plane or boat but by car, I'd rather bring them with me.

  • @foxytudios2755
    @foxytudios2755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This is helping me making a good choice of thinking to ask my parents to get me a guinea pig thank you!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm really glad it's been helpful :) Remember that guinea pigs like to be in pairs though so we always recommend getting two - you can see our video about this here th-cam.com/video/88S6bCn6ww8/w-d-xo.html

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      make sure the pair aren't male and female unless you want a lot of GUINEA PIGs

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Draco Malfoy also dont put two males together

    • @UdonnoodleAJDerpy
      @UdonnoodleAJDerpy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joejacko1587 two males can 100% be put together. they just require maybe a bit more space and seperate food and water. i own two bonded males who absolutely love eachother and have had no issues.

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UdonnoodleAJDerpy how old are they

  • @dream__soda7900
    @dream__soda7900 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I work night shifts and want a cuddly companion such as these fellas. They are so adorable.

  • @Mothra-0708
    @Mothra-0708 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Things I did right:
    -big space
    -lots of veggies
    -2 girls: Berry, and Oreo
    -lots of play time
    -nails trimmed and groomed every week
    Pellets, hay, veggies, and water always refilled

  • @anemones_editz
    @anemones_editz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "They are noisy"
    That's one of the things that I love about them ❤️

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  ปีที่แล้ว

      So do we, there noises are so cute aren't they :) But it's important people realise this because it isn't for everyone, particularly if they're thinking of having the guinea pigs in a bedroom :)

  • @pandaedits8555
    @pandaedits8555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Welp now I gotta to go get another Guinea pig because I did not know they NEED a partner but I’m kinda happy cuz now I get two

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I love that water bottle!! It's so unique, and I don't think they have those in the U.S.! Wonderful video, you're so professional!

    • @sage_roblox1804
      @sage_roblox1804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They do have those water bottles

    • @erickadavenport8755
      @erickadavenport8755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Those bottle are in pet stores so yes we have them here to

    • @katyb.3520
      @katyb.3520 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can someone link this one? It’s so cute!

  • @helenwhewell2739
    @helenwhewell2739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Your channel I so underrated like these vids help me so much

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you :) I'm glad you're finding our videos helpful!

    • @RaymondSmith-if6ge
      @RaymondSmith-if6ge ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Helen how are you doing today

  • @VitexWalker
    @VitexWalker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Aww I have always wanted a Guinea but after watching this I see now is not the right time. Thank you for the information.

  • @Carla-xs2if
    @Carla-xs2if 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    This was so helpful! I’m taking in some piggies from a friend who wants to rehome hers so now I’m learning how to take the best care of them

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's great news! I hope you enjoy caring for your new piggies, they're adorable little pets :) x

    • @ekn4466
      @ekn4466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wow same!!

    • @austinmiller1427
      @austinmiller1427 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm getting my rescue piggie either tomorrow or the next day 😊

  • @weedlebunz
    @weedlebunz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    🐾❤️”Their never ending companionship and love outweighs their smelliness!” 🐾❤️

  • @user-sd3nu4ug2r
    @user-sd3nu4ug2r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am getting one pig soon! And since it’s quarantine I will be able to play with it al lot!

  • @girlcavegaming3602
    @girlcavegaming3602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I hate leaving my guinea pigs for even just one day with my brother😂

  • @The_Cute_Raccoon
    @The_Cute_Raccoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Their sounds are so adorable ♥️

  • @kayievlogs
    @kayievlogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that's so helpful 👍 I'll get piggies this coming week. this is a very informative content for us begginers 🥰🥰

  • @kayla5237
    @kayla5237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m thinking about fostering my brothers guinea pigs for a few months trying to see what I’m getting myself into

  • @dannyschweikhard3635
    @dannyschweikhard3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    wayyyy to much work for me. Glad I found this video

  • @otdl6dktlufuc
    @otdl6dktlufuc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you🥰 it's so very helpful

  • @vicvessells
    @vicvessells 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my brother found a guinea pig in a park, my family and I fell in love with it so now it’s apart of our family, so now i’m here

  • @DreamSounds19
    @DreamSounds19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing this tips, fully watched.Full support friend,see you always

  • @worldofpiggies2797
    @worldofpiggies2797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really cute Guinea pigs! And so true❤💕

  • @KingLemi8725
    @KingLemi8725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This helped sooooooo much THANK YOU

  • @alexad7451
    @alexad7451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @sunglowwolf-7917
    @sunglowwolf-7917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m thinking of fostering small animals in the future (instead of adopting permanently) this was all inspire thanks to my bunnies and soon we might be getting an upgrade for our bunnies so we will probably have the unnecessary extra space we might as well use!

  • @vi.xoxo.
    @vi.xoxo. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Can we just take a moment for her hair!! It’s so pretty! Also thank u so much! This video helped me a lot! I just got a baby guinea pig for my 1 1/2 year old piggy and they seem to like it!! Thank u so much!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm really glad you found this helpful and it's great that you've got a friend for your other guinea pig. They do love to have company :) You can find out more about guinea pig care on our website at www.guineapiggles.com

    • @vi.xoxo.
      @vi.xoxo. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GuineaPiggles thank u again! U are such a amazing youtuber!

  • @mynails_forfun
    @mynails_forfun ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got my rabbit and realised I have a hay allergy. I’m very lucky that all my allergies are mild and the occasional antihistamine dose the job. He’s totally worth itchy skin and eyes even thinking of adding guinea pigs to the family now.

  • @icecreamguineapigs
    @icecreamguineapigs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good video! All these facts you are talking about are so true for the pigs! As already having guinea pigs, I would totally recommend this to someone who is looking into getting guinea pigs!

  • @RainingDayx
    @RainingDayx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty im getting 2 boys in tuseday and im so excited and this gided it also my mom knows how to bc she has a guinea pig when she was young

  • @97b0n3s
    @97b0n3s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting two guniea pigs when I move and this was so helpful Omg❤️❤️

  • @RetrHaze
    @RetrHaze 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks alot for the help and just to show my appreciation i subbed

  • @yellowkleenex603
    @yellowkleenex603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    All of your piggies are soo cute and fluffy!! 🥰😍

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you :) Mind you, all guinea pigs are super cute and adorable don't you think?!

    • @yellowkleenex603
      @yellowkleenex603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Guinea Piggles OH MY GOD YES! THEY’RE SOOO CUTE!😍

    • @worldofpiggies2797
      @worldofpiggies2797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed!

  • @TheBoomBoomandPowPowShow
    @TheBoomBoomandPowPowShow หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the video! It is important people understand the attention and care they require. I was amazed to learn how sociable they are! I got guinea pigs because I could not have a dog in my apartment, and let me tell you they give me more attention than any of my dogs ever did...🥰 My Piggies Boom Boom and Pow Pow are Happy Piggies, we have them in our living room with an open door policy when we're home, so they roam freely ❤

  • @caityross319
    @caityross319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is very important!!

  • @vickywright54
    @vickywright54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omgosh the little brush 🥰🥰🥰

  • @tracy4075
    @tracy4075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm 9 and will care for mine so much. I will feed every day and give water and cut Nails( I will ask my dad to help) and will NOT wash them. And I will love them soo much. Also I have my room pig safe so I will let them free roam in my room and probably let it sleep in my bed if it wants and will clean the poop

  • @caseyd4439
    @caseyd4439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for making this video because I’m getting a guinea pig

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Cassandra, I hope this video is helpful and do bear in mind that we always recommend getting a pair of guinea pigs because a single guinea pig can get depressed - you might want to check out our video on "can a guinea pig live alone" th-cam.com/video/88S6bCn6ww8/w-d-xo.html. You might also want to check out our website for lots more advice here www.guineapiggles.com :)

    • @caseyd4439
      @caseyd4439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I forgot to say that I’m getting to or more

  • @may8486
    @may8486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great know I know what to do !!!!

  • @MightyQueso1279
    @MightyQueso1279 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting a guinea pig to tomorrow can't wait 😃😃🙂

  • @keoratha3613
    @keoratha3613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so beautiful guinea pig

  • @Wishkittydog
    @Wishkittydog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There cuteness are music to my ears 👂!

  • @iloverobin-su2xi
    @iloverobin-su2xi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Im about to get 2 guiniea pigs soon so this was very helpful! :)

    • @chloey7573
      @chloey7573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i have 2 guinea pigs i had them for 3 weeks :)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you've found this helpful. We also have loads of info on our website here www.guineapiggles.com that you might find useful

  • @Theowlhouse2854
    @Theowlhouse2854 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for getting me to know this I might be getting a guinea pig for Christmas

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget to get a pair :) By the way, you might find page on our website helpful. www.guineapiggles.co.uk/how-to-look-after-a-guinea-pig/

  • @evib7244
    @evib7244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video, thank you! I'd like to get 2 guinea pigs, but I travel a lot (1 hour trip with the car, normal road, once a week or once every two weeks to visit family-and then back home, of course). Will these trips be super stressful for the piggie? Would it help if I sit in the rear seats and soothe it on my lap? (By petting and maybe giving them a treat).or should getting them be out of the question?

  • @joselinacostanza974
    @joselinacostanza974 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love guinea pigs
    And I love your channel

  • @TypeR10CSS
    @TypeR10CSS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love guinea pigs so much 😻

  • @janetpattison8474
    @janetpattison8474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very very interesting. They don’t Tell you anything at the pet stores. I had no idea they needed so much care

  • @melodyyoung3922
    @melodyyoung3922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I might be getting a guinea pig for my birthday so be there actually really useful so anyways thank you for this video

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome :)

    • @melodyyoung3922
      @melodyyoung3922 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GuineaPiggles yeah it's a lot of help so if you could do like any more videos like I'm going to watch the second version right now and I hope I learned something new bye

    • @RaymondSmith-if6ge
      @RaymondSmith-if6ge ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Melody how are you doing

  • @kylieeiscooll
    @kylieeiscooll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thing ima get one soon and I found it

  • @nirv_aanaa
    @nirv_aanaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for these! I already got one, but yknow. Ill be frons wishing for a new cage for my guinea pig on christmas since they (still dont know their gender) are maybe going to get a friend

  • @washingtonhidalgo3056
    @washingtonhidalgo3056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good input if you want a lot from your guinea pigs

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    For all you need when you get your first guinea pigs, check out our STARTER KIT LIST guineapiggles.com/guinea-pig-starter-kit

  • @mudpuddle1762
    @mudpuddle1762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I only have one i found out about pairs to late since the other got sold by the time i had the money tho im happy hes ok have him for 7years about to be 8years i don’t want to think when he passes but it something i have to be prepared for the next time i get one in a pair that time it’ll be a long time before i do.

  • @Baller_G
    @Baller_G 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good content broo

  • @lucindagrant3588
    @lucindagrant3588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I found this video super helpful and am considering getting them! I was wondering what the verdict is on "unsocialized" guinea pigs, someone at my local pet shop said one of her guinea pigs just doesn't get along with others and must be kept alone- any thoughts, ideas, or maybe there are ways to 'socialize' them?

  • @commenter594
    @commenter594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh ma’am thankyou! I’m getting a guinea pig soon - I didn’t know they could get depressed without another of their kind so it helped a lot, hopefully I won’t be allergic to them since my sinus is very sensitive, I sneeze a lot every day :(
    Great video! Very informative :)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you :) I'm glad you liked the video. I guess guinea pigs are much like humans. If we were completely on our own but living with other animals we would probably feel very lonely too.

    • @commenter594
      @commenter594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GuineaPiggles ah now that I think about it, you are quite very right. I really appreciate the help! I would’ve been devastate if I made my guinea pig depressed luckily we’re getting two! One female and one male hopefully they’ll be happy with eachother :)

    • @HeyImFunne
      @HeyImFunne ปีที่แล้ว

      @@commenter594 How’s it going?

  • @gizzyshowman860
    @gizzyshowman860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting one next weekend

  • @leviackerman6446
    @leviackerman6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the in formation

  • @1an1_
    @1an1_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I just got 2 beautiful 4 week old male Guinea pigs today! We keep them in an outdoor cage but it is sheltered with blankets and a verandah. We live in a cold area but we included warm blankets, beanies and A LOT of fleece. Do you think this will be okay?
    Also they seem very scared and and worried, I think it’s just because they were separated from their family and maybe just still settling in but I just want to clarify that this is normal.
    Great video! Can’t wait to be an amazing mum! ❤❤

  • @steamin3354
    @steamin3354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will be getting two this week(I think) I hope they do get along and I’m prepared for the commitment I’m just scared I won’t do very good.

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you get them from a rescue, they'll be able to make sure you have a bonded pair so they get along.. We always recommend rescue piggies :) Check out our website for tips on how to care for your guinea pigs and research things and you should be fine :) guineapiggles.com/how-to-look-after-a-guinea-pig

    • @steamin3354
      @steamin3354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GuineaPiggles thank you for assuring me I’m excited for them😁😁😁😁

  • @Dancer.221
    @Dancer.221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm watching this video many times as I will have my guinea pigs next week.

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have lots more videos on our channel that will help you learn how to care for your guinea pigs too :)

    • @Dancer.221
      @Dancer.221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GuineaPiggles Yes thank you so much for the videos I'll have my guinea pigs tomorrow and your videos are really helpful. Thank you so much for the videos.

  • @rowanheart8122
    @rowanheart8122 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom's coworker is offering us her two males, and we're considering it, although not all that seriously. Despite it not being a strong possibility, I'm doing all the research I can.

  • @mashachan2437
    @mashachan2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember my aunt got me Guinea pig and I really loved him but ended up being allergic to him which wasn’t fun, so they had to return him to the pet shop I’ve only had him for two days and was about to get him another Guinea pig because I read that but sadly I couldn’t

  • @soundlessmelody7618
    @soundlessmelody7618 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a hamster, his name is BMO, 4 months old rn.
    Thinking about getting a Guinea pig because the petshop I saw them at has a small shitty tank/cage thingy with 3 of them in it.
    Thank you for the advice!

  • @YouTube-tied
    @YouTube-tied ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The close caption for "long-haired" came out as "lunkhead" hahaha...Hey reet-rats have feelings too! :) Great presentation and solid facts and knowledge. I'll wager that most people my age (57) in America had reet-rats when we were kids and maybe as teens too and never knew most of this stuff. I'd love to own a pair now but schedule doesn't really permit it.

  • @fuzzysisters4434
    @fuzzysisters4434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your guinea pigs are SO. SO. SO. CUTE!!!!!

  • @soaptj
    @soaptj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had a few rabbits over the years and I'm curious to see if it's similar to rabbits. I'm not going to get one myself however.

  • @sofiahurtig8903
    @sofiahurtig8903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have 2 guineapigs, both girls. I have alot time for them, they do have hay all the time. And ofcourse vegetables, but not really any dandelion leaves or anything like that because well, there's already LOTS of snow on the ground. Lumi, is a bit bigger pig, compared to her sister Lulu. Lumi loves attention, right now she is sleeping on me. So i don't want to bother her, Lulu loves attention too. Lumi is white, and Lulu has white, black, brown, and dark brown colored fur.
    But the thing i really need to know is that how often should i bathe my pigs? I know bathing them too often will dry out their skin. So i want to make sure i don't bathe them too much, their fur is short and usually very soft. But it has started to feel a bit rough than usually. They are still young, so could that be because they are getting older? Maybe, but how much do guineapigs usually shed? I love my guineapigs, and i want them to be happy and healthy, so if you have time. Please answer if you can.

  • @vildachaparral9841
    @vildachaparral9841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm getting 2 piggies in 2 days, really exited

  • @B3LLAISBACKK
    @B3LLAISBACKK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty because I'm getting a guinea pig

  • @HugoBoss9375
    @HugoBoss9375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi this video has helped so much but I was just wondering what boring room do you send your guinea pigs to or do you have any good place to send them btw I live in the uk would be great if you replied x:)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Joanna - just wondering if you mean boarding, eg, when we go on holiday? Is that what you meant?

  • @parrotlove30
    @parrotlove30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With the hay, would those compacted disks of hay be alright? I don't know if there's enough room in my small apartment for a big tub of hay. Also what about a ferret cage for two or three g. pigs?

  • @makaylabowling4616
    @makaylabowling4616 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait to get a guinea pig

  • @Winniethepoohfan_
    @Winniethepoohfan_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m getting my Guinea Pig tomorrow

  • @MelodiaSeira
    @MelodiaSeira 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got a guinea pig and he is so sweet but I need a lil bit of help understanding his language. He is a very quiet boy and rarely makes vocal sounds. He sometimes jumps around almost playfully when I try touch him. Does this mean he’s happy? Also my room was cold so I had to turn on the heater. While I wait for it to warm up I put him in a little box with comfy towel under him and above him. He seems to close his eyes often. Also when I touch his ears he closes his eyes and on occasion will yawn. He also sometimes teeth chatters than goes back to looking relaxed. I don’t know if he likes what I’m doing or not. Can someone help me please I only had him for a week.

  • @freshkiwitzuyusgf
    @freshkiwitzuyusgf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm planning on getting two guinea pigs, is a cage 111 cm x 75 cm ok? (43 x 29 inches)

  • @spaghettisquad9502
    @spaghettisquad9502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on nail trimming I need help doing it and how far do down you cut down the nail

  • @annavosk7329
    @annavosk7329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do you recommend bathing for short haired guinea pigs? Also if so how often? Also what shampoo? Maybe you could make a bathing video

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We have short haired guinea pigs and long haired guinea pigs and don't often bathe the short haired ones but they do need one occasionally so every 3 months or so is fine. You can get small pet shampoo but I've also used my own shampoo with ours which is very gentle and free from parabens etc. This page might be helpful re bathing www.guineapiggles.co.uk/can-you-bathe-a-guinea-pig. We will be bringing out a bathing video very soon too so thanks ever so much for your feedback and look out for more videos coming soon! :)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Here's a link to our bathing video which we published a few days ago. I hope you find it helpful :) th-cam.com/video/wdyx5Ov8eCs/w-d-xo.html

    • @RaymondSmith-if6ge
      @RaymondSmith-if6ge ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Anne how are you doing today

  • @jimboi7391
    @jimboi7391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You must watch this before getting a guinea pig.
    IN SWITZERLAND IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE 1 GUINEA PIG

  • @lylasworld4542
    @lylasworld4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 male guinea pigs ( almost 10 months) and there both in Midwest cages because they fight does anyone have ideas of how to rebound if it’s about the cage size that to small for my male guinea pigs I’ll be more than happy to connect the 2 Midwest cages

  • @Galaxy-mv9gx
    @Galaxy-mv9gx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cage shown at 0:31 was my starter cage

  • @agnesdianaracz
    @agnesdianaracz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a lot of dried grass and traktor and big Farm and a big cage for animals too. I think Scotty was much more depressed because he got too many of guinea pigs.

  • @museology_music
    @museology_music 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can i get the wooden pen with the glass front? its so pretty!!

  • @tylerthecreatorfan718
    @tylerthecreatorfan718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    anyone know where i can get a good sized cage for two? i'm 15 and have been doing a lot of research before i get mines and cage size has been my biggest worry

  • @kristencatherine746
    @kristencatherine746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awe I just rescued a little few month old from a family member giving her bad care … I’ve never wanted a piggie or even seen one. So when I heard the noises she made I became in love ! Now I have a Guinea pig child I NEED to learn how to care for ! Yikes 😬

  • @unicornmagicalkittycatfamily
    @unicornmagicalkittycatfamily ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Petsmart dose a 14 day care trial thing so if anything happens within 14 days you can return them and get your money back, so during that time if you find out they’re allergic you can return them

    • @HeyImFunne
      @HeyImFunne ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @carom3597
      @carom3597 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow I didn’t know this. Thanks for the tip!

  • @charlesaustin566
    @charlesaustin566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got two guinea pigs from my nephew. He is only 8 years old and did not know how to take care of them. They seem very frightened and docile. Also after a while of keeping them together, one attacked the other and so they have been isolated ever since. They seem like they need legitimate rehabilitation. I'm not exactly sure what to do. I know they need bigger cages but they seem like they just need a lot of time in a better environment. This is exactly what happened when they got hamsters.. they didn't know how to take care of them and so I adopt them.

  • @faithgardner1899
    @faithgardner1899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you remember how much did you get yours I got mine yesterday and I paid $50 and he is so little

  • @v3mpc4re36
    @v3mpc4re36 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    `Hey so I have a question so I'm getting a pig for my Birthday, and I was going to get one first to see how I do with that one and I am going to get another in 1-2 months do you think I should get two first or is it ok if I get one first?