Squeak Dreams
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi I'm getting my 3 girls tomorrow and I could do with some tips for the next couple of weeks so they are settled down I've never had gps or anything like that
Hi there, wow exciting news.
Well you've probably bought all the items you need, but see the link below.
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/getting-a-guinea-pig-items-youll-need-to-buy.112288/
You'll need to give them time to settle in, leave them alone when you first bring them home, let them get used to the new noises, smells etc. Ensure they have somewhere they can hide and feel secure in without interference. Are they indoor piggies or outdoors?
Ok thank youHi Make sure they have some hideys in their hutch so they feel safe, a cardboard box does the job! Sit and talk to them at their level and hand feed them to gain their trust. Don't be disheartened if they are scared to start with, as this is normal piggie behaviour. There is lots of info on here about food etc, so have a search through the threads
Excellent, you may want another bowl as you have 3 girls, to stop any squabbles especially if you have one that likes to hog the bowl or sit in it! They can be very cheeky. Don't forget to store newspaper, you may want it as lining. I lined my hutch with lino...saves on the cleaning and staining etc on the wood.
You'll also need to think about a medical kit, ice pods to keep the hutch cool when the hot weather is with us....like today! How exciting....
Yes but the rescues are further then I would want so we went to a friendly pet shop but now pets at homeWhere are you getting your girls from, have you looked on the rescue locator?
Ok thank you as I'm using my ipad nowHere are a few link you may find useful
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/faq-how-do-i-settle-shy-new-guinea-pigs.36239/
Getting piggies is an exciting time Looking Forward to hearing lots about them!
Sorry my links aren't working as on iPad... Will fix them tomorrow
Sorry I meant wood shavingswhat do you mean by wood chips?Will that be your siubstrate?
Hi @Squeak Dreams and welcome, The best tip I've found and it's been fantastic.....is lining your hutch with stick on Lino, you can get this in squares from most pound shops, their house will look and last so much longer by doing this... Here's mine I think I used 6 packs for my 5ft hutch View attachment 11374
Wow I'll look in pound land or b&m tomorrow thanksHi @Squeak Dreams and welcome, The best tip I've found and it's been fantastic.....is lining your hutch with stick on Lino, you can get this in squares from most pound shops, their house will look and last so much longer by doing this... Here's mine I think I used 6 packs for my 5ft hutch View attachment 11374
When did you first start doing it?Hi @Squeak Dreams and welcome, The best tip I've found and it's been fantastic.....is lining your hutch with stick on Lino, you can get this in squares from most pound shops, their house will look and last so much longer by doing this... Here's mine I think I used 6 packs for my 5ft hutch View attachment 11374