Thanks for the advice so far, everyone! I appreciate it a ton.
I was actually planning on putting them in my closet (it's pretty spacious, and I was also going to do 2 stories) on the floor, though I do have a bench I can sit them on if that's best. My cage will be C&C with fleece bedding and towels underneath, easier for me. I was thinking floor because bending over isn't necessarily a problem for me. It's just the standing that's a problem. I'd rather be sitting on the ground, bending over, to clean their cage than standing. Idk if I mentioned, my chronic pain affects my feet so any pressure on them causes them to burn pretty much immediately, and it gets worse as time passes. Should I try bench first though, just to see, and move it down if I have to?
I also have a table I can put them on, but my concern is that table is, and has to remain, in the guest bedroom, and if I had guests, I'd have to move the guinea pigs out.
That is useful! To pick up my hamster, I always used something like a tube she liked to be in or her food bowl so I wasn't chasing her around too. I actually already bought the strawberry pet igloo too! I didn't think to get any pee pads for inside of it though, I'll make sure to do that. But great idea, thanks guys!
I am doing this, but with towels under the fleece. No worries, I bought a hay holder and a ton of hay, and know to keep it filled and clean. I've also done a ton of research on diet, daily tasks, weekly tasks, health info, etc. I also know how important veggies are, getting those won't be too difficult doing it myself, or delivery from a friend or service.
I actually would love to get guinea pigs from a rescue. I would prefer laid back piggies, as it'd be easier on me, but I kind of also wanted the experience of raising little babies into adults so I guess I'm a bit torn there. I'm also concerned about the adoption process because I do get very easily worn out. I work during the day for as long as I can take it physically, and luckily my boss is very understanding, but after work I'm pretty much out of commission for doing things outside of the house. Taking care of pets is fine, I did well with my hamster and am doing well with my 2 dogs, but those things happen inside of the house, in the front, or on the back patio / grass. In the off chance I have to go buy more groceries or toys or whatever else, I do it as quick as possible. Being social and going out takes a lot out of me. Do you happen to have an idea of what the adoption process would be like?
Ohh, I've never heard of that. It looks great and so soft ahhh. I already have fleece coming in tho
Thanks for all of the advice again guys, I really appreciate it.