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Hello,

Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong area.

We live in Norwich and would like to purchase a couple of guinea pigs, preferably a Teddy breed as we have a nearly five year old daughter and been told they are a good breed for young children. We have had pet ratties before so she knows to be gentle and patient with animals.

I have been unable to find any nearby breeders in Norwich, or even East Anglia. Are there any breeders in the area that are trusted?

Thanks!
 
Have you tried rescue centres where you can give a second chance to pigs that really deserve it :nod:
 
TillyE said:
Hello,

Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong area.

We live in Norwich and would like to purchase a couple of guinea pigs, preferably a Teddy breed as we have a nearly five year old daughter and been told they are a good breed for young children. We have had pet ratties before so she knows to be gentle and patient with animals.

I have been unable to find any nearby breeders in Norwich, or even East Anglia. Are there any breeders in the area that are trusted?

Thanks!
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Hi I wouldn't say a Teddy guinea pig is the only guinea pig that'd be good for children. It depends on a guinea pigs personality more than its breed. You can just as easily get a skittish teddy guinea pig then any other breed. Though I do agree that a bigger breed (like the Teddy) would be better option for children. Bigger breeds are: Teddy, Swiss, agouti and rex. All have the capability to be with children (any breed does) but these are slightly bigger then peruvian or American shorthair etc.

As said above or would also look at rescues because the guinea pigs there will come with a more confident personality and hopefully be less skittish then baby ones from a breeder.
 
I've been looking at rescue centres near us, but the sprowston rescue centre doesn't seem to have any. I'd be more than happy to rescue guinea pigs instead if there are any local centres with any that need rehoming.
 
TillyE said:
Hello,

Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong area.

We live in Norwich and would like to purchase a couple of guinea pigs, preferably a Teddy breed as we have a nearly five year old daughter and been told they are a good breed for young children. We have had pet ratties before so she knows to be gentle and patient with animals.

I have been unable to find any nearby breeders in Norwich, or even East Anglia. Are there any breeders in the area that are trusted?

Thanks!
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Hi and welcome

Please be aware that we are a strictly non-breeding, non-showing rescue friendly forum and therefore not able to answer your question.

To be honest, some of my teddies are anything but laid-back! Guinea pigs are such individualists that going by breed doesn't work. Sadly, the vast majority of breeder piggies for sale comes from backyard places where guinea pigs don't get much in the way of friendly human interaction, so you have to do the whole taming process yourself. Please be also aware that anybody can call themselves a breeder or rescue; there is no lincensing or control in place. Showing criteria do not cover welfare at the breeder's. :(

If what you are looking for is guinea pigs that are used to and comfortable with being handled right from the start, why not consider looking for a pair of laid-back adult rescue guinea pigs that make suitable family guinea pigs. Please be aware that the full responsibility with the care still rests on you.
Unfortunately, there are not many good rescues around in your area, but you may try the RSPCA; the closest good rescue is Wood Green in Godmanchester. The RSPCA in Bury St Edmunds used to have a very competent guinea pig fosterer, but he has sadly stopped some years ago. We have got a rescue locator for those rescues we can guarantee that you are in safe and piggy savvy hands on the top bar; our guarantee covers all stages of the rescuing process, including care at the rescue, medical care and guinea pig knowledge. You might find that it is well worth travelling further for a pair of guinea pigs you know that you will not have any nasty surprises with.
Guinea Pig Rescue Centre Locator
Children And Guinea Pigs - A Guide For Parents
Boars, sows or mixed pairs; babies or adults?
 
East Anglian Guinea Pig Rescue , just google in Fressingfield :love:
 
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