ClaireHob
New Born Pup
Hello everyone, I'm new here.
I used to own a Guinea Pig years ago, but since then I adopted a rabbit. I lost him a couple of days ago, he was 14 years old and I had had him 12 of those years. Miss him so much, however I've always wanted a herd of piggies. Since losing my bun I think I'd like to make that dream come true.
So I have a few questions if some of you don't mind helping me with. I know a lot of the basics I believe but never had more than a couple of them.
My hutch is 7 foot long by 3 foot wide, it's also tall inside but I can't remember how high, maybe 3 feet or so... (Hubby made it for me )
Would this size be alright for 3 maybe 4 piggies? (Maybe more I really have no idea about this, so throw your words at me haha) I do have a run as well.
I was told girls are the best to keep in a herd. Then someone else told me boys are fine too... then someone else said "No way!" to boys being together... Anyone care to share their thoughts here?
Let's say whichever gender I go with, If there are say only two girls in one litter, am I safe buying another girl same sort of age somewhere else and putting her with the first two? (Same sort of time)
I'm sure I had more questions... but now I can't remember them... Sorry if these are really stupid questions, but I just want to do things right and I'd rather ask piggy people than pet shops.
Thank you all in advance, any thoughts welcome.
I used to own a Guinea Pig years ago, but since then I adopted a rabbit. I lost him a couple of days ago, he was 14 years old and I had had him 12 of those years. Miss him so much, however I've always wanted a herd of piggies. Since losing my bun I think I'd like to make that dream come true.
So I have a few questions if some of you don't mind helping me with. I know a lot of the basics I believe but never had more than a couple of them.
My hutch is 7 foot long by 3 foot wide, it's also tall inside but I can't remember how high, maybe 3 feet or so... (Hubby made it for me )
Would this size be alright for 3 maybe 4 piggies? (Maybe more I really have no idea about this, so throw your words at me haha) I do have a run as well.
I was told girls are the best to keep in a herd. Then someone else told me boys are fine too... then someone else said "No way!" to boys being together... Anyone care to share their thoughts here?
Let's say whichever gender I go with, If there are say only two girls in one litter, am I safe buying another girl same sort of age somewhere else and putting her with the first two? (Same sort of time)
I'm sure I had more questions... but now I can't remember them... Sorry if these are really stupid questions, but I just want to do things right and I'd rather ask piggy people than pet shops.
Thank you all in advance, any thoughts welcome.