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Guinea lover 1982 said:
Why twice a day may I ask
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Twice would be best just so they could have another top up of hay to last them through the night and to ensure the food left earlier in the day had been eaten. Piggies can get ill within hours so it’s preferable to be checked twice but being checked on once a day would be acceptable though.
 
Hopefully your neighbor can pop in at least once a day & check on them. As others have said, 4 days is too long to leave them by themselves.
 
I'm glad you have found a solution. Like others have said, you can write down instructions for feeding, cleaning and contact numbers including you vets number. Hopefully all goes well 🙂
 
Guinea lover 1982 said:
I don’t think they will need cleaning . I’m only away 4 days . I just do a full clean out once a week
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It’s good youve found someone to check in on them. Ultimately the most important thing is making sure they are checked on, fed and given fresh water every day. The cleaning can wait if necessary.

(Ideally, if they are on disposable bedding then removing wet areas of bedding or wet hay should be done daily. However, asking the person looking after them to do a bit of cleaning can sometimes be a step too far if they arent pet people!)
 
Guinea lover 1982 said:
Yeah I’m sure she won’t mind
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If you can invite the neighbour to come a see what normal checks look like before you go it would be advisable, as different people have different ideas of what a good check is.
I've had a friend look after our hamster in the past, and wasn't impressed with their idea of check and refresh was.
 
S and G said:
If you can invite the neighbour to come a see what normal checks look like before you go it would be advisable, as different people have different ideas of what a good check is.
I've had a friend look after our hamster in the past, and wasn't impressed with their idea of check and refresh was.
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Great advice
 
S and G said:
If you can invite the neighbour to come a see what normal checks look like before you go it would be advisable, as different people have different ideas of what a good check is.
I've had a friend look after our hamster in the past, and wasn't impressed with their idea of check and refresh was.
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It would mainly just be to top up there food and water
 
I find the key to using neighbours and friends is to write out clear instructions (simple, bullet points) reminding them what needs to be done on each visit.
Normally I store everything underneath our cages which are up on a table, but when we go away I leave the instructions and all the supplies out on the dining room table so they are easy to see and organised.
I also leave the printed instructions there, and some 'extras' like a spare water bottle and bowl, etc.

Then I invite the neighbour over for coffee and a quick chat.
I offer them a coffee and ask how they are.
I always offer to return the favour if they go away (if they don't have pets you can still empty their letter box, switch lights on and off, open and close curtains).
I run through what needs to be done, and actually show them step by step so they know what to expect.
Then as they are leaving I give them a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates and tell them how grateful I am.

When i come back I always go over in person to say thank you, and give them something small that I picked up on my trip.
People are more motivated to do a good job if they feel appreciated.
 
Guinea lover 1982 said:
It would mainly just be to top up there food and water
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People can get that wrong. My hamster help put way too much food in and left soiled bits in.

4 days would require a bit of spot cleaning, I would have thought! My two could poop enough to sink a small boat in that time💩🚣‍♂️
 
S and G said:
People can get that wrong. My hamster help put way too much food in and left soiled bits in.

4 days would require a bit of spot cleaning, I would have thought! My two could poop enough to sink a small boat in that time💩🚣‍♂️
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I normally just do a full clear out of the cage once a week
 
I just want to let you know that everyone on here cares for the welfare of animals, it is not aimed at you, and that is why we may sound a bit harsh.
 
Guinea lover 1982 said:
I normally just do a full clear out of the cage once a week
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And that’s fine - once a week for a full clean is about normal. However, spot cleaning including removing wet areas of hay or wet areas of disposable bedding really needs to done every day when you are home and looking after them. Your neighbours might not be prepared to do that though
 
Guinea lover 1982 said:
I don’t appreciate you talking about my parents like that
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This is a public forum. You have openly posted on here about your parents’ involvement and their decisions about action or inaction in relation to the care of these guinea pigs. Our members care deeply about the welfare of guinea pigs and this can provoke strong responses. Please can I suggest that if you don’t want to receive comments criticising their actions or inaction then perhaps it would be better not to post about them.
 
I have removed the post and grand guinea pigs has apologised kindly to you
Please remember people are entitled to their opinions

Guinea lover 1982 said:
Argh I’ve tried talking to my parents they just won’t listen . They say animals can survive for days . I said I’d they get sick I’ll blame them
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If you post things like the above then expect people to voice an opinion, if you don’t want opinions then don’t ask or simply say ‘I am going away for 4 days what can I do with the piggies’

Grand piggies was actually backing this statement you made in my opinion (rightly or wrongly), they have apologised and I would hope this matter is closed

Again please remember forums are about opinions
 
I appreciate you have autism, it is not a get out of jail free card, you have asked for advice, it has been given freely by our members many times, advice you have chosen to ignore. From now on, please don't ask for any further advice as you fully well know that you are going to question it. For the record, if I knew where you lived and you intended on abandoning your piggies for 4 days without adequate intervention, I would phone the SSPCA myself, leaving piggies on their own for 4 days is cruel. You can report this comment all you want, guess what? It's me that deals with the reports - your call! :twist:
 
Also closing this. Your neighbour is coming so so great news and we’ll done for sorting, you can have a nice break knowing they are looked after
 
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