5 Beginner Tips Before Adopting Guinea Pigs | GuineaDad

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Hey there, Guinea Gang! We know that you guys absolutely love guinea pigs, and a lot of you are proud Guinea Parents. But we also know that there are some who are planning to welcome guinea pigs into their families, so here's a video to help beginner and soon-to-be guinea parents!
In this video, GuineaDad talks about things that you should know before adopting guinea pigs, such as their diet, cage size, and how often they should be taken to the Vet for checkups. Oh and did you know that guinea pigs are social animals? That's why it's best to adopt two cavies at once. Watch the full video to learn more about our cute friends~
P.S.
Please try to adopt piggies from rescue centers instead of buying from pet stores. Adopt, don't shop!
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@Seo_Duh 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this channel! I just adopted two gals, and thanks to your guidance and your team's love for guineas, I feel really prepared and the gals seem really really happy!!! Thank you thank you!

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

Our pleasure! 🤩

@birdylove24 3 года назад

Good tipps! 👍 Another one is: They are really small, so when they live at the floor, we look even more big to them. We had a very big cage, but nevertheless we brought him to our waist height with the help of tables. That helped our little girls, not to be so shy any longer. And it was also more comfortable for us, to clean the cage.

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

That's a really good idea! Thank you

@rakeshananth7290 7 месяцев назад

I started rearing guinea pigs since OcT..started from 2 males,one did on Nov,bought another one on the same day,I bought a habitat cage 3 foot long contained with food tray n litter tray..I bought 2 more male babies..n now total of 4 piggies I'm rearing..yesterday I let roam 4 of them while I was busy cleaning .one of it were missing since 11am,I roamed 1 full house..I catch remaining 3 of them n kept back at the cage...I'm giving hay as their main meal and they use as the place for poop,I gave cucumbers,carrots n banana leaves for them as their daily meals n kebels

@jejsjhshahha9861 3 года назад

We found woman that has about 1yr old Guinea pigs and she does not have time so we probably get them next week and im super excited!

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

Sounds like a great plan! I am excited for you. 😊

@PiggieTime 3 года назад

I completely agree with this!! Awesome work 👏👏

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

Thank you!! 😁

@natenaitopaku1947 3 года назад

Even if your boars don't bond, it's best to keep them in separate cages close to each other.

@ahhwe-any7434 3 года назад

Hes right tho. I got two boys. They do bicker. But i honestly do believe that they dont fight hard bc their cage is so huge. They bug each other, they tolerate each other, & sometimes they act like they like each other too. They seem to show concern for each other & sometimes i catch them sleeping close to each other like when they were younger. Sometimes i think they just grt to a point where theyre over getting mad at each other & think whatever. Thats just what he does. Hes just annoying. & Theyre not phased. Like theyre just used to each other. I had no clue what i got myself into when i first got them. I didnt know the compatibility rate for them was not as likely. They do show signs of independence. So, no. I dont feel to guilty getting them at separate times. I feel less guilty now, when i hafta carry on w/ my days w/ out them. But at least they have each others co. tho. I can only imagine what theyre like when it starts to thunder & im not there... 😅

@user-yk8pc7fy3l 3 года назад

I've been watching a lot of your vids and reading your blog to prep for guinea pigs! I'm wondering when orchard hay will be available from you guys - I've bought the fleece already and plan on buying the hay with some treats. I also have a 2x4 C&C prepped and am very excited!! Your guinea pigs are so lovely, thank you for doing the research and sharing your findings ! ^^

@quinnruss5541 9 месяцев назад

Guineadads selling orchard hay now :D

@karlar6344 3 года назад

thank u sm for this !!!

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

No problem!! 💗

@prettypeach13 3 года назад

I really need this, thanks

@TheSaraibsb 3 года назад

I love watching these girls they are too cute !!

@prettypeach13 3 года назад

Sarai BenGal Channel, I agree. Their videos are the highlight of my day. It’s so fun to watch these during breaks or after school/work.

@blackbearanimates9830 3 года назад

Guinea pigs never known.... *that there adopted*

@karaleetrapp 3 года назад

Thankyou so much for recommending that piggies are taken to the vet for a general health check. It is the only way to pick up things such as ovarian cysts in girls and kidney/bladder stones.

@mr_paistinpannu3155 2 года назад

I will be getting two guinea pigs soon and i was lucky to find a breeder close by me, so i might have a possibility to get sisters. I am super excited

@GuineaDad 2 года назад

That's awesome! I am so happy to hear that more and more people are now adopting guinea pigs. I hope you get a pair. :)

@Bread-hf9ly 3 года назад

30 minutes late 😂 even tho I still found time to check my phone at school still late

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

There is always next week!

@MarrisaPlays 3 года назад

The midwest cage was great for our first 2 piggies cause they were babies, and it works well for a quarantine cage but We found using it with a larger herd (i attached it to a C&C cage) it caused fights every time and the fights stopped soon as we disconnected it. But my piggies might just be weird it is great for 2 babies

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

How big was the herd?

@MarrisaPlays 3 года назад

@@GuineaDad I had 6 at the time and the cage was a 6x3 C&C connected to the Midwest. I how have a herd of 7 and they live in basicly a 6x6 cage

@anitadimaya 3 года назад

Thank you for reminding me of a few things! Where do I get the cage set?

@furryfriends8430 3 года назад

You can buy a 4X2 c&c cage on amazon etc.

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

You can buy them from various places, we're getting them from offbeatclub.com

@yonghuixie8270 3 года назад

Nice Also can you do a video on what to do if your guinea pigs fight each other My 2 piggies always fight each other usually peanut (my peanut)attacks Winston (My other piggie)but Winston doesn’t attack back so I’m just worried

@nathansanchez6311 4 месяца назад

I adopted two after I lost my rabbit, I couldn't replace my rabbit Natalia with another rabbit because I believe that would have been disrespectful to her

@GuineaDad 4 месяца назад

❤️❤️❤️

@miranda5414 3 года назад

Love this video! When you adopt in the Netherlands it's neutered male and female(s).

@ahhwe-any7434 3 года назад

Yeah, i bought some dried strawberry flavored whatever those things were when i first got my whiskers & he wasnt feeling it. 💁🏻‍♀️ Sometimes i do get them assorted bags of food. & They do just pick out the yummy parts first. But i wont feed them again until theyre finished. This phase of their bag of food i got them eating now is mostly grass based. But 💁🏻‍♀️ no, i dont always feel bad spoiling them. I got them some honey wheat tunnel things for them through walmart. & Those things last forever. They still grind their teeth down on those things & they prob think its yummy too. I cant remember what i read but i think its supposed to be good for their teeth too 🤞 . I just know they use it way more than those little branchy looking sticks, those colorful building blocks, that colorful pointy ball. ,,, Basically, they like more organic edible things. &Mostly all their other tunnels are made out of cardboard.

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

Just an FYI, honey is not good for guinea pigs! a lot of treats that are sold are not actually good for them!

@heatherjoy479 3 года назад

Yes i has had guniea pigs adopted from a rescue center she age 1 only lived one year cancer i went back to buying from pet shops sadly havent now pdsa changed the rules 3 free pets to one cant afford it arguing had pairs females and men plus they get ill a lot a pity I miss them not the sad problems 😢

@woofrulesalluwu 3 года назад

we made the mistake of not giving veggies to coco during floor time when we got him so now he doesnt ever look forward to it. :|

@naylisyazwina6836 3 года назад

Idk why but you low key sound like Jun from Rachel and Jun's channel

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

haha :) I actually have heard that once.

@MrNico080808 3 года назад

Lol dumpling don’t know that she is adopted! I wonder how she will react when guineadad will tell her

@pavanibhashyam2423 3 года назад

where to find a guinea pig rescue centre in NEWDELHI please tell if anyone knows..

@perkytxgirl 3 года назад

You can get a neutered boar and several female for the most stable group. I know neutering guinea pigs isn't common and not everyone can do that.

@woofrulesalluwu 3 года назад

so sry wont make it but im sure it will be adorable

@woofrulesalluwu 3 года назад

I have school till 3:30 :\

@BabyTarzansx2 3 года назад

So is the Midwest not a good size for two girl guinea pigs? I need advice I’m new to this I’ve been reading and watching but if anyone personally can tell me all I need for two girls I’d appreciate it

@GuineaDad 2 года назад

According to Humane Society, it is minimum size for 2 guinea pigs. Recommended size is about 30% bigger. Generally, C&C is a good choice. I am currently using one from Offbeat Club that has pre-cut stuff and extras, but you can also make your own if you are handy.

@jasonjacobsen1556 3 года назад

so question, do the pigs need hay, or can a fresh supply of grown timothy grass work for a diet? me and my daughter are really allergic to the hay. if i can grow the timothy grass in my basement will that work for the guinea pigs?

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

Guinea pigs require hay for the roughage to wear down their continually growing teeth! Are you allergic to all types of hay?

@jasonjacobsen1556 3 года назад

@@GuineaDad Yes, both my daughter and i are allergic to all the types. that is why i was thinking growing it and also having chew toys for the pigs to chew on.

@anouzeka9968 2 года назад

dont have rescue center near me

@GuineaDad 2 года назад

It's okay. You can still buy from a pet shop but the rescue center is highly recommended. You will not only give rescued guinea pigs a second chance to find a better home but it will also be relatively cheaper to buy from rescues so you can save more. 😊

@brittany1854 3 года назад

Like the video if your love guinea pigs, if you don’t like the video then ... HOW dARE YA

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

haha, thanks for the support!

@foxanda1076 2 года назад

What if I need to save the store guineas :(

@GuineaDad 2 года назад

Of course, you can buy from pet stores too. It's just a recommendation. :)

@mr_paistinpannu3155 2 года назад

also is it okay if my cage is 2x4 and there would be two females?

@GuineaDad 2 года назад

Yeah. Should not be a problem but the bigger the cage the better. Try to upgrade if you can. :)

@mr_paistinpannu3155 2 года назад

@@GuineaDad i’ll try to upgrade in future and I’ll make sure that they can free roam almost everyday

@thedestroyer342 3 года назад

Both my guinea pigs are happy I used to have a female that died then the male did have any friends and was lonely after the female died then we got another male both of them are happy the end

@GuineaDad 3 года назад

Im glad that you were able to find him another friend 😀 RIP female friend ❤️

@thedestroyer342 3 года назад

@@GuineaDad my guinea pig is happy he's not afraid when you pick him up he just runs away not wanting you to pick him up after you pick him up and put him on you he just likes it you wish

@thedestroyer342 3 года назад

@@GuineaDad there was a spelling ERror